A few days ago, Apple launched the iPhone 14 series of smartphones in its Far Out live event.
The other phones in the iPhone 14 lineup have the same notch seen on older iPhone models.
What is Dynamic Island?
Well, Dynamic Island is the most distinct feature of the new iPhone 14 Pro series.
The dynamic island is just a notch above the traditional notch.
Its a pill-shaped cutout on top of your iPhone 14 Pro & Pro Maxs display.
Now you all might be thinking about how Dynamic Island differs from the traditional notch.
Well, the notch on iPhone is fixed, and theres no way to change its shape or size.
However, a Dynamic island can change its shape based on what is displayed.
You cant disable Dynamic island because it still houses the FaceID sensors and the front camera.
Here are thebest apps compatible with Dynamic Island.
FaceID
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max can show the Face ID animation in the Dynamic island.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Maxs cutout will show a new AirDrop animation.
it’s possible for you to also long press on the Dynamic island tosee your current data transfer progress.
The pill-shaped cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Maxshows you the AirPlay Status.
Tapping on the notification will pop kick open the hotspot setting page immediately.
However, the Focus mode notification doesnt sit on the Dynamic island all the time.
The animation looks terrific.
Incoming Calls
This new feature may be useful, especially if you receive many calls daily.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro max willshow the incoming calls on the Dynamic island.
Also, you will have the option to answer or reject incoming calls.
The ongoing call progress will be shown on the island, along with theincoming/outgoing audio waveforms.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro series will show you the Maps direction in the cutout area.
The cutout also indicates the remaining distance you have to move.
Google Maps
Not only Apple Maps but Google Maps is also fully compatible with iPhone 14 Pros dynamic island.
Timer
As mentioned above, Dynamic Island can also show the timer countdown in the iPhone 14 Pro series.
This is a handy addition because users dont need to launch the timer every time to check the countdown.
Screen Recordings
The iPhone 14 Pro shows the recording icon in Dynamic Island when you are recording your screen.
Along with the icon, the cutout also shows the countdown.
Tapping on the cutout opens the screen recording widget.
You cantap on the cutout to control the music.
Audiobook Apps
Just like the music apps, Audiobook Apps also show up in the iPhone 14 Pros cutout.
Hit the Island
Well, Hit the Island is a game designed to play with Dynamic island.
The gameplay is simple; you must hit the island with the ball and score points.
Lyft
Lyft is a third-party, public ride-sharing & travel app for iPhone.
Third-Party Calling Apps
Third-party calling apps you download from the App store also show up in the pill-shaped cutout.
Every app that uses CallKit will appear in Dynamic Island.
This includes WhatsApp, Google Voice, Skype, Instagram, Messenger, etc.
kindly note that these are not all; several third-party apps were also working to integrate with Dynamic island.
So, what do you think about the new Dynamic Island?
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