WWDC 2023 left very good feelings. Some features could indicate that Apple is preparing something new on a smart display.
The opening event of the WWDC 2023 was a success in every way. Among products, software, and even the One More Thing Many Thought Wasn’t Happening, Apple left a good taste in our mouths. On another side, some functions seen in the software leave between seeing the near future of the versions. The pending topic of those in Cupertino is home and it looks like they already have something prepared.
It all starts with iOS 17’s rest mode
A few days ago we were talking about the preparation of iOS 16.5.1, Apple continues to work on its current operating system for iPhone. Meanwhile, iOS 17 is in full beta development and one of the features that caught the eye was sleep or sleep mode which resembles the charging feature of the horizontal Apple Watch.
This iOS 17 feature is awesome and very customizable
At the time of charging the iPhone horizontally will display information in different formats. From calendar information to the clock, to a smart stack of widgets. This type of screen could be ideal for a future home device. The natural candidate to be part of this new product is the HomePod, which is a dedicated smart home speaker. and in which Siri is a fundamental element.
If a screen is added to this enclosure, the operating possibilities are doubled. See live activity (as it will in iOS 17) and summon Siri to view the results on the screen itself.
Watch out for tvOS 17
In case you didn’t know, Apple announced Continuity Camera support for Apple TV 4K. So you can use your iPhone as a camera and microphone. This move leaves us with a big unknown, Will the Apple TV integrate a camera in the future? This may be a strange decision, since many users who own an Apple TV 4K already have an iPhone or iPad. If you had your own camera, where would it be located?
FaceTime in tvOS 17 thanks to Continuity Camera
In the same way, if the HomePod were to integrate a screen it could have a camera to be able to be functional for FaceTime without becoming dependent on an iPhone or iPad. another small aspect What is important about WWDC that was not mentioned in the presentation is Docks. It’s a development to make apps work with the basics of an iPhonethat is, he could follow the subject of a video in a room to apply a trace type.
The Center Stage feature, which is already useful for video conferencing, could be improved if Apple decides to switch to a motorized base for 360-degree panning. Apple’s new home product could have several features we’ve already talked about. These reasonings are part of MacWorld in an article by Dan Moren.
