At the WWDC 2024, Apple made several major announcements, showing advancements in AI, operating system updates, and new features across its devices. Here are the key highlights:
Apple Intelligence
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence. A new AI system designed to enhance user experience while prioritizing privacy.
- This generative AI system can:
- Understand and create images.
- Perform actions across apps.
- Understand personal context to improve everyday tasks.
- Categorize emails, transcribe and summarize audio, prioritize notifications, and generate images and emojis through tools like Image Playground and Genmoji.
It’s patently absurd that Apple isn’t smart enough to make their own AI, yet is somehow capable of ensuring that OpenAI will protect your security & privacy!
Apple has no clue what’s actually going on once they hand your data over to OpenAI. They’re selling you down the river.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 10, 2024
- Siri upgrades and ChatGPT Integration
- Siri received a minimal upgrade with the integration of ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI’s latest GPT-4o model.
- This integration targets to make Siri more:
- Natural and contextual in interactions.
- Capable of understanding and acting on screen content.
- Enhanced in design, with glowing lights indicating activation.
iOS 18
The new iOS 18 introduces several customizability and functionality improvements:
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- Home screen customization: Users can arrange apps and widgets as they prefer.
- Redesigned Control Center: More customizable, with the ability to add third-party app controls.
But look at this, its not iOS 18 it feels like the NarutoOS Or NinjaOS. Really Wierd. Looks like Apple will fix this Soon as Possible.
iOS 18 control centre is…..working well 🤣🤣#WWDC24 pic.twitter.com/NILzeZrEXe
— I Hate Apple (@iHateApplee) June 11, 2024
- Enhanced Photos app: Redesigned for easier photo access with features like pinning favorite collections and a new Carousel view.
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- Messages via Satellite: Allows messaging even without cellular coverage.
- RCS support for iMessage: Improves cross-platform messaging with Android users.
- Lock or Hide Apps: More Privacy, More Security and Bye to the third-party apps.
iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 shares many features with iOS 18 but adds unique functionalities:
- Math Notes calculator: Allows solving mathematical expressions in handwriting.
- Smart Script: Improves the note-taking experience by correcting handwriting in real-time and integrating typed text.
Apple Airpods and Airpods Pro
- Siri Interactions: For AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you’ll be able to nod your head “yes” or gently shake your head “no” to respond to Siri. This feature is helpful in crowded or quiet areas where speaking out loud might not be ideal. Enabled by machine learning on the H2 chip, Siri Interactions allow you to answer calls, interact with messages, and manage notifications—all without speaking.
- Voice Isolation: AirPods Pro (2nd generation) introduce Voice Isolation, which enhances voice quality while removing background noise for the listener. Whether it’s wind or other environmental conditions, this feature ensures the best call quality.
- Personalized Spatial Audio for Gaming: Available across AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, this feature delivers immersive audio during gaming. Gamers using AirPods Pro will experience Apple’s best wireless audio latency for mobile gaming and improved voice quality when chatting with teammates.
macOS Sequoia
The new macOS Sequoia includes several enhancements:
- iPhone Mirroring: Users can access and use their iPhones on their Macs.
- Passwords app: A new app for managing credentials, with cross-device syncing.
- Presenter Preview: Allows previewing the screen before sharing during video calls.
- watchOS 11 and visionOS 2
watchOS 11 Introduces
- New fitness features like Training Load and the Vitals app.
- Improved Smart Stack with automated widgets and live activities.
visionOS 2 for Vision Pro includes
- Turning 2D photos into spatial photos.
- New gestures for quick access and support for larger displays.
Apple is expanding Vision Pro sales to new regions like the UK and Australia.
These announcements reflect Apple’s significant strides in integrating AI across its ecosystem, enhancing user experience, and maintaining a strong focus on privacy.
tvOS 18
Introduces InSight, which provides information about the cast of shows, automatic subtitles, and enhanced audio clarity.
