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And that could be happening with iOS, as one Twitter user has spotted something interesting called “LiFiCapability”, which first appeared in iOS 9.1 code. For those who don’t know, Li-Fi is the next step in data transmission after Wi-Fi.

It uses smart LED light bulbs that flash on and off very quickly, faster than your eye would be able to see, to send binary information.

After Wi-Fi or wireless technology, the tech world is now focusing on Li-Fi or light-based technology.

The Cupertino giant said that the iOS 9.2.1 update bundles the security fixes with a patch for a bug in the Apple Mobile Device manager that had prevented some iOS devices from installing apps. The code was revealed in the firmware’s library cache that also showcased other potential software capabilities.

Apple filed for a technology patent in 2013 that described an “optical modulation using an image sensor” that could receive transmitted data using the rear camera. This suggests that any light emitting source in your house can ultimately be the data access point. There’s no indication elsewhere that Apple is working with Li-Fi.

The technology works at high speeds of up to 224 gigabits per second. The company also released its OS X 10.11.4 for public beta testers along with the iOS 9.3 Beta 1.1 for the developers too. It was further confirmed by Apple Insider, which claims that Apple might incorporate Li-Fi technology in future iPhones and iPads.

Li-Fi is now still in a highly developmental stage, meaning it’s extremely unlikely to feature in the iPhone 7, expected for release this September. When do you think Apple, might implement it?