Apple’s WWDC Keynote took place yesterday with quite a few new things announced. This included iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur and more.
The event lasted for a couple of hours but the guys from Mac Rumors have put together a great video featuring everything Apple announced, and the good news is it is only 13 minutes long.
iOS 14: A Major Update for iPhone Users
As we can see from the video, Apple announced lots of new features for the iPhone with iOS 14. This update brings a redesigned home screen with widgets, an App Library for better organization, and a new compact design for Siri and incoming calls. Additionally, iOS 14 introduces App Clips, which are small parts of an app that are discoverable at the moment you need them and focus on completing a specific task quickly.
The Messages app also received significant updates, including pinned conversations, mentions, and inline replies, making it easier to keep track of group chats. Maps have been enhanced with cycling directions and guides, while the new Translate app offers a powerful tool for real-time language translation.
iPadOS 14: Enhancing the iPad Experience
iPadOS 14 brings new features that take advantage of the iPad’s larger display and capabilities. One of the standout features is the new Universal Search, which allows users to search for anything from one place, whether it’s an app, contact, or document. The Apple Pencil also sees improvements with Scribble, which lets users write in any text field and have their handwriting converted to text.
The new sidebar design in apps like Photos and Files makes navigation more intuitive, and the redesigned widgets provide more information at a glance. These updates aim to make the iPad an even more powerful tool for productivity and creativity.
watchOS 7: New Features for Apple Watch
watchOS 7 introduces several new features to enhance the Apple Watch experience. One of the most notable additions is sleep tracking, which helps users monitor their sleep patterns and establish a bedtime routine. The new handwashing detection feature automatically detects when you start washing your hands and provides a 20-second countdown to ensure thorough cleaning.
Other updates include new workout types, such as dance, and the ability to share watch faces with friends and family. The new watchOS also brings improvements to Siri, making it easier to translate languages and dictate messages.
macOS Big Sur: A Fresh Look for the Mac
macOS Big Sur brings the biggest design update to macOS since the introduction of Mac OS X. The new design features a more spacious and cleaner look, with redesigned icons, a customizable menu bar, and a new Control Center that provides quick access to essential controls.
Safari has also been updated with a new start page, improved performance, and enhanced privacy features. Messages on macOS now includes all the new features from iOS 14, such as pinned conversations and inline replies. Additionally, the new Maps app offers a more immersive experience with detailed maps and guides.
We are expecting all of these new major software releases to happen sometime in September or October. As soon as we get more details on their release dates, we will let you guys know.
Source MacRumors
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