today’s key word for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference When all the major software updates were released to the public in the fall, it teased a lot of what users can expect later this year. Big changes coming to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 include RCS support, a new Passwords app, an updated Calculator app for iPhone and iPad, and a number of artificial intelligence (AI) infusions thanks to the new “Apple Intelligence.” system. If you can’t watch the news live, here’s a recap of everything that was announced WWDC 2024.
Apple Intelligence
Apple announced plans to incorporate AI into its operating systems at WWDC this year. dubbing”Apple Intelligence,” this new generative AI system will appear on iOS and iPad 18 and macOS Sequoia as practical tools (as Apple believes) that most people will use regularly. New writing tools that can help you rewrite, proofread, and rewrite these features and generalize emails and other messages, original emoji and image creation, and more.Going hand in hand with original image creation is a new feature called Gemoji, which allows users to create their own unique emoji by entering images and requests. “T-rex wears a tutu on a surfboard.”
Siri It now receives an artificial infusion, which will be partially equipped with large tongue models. In addition to asking Siri to delete an email or edit a photo, users will be able to ask the virtual assistant to summarize articles and web pages in Safari, and even extract personal information from an ID photo to fill out an online form. for them. The company emphasized the importance of “personal context” with Apple Intelligence, which will use natural language to search for photos that contain only certain family members or friends.
Apple has emphasized how the majority of Apple Intelligence operations will be done on the device to make the system as privacy-oriented as possible. For requests that cannot be handled locally, work will be sent to Apple’s processing centers. The company has also created Private Cloud Computing, which should use the cloud for more advanced AI processing while making sure your data stays safe.
OpenAIs ChatGPT is also integrated into Apple Intelligence, allowing users to give Apple permission to share their queries with ChatGPT “when it might be useful”. Examples include asking for menu ideas that incorporate specific ingredients, or asking for decor advice when submitting a photo of a space in need of a makeover. ChatGPT will also work with AI writing tools coming to iOS and iPadOS 18. ChatGPT’s integration with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia will be available later this year, and Apple is likely to add support for other AI models in the future, meaning its partnership with OpenAI isn’t a long-term exclusive.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
The next one iPhone the software update will be available to users in the fall, and as expected, one of the biggest changes is Rich Communication Service support or RCS. The more secure messaging protocol offers many improvements over SMS, including end-to-end encryption, better media sharing, and support for proper group chats. apple previously reported It will adopt RCS support in 2024 to comply with EU regulations, so it’s no surprise to see it listed. iOS 18 future features. New for messages will be emojis and stickers, text formatting and effects, and the ability to “tapback” a reply using the ability to send messages via satellite.
iPhone users will have more control over their home screens as iOS 18 will no longer have a locked network system. Users will be able to move app icons more freely, plus they will be able to change app icon colors as well using the color picker. In terms of design and layout, this is one of the biggest changes to the iPhone’s home screen in years, giving iOS users the same. similar features Android users have for a long time. Likewise, Control Center will be updated in iOS 18 to include more customization options, allowing users to program quick controls for third-party apps in addition to native options.
The Photos program gets a major redesign in iOS 18, focusing on smartly organized groups of photos that revolve around memories, trips, and other big events. The new design ditches the old tabbed layout and will lead to a one-page design where you can view all of your photos individually or view them through Collections. Users will also be able to filter out things like screenshots and receipts, which will appear in a chronological format but clutter up the tightly curated group of vacation photos.
iOS 18 features several new privacy features, namely the ability to lock and hide apps. First, users can lock down the app so that sensitive information stays behind the Face-ID or Touch-ID wall, preventing even people you accidentally hand your iPhone from seeing that information. Hide an app does exactly what you think it does: it hides the app in a special hidden folder where others can’t see it.
The Calculator app is getting a major overhaul in iOS 18, including improved unit conversions, a sidebar that shows recent activity, and integration with the Notes app. But what’s even more notable is that the updated Calculator app won’t just be available on iPhones and Macs — it’ll be on iPads for the first time. iPadOS 18 update. A new feature built into the iPadOS Calculator app called Math Notes lets users write down math equations with the Apple Pencil, and the app will solve most of them instantly.
iPadOS 18 will also introduce a new Tab Bar similar to Dynamic Island on iPhones. This panel makes it easy to access key controls even when you’re in apps, and can appear as a sidebar at the top of the screen or to the left of the screen, depending on what you’re doing. In iPadOS, the Notes app gets another new feature called Smart Script, which will automatically make users’ handwriting more legible and less cluttered.
macOS Sequoia
The next iteration of Apple’s computer software will be called macOS Sequoia. In addition to the many AI features coming to iOS and iPadOS 18 as part of Apple Intelligence, the next macOS update will also include iPhone Mirror, which allows users to view and control their iPhone screen on their Mac screen. They’ll be able to use a keyboard and trackpad to interact with the iPhone screen on their laptop, and even open iOS apps directly on their computer without picking up the iPhone.
New Password program relies on iCloud keychain technology to store all users’ passwords and login credentials across devices and platforms (it will be available on Windows in addition to iOS and iPadOS). In addition to standard passwords, the new program can also store passkeys, verification codes, etc. and allow users to securely share passwords with others.
Other updates coming to macOS Sequoia include gaming enhancements such as a window arrangement tool with keyboard and menu shortcuts, Presenter Preview that lets you see what you’re about to share with call partners before you see it, and improved Windows transfer capabilities. Gameporting Toolbar 2. Users will also have access to Image Playground on macOS Sequoia, Apple’s artificial intelligence image generator built into Apple Intelligence. It allows you to create AI-generated images in a variety of styles, including animation, illustration, and sketching.
watchOS 11
The next software update for Apple Watch includes two big changes: Training Load and the new Vitals app. Training load watchOS 11 uses multiple health and fitness metrics collected during exercise tracking to estimate your effort level each time. Each workout will receive a rating from one (easy) to ten (all), which estimates how hard the user worked during that session.
The new Vitals app will show Apple Watch users how their vital signs, including heart rate, compare to baseline measurements. This will hopefully give users a better understanding of when something might be out of the “normal” range.
The Activity app on iPhone is also getting an update to accompany watchOS 11, and will let users customize the information they see on the home page so they can put the most important stats front and center. Cycle Tracking will also be getting an update to include more detailed pregnancy data, including information about the user’s pregnancy cycle and health indicators (such as heart rate changes) that may be related to pregnancy.
visionOS 2
Until now, Apple’s Vision Pro headset was only available in the United States. That changed after the company announced that the device would be available in additional countries in the coming months, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. As for the software of the headset, visionOS, Apple has announced it visionOS 2 The Photos app will add spatial photos that add depth to photos, new UI gesture controls, and improved Mac screen mirrors with support for higher resolutions and display sizes.
AirPods Pro audio updates
Apple briefly mentioned some of them software updates are coming to AirPods Pro, including improved Sound Isolation that helps the buds better pick up the user’s voice in noisy environments. AirPods Pro also comes with new Siri Interaction: a silent nod will allow users to answer an incoming call without saying a word to Siri, and conversely, a shake of the head will reject the call. This silent interaction will also apply to messages and notifications.
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