Cupertino, California, Tuesday, June 11, 2024- Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which started yesterday (June 10), in Cupertino, California had one big unApple thing-more customizable UI on its iPhone OS.
The tech giant kicked things off with a keynote event touting the new features that are coming to its devices running on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, MacOS and more.
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) happening in Cupertino, California event is scheduled to take place from June 10 to June 14, 2024.
On the opening day it showcased the company’s increasing willingness to allow user customization in its operating systems.
The keynote address unveiled a new era of artificial intelligence for its devices and a range of software updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and its mixed reality headset.
Here is a compilation of information gathered from various sources.
Apple Intelligence
The centerpiece of the event was Apple Intelligence, a new AI platform that will be integrated into various Apple products later this year. Apple Intelligence will offer features such as writing suggestions, image editing tools, and organization assistance. However, it will be limited to devices powered by Apple’s M1 chip or later and the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iOS 18
iOS 18 will introduce greater customization options for users, including more control over their home screen and Control Center, and the ability to lock apps with Face ID. Messages will receive improvements like scheduling texts and formatting messages with bold, italic, and other styles. The Photos app will get a major redesign, featuring a new single view with a photo grid and categorized collections. Additionally, RCS messaging support is finally coming to iPhones.
iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 will include many of the features coming to iOS 18, such as the redesigned Photos app. A new floating toolbar will be available across multiple built-in apps, and the iPad will finally get its own dedicated Calculator app.
macOS Sequoia (macOS 15)
Continuity features will be enhanced, allowing users to access their iPhone directly from their Mac, even if the iPhone is not nearby. Safari will gain new features such as page summaries and a viewer mode that puts videos front and center.
WatchOS 11
WatchOS 11 will offer several new fitness-focused features, including Training Load, which measures workout intensity, and the ability to pause ring progress for rest days and injuries. A new Vitals app will track various health metrics and warn users of any abnormalities. WatchOS 11 will not be compatible with the Apple Watch 4 or Apple Watch 5.
VisionOS 2
Apple’s spatial computing headset software will allow users to convert 2D photos into spatial photos and support new gestures. The headset will be available for purchase in additional countries outside the U.S.
TvOS 18
TvOS 18 introduces a new feature called InSight, which provides information about actors appearing in shows. Subtitles will automatically activate when a show is muted or rewound.
Developer betas for the new software updates are available now, with public betas coming in July. The full versions will be released later this year.
