iOS 18 may bring an upgrade to the iPhone’s Control Center, according to a report
iOS 18 – Apple’s next major update for the iPhone – may bring an overhaul to the handset’s Control Center, according to a report. Apple is gearing up for its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicking off on June 10, an event that is expected to showcase upgrades to the operating system including iOS 18. It is suggested that the iPhone maker could overhaul the Control Center, alongside a redesigned Music widget and controls for HomeKit.
Renovated control center
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his Power On newslettersuggested that Apple could bring upgrades to the iPhone’s Control Center. As part of the effort, it could reportedly introduce a new Music widget and updates to HomeKit controls.
Gurman said: “Meanwhile, Control Center will be upgraded with a new music widget and improvements to the way it controls smart home appliances.” Currently, the Music widget on the iPhone’s home screen takes the form of a small window with a single option to play/pause the song.
The analyst also indicated that the Settings app may also get a cleaner interface, better organization, and a “much improved search function.” Additionally, this functionality is expected to roll out to macOS as well.
Other upgrades on iOS 18
Gurman also reported that Siri (AI) capabilities on the cards, powered by Large Language Models (AI). Users may be able to string together commands and ask follow-up questions without having to repeat the original question.
Additionally, AI could be incorporated into apps like Music, Keynote, Pages, and even AppleCare, according to the reports. Notably, Gurman previously claimed that iOS 18 — the next-generation operating system for the iPhone — could be “one of the biggest” updates in the device’s history.
While hardware upgrades were previously expected, Gurman said the Cupertino-based tech giant is not expected to make any hardware-related announcements at its developer conference. A new Apple TV, which was tipped to be shown off in the first half of 2024, is unlikely to be unveiled.
