iOS 17 will reportedly fix the worst thing about Apple Maps
will introduce a new ‘Live Activity’ interface for Apple’s in-house navigation app. Currently, active Apple Maps directions occupy the entirety of the iPhone screen when the device is locked, but this new feature will limit those directions to the bottom two-thirds of the screen. The upper third of the screen will display the current time and date, while the torch and camera buttons will be accessible, too.
You’ll also be able to view notifications while Apple Maps directions are active by swiping up from the bottom of the lock screen in iOS 17. Check out the new ‘Live Activity’ interface via the tweets below: Love it or don’t, Apple doesn’t care - this is the new Maps “Live Activity” for Lock Screen .- Seamless transition when unlocking.- View notifications over the map by swiping up as usual.- shows most Lock Screen elements until unlocked . pic.twitter.com/7PUwRUXgVxAdditionally, @analyst941 notes that you’ll “allegedly [be able to] minimize the map to the size of the music player on the lock screen, and re-maximize it by tapping the activity.
Suffice to say, it’s high time Apple overhauled the experience of using Apple Maps via the iPhone lock screen. In its current state, the functionality of Google Maps via the iPhone lock screen isn’t much better – in fact, it’s worse – but features likeIf @analyst941’s claims regarding ‘Live Activity’ are true, though, iOS 17 will shake up theIncidentally,also reports that iOS 17 will add a new grid view for lock screen wallpapers.
This is the new grid view for Wallpapers in iOS 17.• All new Grid-view displays 9+ wallpapers at once.• Delete wallpapers quickly within the grid-view.• Rearrange the order of wallpapers in grid-view.• Share or duplicate wallpapers by swiping up in single-view. pic.twitter.com/BUMugPKb1v
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Driver points out issue with city road layout as 'no direct route'The previous Nottingham city centre route is still recommended by navigators such as Google Maps
Read more »
Google's plans to revamp search with AI just leaked outChanges are coming
Read more »
Google IO 2023 – the 7 biggest reveals to expectGoogle's annual tech-fest could showcase new phones, tablets, software and more
Read more »
Get your Google Pixel 7 Pro free at Verizon today - plus a smartwatchOver $1,000 in added value with no trade-in needed
Read more »
The 5 Bard AI upgrades we need to see at Google I/O 2023What new skills could Google Bard get next week?
Read more »
India: What the smartphone market tells us about its economySamsung and Apple have increased their market share and revenues as cheaper rivals see sales slow.
Read more »