WHAT WE HOPE TO SEE ON THE IOS 17 UPDATE

We're a couple weeks away from the June 5 release of the iOS 17 operating system, but we know a limited amount of information about the update because Apple is already working on the software. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, iOS 17 will include some of the "most requested features" that users have been wanting, so it may be more significant than was initially thought.

Apple initially aimed to make iOS 17 a "tuneup" update mainly for fixing bugs and improving performance, but now it will include several features. Apple still plans to make important bug fixes and boost performance, but there will be some fun features to look forward to.

Control Center

iOS 17 could feature "major" changes to the built in control center according to a source on the MacRumors that has accurately predicted Apple's plans in the past.

A revamped Control Center is expected to be one of the bigger changes coming to iOS 17, but as of right now, there is no information on what specific changes are in the works.

Dynamic Island

Apple is said to be improving Dynamic Island so that it is able to "do a lot more." The development team at Apple is working to add more functionality to the Dynamic Island because the more affordable iPhone 15 models will support the feature when they launch.

Lock Screen Updates

There may be some minor updates to the Lock Screen, including options to change the font size. People who create Lock Screen designs may be able to share them with other iPhone users with a new option for sharing custom Lock Screens.

The Lock Screen will allegedly have a feature called redesigned Live Activity interface for Apple Maps, with an interface that takes over the entire display. The rumored design, suggests that Apple Maps will have detailed turn-by-turn directions that will cover most of the screen.

Apple Music Customizations

Apple Music is expected to get an even more simplified interface and Music lyrics might be viewable directly on the Lock Screen.

App Library Folders

App Library folders will be able to be manually renamed, which is not something thats possible right now.

Flashlight Adjustments
Instead of being limited to three brightness levels, the flashlight brightness will be adjustable with a slider, similar to the volume button.

Performance and Stability

Improving performance, efficiency, and stability are main goals of the iOS 17 update. Apple will also work on long-term support for older devices.

iOS 17 Compatible Devices

There is mixed information on what devices the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 update will support. One reliable Twitter source has said iOS 17 will stop supporting the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Another sources say that prediction is wrong, and that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will be available on all devices that are able to run iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.

Overall, the new update will definitely have several new features, bug fixes, overall performance improvements and so much more and it’s an update will be available to all. We definitely recommend that once it releases wait for the full update and avoid the “betas” if they’ll be any.