According to code seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is set to roll out rich system-wide
support for mouse cursors with iOS 14. Apple added rudimentary compatibility
with external mice in iOS 13 Accessibility settings, but iOS 14 (iPadOS 14)
will make it mainstream.
The iOS 14 build also referenced two new Smart Keyboard models in
development. .
The changes coming to the software will bring most of the cursor features
you recognize from a Mac desktop experience to iOS.
One difference may be that the pointer disappears automatically after a few
seconds of not touching the connected mouse or trackpad, a concession to the
touch-first experience of the iPad. It would reappear when the user attempts
to move the cursor again.
This includes support for multiple pointers depending on what is being
hovered over, like switching from a standard arrow pointer to a pointing
hand when hovering over links. It is possible these APIs could then
automatically translate over to Mac apps using Catalyst, which currently
lacks an API for changing mouse cursor type.
Apple is also developing support for Mac-like gesture, like tap with two
fingers to right-click.
The presence of new Smart Keyboard models and these gestures heavily
suggests that the keyboard accessory will feature a standard laptop-like
trackpad.
A "tap to click" setting is also present, which indicates the trackpad will
have some sort of depression, probably with some kind of haptic feedback.
There are two new Smart Keyboard model identifiers referenced in the code,
suggesting Apple is preparing to roll out the accessories to multiple models
of iPad. Although we could not find information on the physical shape of the
new accessories, the code findings imply a standard laptop-like design with
keyboard above and large trackpad below.
More from iOS 14:
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/apple-watch-series-6-watchos-7-features/>
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tachymeter, Schooltime and kids mode, sleep tracking, more
*
<https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/08/apple-watch-blood-oxygen-saturation/> Apple
Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet
* <https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/09/airpods-headphones-ios-14/> iOS 14
icon leak reveals first look at Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones with
AirPods features
By <https://9to5mac.com/author/benjaminmayo/> Benjamin Mayo
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