Even though a dark cloud is hovering over WWDC 2020, and it’s all but confirmed that Apple’s showpiece event will get included in the already long list of the big events canceled due to the fast-spreading Cornoavirus, there is no let-up in the rumors surrounding the upcoming iOS 14. And, going by some of the most recent iOS 14 leaks, Apple has got several eye-popping features to show off – come this fall. Spoiler alert! While overall performance improvement seems to be the central theme of the whole affair, the tech giant doesn’t want the excitement for all-new iOS 14 to subside. If you haven’t been able to catch up with those endless trails of leaks, now is the right time to get into the thick and thin of the features that are likely to grace the next-gen iteration of iOS.
For those of you longing for the desired freedom to set their favorite apps as default may finally get a breakthrough. Though Apple isn’t yet going for the crazy home screen customization, some baby but notable improvements are on the cards. Heck, what are the other goodies iOS 14 has got in store? Well, it would be better to get into the heart of this iOS 14 leaks roundup to discover them.
If you have tried your hands on Apple Watch, you would most probably be aware of the list view. Just in case you haven’t got a chance to look through this neat feature, let me tell you that it allows users to view all the installed apps in a list on Apple Watch. With its implementation in iOS 14, you can take a quick glance at all of your iPhone apps perfectly organized in alphabetical order. What’s more, it will also come with some handy filters to view app categories such as apps with unread notifications and recently used apps.
While my wish for a full-on home screen customization akin to what exists on Android still seems to be in the wilderness, this has kind of raised hope that Apple is perhaps considering to slightly loosen up the walled garden more seriously than ever before. Though a baby step, it does augur well for more cool things to come.
iOS boasts some of the most eye-catching wallpapers, but their biggest bane has been not the lack of impressive quality but the lack of huge quantity. Add to that the very little scope for customization and even your brand new iPhone begins to feel a year old device barely after a fortnight – at least going by the home/lock screen. And it’s this age-old Achilles heel that has made me root for the alleged integration of the third-party wallpaper packs in the setting apps.
Whether you are a fitness freak obsessed with having the best figure in the town or a health-conscious person (like me) always on the lookout for ways to get fitter, the upcoming Fitness app in iOS 14 should sound like a melodious song in your ears.
With the introduction of iOS 11, Apple launched ARKit to enhance augmented reality experience on iPhone and iPad. What appeared to be a big step forward back then in 2017 has failed to live up to the hype. However, things could change dramatically in iOS 14.
According to several reports, Apple is all set to launch a new augmented reality app (codenamed Gobi), which will enable users to get information about the world around them. Featuring integrations with Apple Stores, Starbucks, and other supported services, the app is said to allow iPhone owners to quickly access information about products in the specific areas.
There is no denying the fact that iOS does come with some really good apps worthy enough to remain default forever. But (unfortunately) that’s not the case with each app. If the stock Mail app still seems poorly conceived as compared to their third-party counterparts, the first-party apps like calendar, calculator, and contacts appear to be just for numbers. As for Apple Maps, the trust deficit is still so high that most iOS users can’t help going for Google Maps.
If Apple implements this long-awaited functionality in iOS 14, you will fire up Siri to play Spotify music without twisting your command, open a web link in your preferred web browser like Chrome, and directly open an email link in Gmail. In short, iOS will no longer force you to go back to the default apps even if you don’t want to use them.
While there is no dearth of good third-party sleep tracking apps in the market, the desire for a first-party sleep tracker has long been on my wishlist. And if leaks are able to get their prediction right, iOS will eventually have a built-in sleep tracker (rumored for Apple Watch) integrated with the Health app. As you can expect, it will let you set a personalized sleep goal, and the stock health app will provide recommendations for improving your sleep.
7. Slack-Like Mention System in iMessage
If given a chance, I would completely bring an end to my interaction with all the third-party messaging apps that I use across platforms in favor of an omnipresent iMessage. Though Apple doesn’t seem to be in the mood to unchain its messaging app, the tech giant has been spot on in taking cues from third-party apps for all the right reasons.
