New rumors about upcoming iPhone features

Apple’s developer conference WWDC 2023 is not far away: In just under six weeks, the company will show what will be in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS 14. So far, hardly any details about the possible features of the operating system updates have leaked out – it was only said that Apple should integrate some desired functions in iOS 17.

A leaker claims to have received more information about the upcoming iOS 17 functions. The leaker, who leaked the new iPhone color, among other things, now claims on Weibothat the iPhone lock screen will be expanded, new features will be added to the Apple Music app and more.

Since the leaker has yet to make a name for itself like Mark Gurman, Evan “Evleaks” Blass, or Onleaks, we’re skeptical about the possible new features, but they don’t sound entirely out of thin air.

With iOS 17, for example, a number of changes to the iPhone lock screen should be made, which should allow the font size to be adjusted, for example. There is also talk of new emoji wallpapers and other features. In addition, it will apparently be possible to share the default settings for the lock screen with others.

There should also be innovations in the Apple Music app: lyrics should be displayed on the screen in the future. In addition, Apple Music will receive a simplified user interface that will contain less text and more graphics.

In addition, the user interface of the control center will receive an update, according to the leaker. The update of the control center was already circulating at the beginning of April first rumoursso this innovation could actually come with iOS 17.

The leaker also mentions minor innovations such as the ability to continuously adjust the brightness of the flashlight. Currently, the flashlight brightness can only be set to three pre-configured values. In addition, the app library should have folders that can be renamed, which could be one of the desired features.

In addition to the rumored iOS 17 functions of the Weibo leaker Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman found out that the Health app will finally be making its way into iPadOS 17. So far, this app is only available on iPhones.

It is also said that the Health app with iOS 17 will receive a tracking function for emotions. With this feature, users would be able to “track their mood, answer questions about their day, and see the results over time.”

Earlier rumors say that with iOS 17, Apple could allow sideloading of apps and allow alternative app stores for Europe, among others. In addition, changes to the wallet app and the Find My network are to move in.

In addition, there will be new filters for the focus mode and changes to the notifications that Apple has been making regularly for years. There is also talk of innovations in the interactive widgets, improvements to Carkey and an improved search function.