The latest developments for iOS and Android. Is your solution ready?

Every year, Apple and Android unveil a new series of smartphones and major updates for the iOS and Android operating systems. In this article, we delve into all the ins-and-outs of the latest developments and their impact on your (future) solution.

A glimpse of the iPhone 15 with iOS 17

The iPhone 15 takes a significant leap with enhanced hardware features. The display is sharper, the processor faster, and the wide-angle camera, boasting an impressive 48 megapixels, captures stunning portrait photos with a 2x zoom function.

On the software front, Apple takes another step forward this year with iOS 17, offering various notable functionalities and optimizations, including:

1. Personalized contact posters
   Customize your lock and caller screens with new contact posters.
2. Stand-by mode during charging
   A stand-by mode displays useful information on a horizontal screen while charging, particularly convenient for those with charging stands on their desks.
3. Stickers in iMessage
   Following WhatsApp and Messenger, iMessage now supports stickers, allowing you to add a fun personal touch to your communication seamlessly.
4. Interactive widgets on home screen
   Perform quick actions without opening apps using the new fully interactive widgets on the home screen.
5. CarPlay music control for passengers
   Passengers can easily control music through their iPhones, both via CarPlay and Bluetooth audio.
6. Enhanced Haptic Touch
   Experience faster interactions with improved Haptic Touch functionality.
7. Increased accessibility
   With advanced speech synthesis, iOS 17 is more accessible than ever, especially for users with cognitive limitations.

All these features make iOS 17 a significant and exciting update, elevating the iPhone experience to new heights.

A glimpse of Android 14

Android 14 introduces substantial improvements with a focus on personalization, security, accessibility, and ease of use. Highlights of the new Android 14 functionalities include:

1. Extensive personalization options
   Further customize the smartphone interface with new wallpapers and lock screen shortcuts, including AI-generated unique wallpapers for Pixel 8 users.
2. Enhanced security features
   Improved security with a six-digit PIN code and stricter control over older apps, including the required explicit permission for accessing photos.
3. Improved accessibility
   Enhanced magnification function and customizable font sizes for the visually impaired, along with visual reinforcement of notifications.
4. Greater control over access and security
   Tighter control over older apps with the required explicit permission for accessing photos.
5. Use of Android 14 as a webcam
   A new addition allowing users to use their Android 14 device as a webcam for video conferences.

The impact of Android 14 on your solution

The new and modified features in Android 14 also affect existing apps. With an app update, apps must be prepared for the new version of Android to ensure they remain well-maintained and secure for all users.

Points deserving extra attention when refreshing and maintaining your Android application include:

1. Credential manager as a platform API
   The new Credential Manager API simplifies the login process for users, supporting various login methods. For developers, this results in a streamlined login process for their apps.
2. Health connect for health data
   Health Connect, an on-device repository for user data related to health and fitness, facilitates the sharing of health data between favorite apps through a centralized location. With Android 14, Health Connect is included as a standard part of the operating system, making it easy to update and available on all devices with Android 14 or higher.

These two new features enhance the overall user-friendliness of Android and improve the privacy and security of user data.

The future of your app

Now that you're aware of the key new features of iOS 17 and Android 14, you may be wondering,'What does this mean for my app?'

• If your (future) app utilizes health and fitness features, discover how the Health Connect feature of Android 14 can strengthen your app and seamlessly integrate it.
• If you want to make it easier for users to access the key features of your app, explore how the interactive widgets and App Shortcuts of iOS 17 can make your app instantly more accessible.
• If your previously developed app already uses stricter control and permission for access to photos, non-compliance can result in reduced functionality or even removal from app stores.

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and DTT is ready to adapt your app and fully leverage new opportunities. Contact us for a no-obligation conversation and discover how we can enhance your (future) app with the latest technological capabilities.