Rumor has it that iPadOS 19 will embrace new options that enhance its functionality to perform extra like a laptop computer. This is good news for everybody, particularly frequent vacationers who wish to pack mild whereas sustaining the identical ranges of productiveness. What if the identical had been true with the iPhone? Are there related options on the way in which that would make your iPhone perform like a Mac by merely connecting a keyboard and mouse? Perhaps!
Again in 2017, Samsung launched a characteristic referred to as DeX (“Desktop eXperience”) for larger finish smartphones. Initially, DeX required a particular docking station. In 2018, DeX launched the DeX PAD which included a USB-C port, HDMI port, and two USB ports. This allowed the cellphone to hook up with a show and nonetheless perform as a cellphone. in 2019, DeX did away with any proprietary docking equipment all collectively, solely requiring the unique charger cable or any USB-C cable with information switch. As of 2020, DeX may venture the desktop expertise wirelessly.
May the iPhone acquire the identical capabilities with iOS 19? Time will inform. There are rumors that iOS 19 may introduce Stage Supervisor-like exterior show help for USB-C iPhones, which might be a promising begin. Maybe Apple will do greater than that, or not less than enhance it additional with future updates.
Think about having the ability to join your iPhone to a show utilizing the USB-C cable and concurrently hook up with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Would that remove the necessity for laptops utterly? Most likely not, however it might definitely elevate the iPhone’s comfort as a piece and journey companion to new ranges. Higher but, think about pairing your iPhone with Apple sensible glasses or the Imaginative and prescient Professional. In that state of affairs, an exterior monitor wouldn’t even be required.
Whereas iPhone Mirroring lets you use your iPhone in your Mac and is helpful for sure purposes, it’s no substitute for a full desktop expertise. You’re additionally locked out of utilizing your iPhone whereas iPhone Mirroring is enabled.
There’s little doubt that Apple is compelled to innovate in an effort to keep related for many years to return. Regardless of one Apple exec’s concern that folks could not want iPhones sooner or later, we’re certain Apple has one thing up its sleeve. May this be a key characteristic that steers the following era of Apple gadgets? It’s arduous to think about now, however so was AI not so way back.