Leaked iOS 14 code obtained by 9to5Mac gives clues about many details on what to expect in Septemver 2020

[Arlen Holder]

iOS 14 OVERVIEW UPDATED MAY 23, 2020

All verbatim...
"It's expected that new iPhones released in the fall of 2020 will
have the latest [iOS 14] version of iOS preloaded with no option
to downgrade."

o *Leaked iOS 14 code obtained by 9to5Mac*
*gives us clues about many details with what to expect*
<https://9to5mac.com/guides/ios-14/>

For details of _how_ it was leaked (& factual evidence of huge holes, as
always, in Apple security), please see this separate Motherboard article:
o *How iPhone Hackers Got Their Hands on the New iOS Months Before Its Release*
<https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/misc.phone.mobile.iphone/OXNyQsqTlXs>

o "iOS 14 code indicates that AirTags will be able to be set up in bulk
through iOS and that there will be a user-replaceable battery, much like
Tile item trackers"

o "Apple appears to be testing integrations with Apple Stores and
Starbucks. For instance, users would be able to hold up their phone in an
Apple Store and view information about the products on display, get
pricing, and compare features.

The iPhone or iPad would know about what augmented reality experience to
begin based on QR-code like tags in the area. It is possible that iBeacons
or Apple's AirTags could also act as the trigger."

o "iOS 14 will also include a new home screen list view option with Siri
suggestions...the list view will include several different sorting
options...There will also be support for filtering apps by recently used...
this new list view will include smart suggestions powered by Siri to
suggest which applications you might be searching for based on time of day
and location."

o "Our code findings uncovered a new feature that will be able to detect
important sounds like fire alarms, sirens, door knocks, doorbells, and
crying babies."

o "Leaked iOS 14 code obtained by 9to5Mac gives us clues about many details
with what to expect from Apple's upcoming hardware refreshes, including a
new iPad Pro, iPhone 9, and AirTags. Apple is also developing a new Apple
TV remote."

o "iOS 13 was compatible with
iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPod touch (7th generation)
With iOS 14, it's expected that Apple will drop support for at least the
iPhone SE, but don't be surprised if the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus also drop
support."
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This leaked iOS 14 gives hackers a huge head start (not that they need it).