Wired
Apple is currently testing iOS 16.1, including support for the Instant Motion API, which allows developers to add instant notifications to the lock screen and Smart Island.
With iOS 16.1 nearing a public release sometime this fall, Apple has now published a complete Human Interface Guidelines outlining best practices for developers to implement “Live Motion” in their apps.
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“Live Feed” was announced by Apple at WWDC as a way for developers to add instant, up-to-date information to the iPhone’s lock screen. Subsequently, Apple released Smart Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, announcing the full scope of the feature. In addition to the lock screen, developers can also display live events directly in the Smart Island.
In a newly released guide, Apple outlines best practices for developers to adopt instant dynamics in the iPhone 14 Pro’s Smart Island.
- Provide a live event for missions and live events with a clear start and end.
- Show only the most important content.
- Only update instant events when there is new content, and only alert people when it is necessary to get their attention.
- Avoid displaying sensitive information in live feeds.
- Avoid using live feeds to display ads or promotions.
- Let people control the start and end of instant dynamics.
- Make sure to click on your live feed to open your app in the right place.
- Consider removing your live feed from the lock screen after the event.
Dynamic Island Live Activities
- Ensure uniform messaging and design for compact presentations in Smart Island.
- Create consistent layouts between compact and extended presentations.
- Consider using a consistent design across locked and extended presentations.
- Adapt to different screen sizes and instant dynamic presentations.
- Think carefully before using custom background colors and opacity on your lock screen.
- Harmonize the corner radius of your content with an instantly dynamic corner radius.
- In general, use standard margins to ensure your content is clear and readable.
- Choose a color that works well on your personalized lock screen.
- Support dark mode and always-on mode.
- Use animation sparingly and only when content is updated.
Apple explained that when creating an instant dynamic implementation for the iPhone 14 Pro, developers need to consider three different designs.