iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island getting fun ways

Samet Kelebek

September 19, 2022

At the September event, Apple launched its new devices, iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch Series 8, and AirPods Pro 2nd, Gen. The company released the iPhone 14 Pro with a new cutout at the top of the screen that replaces the notch with smart features called Dynamic Island. Now, developers create fun ways to use the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. Here are the details…

What is Dynamic Island?

Apple’s latest feature on the iPhone 14 Pro, Dynamic Island, comes with many useful features. The new notch combines the new TrueDepth camera hardware, which is usually two cutouts on the screen, as a single software feature. It can show helpful information like Focus alerts, battery notifications, Face ID prompts, and Live Activities like media controls and timers.

Some developers found fun ways to interact with their apps with the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. For example, Christian Selig “Apollo” added interaction with Dynamic Island to his app. According to his announcement, he added a tiny cat, but he lets you choose other animals like a dog or even an axolotl.

Another game, “Hit the Island,” is like Pong’s classic game. It will help if you hit the new notch with the balls to score points. As long as you play and hit the Island, more balls appear on the screen, and they get faster.

With iOS 16.1 launching in October, you will have access to more features of iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. It will be easier for developers to create more options for the new interactions. What do you think about Dynamic Island?

iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island supported apps and features

System alerts and notifications:

• Incoming call
• AirPods connected
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• CarKey
• AirDrop
• Watch unlock
• Low battery
• Charging
• Silent switch ON/OFF
• NFC interactions
• AirPlay
• Focus changes
• Shortcuts
• Airplane mode/no data alert
• SIM card alerts
• Accessories connect
• Find My

Live Activities: 

• Ongoing call
• SharePlay
• Music/Now playing apps
• Timer
• Maps directions
• Voice memos
• Screen Recording
• Personal Hotspot
• Microphone indicator
• Camera indicator

Now Playing:

• Spotify
• Stitcher
• Audible
• Amazon Music
• NPR One
• Overcast
• Pandora
• YouTube Music
• SoundCloud

CallKit:

• WhatsApp
• Google Voice
• Instagram
• Skype

Upcoming:

• Live Activities API