Beautiful iOS 11 concept shows big changes iPad needs

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They call it
They call it "The Shelf".
Photo: Federico Viticci

Apple hasn’t exactly given the iPad first priority when it comes to iOS updates, but that could change next month at WWDC where the company is expected to unveil iOS 11.

Most of the iOS 11 concepts we’ve seen have been all about the iPhone, but iPad power-user Federico Viticci and Sam Beckett created a beautiful concept that shows some big and simple changes that would transform the iPad from a fun tablet into a pro machine. Features like Finder, Drag and Drop between apps, multi-channel audio and more are on display in the fantastic mockup.

Apple, if you’re reading this, please steal these features:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyFUDQ5LLZw

The opening keynote for WWDC is just over two weeks away, so if Apple hasn’t already started working on features like the Shelf, there’s zero chance we’ll get it this year. Rumors about features coming in iOS 11 have been pretty slim, so we’re still not sure what to expect at this year’s event.

Other software that will likely be introduced at WWDC 2017 includes macOS 10.13, tvOS 11 and watchOS 4. This year’ event could also include new MacBooks and MacBook Pros, though the new machines are only expected to feature internal upgrades.

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