Apple’s keynote on iOS 18, AI, iPadOS, Mac software, and more

Apple’s long-awaited WWDC keynote has finally arrived. For 2024, the Worldwide Developers Conference is expected to deliver the usual annual updates to Apple’s platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and more, as well as the Vision Pro headset software, which was introduced at WWDC 2023 and went on sale in 2024. a few months ago. But this year, all eyes will be on how the tech giant steps up its game on the AI front (which looks like it may be branded Apple Intelligence). In addition to AI-powered updates throughout the company’s ecosystem, we’ve also heard that Apple may be ready to release a brand new… Calculator app? We’ll have the details once the keynote kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET today. I’m already on site with my colleague Devindra Hardawar, and we’re gearing up to bring you all the news, plus the top insights, like how Apple’s snacks compare to events like Microsoft and Google. Additionally, what do you think about naming the new macOS? Stay tuned for continuous live updates.

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Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:05 PM GMT+1

“We want to make sure the outcome reflects the principles that lie at the core of our products,” Cook said, continuing his AI efforts. “It must be powerful, intuitive, and deeply integrated. Most importantly, it must understand you.” He said.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:05 PM GMT+1

watchOS 11 includes a new Vitals app to see all your key health metrics

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A new app for Apple Watch will help you get a better overview of your health and fitness levels. The new Vitals app aggregates details from your health and fitness data. During a keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, Apple announced new features coming to watchOS 11.

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Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM GMT+1

“There’s only one hour left!” Someone behind me said. Oh, my God. “We have been using artificial intelligence and machine learning for years,” Cook said.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM GMT+1

Developer betas will be available today, public betas next month, and, as always, final builds this fall.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM GMT+1

Now that iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 are covered, along with the audio and TV stuff, I’m wondering what’s next. We’re going back to Tim Cook, so it should be big.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM GMT+1

Apple is reaffirming expanded support for major third-party games on Mac. (apple)
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:03 PM GMT+1

That’s it for macOS Sequoia. Once again, we’re still waiting for all the supposed AI news
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM GMT+1

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is also coming to iPad.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM GMT+1

Ubisoft’s Marc-Alexis Cote is here to demo Assassin’s Creed Shadows. And yes, it looks like the game very Good device from Apple.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM GMT+1

Game Porting Toolkit 2 will also help developers bring games to Mac more easily. There’s also better support for bringing big games to iPhone and iPad. More games are coming too, incl Frostbank 2. There’s also some big news coming from Ubisoft.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM GMT+1

We’re moving on to gaming on Mac. Federighi points out that every modern app can run modern, big-budget games, as well as iPhones and iPads.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:59 PM GMT+1

Smart Script in iPadOS 18 uses machine learning to make your handwriting less terrible

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Last month, Apple’s tablets got a major revamp with the arrival of the M4 chip, two size options for the iPad Air, updates to the Magic Keyboard, and a new iPad Pro with a premium Tandem OLED display. And now at WWDC 2024, Apple is looking to improve the iPad software with a number of new features heading to iPadOS 18, which is scheduled to be released later this year.

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Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:58 PM GMT+1

Summaries come in the redesigned Safari Reader, giving you a distraction-free look at websites. The new Viewer feature also removes distractions from videos on the web.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:58 PM GMT+1

The Apple ecosystem is getting a dedicated passwords app. (apple)
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:58 PM GMT+1

Safari updates: It can now help you discover more information about a page while browsing, like directions to a hotel or quick links.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM GMT+1

A proper password app is coming too! You’ll be able to see all your passwords, as well as verification alerts.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM GMT+1

For video chats, you can preview yourself before logging into a call, and you can choose from a variety of backgrounds to hide your messy room.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:56 PM GMT+1

I’m a Windows girl but all these features look great. Every day, Apple draws me deeper into its ecosystem. (I started with an Apple Watch Envy, then became an iPhone girl with AirPods, an Apple Watch, and some Apple TV… However, no iPad or Mac is out of the way yet.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM GMT+1

You’ll be able to handle your iPhone right on your Mac’s screen. (apple)
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:55 PM GMT+1

MacOS is also getting Windows’ automatic tiling feature, which is very similar to what Windows 10 did years ago.