'Today' Feature in Notification Center Provides Traffic Information for Frequently Visited LocationsIn iOS 7, Apple has included a new Notification Center feature called Today, which the company says is designed to provide users with the day's events at a glance, including information like birthdays, weather details, and traffic reports. We've unearthed additional details about how Today works, including how Apple gathers information to provide traffic details on frequently traveled routes. In the location settings section of iOS 7, there’s a new feature called "Frequent Locations," which Apple says "suggests locations of interest based on historical location usage." Frequent Locations stores information about locations that have been visited multiple times and it appears to pair with another "Traffic" setting to provide commute details on locations a user visits on a regular basis, as seen in the screenshot below. It is unclear, however, if these traffic notifications appear based on the time of day. For example, they could appear only during a morning or evening commute to work. It appears that location settings in iOS 7 have a wide range of capabilities, which could see the Notification Center including even more detailed information as iOS 7 evolves. In a report earlier today, The Next Web estimated that iOS 7 would see a number of design changes before being released this fall. We have additional details on iOS 7, including major changes, small updates, and new APIs. (Thanks Olivier and John!) Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • MagCozy Leashes MagSafe 2 Converter to Power Adapter Cord • Rovio Teases Upcoming New Game 'Angry Birds Go!' • Steve Jobs' Personal NeXTcube Shown at Cartoon Art Museum Fundraiser • iOS 7 Beta Warns Users When Using Unauthorized Lightning Cables and Accessories • New Maps Icons Show Apple's 'Spaceship' Campus Location • Yelp Updated With 'Nearby' Recommendations Based on Location, Weather and More • Apple Updates iTunes Connect with App Transfer Functionality • Apple Announces New Airport Base Station and Time Capsule with Faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi
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