iOS 11 Wishlist: Features MacRumors Readers Are Hoping to See in the Next Version of iOS

[MacRumors]

Apple will introduce the next-generation version of iOS, iOS 11, on June 5 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. While WWDC is less than two weeks away, we've haven't heard many details on what we can expect.

There's talk about an overhauled design and an updated user interface along with rumors of new functionality for the iPad, but beyond that, we don't know what's coming, and we don't know what that new user interface will look like. In the absence of rumors, we've taken a look at some of the most-desired features MacRumors readers are hoping for in iOS 11, culled from our forums.

Unsurprisingly, many readers are looking forward to a new design and an overhauled interface. Here are some of the things readers want in a design refresh:

- Animated icons - Allowing developers to add small animations to app icons is something that iOS users have been wanting for several years. With access to subtle animations, apps like Fantastical could feature an icon with the current date, or third-party weather apps could display the current temperature.

- iPhone complications - The Apple Watch interface features multiple complications or small icons that let Apple Watch users glean information at a glance. On the iPhone, complications could be added to the lock screen or the Home screen to serve the same function, letting users see information like weather or activity level without needing to open an app.

- Customizable Control Center - iOS 10 made a mess of the Control Center, splitting it into three screens. MacRumors readers are hoping for a more unified design with the ability to choose what icons and functions are displayed. Expanded 3D Touch for more granular control over Control Center options would also improve the Control Center.


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[secDJ]

I am actually ok with the incoming call taking the whole screen, there is something beautiful when u have a nice pic for each contact and you get a phone call. At least do it as an option.

 

[H2SO4]

Proper filesystem please.

 

[askunk]

A Remote Desktop/Screen sharing iOS app to control my mac from distance would be fantastic. (maybe better on iPads!)

 

[TimUSCA]

I am actually ok with the incoming call taking the whole screen, there is something beautiful when u have a nice pic for each contact and you get a phone call. At least do it as an option.

Well that would still happen if the phone is locked. It's not so fun when this happens in a full screen online multiplayer game.

 

[pdaholic]

I'd love Bluetooth mouse support like I've had for years now on my jailbroken devices.

 

[jonnysods]

Man, animated icons and complications would be fantastic. I have an Apple Watch and never really imagined it on iOS!

 

[TimUSCA]

A Remote Desktop/Screen sharing iOS app to control my mac from distance would be fantastic. (maybe better on iPads!)

There are lots of apps that can already do this.

 

[Andres Cantu]

Please double iCloud storage to 10GB. Thank you.

 

[regkilla]

While many are waiting for iOS 11 I'm here waiting for an iOS 10.3.1/10.3.2 jailbreak for my iPhone 7 Plus...

 

[justperry]

TouchId unlocking a mac from an iPhone would be nice too.

 

[Hugo Frade]

I don't like the Contacts app from its very beginning. It should be able to let you choose if you want to see the photo of that contact in the list. It would be pretty handy for me since I have multiple contacts that the first and last name are the same.

 

[askunk]

There are lots of apps that can already do this.

I am just saying that Apple could work on a native solution through the Back-to-my-mac option. I don't want to install new third-party daemons. I tried a few... they are so slow. Screen sharing on Macs flies @30fps.

 

[justperry]

I don't like the Contacts app from its very beginning. It should be able to let you choose if you want to see the photo of that contact in the list. It would be pretty handy for me since I have multiple contacts that the first and last name are the same.

Apple should integrate Contacts into the Phone app, why have a separate app for it.

 

[alexmack]

Why is not more attention being brought to multiple AirPlay audio outputs from iOS.

I could buy a Microsoft Surface and use iTunes, but nothing for iPhone or iPad still.

 

[Hugo Frade]

EDIT:I'm ok with the contact profile, but not with the list

 

[LordQ]

Passcode / Touch ID for turning off the phone. My stolen 4s would've loved that. Thanks.

 

[jerry16]

How about stock weather and calculator apps on the iPad? I mean really, why don't those exist?

 

[Roy Hobbs]

TouchId unlocking a mac from an iPhone would be nice too.

This already exists with most newer Macs and Sierra

 

[LordQ]

Why is not more attention being brought to multiple AirPlay audio outputs from iOS.

I could buy a Microsoft Surface and use iTunes, but nothing for iPhone or iPad still.

I believe you need Bluetooth 5.0 like the S8, but I might be wrong.

 

[44267547]

Might be a minority here, but integrating Tru-Tone display across the iPhone line would be a nice advantage how it adapts to the environmental color and lighting, making it easier for reading.

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

My #1 feature request would be to not strip 32bit support. At this point, I'm wondering if some of my apps' developers are dead.

 

[longofest]

Mutli-User support ++++++++++

Glad it was mentioned in the article, but man was it buried.

 

[justperry]

This already exists with most newer Macs and Sierra

No, you misunderstand, unlocking a mac from a iWatch can be done, unlocking on a new Macbook Pro is also possible, there's no unlocking from an iPhone.(For older Macs without TouchId)

 

[69Mustang]

Default app choice, icon animations, and widgets. Apple might get some more of my money.

edit: multi-user choice on tablets. even though I don't see me buying another tablet, multi-user is something that should be a no brainer. consumer perspective not business perspective.