Apple’s Worldwide Developer Convention (WWDC) 2023 occasion is occurring quickly (June 5, 2023) and like clockwork, the leaks are popping up. The rumors this time counsel iOS 17 may have a brand new lock display screen that can flip your iPhone right into a type of good show.

What provides this rumor extra credence than others is the actual fact it comes from notable trade insider Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. He claims in a current report that Apple is on the lookout for a solution to “make iPhones extra helpful after they’re [sitting] on an individual’s desk or nightstand.” The tech is reportedly primarily based on the customizable lock display screen from iOS 16 which permits “customers “to see small snippets of data”. 

Past that, not a lot else is thought. Gurman’s nameless sources state the iOS 17 options perform much like Amazon’s Echo Present shows and it’ll make the most of a “darkish background with vibrant textual content” much like the Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode.

Good house enlargement

It has been recognized for some time now the corporate has been engaged on rising the good house aspect of its enterprise. All the best way again in January of this 12 months, rumors had been floating round stating the tech big is planning to launch a low-end iPad as the corporate’s first official good house controller. Gurman’s report states it’s been “designed to manage issues like thermostats” and home lights, in addition to “present video”.

It is exhausting to say whether or not or not Apple needs the iPhone to play a much bigger function in its good house plans. Positive, a wise show is helpful for displaying fundamental info, however there needs to be extra to it than that. And we won’t assist however surprise how it will have an effect on the Matter customary. 

The protocol is in dire want of some help, in spite of everything. Matter 1.1 lately launched, and what was presupposed to be a serious improve, however with out extra device-type help, it is slightly underwhelming. Taking a look at Gurman’s leaks, there isn’t a single phrase about Matter, which is moderately regarding.

Both manner, mum’s the phrase for now.  Gurman states that “an Apple spokeswoman declined to touch upon [the company’s] plans for iOS 17.”

A peek on the future

As for the remainder of the report, it largely consists of beforehand seen leaks like watchOS 10 getting widgets as a part of a serious revamp and the world premiere of the corporate’s VR headset. A few of the extra attention-grabbing tidbits, nonetheless, embrace “important modifications to the iPhone’s Pockets app” plus an AirPlay improve “to make it simpler for customers to beam [content] to gadgets they don’t personal.” Apparently, Apple spoke to some resorts “that supply TVs and audio system” to make the latter potential.

Remember to keep tuned for our protection of WWDC 2023. We do anticipate to see the official reveal of iOS 17.