Apple Developer Conference: WWDC 2020 will mark a historic landmark for Apple. It is safe to say that the company’s first virtual-only event was a tremendous success. The new developments in Apple software were announced through a pre-recorded video filmed at Apple’s campus. There were some big announcements on the software front for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple TV.
Apple Silicon will drive the next generation of Macs as Apple officially announced the shift from Intel to ARM-based Apple Silicon chips. Apple also introduced the latest iOS 14, the new update coming to iPhones this year. At WWDC 2020 we also got a preview of the next version of iPadOS. The AirPods Pro are getting spatial audio for a more immersive experience. The Apple Watch will now be able to track dancing, sleep, and washing hands with watchOS 7. Apple TV is getting multi-user support for Apple Arcade, while tvOS 14 will be able to display PiP formation on Apple TV. Apple also debuted its next major desktop software update, called macOS Big Sur (macOS 10.16).
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WWDC 2020 has concluded as Apple’s first virtual-only event. And marks a historic transition for the Mac.
Tim says the first Apple Silicon-based Macs will arrive by the end of this year. However, the transition will take two years and new Macs with Intel processors are still in the pipeline.
Mac users can now run iPad and iPhone apps thanks to Rosseta 2, Universal 2 and Virtualization.
macOS Big Sur will also include a new version of Rosetta. Apple first used Rosetta for the shift from PowerPC to Intel. Rosetta 2 will ensure apps work even if they are not fully updated.
Final Cut Pro is smooth. playback while editing is smooth, and you can add filters in real-time without breaking a sweat.
Microsoft Office and Adobe apps are now working on Apple Silicon.
The ARM-powered chips will users to natively run iOS and iPadOS apps onmacOS in the future. Apple is designing its own range of SoCs for Macs. Apple’s pro apps will also be updated to support the company’ new silicon in macOS Big Sur. Craig says, “the vast majority of developers can get their apps up and running in a matter of days.”
Better graphics, better battery life, new machine learning and neural engine support are coming to the Mac with Apple Silicon.
Apple's new silicon will give Mac users a whole new level of performance while maintaining power efficiency.
Here we go! Transition time!Apple is transitioning to its own 'Apple silicon'. In other words, Goodbye Intel, hello ARM,
Craigs says - "These changes are only the beginning."
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Safari is getting a lot faster – up to 50 percent faster page load times. Safari extensions are coming and they'll be in the Mac App Store.
Control Center is coming to macOS, while the Dashboard is set to get widgets,
macOS Big Sur is Apple's next software update for its Mac computers. Big Sur (10.16) offers a significant visual upgrade with the goal being to offer more clarity and a unified language of symbols.
Craig is back for the macOS – "This year we're taking the macOS experience you love even further."
PiP will work across the entire Apple TV experience. tvOS has improved mutli-user support. Apple TV+ is also coming to Sony and Vizio smart TVs in the summer. We are also getting new TV shows on Apple TV+.
tvOS now supports Xbox Elite 2 and Xbox Adaptive controllers.
Now to Apple TV!
HomeKit Secure Video in iOS 14 also makes cameras work harder!
When you open the Home app, you will see a new visual status that prioritises devices that require your attention.
Apple, Amazon, Google, and other companies have formed the home alliance!
Next up is Yah Cason- Senior engineer, HomeKit Software -to talk about HomeKit.
Apple is putting a huge focus on privacy. Apple is creating the nutrition label of data tracking. This will require developers to self-report their information/data practices. Apple is also making apps ask permission for ad tracking. The new App Store policy will also require apps to ask permission to track you across websites and apps. This is a huge win for transparency!
Sleep Mode works on iPhone too without the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch is getting a major update with watchOS 7 with sleep and dance tracking. The Apple Watch sleep mode won't require brand new hardware. Apple is also introducing automatic detection of handwashing to the Apple Watch.
Maps is getting better on watchOS 7!
We are moving on to the Apple Watch and watchOS 7.
Yes! We are getting support for Spatial Audio and even Dolby Atmos!
AirPods Pro will now track head motion to remap the soundfield as your head and iPhone move.
Onto AirPods, which are updated with automatic device switching. Auto-switching is going to make transition between AirPods and iCould devices seamless.
And that's a wrap for iPad OS!
Apple’s ultimate note-taking tool is getting a functionality update. Handwriting is becoming just as powerful as type text with the Apple Pencil. You'll now able to scribble into text fields and convert digital handwriting to text.
Search is being rebuilt from the ground up to be universal!
Apple is taking a cue from Android with smaller call notifications coming to iOS as well.
Photos app on iPad updated with a new sidebar.
Now on toiPadOS 14 and its over one million apps!
And that's a wrap with iOS 14!
You can quickly find the app you need for a specific task with a simple QR/NFC code. App Clips is live in the App Library.
App Clip will recommend apps which you don’t have installed on your iPhone. It takes advantage of Sing in with Apple and doesn’t require you to log in.
Now onto the App Store!
Apple is working with multiple EV brands to help you with charging stations compatible for your car with an new feature coming to Maps.
“Apple Maps has improved by leaps and bounds and is a formidable rival to Google Maps. It’s also arguably got the better UI, and by far – by far – the better privacy policy,” says Michael Grothaus of Fast Company.
Apple Maps is getting better!
Messages can now be pinned, while Memoji is getting an upgrade. Now more than one million ways to express your emotions through Memoji.
"People are using Messages to stay in touch more and more." Messages sees a 40-percent bump in usage.
Translate can work offline using on-device machine learning. Translate featuresprivate, real-time translation andlandscape mode for conversations.
Apple has an answer to Google Translate!
Now on to Siri withYael Garten - Director of Siri Data Science & Engineering.
