Apple WWDC 2022 keynote event has ended with some big hardware and software announcements. Apple revealed several updates to its various software platforms including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and WatchOS 9. Yes, Apple’s new tvOS platform didn’t get any update at WWDC 2022. The Cupertino-based tech giant has brought tons of new features and customisations to its various operating systems with the aim to make the transition between the iPhone, Mac, and iPad seamless.
We also got major hardware announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference this year. The big hardware announcement at MWC 2022 was a new 5nm M2 chipset, which succeeds the last generation M1 chip. The new M2 chip offers solid gains in performance over the original M1 SoC. Apple WWDC 2022 announcements also included an M2 MacBook Pro and a 2022 MacBook Air a major redesign and the new M2 chip. All Apple’s new OS updates will be rolled out to all users this Fall, while public beta testing will be available in July 2022.
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All Apple’s new OS updates will be rolled out to all users this Fall, while Public beta testing will be available in July 2022.
That’s it for iPadOS 16!
An iPad Pro or iPad Air can now be used with an external display, with resolutions up to 6K, using Stage Manager. Multiple apps can be viewed on your iPad or external display, while files can now be dragged and dropped between screens.
An iPad Pro or iPad Air can now be used with an external display, with resolutions up to 6K, using Stage Manager. Multiple apps can be viewed on your iPad or external display, while files can now be dragged and dropped between screens.
iPadOS 16 also allows for virtual memory swap that allows apps to address up to 16GB of memory. There’s a new display scaling setting that is also coming to iPads powered by the M1 chip that will allow users to increase display density to see more apps.
Stage Manager, Shared Tab Groups, Safari improvements including Passkeys are also coming to iPadOS 16.
iPadOS also brings enhancements to everyday messaging. The Edit and Unsend features on iOS 16 are also coming to iPadOS 16. SharePlay is also coming to Messages in iPadOS 16. There’s an improved Search that delivers more accurate and complete results and provides suggestions before you start typing.
iCloud Shared Photo Library is also coming to iPad, enabling users to share photos and videos seamlessly with up to five other people.
Last but not least is iPadOS 16! iPadOS 16 gives you powerful new ways to do more than ever. Share and communicate with the people who matter.
macOS Ventura will be available to all supported Macs later this year. Additionally, the developer beta will be available later today, while public beta testers in July.
Users will now be able to collaborate virtually using Desk View, which mimics an overhead camera, showing your desk and your face simultaneously.
The new Ventura update will enable camera support through the iPhone camera system. This means macOS Ventura will offer support for an iPhone camera and it will work wirelessly, automatically switching to the iPhone camera input when the Mac is close by.
Apple also announced Metal 3 Graphics API, which the company says will “unleash the full potential of Apple Silicon for years to come”.
The update to Spotlight will let users find images in their photo library, while also finding the text inside images. The Search in Apple’s Mail app has also received a few updates, while Safari has a new tab sharing feature. Safari will also offer support for supports biometric “Passkeys” as replacements for regular passwords across multiple supported platforms.
macOS Ventura comes with a new Stage Manager organisation tool and updates to Spotlight. Users can now drag icons from the desktop to the side-lined app icons to import them quickly. Stage Manager will automatically organise open apps on the side of the screen allowing you to focus on the app you are working on in the centre.
The latest version of Apple’s macOS at WWDC 2022 is called macOS Ventura!
macOS is next!
Here is the pricing of the new M2 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air!
The new MacBook Pro with the M2 chip features an identical design and hardware features as compared to the previous model. The 13-inch MacBook Pro features a starting price of $1,299.
The Apple M2 MacBook Air features a starting price of $1,199, slightly higher than the M1 powered MacBook Air which costs $999. Here's a quick summary of the 2022 MacBook Air with the M2 chip.
There are new mics and speakers that support Dolby Atmoswhile the FaceTime HD camera is now upgraded to 1080p resolution. Apple also says that the new M2 MacBook Air will deliver up to 18 hours of video playback on a single charge, while a new power adapter will offer an 80 percent charging in just 20 minutes.
The new MacBook Air features a 13.6-inch display with smaller bezels as well as a peak brightness of 500 nits and support for one billion colours. Apple says that the 2022 MacBook Air is 40 percent faster than the previous model.
Speaking of the new systems with the M2 chip, the first of which is a redesigned MacBook Air and a new MacBook Pro. Starting with the MacBook Air, which Apple says is the “world’s best-selling laptop”.
The M2 chip also features a next-generation secure enclave and neural engine. Systems using the new M2 chip will be able to o play multiple streams of 4K and 8K video simultaneously.
Apple says the M2 performance is 1.9x faster than the “latest 10-core PC laptop chip.” The new M2 chip has both performance and efficiency cores that is paired with 100Gbps of memory bandwidth and 24GB of unified memory.
Apple’s new M2 chip follows the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra SoCs. The M2 chip uses Apple’s custom ARM silicon and is built in the 5nm process with 25 percent more transistors than the original M1. Apple is promising an 18 percent faster CPU performance and 35 percent faster GPU performance as compared to the vanilla M1.
Yes, we’re getting new hardware in the form of the M2 chip!
Apple says "watchOS is the world's most advanced wearable system."
Summing up AppleWatchOS9!
Apple will also periodically remind users what health data might be shared, and who they are shared with. The QWERTY keyboard on Apple Watch Series 7 adds support for French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Mexico, Spain, Latin America). Cardio Recovery is a useful fitness metric that can be an indicator of cardiovascular health. New APIs allow developers to build best-in-class third-party apps, with CallKit and share sheet support, access to Photos picker, and the ability to integrate watchOS apps with Apple TV.
Summing up AppleWatchOS9!
Apple will also periodically remind users what health data might be shared, and who they are shared with. The QWERTY keyboard on Apple Watch Series 7 adds support for French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Mexico, Spain, Latin America). Cardio Recovery is a useful fitness metric that can be an indicator of cardiovascular health. New APIs allow developers to build best-in-class third-party apps, with CallKit and share sheet support, access to Photos picker, and the ability to integrate WatchOS apps with Apple TV.
Apple will also periodically remind users what health data might be shared, and who they are shared with.
Apple users will also be able to manage the medications they take using the Medication app. he Medications app on Apple Watch makes it easy for users to conveniently and discreetly track medications anytime, anywhere.
The Sleep app is adding Sleep Stage in watchOS 9. A new FDA-cleared AFib History feature provides deeper insights into a user’s condition. “This fall, watchOS 9 takes the Apple Watch experience to the next level with scientifically validated insights across fitness, sleep, and heart health, while providing users more creative ways to make their Apple Watch their own.”
Next up is the Apple Watch! "Apple Watch continues to be the most loved watch in the world," says Apple. The Apple Watch has a new Lunar Calendar, which supports Chinese, Islamic, and Hebrew languages.
Here's a quick summary of iOS 16!
There are updates to CarPlay that Apple says are intriguing automakers. This new CarPlay version will include support for controlling all vehicle systems, plus dash clusters, and more. It is available in 98 percent of cars in the US.
There’s a new interface for the Home app that makes it easier to use. Apple is also bringing new categories for climate, lights, security, and more. Apple has created a new connectivity standard called Matter. It enables smart home accessories to work together in tandem across platforms.
Apple is also bringing Privacy updates to protect personal safety. There’s a new tool called Safety Check that can quickly review and reset access to systems with an Emergency Reset button. The feature also protects access to messages by signing out of iCloud on all other devices.
The new iCloud Shared Photo Library allows up to six members to contribute and share photos. Photos can now also be shared right from the camera automatically. Content from shared libraries will directly show up in smart albums and various widgets.
Family Sharing is getting updated parent controls to manage your kids’ accounts. Additionally, a Family Checklist feature will now allow users to all parental control settings. Users can also approve screen time requests directly from the Messages.
Apple also has some great news for sports fans. Apple TV app can now bring scores and play-by-play to the lock screen. There’s a new section called My Sports, allowing you to check scores, schedules and standings. It can be availed in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia for free.
Server-side APIs coming later this year, will make it faster and easier for developers to access Maps. There’s a new Look Around feature that is arriving on MapKit, which will work similarly to Google’s Street View. New Transit Card details is also available right on Maps.
Moving on to Apple Wallet! Your Apple Wallet will now be able to authenticate a user’s identity to apps that re quire it. Apple is also bringing new Apple Pay Order Tracking and its own Buy Now Pay Later service with Apple Wallet.
Live Text now works with Video. Live Text is also getting quick actions allowing you to act on texts with just a click. New Live Text API will also be available for developers.
The Dictation feature will now let you fluidly move between voice and touch. Dictation will now also automatically add punctuation to texts.
Here are the apps with SharePlay support!
Apple is adding new features to Messages:
First off, there’s an Edit button in Messages as well as an Undo button that will allow you to instantly edit and unsend messages. Users can now also mark message threads as Unread. SharePlay is also coming to Messages! There's a SharePlay button in Messages that will allow users to type and share messages while watching content.
Apple is also bringing the Focus modes to the lock screen. Focus can filtre tab groups in Safari, conversations in Messages, and events in Calendar. App Intents, a new developer API lets developers use Siri with no setup required.
