Apple’s biggest and most anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) ever commenced with a revolutionary keynote at Apple Park, which was attended by developers, students, and media and viewed by millions of people around the world via live stream and on-demand.
Every year, Apple commences its WWDC with a few hours of announcements alone, typically focusing on new and updated devices as well as OS and watchOS updates.
In addition to several updates to its hardware and software, Apple announced its first augmented reality (AR) headset.
Here’s everything Apple announced at WWDC 2023, from ground-breaking technologies to state-of-the-art features:
Vision Pro:
The long-awaited Vision Pro augmented reality headset from Apple is finally here. It will be available for $3,499 on Apple’s website beginning early next year.
Using the headset’s VR and AR capabilities, the user can superimpose digital information onto their physical surroundings.
The Disney+ streaming service, the Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe software will all be supported by the gadget, according to Apple.
Apple’s M2 processor and a brand-new, specially designed chip known as R1 power the headset.
Apple also put a lot of emphasis on business apps, pointing out that Vision Pro’s collaborative features made working while traveling much easier.
M2 ULTRA CHIP:
For its desktop PCs, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio, Apple announced M2 Ultra, the company’s most powerful chip to date.
In essence, the chip is two of Apple’s largest M2 chips joined together. It performs 20% much faster than the M1 Ultra and has a 24-core central processing unit.
Apple TV:
Apple unveiled a number of newly released tvOS upgrades. The addition of FaceTime to Apple TV is one highlight.
On an iPad or iPhone, you can utilize the camera to see the people you’re speaking to on a large screen.
Additionally, Apple said that FindMy will soon allow you to locate your misplaced Apple TV remote.
MACBOOK AIR:
The new M2 chip–equipped, 15-inch MacBook Air from Apple boasts an 18-hour battery life.
The 13-inch MacBook Air with the same processor received an upgrade from Apple a year ago, and it now has a starting price of $1,299.
Mac Pro
Apple has released a new Mac Pro, its top-tier desktop computer, including the M2 Ultra processor.
This is the final model of the Apple computer to switch from Intel to Apple chips. Starting price is $6,999.
It will include the 24-core M2 Ultra CPU, up to a 76-core GPU, eight Thunderbolt 4 connections, and up to six of Apple’s top-tier Pro Display XDR displays.
macOS Sonoma for Macs:
The newest Mac software was unveiled by Apple. The new operating system is called macOS Sonoma.
New gaming features that make use of Apple’s Metal 3 framework and its more potent graphics processing units.
The capabilities of video conferencing with FaceTime have been expanded.
Customers can now appear above or next to presentations thanks to new overlay functions.
New augmented reality (AR) capabilities for full-screen reactions will be made available in Zoom, Teams, and WebEx as well.
watchOS 10:
Apple has officially unveiled watchOS 10, its newest operating system for the Apple Watch.
One of Apple’s new apps is called “World Clock,” and it displays a variety of timepieces with backgrounds that change to suit the current time of day.
Users’ screen proximity to their eyes and the amount of time they spend outdoors can both be measured by WatchOS 10. According to Apple, these new features can aid in preventing diseases like myopia.
Snoopy and Woodstock and a palate watch faces are two of the new watch faces that are available.
Users of the health app will be able to utilize materials and screening tools to assist and assess their mental health.
The app will be made available to the public this coming fall.
iPhone Standby:
Standby is a new feature developed by Apple that appears when an iPhone is propped up on a stand.
The time will be displayed on the iPhone screen, and users can choose from a range of various clocks.
Swiping is another way for users to interact with widgets like weather and home controls. Users will have an easier time falling asleep thanks to the screen’s capacity to adjust to dim light.
AirPods:
Apple unveiled new audio and home experiences, as well as updated AirPods features.
Adaptive audio, developed by Apple, combines transparency and noise reduction in a way that is customized to the user’s location.
It functions when making calls and playing music.
iPadOS 17:
Apple has just unveiled iPadOS 17, the newest version of iPad software.
The iPad now gets the Health app as well.
Increased interactivity and additional capabilities for third-party developers are among the new additions to the iPad’s widgets.
iOS 17:
With the release of iOS 17, Apple has announced a number of updates to the iPhone.
Three apps—Phone, Facetime, and Messages—are getting updates from Apple.
Now with the “NameDrop” feature, users may bump their iPhones or Apple Watches together to instantly share their contact information, music, and web browsing history, as well as perform other collaborative tasks.
A catch-up tool for group discussions and improved search functionality will be added to messaging.
Stickers can also be animated from live photos if you choose to do so.
You can let someone know when you’re home using a check-in feature.
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