Apple’s iOS 5 Could Finally Support Widgets

Prior to rumors and speculations that iOS 5 could be implementing a new notification system along with the support of widgets, I never realized how intrusive the current iOS notifications were. They would pop up right in the middle of whatever you were doing and interrupt your work flow or while you were halfway gaming.

While I never really saw the need for widgets it could be a welcome feature in the upcoming iOS 5. Instead of having to launch Facebook constantly (or rely on the annoying notifications) to check on updates or the weather or stock markets reports it would all be displayed on the home screen, allowing for a quick glance and quick access to those apps. In fact the tile system that Windows Phone 7 uses is a great example of widgets being used properly, at least in the smartphones context.

Anyway it looks like these are the two most talked about features that users will be coming to expect in iOS 5 and these features been but confirmed by Apple themselves. I guess we will find out come June 6th at Apple’s WWDC where the iOS 5 will be unveiled, that we know is for sure. For those interested, Steve Jobs will be making an appearance to deliver the company’s keynote. iPhone 5 hopefuls, let’s see if he keeps to tradition with “One more thing…”