The new iOS 17 is expected to arrive in June. Since this is a major Apple product, numerous rumors about it are already spreading on the internet.
One of the latest speculations about this new iPhone operating system is its ability to turn iOS smartphones into smart home displays when they are locked.
This detail was first shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. If you are an iPhone user, then here are the things you can expect from the upcoming iOS 17.
New iOS 17 To Turn iPhones Into Smart Home Display
According to GSM Arena's latest report, Gurman claims that the upcoming iOS 17 will allow locked iPhones to work like smart displays.
This means that when you locked your iOS device and let it sit on its side (horizontal position), then it will show calendar appointments, notifications, weather details, etc.
iOS 17 can do this, thanks to its updated Lock Screen interface. Some rumors stated that the smart home display-like interface of iPhones with iOS 17 will be similar to Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
As of writing, Apple is trying to make iPhones useful even when they are not actively used. The new iOS 17 Lock Screen interface is among its efforts to make this possible.
iOS 17 Release Date, Other Details
The upcoming iOS 17 is expected to make its debut at the Apple WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2023, which is scheduled on June 5.
Experts believe that the WWDC 2023 will introduce the new iOS 17 since the gadget maker commonly reveals new iOS, macOS, and other operating systems during its annual event.
When it comes to the supported models, here are the iPhone units that could run the new iOS 17:
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14
- iPhone SE (2022)
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
In other news, iPhone-Windows 11 syncing is now possible, thanks to the new version of Phone Link app.
We also reported about the possible return of the iconic iPhone Touch ID.
For more news updates about iOS and other Apple products, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
