WWDC Keynote Summary

Welcome and Introduction

• Welcome to Apple Park and WWDC event.
• Apple TV+: Celebrating its fifth anniversary with high-rated original shows and movies.
• Upcoming releases: Master of the Air, Palm Royale, Hijack, Dark Matter, Monarch, etc.

Platform Updates

VisionOS and Apple Vision Pro

• Completely new possibilities in entertainment, productivity, collaboration.
• Apps like NBA, What If, and Unexinct make unique spatial experiences possible.
• VisionOS 2: New ways to connect memories, enhance productivity, developer APIs for shared experiences.
  • Photos: Spatial photos with natural depth created from 2D photos.
  • Navigation: Easier control of Vision Pro with simple gestures.
  • Mac Virtual Display: Enhanced resolution and ultrawide display options.
  • Travel Mode: Adds support for train travel.
  • Developer Tooling: Advanced volumetric APIs, tabletop kit, enterprise APIs.

iOS 18

• Customization: Enhanced app icons, widgets, home screen, control center.
• Privacy: Lock sensitive apps, hide apps, control contact sharing.
• Messages: Expanded tapbacks, scheduled messages, text effects, messages via satellite.
• Mail: On-device categorization, new digest view.
• Maps: Topographic maps, hiking routes, offline access.
• Wallet: Tap to cash, enhanced event tickets.
• Journal: State of mind logging, insights view.
• Gaming: Game mode on iPhone improves performance.
• Photos: Redesigned app, new ways to organize by collections, carousels.

Audio and Home

• AirPods: Voice isolation, head gestures for Siri, personalized spatial audio.
• Apple TV: Insight feature for Apple Originals, enhanced dialogue, subtitles convenience.
• Screen Savers: Support for new screen saver categories and Snoopy animated screensaver.

WatchOS 11

• Training Load: New way to measure workout’s impact.
• Vitals App: Check daily health status, monitor key metrics.
• Smart Stack: Intelligent widgets on the watch face.
• Photos Face: Intelligent photo selection, personalized framing.

iPadOS 18

• Floating Tab Bar: Easier navigation, customization in apps.
• SharePlay and Freeform: Improved screen sharing and remote control.
• Calculator App: Includes math notes and variable tracking for complex math.
• Smart Script: Enhanced handwriting with machine learning, easier note taking.

MacOS Sequoia

• iPhone Mirroring: Control iPhone apps from Mac seamlessly.
• Window Management: New tile positions, shortcuts.
• Video Conferencing: Presenter preview, background replacement.
• Passwords App: Easy access to credentials, account management.
• Safari: Highlights feature for web browsing, distraction-free video experience.
• Gaming: Advanced games like Frost Punk 2, Control, Assassin's Creed.

Apple Intelligence

• New personal intelligence system integrated across iPhone, iPad, Mac.
• Capabilities: Language understanding, image creation, action automation.
• Privacy-first architecture: On-device processing, private cloud compute with Apple Silicon servers.
• Enhanced Siri: Improved natural language understanding, typing option, product knowledge.
• Writing tools: Rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across apps.
• Visual Expression: Genmoji creation, image playground in messages, keynote, freeform.
• Notes App: Image wand tool, enhances sketches.
• Photos: Improved search, memory movie creation.
• Integration with chat GPT: Contextual assistance, enhanced Siri capabilities.

SDKs and Developer Tools

• New APIs and Frameworks for integrating Apple Intelligence features.
• App Intents: Define actions for Siri, support for third-party apps.
• Game Porting Toolkit 2: Improved Windows compatibility, optimized gaming experience.

Conclusion

• Apple aims to enrich lives through powerful personal products enabled by AI.
• Exciting week ahead for developers with technical sessions and consultations.

Key Dates

• Developer betas available today.
• Public betas available next month.
• Full releases this fall.