After months of rumors suggesting that iOS 17 could be a minor replace, new experiences have emerged on Friday saying that Apple is planning large modifications to the built-in Pockets and Discover My apps.
Some rumors have mentioned the brand new iOS launch would focus extra on upkeep and stability, though some points of the system may see vital modifications. For instance, a report earlier in April said that the Management Middle may see an intensive redesign.
Mark Gurman, who has a superb monitor document for Apple leaks and rumors, mentioned lately that the Pockets and Discover My apps may get up to date, speaking to MacRumors on a podcast. Apple might enhance Discover My as a part of a extra vital push for location-related options.
Gurman additionally talked about the Pockets getting updates, akin to tweaks to the person interface. Moreover, whereas Apple is probably going engaged on introducing sideloading to iOS 17 for customers to put in apps exterior of the App Store, Gurman mentioned that the corporate would possibly restrict it to Europe.
One other rumor — albeit sketchy — from October claimed that Apple is engaged on a brand new model of Messages. Majin Bu mentioned the app would possibly get a new “residence space” together with chat rooms, video clips, and AR chat options.