The next version of iOS is nowhere near

being released. However, stories are beginning to surface that paint an

exciting picture of upcoming features in iOS 14.

The folks over at 9to5 Mac and MacRumors

have somehow got access to new iOS 14 code and shared a few details on expected

features coming to iOS this fall.

One of the most exciting rumours is that

Apple may FINALLY allow users to select whatever app they want as a default.

Everyone who uses an iPhone currently knows that Apple’s first-party solutions

run the show. Are you a Chrome user? Too bad, all your links open in Safari.

If Apple indeed allows a little more

freedom in iOS, you could set Chrome or Gmail as your default apps. Glory!

Apple is supposedly working on an amendment to iOS that could display apps in a list. Presumably, the feature would list all the apps on iPhones in alphabetical order.

Additionally, the function may also allow users to view apps by different categories. This sounds like a step in the right direction. For years, users have stared at Apple’s boring grid of icons that snap in line like obedient soldiers if you try to place them where you want them to go on the screen.

The list view would be a welcome change. Even if the new feature displays the apps vertically without extra features.

iMessage is a staple in the iOS world. It

has a unique feature set and comes pre-installed on many Apple devices. Though

the service has come a long way, it still lacks some features that the

competition has had for years. iOS 14 may be the year Apple adds more useful

features.

The first in the set of iMessage update

rumours is the ability to retract messages. Ÿ™ŒŸ¾

WhatsApp has had this feature for a while now. Signal gives users the option to

send one-time and timed messages. Both apps offer some safety net. No such luck

on iMessage. That could change with the next big iOS update.

@ Mentions may also come to iMessage this fall. The feature will allow users to tag recipients directly with the @ sign. That feature is beneficial when addressing one person in a massive group chat. Apple’s implementation will supposedly allow users to mute group chats but still get notifications when their name is mentioned in the conversation.

Apple may also create a fitness app for the

iPhone, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Users will be able to download fitness videos

on varying workouts straight to their devices. Downloaded exercises will be

shown on an iPhone, Apple TV or iPad while Apple Watch tracks progress.

The information above is allegedly from an early testing build. As such, the features revealed at WWDC 2020 may be vastly different from the ones listed above. Hopefully, Apple will also pay attention to multitasking on iPhones.

You can check out our iPhone feature Wishlist for more features that would take iPhones to another level.