Apple has revolutionized the notch with iPhone 14 Pro e Pro Max: not only has it reduced in size, but has merged hardware and software into a center for notifications and smart functions. But some developers immediately took the opportunity to create fun games and features that take advantage of the Dynamic Island. And that perhaps in a year they will also be able to use “non-Pro” users, since it seems that even the base model of iPhone 15 will have this function.
Games and kittens: here are the new ways to have fun with Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
The new “pill” notch was leaked months ago. But Apple kept his secret card hidden. Dynamic Island takes one hardware limitation (the fact that you need a notch for the True Depth camera and for the FaceID) and the turns into a software feature that soon everyone will want to copy.
But it is not only the engineers from Cupertino who can exploit this clever innovation with creativity. In fact, although Apple only showed system apps (Apple Music, etc) at the event, third-party developers can take advantage of the iOS 16 API to include the Dynamic Island in your apps. And some have done it surprisingly.
Games with the Dynamic Island: iPhone 14 Pro to play Pong
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have the new and very powerful A16 Bionic chip, which allows you to play the most graphically dense mobile games as if nothing had happened. But if you love retro video games, know that you can go back to playing Pong: and you can do it with usando Dynamic Island.
The “Hit the Island” app is very reminiscent of the first video game that arrived on the home console, but the game dynamics are more that ofAir Hockey rather than Ping Pong. In fact, your goal will be to hit the Dynamic Island to score. And as you progress through the challenge, you will have to learn how to handle multiple balls at the same time. Also the balls will get faster.
The developers of this app have also created an animation around the Dynamic Island when you hit the mark, using the APIs published by Apple. But even those who don’t have an iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can take advantage of it, there is indeed one mode for traditional notches.
Kittens as you browse the subreddits
Instead Christian Selig had a simpler idea on the one hand, but also more bizarre. Selig develops the Apollo client for Reddit and has introduced a new interaction with the Dynamic Island. Designed for redditors who have a passion for animals.
In fact, on Twitter he announced the opening of the “Dynamic Island Zoo“, Which allows you to have a little kitten moving over Dynamic Island as you browse the subreddits. And if you are not a “cat lover”, you can choose to have a doggie or even a salamander Axolotl walking up the screen.
Dynamic Island (and its games) will arrive for all iPhone 15s
These fun features make it even more interesting to try out the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. But the truth is, many users don’t really need the Pro versions of the Apple smartphone (or don’t want to spend more). Those who will have the patience to wait a year, however, will be able to try the Dynamic Island even on the basic versions of the new iPhones.
In fact, the display expert Ross Young are Twitter explained Apple intends to bring the new reduced notch and the Dynamic Island also on the basic and Plus versions of the iPhone 15. Although it appears that there will be no ability to see the 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On screen on “non-Pro” iPhones.
This novelty could convince users of the Apple to upgrade next year, while many (and many reviews) are complaining that, for the base models, the changes are very few on the iPhone 14 and Plus.
What do you think of this Dynamic Island? And what games / features are you hoping for for this software novelty in the near future? Let us know in the comments.