This June 5 during WWDC 2023 we will finally know the update of iOS 17. But as often happens even hours before the presentation, rumors continue to arrive about the news that will be available in this iPhone software update, which is believed to not present as significant changes as its predecessor, although anything can happen.
In the recent publication of the column power on from Mark Gurman, the trusted analyst claims that iOS 17 will offer important updates in SharePlay and AirPlayalthough it will especially focus on expanding the availability of AirPlay connectivity.
Apple revives these features in iOS 17
share play is a feature that allows iPhone and iPad users to watch TV shows, movies, and listen to music together. Although originally announced in 2021 as part of iOS 15, It has not received any improvements in the iOS 16 version.
Besides, plans with AirPlay include its expansion to hotels and other places that offer televisions and speakers to facilitate the transmission of video and audio from Apple devices to other devices that do not belong to the users. This would allow users to enjoy content in different public places, using this feature.
Until now, AirPlay has been available for non-Apple deviceslike Roku and smart TVs from Samsung, Vizio and LG.
In the same post, Gurman shared other updates expected with the arrival of iOS 17 like a new journal app, Improvements to the Find My and Wallet apps, and more. According to the report, the changes to the Wallet app will be significant though he did not share any additional details.
He also assured that Apple has very interesting plans for the lock screen of the iPhone. It is believed that the Cupertino company will introduce new features to the hardware that is responsible for keeping the screen always on and that could lead to a kind of “smart display mode” or “Smart Display”. But unlike the current options, this functionality will include a new view with more elements that will activate with the iPhone locked and in a horizontal position.