Apple is working on security level and UI based on user location

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Apple is working out to fill up patent named as” Location sensitive security levels and setting profiles based on detected location”. The patent is about technology in which change of software and hardware is covered based on change in location. It will also changes the security level for iPhone unlocking is related to location  of user. As an example you need four-digit passcode at home while at walk or meeting you need touch ID to swipe out.

Your location will be determined with the help of different input you put in Phone. For example at your home you are alerted by Wi-Fi. Other input factors may include GPS system, relative position to certain cell towers and your relative positions to other cells in your proximity are the parameter that will help in determining to location that you are in particular area and UI for iPhone could be adjusted accordingly. These factors will help to work in accurate manner.

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Low security level Is required at determined locations of unlock of iPhone and high level verification is required to in areas such as Wi-Fi. Different kinds of Apps like address book and Calendar help in determining the varying degree of input that will be required. An application could sufficient for input as UI, as an example at job Face Time while at home you can see entertainment apps. If you are enabling the setting of “My Car” that can include buttons music and dial-up for 911, other features may not be enabled at that moment.

In order to make it possible cell towers, GPS, Wi-Fi networks should be in consideration in order stir the UI. At certain location you face new kind of UI while in car and at work you require different apps and service. There is no time schedule when this going to include in iOS.

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