The company Apple presented at WWDC, its annual developers conference. As expected, there is a new iOS 12 with a number of improvements. Software upgrade and is waiting for Apple watch, but it will be later. However, there were other announcements that are of interest to users of Mac computers and Apple TV.
During the traditional Apple presentation at WWDC, the company presented many new and interesting. More announcements were considered by the resource The Verge. What is the most important of the introduced by Apple on the last presentation?
Apple introduced iOS 12
First of all, saw the light of iOS 12 with new features augmented reality, improvements regarding photos and many other additional features. Submitted 2 ARKit and new Shortcuts that help Siri to perform user tasks such as ordering coffee, for example.
iOS 12 allows to measure the real-world objects. The Photos app allows you to share recommendations with the people that were found in the photo. A lot of this previously in Google Photos, but now these capabilities have become iOS 12.
The application CarPlay, improved support for third-party apps-maps, including Google Maps and Waze. FaceTime will be able to communicate with up to 32 people at a time. Integrate with the Messages app-enabled sets, stickers, Animoji and Screen Time.
Among the performance enhancements, iOS 12 is increased by 40% the speed of applications, increasing the speed of the keypads 50%. The camera opens on older devices up to 70% faster. Free upgrade to iOS 12 device iPad and iPhone will be available “over the air” or via iTunes.
iBooks were affected by the redesign. The new branding Apple Books displayed in iOS 12.
Memoji will give the user the opportunity to create Animoji. Appeared in iOS 12 the ability to group notifications, such as those already available to Android users.
Update 5 watch OS for the Apple Watch will be released in the fall
Popular smart watch Apple Watch will receive the software update watchOS 5. It brings new functionality to the fitness tracking, as well as limit screen time provided in iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad.
WatchOS 5 provides a new method of communication between users of Apple Watch work like a “walkie-talkie”. Pressing the side button, you can talk and the other user will hear.
Information Siri on-screen expanded — there are sports, maps and heart rate data. Provided Shortcuts which are characteristic for the new iOS 12. As noted by Apple, the watch will be supported third-party applications. Say “Hey Siri” to “Wake up” Siri don’t have to — just raise your hand and speak.
Improved and notifications — the user will be able to reply to messages and sort them directly on the screen of the smartwatch.
Moreover, Apple added the option of viewing hours directly from some web pages. This feature is implemented thanks to the support of the new WebKit. The company notes that the currently viewed page will be optimized for the small screen of the Apple Watch.
In addition to the above, a new Podcasts app, the ability for background audio playback and a customizable Control Center.
macOS 10.14 Mojave
In 2019, the developers will be the possibility of porting their iOS apps to the macOS platform. Apple has already tested their new frameworks for apps News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home, which was presented by the company together in the Mojave OS. They are transferred to a computer platform iOS applications.
According to the report Apple cross-platform transfer is carried out through the integration of the elements of the UIKit frameworks for iOS directly in macOS. They are now present in the operating system along with the AppKit framework, previously used in the platform for Mac. However, this functionality is still being developed.
The Mac App Store, macOS 10.14 Mojave finally got a new design similar to the design of App Store presented with iOS 11. In the Mac App Store appeared and the number of new applications, including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Lightroom CC, Panic Transmit and Bare Bones BBEdit.
Supports Dolby Atmos for Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K appeared long-awaited support for Dolby Atmos. Thus, it is now supported and Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
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