WWDC in June 2023 will host the software announcement for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14.
We are about to reach the spring equinox of 2023 and, therefore, there is less and less time left for the celebration of the annual Apple developer conference (WWDC). A priori, the most conceivable is that the WWDC will take place in June 2023 and, in it, Apple will present all the news of iOS 17 and other software versions of its main operating systems such as its counterpart iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10 or macOS 14.
While it is true that, on the one hand, we have received a lot of rumors about iPhone 15 and other future devices… on the other hand, Apple has not allowed any leaks about iOS 17 to escape. The only thing we know for sure Certain, for the moment, is that iOS 17 will include few changes and will focus on improving the stability and efficiency of the software. But here are some of the news about iOS 17 that we all hope to see when it is presented at WWDC in 2023.
What’s new in iOS 17
The version in full development of iOS 17 has been baptized by Apple software engineers with the code name “Dawn” (Dawn). This might give us a little clue about the what’s new in iOS 17 or, simply, it is a nomenclature referring to the design style of the user interface of the system. Be that as it may, there are certain novelties that many users of the Apple ecosystem expect to receive with the new update.
App Library Redesign
iOS app library
The Application Library was introduced with the arrival of iOS 14 and offers a view of the applications organized by folders. The idea is good but the execution not so much. It has not ended up being as functional and not many users use it on a day-to-day basis. But the fault of this is its implementation in the software and not its own concept per se.
With iOS 17 we expect Apple redesign certain fundamental aspects of the App Library. Apps are organized into categories automatically, leading to a lot of confusion. In addition, it hardly allows customization. The Apps Library folders only show 4 app icons, and to access the rest you have to click on them. It’s not the most intuitive thing in the world. Yes, visually it is a joy, and its animations are exquisite. But it needs more functionality.
App downloads through Safari
The App Store will open the way to third-party alternatives
The European Union and the new Digital Market Law will force Apple to open up its ecosystem a little more and allow the entry of alternatives to the App Store. What exactly does this mean? Basically, that iPhone users will be able to download applications from stores other than the App Store.
This means that Apple will allow the distribution of applications from other platforms in iOS 17, including the download and install apps from Safari. The company will have to accommodate its operating system to make way for this functionality. We think the freedom to download apps from Safari is a breakthrough, even if you don’t actually download anything, just having the ability to do so is a huge step forward.
Improving Siri with Artificial Intelligence
Siri could be one of the great beneficiaries of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is in vogue thanks to the introduction of multiple AI models in the market. It is so much the order of the day that it is even possible to replace Siri with ChatGPT on the iPhone through a shortcut.
Siri received big updates with iOS 15 and with iOS 16, but it still doesn’t reach the level of functionality of other voice assistants. Apple should take advantage of the pull of Artificial Intelligence and create your own model to adapt it to the Siri system. This would allow the iPhone voice assistant to be much more conversational and offer greater versatility of use.
Dynamic Island Changes
Incoming call on the Dynamic Island
In theory all iPhone 15 models will have Dynamic Island, so it would be wise to make Dynamic Island a little more… dynamic. Currently, this small design innovation
Apple will completely redesign the appearance of its iPhone 15 but will also implement new software for the Dynamic Island in iOS 17. The new version of the Dynamic Island of the operating system will have new notifications, interactions with Siri, responses to Messages And a long etcetera.
What’s New in Multitasking
Multitarea Picture-in-Picture en un iPhone
The Multitasking system on the iPad has become, over the years, a real delight for iPadOS 16 users. With iOS 17 from Apple they need to continue incorporating multitasking news on their iPhones. We don’t expect Apple to implement split screen or Slide Over functionality but something similar.
The arrival of iOS 17 could allow iPhone users interact with multiple apps at the same time to improve your productivity. Like chatting from Messages while checking the calendar or reading news while visiting the App Store. Recently the company already integrated the compatibility with Picture-in-Picture in the iPhone, so the next step in multitasking should be this.