iOS 7 Concept

It has barely been six months since Apple released iOS 6, but that doesn't mean we can't start dreaming about what's to come in iOS 7.

A new concept video for iOS 7 will have you dreaming of all the possibilities for Apple's next operating system for iPhone and iPad. Federico Bianco, who created the video, demonstrates how Apple could add a dream list of new features into the existing OS without drastically overhauling its look and feel.

Bianco re-imagines the functionality for everything from the lock screen and settings options to the iBooks shelf and Mission Control. In the concept video, users can customize the lock screen so they can tap to make a call without swiping to unlock. You can also swipe across the top of the lock screen to turn on Wi-Fi or Airplane mode.

There are options to quickly reply to text messages, browse through all the app windows you have open and even close all open apps with one tap — an option that would no doubt save you time and battery life. Each of these features is designed to reduce whatever friction still remains in using Apple's mobile devices.

Apple traditionally unveils the latest mobile OS at its Worldwide Developers Conference each summer, though noted Apple blogger John Gruber recently said he's heard rumors that iOS 7 development is behind schedule and Apple is pulling engineers from other departments to work on it.

How do you like Bianco's ideas for iOS 7? What features and functions would you add?