What to expect from Apple this spring
A series of Apple whispers suggests a series of interesting launches this spring. Essential software updates, the introduction of AirPower, an important HomePod improvement and new devices appear to be in the frame.
Let’s look at the evidence
Apple has already told us what to expect in iOS 11.3. This exciting software update introduces a host of useful improvements, including:
- The Battery Health tool, which enables customers to take control of sneaky device throttling.
- Huge improvements in ARKit, including introduction of the vertical surface recognition and image recognition for signs, posters and artwork. This will accelerate ARKit development.
- Health records for iPhones. Doing this right and at scale may actually enable some of the efficiencies electronic health records have promised but seemingly failed to deliver so far.
- iMessages in iCloud.
- Business Chat, an enterprise feature that connects customers with brands
- New Animoji’s for all you karaoke fans out there.
- Advanced Mobile Location (AML) support.
Apple Music enhancements?
There is one other iOS 11.3 enhancement that I think may turn out to be quite significant, particularly as the company continues to invest deeply in producing original video content. Apple Music will soon offer music videos.