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I’m really curious how they will approach alternative app stores. I can’t imagine they will allow it to be a free-for-all, but I’m also not clear on what this EU law specifically requires or otherwise implies.
personally, I expect it to act exactly the same as gatekeeper on the Mac already does, just a bit less user-friendly.
Probably hidden somewhere super confusing in the settings, they’ll be three options.
1: AppStore only: works absolutely identical to how it does now, probably will be the default.
2: AppStore and Identified Developers: allows you to side load applications from developers already known and identified by Apple. Probably hidden behind a warning, a pass code entry, and a reboot.
3: Anywhere: self-explanatory, but probably hidden behind certain restrictions. I could easily see them not including this option at all, but I don’t know if they’d be allowed to. But certainly if they do, it will be hidden behind something, a bunch of scary warnings and maybe iCloud backup doesn’t work or something.
 
According to the rumors ( don’t forget we’re six months away). There’s really nothing exciting other than the A17 3nm chip
Apple has to have a must have feature that’s not being reported
 
Wish Apple would have a setting where by it wasn't possible to swipe left and activate the camera. Boils my p**s everytime I do it. Seems unnecessary when there is a camera button on the bottom right of the screen.
 
measures to ensure that third-party software applications or software application stores do not endanger the integrity of the hardware or operating system provided by the gatekeeper, provided that such measures are duly justified by the gatekeeper
measures and settings other than default settings, enabling end users to effectively protect security in relation to third-party software applications or software application stores, provided that such measures and settings other than default settings are duly justified by the gatekeeper
Unfortunately I think these will mean that at least the initial version will still require the Apple Developer program, as well as review. But I'm hoping in due time someone will argue that it goes against the spirit of the law and reduces it to something like macOS Gatekeeper where users can just bypass it if they want to.

Note that this will only become mandatory in March 2024, so may not be part of the initial iOS 17 release.
My guess is that the initial iOS 17 release will probably be ready for it, but it won't be enabled until March 2024, for obviou$ rea$on$.
 
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And Apple HAS to comply. So there are more changes to come.
Well they don't have to comply, they can always exit their second largest market instead. 🤡

Unless they like money of course, then that's not really an option.
 


With less than two months to go until the Worldwide Developers Conference, rumors about Apple's next-generation version of iOS have been picking up. iOS 17 isn't expected to have a major headline feature like iOS 16's Lock Screen, but there are some notable refinements in the works.

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In fact, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who often provides reliable details on Apple's plans, says that iOS 17 will include "several of users' most requested features," which sounds very enticing. We've since heard hints of what might be coming from a MacRumors forum source that's been reliable in the past, so we thought we'd highlight some of the additions that we might see.

Control Center Revamp

We've had a dedicated Control Center since iOS 7, but it hasn't seen notable updates since iOS 11. That could change in iOS 17, with Apple rumored to be planning to overhaul the Control Center.

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The Control Center could get a new look, and it could be more customizable, with users able to select what's shown with more granularity and pick where controls are located for a streamlined interface that's tailored to each person's needs.

More Dynamic Island Functionality

Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and with this year's iPhone 15 lineup, all models are expected to feature the Dynamic Island instead of the notch.

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Right now, the Dynamic Island can display timers, sports scores, incoming phone calls, low battery alerts, Apple Pay confirmations, charging status, Maps directions, and more, but it is still limited in what it can do, especially for third-party apps.

While we don't have a lot of detail, Apple is allegedly planning to add more functionality to the Dynamic Island to make it more useful. Siri, for example, might transition to the Dynamic Island. When you activate Siri, the Siri icon could be displayed in the Dynamic Island rather than at the bottom of the screen, which would make Siri less obtrusive.

Much Needed Performance Improvements

Before there were a range of quality of life features planned for iOS 17, Gurman claimed that it would be a "tuneup" update focused on fixing bugs and improving performance. Apple still seems to be focused on boosting performance, efficiency, and stability.

Apple is said to be focusing on long-term support for older devices, which suggests that work is being done on making iOS 17 a bug-free update even on iPhones that don't have the latest hardware.

Active Widgets

Apple is "testing" an active widget experience for the Home Screen and Today View on the iPhone, but this apparently isn't a feature that's a sure thing for iOS 17.

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Active widgets would be widgets that are more interactive, doing more than simply displaying information or letting you tap into an app. Active widgets could include one-tap buttons, sliders, and more, making widgets more dynamic.

Better Search

New versions of iOS often come with improvements to Search and Spotlight, and it sounds like iOS 17 will be no exception. There's been a lot of attention on ChatGPT and other chatbot experiences that use AI trained on web content, but we're not expecting anything quite that advanced from Apple.

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Rumors about improved search have not been specific, but in the past, Apple has worked to streamline search results, locate text in photos and videos, and allow users to search for specific subjects in images. Improvements to all of these features could be coming, along with new search capabilities.

One area that's in dire need of improvement is Apple's in-app search, like the search function for the Settings app. The Settings app often does not provide reliable results for... Click here to read rest of article

Article Link: iOS 17: Seven Features That Might Be Coming to the iPhone This Fall

Interesting about active widgets, and at a time when Google seems to be backtracking on many of its active widgets and removing functionality. Personally I got used to Apples widgets page and really found myself loving that more than Android's implementation. I see they are triple-downing on that atrocious dynamic island crap, I wonder what will happen when they finally get rid of the dynamic island, will they just keep the dynamic island as a software option?
 
Well they don't have to comply, they can always exit their second largest market instead. 🤡

Unless they like money of course, then that's not really an option.
The shareholders own Apple. If Apple looses money because of Tim refuses to comply, the shareholders will sue him/Apple. Apple has to comply, otherwise the money of the shareholders will be lost.
 
The shareholders own Apple. If Apple looses money because of Tim refuses to comply, the shareholders will sue him/Apple. Apple has to comply, otherwise the money of the shareholders will be lost.
Wishful thinking, give me a example of where common stock shareholders think they own a large company? You have to represent a huge stakeholder to have sway, as well as offer tangible advice to convince the board of directors to act on some complaint.;)
 
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Wishful thinking, give me a example of where common stock shareholders think they own a large company? You have to represent a huge stakeholder to have sway, as well as offer tangible advice to convince the board of directors to act on some complaint.;)
https://millerlawpc.com/three-common-shareholder-lawsuits/

https://www.business-humanrights.or...or-net-zero-in-line-with-the-paris-agreement/

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-apple-lawsuit-idUKKBN27L2HF

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/activision-blizzard-sued-over-microsoft-sale


Just grep0ed a few - appropriate or not. It is common law if directors violate their duties.
 
As much people imply Tim Cook is at fault, he's not at fault for most of what people try to accuse him of. Therefore a common stock shareholder is still not a owner of Apple.
 
As much people imply Tim Cook is at fault, he's not at fault for most of what people try to accuse him of. Therefore a common stock shareholder is still not a owner of Apple.
Funny that people do not understand what a shareholder is …
 
Funny that people do not understand what a shareholder is …
Common stock represents a residual claim to a company's ongoing and future profits. As such, shareholders are said to be part-owners in a company. This does not mean that shareholders can walk into a company's offices and claim ownership of a portion of the chairs or desks or computers. These things are owned by the corporation itself, which is a legal entity. Instead, the shareholders own this residual claim. Common stock is traded on exchanges and may be bought and sold by investors or traders. Shareholders of common stock may be entitled to receive dividends.
 
ok but when are we finally getting iOS support on iOS? it would be so cool to run iOS on my iPhone
 
Am I the only person who doesn't like the dynamic Island? I'd rather they just continued to shrink the width of the notch and not make it a gimmick.
 
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