Just a few hours before the 2017 edition of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off, it seems that Apple may have let a major announcement leak ahead of schedule. An iOS app called 'Files' momentarily appeared on the App Store, before being pulled down quickly.
However, the app listing was spotted by an iOS developer named Steve Troughton Smith, who tweeted about the same. Although the listing did not have too many details, it has been reported that 'Files' requires iOS 11 to function and has an app icon of a macOS-style folder.
In his tweet, Smith added that the app only supports 64-bit devices. This further fuels rumours that the company will drop support for 32-bit apps in iOS 11.
It has been further reported that the app will come pre-installed in devices with iOS 11 software. Guessing by the name, it seems that 'Files' will be a file manager app.
Other than this, it has been reported that Apple would be announcing the next iterations of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS at today's event.
The much-awaited iOS 11 is said to have 'an updated user interface' and Apple is expected to make this announcement at WWDC 2017. The technology giant has been reportedly working on a 'dark mode' for iOS 11 - a feature that will change most backgrounds from White to Black.
It is also expected that Apple will update its apps like Mail and Safari with stylus support.
Also rumoured are some updates to the Apple Pay digital payments system, especially considering the success that rival Samsung enjoyed with its digital payments service.
The company is speculated to be working on a Siri-powered speaker, which is also expected to be unveiled today at WWDC. The speaker is said to come with AI capabilities and will go against Amazon Echo and Google Home.
However, the app listing was spotted by an iOS developer named Steve Troughton Smith, who tweeted about the same. Although the listing did not have too many details, it has been reported that 'Files' requires iOS 11 to function and has an app icon of a macOS-style folder.
In his tweet, Smith added that the app only supports 64-bit devices. This further fuels rumours that the company will drop support for 32-bit apps in iOS 11.
It has been further reported that the app will come pre-installed in devices with iOS 11 software. Guessing by the name, it seems that 'Files' will be a file manager app.
Other than this, it has been reported that Apple would be announcing the next iterations of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS at today's event.
The much-awaited iOS 11 is said to have 'an updated user interface' and Apple is expected to make this announcement at WWDC 2017. The technology giant has been reportedly working on a 'dark mode' for iOS 11 - a feature that will change most backgrounds from White to Black.
It is also expected that Apple will update its apps like Mail and Safari with stylus support.
Also rumoured are some updates to the Apple Pay digital payments system, especially considering the success that rival Samsung enjoyed with its digital payments service.
The company is speculated to be working on a Siri-powered speaker, which is also expected to be unveiled today at WWDC. The speaker is said to come with AI capabilities and will go against Amazon Echo and Google Home.
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