As we are gearing up for the biggest ever Apple event, WWDC, or else we can also call Worldwide Developer’s Conference, we have some much-anticipated launches expected to make their way to launch. From leaks to now a reality, today is the day to see what Apple has been planning through the times!
If you are someone who has been excited about the Apple WWDC 2024 event for a long time, then yes, here we have got you covered with live updates on what we will get to see with the new Apple WWDC 2024 this year.
LIVE UPDATES on Apple WWDC 2024
Let’s start with the live updates for Apple WWDC 2024. We have a lot of speculations going around, be it from getting to see all new feature updates for this year.
Apple Vision OS 2 – Bringing all new Virtual Reality Operating System!
After making a lengthy new launch of iOS 18, Vision OS 2 is making its way to the center stage. Apple’s Vice President Mike Rockwell took the stage, announcing the new features and upgrades with the new Vision OS 2.
The change from Vision OS 1 to Vision OS 2 will take around 4 months, and apart from this, the Vice President also confirmed that there are already 2000+ apps that will support all new Vision Pro.
What are the new changes with Apple Vision Pro?
First and foremost, Apple is going to make Apple Vision Pro official outside the United States, so yes, if you are from countries like China, Japan, and Singapore, as of June 28, It will roll out to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the U.K. on July 12.
Let’s take a look at the feature side. Now, we have photo applications, and with the help of AI, Apple will be transforming regular photos into spatial photos. Even some new gesture controls are expected to make their way with the all-new Vision OS 2.
There are two more upgrades, which include a new Ultrawide display where you will be getting the support for 4K monitors, and also you will get the support dedicated Trave and Train mode, which makes it easier to use in crowded places.
Apple finally brings the support for iOS 18!
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The much anticipated and much awaited Apple iOS 18 has made its way to the center stage right now! As Apple’s major product lineup is based on iPhones, the update on iOS 18 is crucial and required.
And given the focus on all new iOS 18 upgrades! We have a lot of features that Apple has unveiled. Let’s now take a look into the new addons we will get to see with the new iOS 18.
Starting with the look and design, iOS 18 has now brought all new Customization options for the Home Screen, where now, as iPhone users, you will be getting access to changing the colors as well as adjusting between light and dark modes within the application.
Certain changes were made to the control center as well, and now Apple has gone ahead and made it easier for Apple to use!
Giving importance to privacy, Apple has taken the stage where now the Cupertino giant finally brought all new lock applications through which users will not be able to access information without any such layer of authentication.
To bring more privacy to the Apple ecosystem, we have Apple bringing the support for “Tap to cash,” which is more like a private to pay others by just holding the phones together.
There are also some changes on traditional photos application where now Apple will be making it bit more easier for the users to filter out images from your gallery.
Also Read: Apple to Unveil iOS 18: Major AI Enhancements and Compatibility Announced
Bringing changes to the Messaging System
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Apart from making the visual changes! Apple has gone ahead with making changes to the Polder messaging system, where we now have Apple bringing all new messaging support. With the regular messaging application, you will not be able to send texts, but in fact, you also get support for adding new effects and even reacting to texts using emojis, which are known as the “RCS System.”
In addition to this, Apple users will also get access to send messages via satellite communication methods.
Gaming UPGRADES!
Apple has also given its focus on the gaming side, where now Apple’s all-new iOS 18 will be coming with support for features that will improve the overall gaming performance!
With this new addon, Apple users will be getting access to reduce background activity and also get support for improving the control via wireless controllers and AirPods.
Apple brings the new upgrades on AirPods and TVOS
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Moving ahead now, Apple has also started announcing some new upgrades for its hardware and software products. Regarding the hardware upgrade, the Apple AirPods will now have access to Siri with AirPods.
AirPods will be able to detect head motions through which users can answer or even reject calls just with a node of the head. Moving on, Apple will move ahead to support voice isolation as well. Voice isolation is used to isolate the noise from the background.
Now, talking about the TVOS upgrades, we have Apple bringing the introduction of playing the series and movies from TV to your iPhone as well. Additional Audio enhancements are introduced too, and now we have new enhancements done to isolate the “dialogue audio”.
Also, the Apple TVOS will be getting support for projector displays. Last but not least, you will also be getting support for screensavers as well.
WatchOS 11
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After launching the much anticipated MacOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Apple has slowly transitioned to bring all new WatchOS 18 for Apple Watch users. And what changes are you making here?
Let’s get into it now! Apple Watch Powering with the new WatchOS 18 will be getting more feature upgrades and changes on the design side. With the new WatchOS 18, Apple lovers will get an all-new “redesigned watch face,” where you will now have more intelligent features.
Talking more about the features, Apple has brought the update for “training mode,” where now you will be getting access to more intense workouts and how it has affected the user’s body. Apple has added a new robust algorithm to translate sensor data into more accurate health-related data.
Bringing support for Vitals apps, with this update, Apple users will be getting more access to heart rate, respiratory rate, and sensing temperatures, too. Last but not least, Apple has also used its Artificial intelligence capabilities on all new Watch OS 11. Now, the Apple Watches, with support from Watch OS 11, will be getting support to identify photos of your watch face.
Also Read: Apple Going to upgrade Siri? Will we see Siri 2.0 for WWDC 2024?
iPadOS 18
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After MacOS 18, Apple slowly transitioned to launch the all-new iPad OS 18 for this year. Moving on with iPad OS 18, we have Apple announcing new additions. The Cupertino giant has made some script changes to the Freeform application, and ” Calculator has finally made its way to iPad.”
To make it a bit more interesting! Apple has taken the initiative to bring all Math notes integration to iPad OS 18, which will support solving all-new mathematic functions where you can enter the mathematic functions you need to enter using the Apple pencil.
Apart from these changes, we also have reports suggesting that Apple has considered making changes to the “interface,” where you will now be getting support for the floating tab as well as the sidebars. Apple iPad OS 18 brings support for all new SharePlay Sessions as well.
MacOS 18
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Taking it further, Apple started with its actual announcement without delays. Apple started with the new changes we will see with the latest MacOS operating system, the macOS 18.
MacOS 18 will bring up notable crucial updates for all the MacBooks and Mac lovers out there! And boy-oh-boy, Apple has brought up excellent add-ons to this new Sequoria operating system.
Started with iPhone mirroring support, where now all the iPhone notifications can be seen in a Mac device alongside the Mac notifications, making a seamless integration between the iPhone and Mac products.
Apple has also introduced a new Safari update, which allows users to access profiles and translations. With the help of AI, Apple has integrated it into their browser, where now, summing up information from the web has become more accessible for users.
MacOS also brings all new Passwords applications where now Apple is using their iCloud integrated with the Keychain feature which will act more like password manager.
And where is the real surprise? It’s none other than Apple considering their products for “GAMING.” Yep, you read it right! During the event, Apple considers their collaboration with the game maker Ubisoft, where now their games, including “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” which will be released later this year, will be available on Mac.
Bringing Custom AI emojis Called GenEmoji
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Again, taking a close look into AI, Apple is considering making AI to create customized AI-themed emojis called Genemoji.
What does Genmoji? It’s more like creating your emoji just with the help of a prompt, and while typing it, Apple’s products will start generating newly created Genemoji.
Apple finally brings AI integration to it products, thanks OpenAI’s ChatGPT
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Apple’s OpenAI billion-dollar collaboration has been among the most significant buzz around the tech world, and bringing the rumors and leaks to reality, we finally have Apple announcing the AI-based chat integration with the help of Apple’s Siri.
To make it more understandable, Apple has just merged Siri with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, where, with just a tap, Apple users can access ChatGPT, giving access to billions of information. Will direct to ChatGPT? The answer is almost NO!
When you ask a question, Siri, who needs the help of ChatGPT, will ask you to consider sharing the question with ChatGPT, after which Siri will respond by taking an appropriate response from OpenAI’s chatbot. It’s more like ChatGPT being built into the Siri.
This is more like ChatGPT, which will be completely free of use, where Apple users are not required to create an account for it, and even Apple has promised that the users’ information will be shared more. This integration will happen through Apple’s ecosystem, including iOS 18, iPad OS 18, and MacOS 18.
Conclusion
That was all about the major launches we saw with all new Apple WWDC 2024! What’s your opinion on these new upgrades. Apart from these, we will be getitng to get support for more upgrades too. Stay tuned with us on the TechStory as we will come with more articles related to Apple launches, features and upgrades.
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