Rumor: iPhone may get a desktop mode with external displays
By ForGeeks After talk of a major iOS redesign and a “macOS-like” interface for the iPad, the first hints of another potential innovation are emerging: a desktop mode for the iPhone when connected to an external display.
A new spin on Stage Manager?
Insider Majin Bu, known for his fickle accuracy, has reported that iPhone with a USB-C port may get an interface resembling Stage Manager – analogous to macOS and iPadOS’ multitasking mode. When connected to an external monitor, he said, the device will be able to “extend the screen’s workspace,” which could be useful for presentations, content editing, and easy viewing.
The leak comes with caveats, however: expect limitations on resolution and the number of apps displayed simultaneously. And while the rumor raises interest, there’s no confirmation from Apple or other reputable sources yet.
And while the rumor is interesting, there’s no confirmation from Apple or other reputable sources.
What does 9to5Mac confirm?”
A far more curious report 9to5Mac, where columnist Jeff Benjamin claimed to have seen Stage Manager running on an iPhone with full external display support. In the video and accompanying article, he explains that the team was able to test the feature through the Xcode simulator that Apple uses for development and testing.
While Benjamin doubts that Apple will actually introduce such a feature publicly anytime soon, the testing itself suggests that the company is seriously considering the idea of a multitasking mode for the iPhone.
Why it matters
iPhone already knows how to work with external screens, either via cable or AirPlay, but right now it’s mostly limited to screen mirroring or image transfer detached apps like YouTube. True desktop support with multitasking and floating windows could significantly change iPhone usage scenarios, especially for professionals.
Apple wouldn’t be the first to offer such a feature: similar experiences have already been realized by Samsung with DeX and even earlier projects like Motorola Webtop. But if a similar mode is realized by Apple, with its focus on design and performance, it could be a real breakthrough.
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