If you use Apple devices daily, there are some things you might want to work differently. Here are some features and changes I think Apple should implement to improve the user experience.
One of the perks of buying Apple devices is the robust ecosystem that comes with them. The cross-device experience Apple offers is something that other popular brands envy. In recent years, more and more brands, such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and Google, have invested a ton of money and efforts to create their ecosystem of devices and services.
While as efficient as it gets, there are some features and changes the Cupertino giant can introduce to make its walled garden even better for the users. I have used some of the Apple devices for a while now, and I think that there are some missing strings that the Apple can address.
Here, I am not asking for anything substantial that might take years to develop but rather small additions that can enhance the overall experience. At least, for me and my daily usage.
One of the ways you see the Apple ecosystem in action is the Batteries widget on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. For instance, the widget can display the battery level of your Apple Watch or AirPods on your iPhone. And on macOS, you can see the battery level of your MacBook and various connected accessories.
However, one downside of the Batteries widget is it doesn’t work across platforms the way it should. You can’t see the charging status of your Mac on your iPhone and vice versa. Despite being logged in with the same account, your Apple Watch charging status won’t appear on your Mac.
When your Apple Watch finishes charging, you get a notification on your iPhone but not your Mac. It would be helpful if the Batteries widget starts showing the charging status across devices. In other words, you should be able to keep an eye on your MacBook charging in another room with the help of your iPhone or iPad.
Apple might have an explanation why it doesn’t allow some devices to see each other’s charging status, but it’s certainly an inconvenience. Besides, there is a workaround: you can go to the Find My app to see the charging levels of your Apple devices, but it’ll just give you an estimate.
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