Worldwide Developers Conference (or WWDC) is a conference of Apple where its upcoming projects are presented. We are talking about new gadgets and software for them. For example, last year they showed us the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality helmet, which is now available for purchase. In this article we will tell you about the most interesting things from the WWDC 2024 presentation.
Company representatives boasted about the success of the AppleTV+ streaming service. According to reviews, it has ranked first among its peers for the past three years.
Operating system visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro
The first announcement of the event is the visionOS 2 operating system. It is designed for Apple Vision Pro virtual reality helmets. Users now have access to new gestures that make it easier to work with the battery and menus, for example opening the list of applications.
There will be more options for interacting with your Mac, such as resizing windows with virtual monitors. Neural networks allow you to add the effect of depth to your photos, such as in 3D images. And developers will receive additional software interfaces that will allow them to create more advanced applications for this device.
iOS 18 operating system for iPhone
Apple smartphones will also receive a new version of the operating system. It has a noticeably redesigned design, a dark theme, the ability to resize icons, customize the Control Center and pin applications to the quick access panel on the lock screen. If desired, you can send delayed messages and add various visual effects and reactions to the text. It will be possible to set passwords for each specific application. And the Wallet program lets you transfer money from one iPhone to another by touching the phones together. However, this feature remains unavailable in Russia.
You may also notice a special game mode that reduces the activity of other applications while the game starts and increases the screen refresh rate. The Photos application allows you to create a smart feed of frames on various topics and events, for example, travel or active recreation. And in Mail you can focus on important information. Letters from companies are kept in a separate folder.
New features of AirPods headphones
The wireless Apple AirPods headset can recognize gestures. Therefore, to reject a call, it is enough to move your head from side to side. But keep in mind that it will look strange in the subway or other crowded place. In addition, the headphones mute all ambient noise during a telephone call. And developers will be able to add a surround sound effect to games.
New AppleTV features
AppleTV will be compatible with 21:9 aspect ratio projectors. With InSight you can get useful information about a movie while watching or pausing.
Operating system watchOS 11
Now smart watches can calculate your load during training and help you train more intensively. Various widgets are used for this. If desired, you can pause activities without losing your monthly progress. With the Vitals app you can monitor your health more effectively. You will be notified if something goes wrong. As a bonus, we noticed new customization options, for example additional watch faces. The Apple Watch’s ability to communicate with other devices, such as the iPhone, will also increase. And on the watch itself you can use a new translator with voice input of commands.
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Operating system iPadOS 18
iPad tablets gain expanded functionality for interacting with the Apple Pencil stylus. For example, the new Calculator app will be able to recognize and solve handwritten math examples. And the Notes program allows you to correct errors in words that are also written by hand. You may also notice that the appearance of the main screen and photo gallery will change.
Now you can control another iPad from one Apple tablet. Apparently we are talking about accessing applications and files on another device.
macOS 15 Sequoia operating system for MacBook and iMac
The Sequoia operating system will be released for Apple laptops and desktop computers. The most interesting feature is the management of all applications through the iPhone. The smartphone itself is currently blocked. All features and apps from iPadOS 18 and iOS 18 come to Sequoia. In addition, they will add a program “Passwords”, which allows you to save data from all services where they are used, including those associated with a Windows computer. And window management will become much more convenient.
The Safari browser has the ability to remove everything unnecessary from the page, leaving only the text. Important information can be identified automatically using neural networks. You can also activate Picture-in-Picture mode while watching a video.
Separately, we can highlight the Game Porting Toolkit 2 application, which allows you to port video games from Windows to Mac and then to iPad and iPhone.
Artificial Intelligence Apple Intelligence
Apple’s neural networks will be used in all of the company’s modern devices. Company representatives emphasize that their main focus is on the individual treatment of each user. In particular, artificial intelligence will be able to help write texts in different styles and genres, correct errors, prioritize notifications and much more. If you want, you can create your own emoji.
Using the Image Playground application it is possible to create images based on a text request. You can also use a photo or other image for this. You can use your voice to rewind the video to the moment you want and edit each frame.
Voice assistant Siri learns to understand and process complex requests. His speech recognition will improve, for example he will understand if the user stutters or makes a mistake. Moreover, Siri will use your apps and files, as well as sensitive information.
According to Apple representatives, all personal data is securely protected. Personal servers will be used for this. Apple Intelligence is only supported on A17 Pro, M1, M2, M3, and M4 processors. Please note that it only works in English for now. Support for other languages ​​will arrive in 2025.
Reported support for ChatGPT 4o on iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac. The main database will be available for free, but additional features will require registration on the OpenAI website.
When will new operating systems be available?
Today the closed tests for application developers start. Public beta versions will be available in July. And this fall everyone can get acquainted with the new operating systems.
What games are released on iOS
It has been revealed that a number of video games will be released on Apple devices, including the iPhone. Amongst them:
The last two games will be available upon release.
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Source: VG Times
Christina Moncayo is a contributing writer for “Social Bites”. Her focus is on the gaming industry and she provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the world of gaming.