iOS 17 lock screen user interface turns the iPhone into a smart display

It seems that Apple wants to update the user interface of the lock screen or the lock screen of iOS 17 so that the iPhone has the same function as a smart display when it is locked. So when your iPhone is locked and in landscape mode, information like calendar appointments, weather conditions, notifications, and more will be displayed.

according to Bloomberg reportWhen the iPhone is connected to the Magsafe charger and placed in horizontal mode, users will face a user interface similar to smart displays. In fact, the things that users see in devices such as Amazon’s Echo Show or Google’s Nest Hub, will also be seen on the iPhone’s lock screen. This feature is based on the widgets that Apple added to iOS 16.

Apple wants the iPhone to become a more functional device

Apple wants to make your iPhone a more functional and useful device when you’re not using it. In this regard, we should wait for the iOS 17 lock screen user interface to be transformed into a smart display. In this case, Apple uses a dark background and the text on the screen will have brighter colors to make them easier to read.

Apple is also developing a landscape UI for the iPad, but it likely won’t be ready for launch with iPadOS 17. Of course, it should be noted that the Cupertinos are also rumored to be working on a cheap tablet that magnetically sticks to the wall and acts as a home hub, so a new interface is necessary for that.

Apple will introduce the iOS 17 operating system along with the new version of its other operating systems at the WWDC 2023 conference, although you can see this concept design before the official introduction.

The WWDC 2023 event starts on June 15 and we expect to see hardware products as well. The most important hardware that will be introduced at this event will be Apple’s mixed reality headset. Of course, we have to wait for the 15-inch MacBook Air.