iOS 18, the next major update for Apple’s iPhone, could bring big changes to the phone’s Control Center, according to a report. Apple is gearing up for its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), starting June 10, where it is expected to unveil operating system upgrades including iOS 18. In addition to redesigning the widgets and music controls for HomeKit, it has been suggested that the iPhone maker could also revamp the Control Center.
Brand new control center
Bloomberg’s Mark Garman suggested in the Power On newsletter that Apple could make updates to the iPhone’s Control Center. A new music widget and updates to HomeKit controls could be introduced as part of this effort.
“Control Center is enhanced with new music widgets and improved ways to interact with smart devices,” Garman said. Currently, the Music widget on the iPhone home screen is a small window with the option to play/pause a song.
The analyst also said that the Settings app could also get a cleaner interface, better organization and “significantly improved search.” Additionally, this feature will also be available for macOS.
More upgrades for iOS 18
Gurman also reported on the Siri (AI) functionality on the card, which uses extensive language models (AI). Users may be able to chain commands together to ask subsequent questions without repeating the original query.
Additionally, AI can be integrated into apps like Music, Keynote, Pages, and even AppleCare. Notably, Garmin previously claimed that the next-generation iPhone operating system, iOS 18, could be one of the “biggest” updates in the device’s history.
Although a hardware upgrade has been expected for some time, Garman said the Cupertino tech giant has no plans to make any hardware-related announcements at its developer conference. The new Apple TV was actually supposed to come onto the market in the first half of 2024, but that is unlikely.
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