Apple’s new iPhones will be introduced sometime in September and many details about them have been leaked, but the lock screen of the iPhone 15 series devices will also be able to function as a smart home display.
According to a report from Global Journal, Apple is working on a new feature for iOS 17 (iPhone’s new operating system) that will turn the iPhone’s lock screen into a display similar to a smart home device. will be changed.
With this feature, it will be possible to see the weather, calendar appointments and notifications on the display even when the phone is locked.
What will be new and special in the iPhone 15 series?
Widgets will also appear on the lock screen, this option is also present in iOS 16 but is now being improved.
This new technology will come in handy when your iPhone is placed on a table and you want to know notifications or other details without unlocking it.
Google has also made such a feature a part of the Pixel phones, but it only works when the phone is placed on a charging stand.
The report said that along with the iPhone, Apple is likely to introduce this new feature for the iPad tablets as well.
Apple is expected to release details including this feature of iOS 17 at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Apple’s first mixed reality headset may also be introduced during this conference.
It should be noted that Apple introduces new iPhones every year in September and the iPhone 15 series is likely to be introduced in September itself.