Did you miss WWDC? Here's the scoop on biggest-ever redesign of Photos, powerful updates for staying connected, and Apple Intelligence.

Did you catch the latest Apple news?

We've got a breakdown of the hottest announcements straight from WWDC 2024, and let's just say, Apple is about to revolutionize your device experience. Get ready for a supercharged dose of intelligence, personalization, and productivity that will blow you away!

Here are the highlights...

Apple Intelligence.

With the power of Apple Intelligence, Siri takes a major step forward, becoming even more natural, contextually relevant, and personal. Additionally, users can type to Siri, and switch between text and voice to communicate with Siri in whatever way feels right for the moment.

• A new system-wide intelligence feature that uses generative models and personal context to understand and create language and images, simplifying tasks.
• Focuses on privacy with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute for secure access to more complex models.
• Integrates with Siri for enhanced capabilities and access to ChatGPT for document and image understanding.
• Initially available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad and Mac with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English.

New Features and Apps

Calculator with Math Notes: Allows writing or typing equations, solving them on screen, assigning values to variables, and adding graphs. Integrates with Notes for easy access to math notes.

• Enhanced Notes App: Introduces Smart Script for improved handwriting recognition and editing, options to collapse sections and highlight text.
• Customizable Home Screen and Control Center: Users can arrange apps and widgets freely on the Home screen and personalize app icon appearance. Control Center offers more customization and the ability to integrate controls from third-party apps.

Redesigned Photos App: Features a revamped layout for easier browsing, collections for thematic organization, and autoplaying content to bring photos to life. Offers a new "Clean Up" tool to remove unwanted background objects.

Image Playground.

New image capabilities make communication and self-expression even more fun. With Image?Playground, users can create playful images in seconds, choosing from three styles: Animation, Illustration, or Sketch.

Image?Playground is easy to use, built right into apps like Messages, and also available in a dedicated app. In Notes, users can access Image Playground through the new Image Wand in the Apple Pencil tool palette, making notes even more visually engaging.

Improved Messaging:

Enables message scheduling, text formatting options, redesigned Tapbacks for emoji/sticker reactions, and the ability to add new tabs in the redesigned tab bar.

Unleash the Full Power of Your iPhone on Your Mac: Introducing iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia

Imagine seamlessly controlling your iPhone directly from your Mac's familiar desktop. With iPhone Mirroring, the groundbreaking new feature in macOS Sequoia, that's exactly what you get.

This isn't just about mirroring your iPhone's screen; it's about unlocking a whole new level of integrated power.

Picture this: Your iPhone's wallpaper and app icons appear perfectly on your Mac. You can swipe through home screens, launch any app, and navigate with ease using your Mac's keyboard, trackpad, or mouse.

And the magic doesn't stop there – audio seamlessly flows through your Mac's speakers, and drag-and-drop functionality lets you effortlessly move content between devices.

But security remains paramount. Your iPhone stays locked while mirrored, ensuring your privacy.         

Plus, notifications conveniently pop up in the corner of your Mac's screen, allowing you to stay informed and respond without ever picking up your phone.

iPhone Mirroring pairs beautifully with features like StandBy, keeping essential information at a glance.

It's the ultimate fusion of mobility and desktop power, transforming the way you work and interact with your Apple devices.

Other Updates

• Safari: Introduces Highlights for key information extraction and a redesigned Reader view for a streamlined reading experience.
• Privacy Controls: Provides more granular control over app permissions, contact sharing, and how iPad connects to accessories. Offers locked and hidden apps for enhanced privacy.
• Password Manager: Introduces a new "Passwords" app to securely store login credentials and verification codes.
• Enhanced SharePlay: Allows screen annotation and remote device control for improved collaboration.
• Freeform App: Improved with scene creation for better organization and presentation of ideas.
• Maps: Offers curated hiking trails across US national parks with the ability to create custom walking routes and save locations.
• Accessibility Features: Introduces Eye Tracking for hands-free navigation and Vocal Shortcuts for custom sound-based actions.

Availability

• Developer beta available today through Apple Developer Program.
• Public beta available next month through Apple Beta Software Program.
• Public release this fall as a free software update for compatible iPad models.

Additional Notes

• Apple Intelligence and some features are subject to change and may not be available in all regions or languages at launch.
• For more details, visit apple.com/ipados/ipados-18-preview and apple.com/apple-intelligence

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