Every June during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple previews the biggest software changes coming to the iPhone, iPad, and the Mac. The event begins on Monday, June 5th at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET and it’ll be streaming live on the Apple TV and on Apple’s website.
“The best and biggest WWDC ever,” gets started, and we have all the details. Stay tuned all day while we keep you up to date on the latest in Apple news and updates.
UPDATE 09/12/17:
Most Important Details
Apple TV will host Amazon videos later this year
Machine Learning is a big focus in the new products and operating systems
High Sierra is the new MacOS operating system
Apple TV- More News in the Fall
TV OS is the first big news as Amazon shows are coming to Apple TV. More news about this coming in the fall
Apple Watch-Update coming in the Fall
The Apple watch, along with watchOS4, are getting updates
A new SIRI watch face will adapt to the time of day and your activity
New workout plans with pair your Apple watch with different gym equipment. This will begin in the fall.
Your watch can also pair with a glucose monitor, tennis racket, and even your surfboard.
MacOS- Beta available at the end of June: Free update for all in the fall
The newest operating system MacOS High Sierra
“Safari is the world’s fastest desktop browser with High Sierra”
Safari now comes with autoplay blocking and intelligent tracking prevention
Mail and photo also receiving updates to speed and efficiency
The new Apple File system has built-in crash protection and faster file processing
Outside VR technology coming to Mac as well as external graphic capabilities
iMac Desktop Computers
Faster desktop processing and memory capacity
Investment in graphics software like Metal 2
A VR demonstration shows the graphic capabilities of the iMac
New all black iMac Pro with up to 18 core Xeon processor
Comparing the iMac with similar computers
iOS Mobile Operating System- Free to the Public in the Fall
New messaging display
Apple Pay through messaging available across devices
New SIRI voices and translation features
New photos features and memories
Control center is now a single page with 3D touch
Updates to live photo add loop and bounce feature
Map updates include lane navigation
A do not disturb while driving feature automatically responds to messages while driving
App Store
The app store gets an overhaul and an entire redesign to discover “apps and stories”
The app store now has content to supplement apps and provide additional information
The daily list and recommended apps shows what is trending and popular
New Developer tools
Core ML allows developers to access machine learning and build it into an app
Augmented reality (AR) allows motion tracking to add virtual objects into an image
The AR tools allows for new creative possibilities and a demonstration drew loud applause
iPad
A new iPad Pro features a larger screen with a larger keyboard
The new screen doubles to refresh rate and allows for smoother motion content
Photo and graphic editing ramps up on the new iPad
The iPad will charge faster with USB-3 hookups. Time to buy more cords and plugs
The new iPad Pro starts at 64 GB which should be enough room for the operating system and 3 songs
iOS 11 on the iPad allows multitasking with an expanded dock
Pet VR and stream powered charger teased on test iPad. Probably a joke, but if not, you heard it here first.
Can now search written notes on an iPad with Apple Pencil and work with the new screenshot feature
Home Music- HomePod $349 Starts shipping in December
“A breakthrough home speaker”- Sounds good, spatially aware, fun to use
Apple A8 chip is the same in the iPhone as in the speaker
The speaker works to balance different parts of sound and sends them out specific to the room
The speaker is designed to work in the cloud with Apple Music
You can ask Siri to play music you like, or who is the drummer in a specific song
Siri will also work like other pods to answer questions, tell the weather, or get sport scores
No word on if it will converse with Alexa or Google
No iPhone Announcement
Absent from Apple’s presentation was any preview or mention of a new iPhone or mobile device. Stayed tuned for future updates and rumors.
