Images and code leak reveal iOS 14 wallpaper changes and widgets
Apple's wallpaper settings may offer default images in collections in iOS 14 along with new dynamic wallpapers, while a code leak suggests Apple may be working on widgets for the Home screen itself.
Apple is anticipated to reveal iOS 14 at WWDC this June, and a wide variety of leaks and rumors have already surfaced about the operating system. The latest information to surface involves the iPhone's Home screen, which could lead to a higher number of personalization options for users.
Released on Twitter by DongleBookPro, a collection of screenshots allegedly depict the wallpaper settings menu within iOS 14. If true, the images show default wallpapers Apple provides will be shown in categories, rather than as a larger collection of images for the user to sort through.
The collections will, according to the screenshots, include those used in iOS 13, as well as "Classic Stripes," among other options.
The images also suggest there will be an option to select how a wallpaper may appear on the display, including as a dynamic wallpaper, a flat color, or as a gradient. As with iOS 13, an option will still be available to "Dim Wallpaper" when the iPhone is set to dark mode.
It is unclear how accurate Twitter user DongleBookPro is in terms of the leaks, but given the large numbers of other iOS 14 reports in March, it seems plausible that the screenshots are genuine.
At the same time as the screenshots, a code leak reported by 9to5mac indicates there could be more options on the Home screen to add a widget. A feature known internally as "Avocado" related to the Springboard app that maintains the Home screen is thought to allow users to add widgets to the Home screen.
Rather than pinned widgets as shown in iPadOS13, the version in the works will be added to the Home screen and can be repositioned, similar to an App icon.
Despite the work on the feature, there is always a possibility that Apple will scrap the version in development, in favor of a different approach or to delay its release for a longer period.
The latest rumors follow earlier supposed code leak reports claiming iOS 14 will add missing person alerts to the Find My app and developer-customizable Siri voices, among others.
Apple is anticipated to reveal iOS 14 at WWDC this June, and a wide variety of leaks and rumors have already surfaced about the operating system. The latest information to surface involves the iPhone's Home screen, which could lead to a higher number of personalization options for users.
Released on Twitter by DongleBookPro, a collection of screenshots allegedly depict the wallpaper settings menu within iOS 14. If true, the images show default wallpapers Apple provides will be shown in categories, rather than as a larger collection of images for the user to sort through.
The collections will, according to the screenshots, include those used in iOS 13, as well as "Classic Stripes," among other options.
Hey @EveryApplePro, @MaxWinebach said you like wallpapers pic.twitter.com/4P8BrMzCkI
-- Dongle (@DongleBookPro)
The images also suggest there will be an option to select how a wallpaper may appear on the display, including as a dynamic wallpaper, a flat color, or as a gradient. As with iOS 13, an option will still be available to "Dim Wallpaper" when the iPhone is set to dark mode.
It is unclear how accurate Twitter user DongleBookPro is in terms of the leaks, but given the large numbers of other iOS 14 reports in March, it seems plausible that the screenshots are genuine.
At the same time as the screenshots, a code leak reported by 9to5mac indicates there could be more options on the Home screen to add a widget. A feature known internally as "Avocado" related to the Springboard app that maintains the Home screen is thought to allow users to add widgets to the Home screen.
Rather than pinned widgets as shown in iPadOS13, the version in the works will be added to the Home screen and can be repositioned, similar to an App icon.
Despite the work on the feature, there is always a possibility that Apple will scrap the version in development, in favor of a different approach or to delay its release for a longer period.
The latest rumors follow earlier supposed code leak reports claiming iOS 14 will add missing person alerts to the Find My app and developer-customizable Siri voices, among others.
Comments
Let's say I consider his attention-seeking to be of dubious value.
Would love to see something dynamic like watchOS springboard especially on the iPad. Or something like Siri watch face applied to the home screen. instead of swiping this corner or that, up down left right just one screen that within a few weeks has you mostly covered with history and future scrolling or sliding.
Also hoping that when searching for an app on your device, Apple adds the option to “Reveal in Folder” by long pressing an app icon from a search result, in case you want to know where it resides or when you want to delete it quickly.
Also hoping moving icons around will be easier instead of icons moving all around to make place for the app you are dragging, which is incredibly annoying and prone to user mistakes.
Honestly, Android is pretty much crap. But life widgets on the home screen is the one feature I’ve always longed for.
I use both. I know where my first two screens of apps are, and the rest I search for.
Apple won’t even allow third party developers to make an app to do that.
Is that too much to ask?
- default app choice
- customizable touch interactions
- app drawer
Customizable and sizable widgets would be a nice add but further down the list of desires.