It is a function that we sometimes activate ” just to see », And that we do not necessarily think of keeping under the elbow in his control center. But if you have already used Background sounds during a concentration session, to put you to sleep or to cover a somewhat noisy environment, You certainly know how beneficial it is. Listening to the noise of the rain, the ocean or a crackled fire is always more pleasant than the hubbub of a coffee or an open space.
According to the new features unveiled by Apple, this functionality will become much more useful and customizable With the arrival of iOS 19. We will certainly not classify it in the big novelties of the new version of the bone, but the contributions that Apple intends to bring it will certainly make a much more popular option.
A simple tool that becomes smarter
As mentioned above, it is already possible to activate these Ambient sound landscapes (Dixit Apple), which are currently eight. Balanced noise, white noise, dark noise, ocean, rain, watercourse, night or fire. Basic, but effective, especially since with the arrival of iOS 18 at the start of the 2024 school year, This functionality had evolved in the right direction : arrival of new sounds and more flexible integration with the control center. For Ryan Christoffel, journalist at 9TO5MACthese soothing sounds had become his darling of the year downright.
With iOS 19, Apple goes to the upper stage. Three new features are planned : the possibility of adjusting sounds via an equalizer, a timer to stop reading automatically (useful in sleep mode), and above all, new actions in the shortcut. This means that you can integrate these sounds into personalized automatic routines.
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One can imagine, for example, that it will be possible to configure an atmosphere sound that will launch itself at a precise moment (at bedtime, in concentration mode, or when you connect your airpods) without you having to intervene manually.
Some may see one more gadget, but it is certain that others will find him a renewed utility as soon as IOS 19 will be available. Proof once again that Apple Do not forget the secondary functions of his boneas she did by transforming the mode ” Do not bother “In” Concentration mode »With iOS 15.
- IOS 19 will adjust the room sounds thanks to an integrated equalizer, for a more personalized rendering.
- It will be possible to define a listening time before automatic stop, ideal for falling asleep with a sound background.
- The function will be compatible with the shortened app, and it will be possible to create automation.
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