Everything Apple Announced at WWDC

At its annual developer event, Apple revealed a host of new artificial intelligence (AI) features coming to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here’s a rundown of the most exciting announcements from WWDC.

Apple Intelligence

• AI Focus: Apple is introducing “Apple Intelligence,” a suite of AI-powered tools for personalized user experiences.
• Email and Messaging: AI can assist in writing emails, reports, and text messages. It can generate images based on conversation context and even create illustrations of people you’re texting.
• Summarization: The AI can summarize web articles and catch you up on group chats.
• Privacy: Many AI functions are processed on the device, with cloud processing used securely when necessary.
• ChatGPT Integration: Siri and generative text requests can be handed off to ChatGPT, powered by GPT-4.
• Device Requirements: Apple Intelligence requires A17 chip iPhones or devices with M1 chips or later.

Siri Enhancements

• Smarter Assistant: Siri now better understands context and can handle complex queries.
• New Look: Siri has a new logo and a colorful status alert when listening or responding.
• Expanded Capabilities: Siri can type out requests and is more integrated with Apple’s core apps.

Photos App Improvements

• Advanced Editing: New features allow for better photo enhancements and object removal.
• Organization: Improved recognition of people and natural search terms for easier photo finding.

Genmoji

• Custom Emojis: AI-generated emojis based on user prompts, offering unique and personalized emoji characters.

Customizable iOS

• Enhanced Customization: Users can better categorize apps, change their layout and color, and hide apps in a Face ID-protected folder.
• Messages Updates: Schedule messages, style text, add text effects, and use emoji Tapbacks.

macOS Sequoia

• iPhone Mirroring: Sync and control your iPhone from your Mac.
• Safari Highlights: Summarize web content and get quick previews of movies, music, and restaurant info.
• Game Development Support: New tools for creating games across Apple devices.

iPadOS Updates

• User Interface: A floating tab bar for better app navigation and more customizable Control Center.
• Calculator App: A new calculator app with a Math Notes feature for solving math problems visually.

watchOS Features

• Health Tracking: New Training Load and Vitals apps for better workout and health monitoring.

Passwords App

• Security: A new dedicated passwords app for generating strong passwords and managing credentials, also available on Windows.

Tap to Cash

• Easy Payments: Transfer money by holding two iPhones together, simplifying peer-to-peer payments.

AirPods Upgrades

• Gesture Controls: Nod or shake your head to answer or decline calls.
• Noise Cancellation: Improved noise isolation for clearer conversations.

Apple TV+ Updates

• Accessibility: Better subtitles and an “In Sights” banner for actor and song identification.

VisionOS Updates

• Spatial Photos and Videos: Enhanced depth and movement for photos and videos.
• Gesture Recognition: Improved hand gesture recognition and better support for train travel.
• International Availability: Expanding to more countries including China, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the UK.

Apple’s WWDC 2024 showcased its commitment to integrating AI into its ecosystem, aiming to enhance user experience and device functionality. Most of these features will be available in the fall with the next software update.