The operating system iOS will be more open in the future. This was stated by Tim Cook at the D11 conference during his interview with the team of journalists from All Things Digital. In a relatively short period of time, will open your API so that developers can create applications capable of take on important functions within your operating system and therefore modifying it to a greater extent albeit with certain red lines.
So far there are many functions that third-party applications cannot take on in iOS since Apple applications skip by default. The case of the integration of Google Maps in other applications is paradigmatic. However, during the interview it was Facebook Home who put this issue on the table. According to Tim Cook, Zuckerberg first went to Apple to talk about the possibility of his launcher However, those in Cupertino rejected it since they believe that their users are not interested in modifying the experience on their phones in that way due to the high level of integration.
The principle of a closed ecosystem like iOS is based on power better narrow down an experience to offer consumers. So far this has worked perfectly for Apple. Greater control prevents errors and frustrating moments for the user that can be linked to the platform itself and not to the application.
However, the Ascension of Android and its customizability, as well as the fame of some of its services that need to be able to alter certain automatisms or predetermined actions, have modified the perception of consumers about openness in mobile operating systems.
In this conference they have talked about many other things and in relation to iOS, the CEO of the company was asked about the work of Jonathan Ive and the possible changes in the interface. As usual, Cook did not give any clues and only gave data on the high level of user satisfaction with the operating system.
Source: Z