IOS 11 lock screen concept suggests a ton of changes

Despite all the talk about the iPhone 8, we haven't heard about a future version of iOS yet.A new version of the smartphone should be released

with iOS 11, so it's fair to speculate what the updated OS will look like.A fresh concept, an idea of what Apple can dodo with the new version of iOS, specifically the lock screen.

Birchtree's new concept showcases newLock screen design giving the user more control. It involves adding a small widget that displays the weather. It is possible that Apple will allow third-party applications to show the weather forecast at this location.

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Next comes the aggregation of alerts from individualapplications: if some application tries to display several alerts, they are displayed in one window. This would make a lot of sense and greatly reduce the waste of screen space.

Using 3D Touch, you can view alertsindividually and answer them, allowing more advanced phone control from the lock screen. Interestingly, the concept also raises the issue of marking the location for messages. This might be an optional feature, included, for example, for Find My Friends contacts.

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Something called Smart Alerts alsodemonstrated by this concept. They will show a brief description of upcoming events, as well as their date and time. The data takes into account your current location; there is even the possibility of receiving information about the upcoming trip through Apple Maps. Smart notifications are controlled by gestures that flip to the settings panel.

In the end, the concept adds some ofthe most used applications right under the lock screen, which saves a lot of time. Since Apple is rumored to be able to place a fingerprint scanner directly under the display panel, this looks very real. A new alert marker is also displayed, in addition to the number of alerts transmitting information about their appearance.

Although we most likely will not see all these ideasimplemented in iOS 11, this layout allows you to understand what you can expect from the next major iOS update. Most likely, Apple will discuss the future of iOS at WWDC 2017, which will be held in San Jose after June 5.