On June 5, 2023, Apple held a presentation in honor of the start of the WWDC 2023 developer conference. Apple announced the launch of the new VisionOS operating system, which will be the basis for the long-awaited Vision Pro headset. During the conference, Apple demonstrated the new operating system, emphasizing its focus on spatial computing and seamless integration of digital elements with the real world.
The first big announcement of the presentation: new MacBook Air 15 inches on the M2 processor
— MacBook Air, which the company called "the best among 15-inch models."
Apple emphasized that the 15-inch MacBook Air is "twice as fast" as the best-selling 15-inch Windows-based laptop.
— The Apple M2 processor is responsible for the performance of the laptop.
— The maximum amount of RAM is 24 GB, and the built-in storage is 2 TB.
— The battery life of the model is up to 18 hours.
— The thickness of the device is 11,5 mm.
The price of a 15-inch MacBook Air - from 1299 dollars. Sales of the laptop in the US will begin in mid-June.
Mac Studio and the M2 Ultra chip
The second novelty of WWDC 2023 was the Mac Studio computer based on the M2 processor and the new M2 Ultra chip, here according to the classics: the chip is 20% faster than the M1 Ultra, and the graphics are 30% better. There are no super big changes.
The price of Mac Studio starts at $1999.
M2 Ultra — "the most powerful chip ever created for a computer," said Apple.
The M2 Ultra processor is equipped with 24 cores and up to 76 video cores. The chip includes 134 billion transistors.
Mac Pro
Apple introduced a professional Mac Pro computer based on the M2 Ultra processor.
The price of Mac Pro starts at $6999. The company will start sales next week, and pre-orders will be available as early as June 5.
iOS 17
Apple has updated the Phone app with the ability to customize the call screen.
Setting up the call screen is similar to setting up the lock screen, Apple said.
Apple added filters in iMessage search and several other functions, such as decoding audio messages.
In iOS 17, iMessage users will be able to automatically send messages to other people that they have successfully reached their destination.
Apple redesigned the stickers on iMessage, and also made all the emojis into stickers. In addition, support for stickers has appeared throughout the system, including in third-party programs.
AirDrop technology in iOS 17 got support for the NameDrop function, which allows you to share a phone number by simply bringing one device to another. This option also works with Apple Watch.
In iOS 17, Apple improved autocorrect in the standard iPhone keyboard. This option has become better at learning from the words that the user types, as well as accurately suggesting the next words to type. Whether this option will support the Russian language is still unclear.
Dictation has also been improved in the standard keyboard.
At the end of 2023, a new one will appear in iOS 17 Journal app. It will allow iPhone owners to keep a kind of diary, using all the functions of the smartphone. The program will allow you to save impressions from trips or conduct a brainstorming session.
iOS 17 will add a mode stand by. In it, the iPhone works in standby mode in a horizontal position.
Apple dropped the word "hello" in the phrase "Hey Siri." Now the voice assistant can be called with one word.
In iOS 17 many other improvements, emphasized in Apple.
iPadOS 17
In the operating system for iPad improved the lock screen and added interactive widgets, which Apple believes will make the home screen much more functional.
The lock screen in iPadOS 17 can be flexibly configured by analogy with iOS.
In iPadOS 17, like iOS 17, an opportunity will appear run several timers simultaneously. Announcing this innovation, Craig Federighi joked that "we live in an age of miracles."
"Health" program will appear on the iPad for the first time. All data will be synchronized with other Apple devices.
iPadOS 17 added enhanced support for editing PDF files.
In the program "Notes" full support for PDF files appeared, where they can be embedded and then edited.
Many other innovations appeared in iPadOS 17, including improved autocorrect with iOS 17.
macOS 14 Sonoma
The next version of MacOS was called Sonoma. New features will appear in the operating system with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.
Widgets in macOS 14 can be placed directly on the desktop without restrictions. When the user launches the app, the widgets will be grayed out to avoid distraction.
Macs running macOS 14 will support widgets from other devices. At the same time, the user does not have to install programs to use these widgets.
In macOS 14, a special will appear game mode - it is supported in any game.
In game mode, the Mac will increase performance in games without wasting computer resources on other tasks.
At Apple's presentation Hideo Kojima appeared, who announced that the Death Stranding Director's Cut will be coming to the Mac. The game designer said that the game will work perfectly.
The option to order the Death Stranding Director's Cut in the Mac App Store will appear on June 5.
Hideo Kojima has announced that his next games will also be released on the Mac.
Apple has greatly improved video conferencing with the help of machine learning technologies.
Among other things, Mac users running macOS 14 will be able to "cut" themselves from a video and place it on top of any other content, such as a presentation.
In macOS 14, developers added profiles to Safari. They allow you to create separate sets of tabs that are suitable for specific tasks.
Users will have access to web apps—web pages that can be added to the macOS dock for quick access.
Update for AirPods
At WWDC, Apple introduced the mode AirPods adaptive sound. In it, the headphones will automatically adjust the noise reduction and "transparency" mode depending on the environment.
For example, if an iPhone owner is listening to music on AirPods and another person approaches him and starts talking, adaptive mode will automatically lower the volume on the headphones. At the same time, the function will not muffle the music, if it is only about the surrounding sounds.
AirPods' adaptive mode will use neural networks to gradually learn the user's habits.
tvOS
Apple TV will have an improved Control Center and support for FaceTime.
iPhone owners will be able to start a FaceTime conversation on the iPhone and continue on the Apple TV, while using the smartphone's main camera to take pictures.
Watch 10
Apple introduced watchOS 10 — a major operating system update for Apple Watch.
In watchOS 10, it will be possible to get quick access to widgets by pressing the Digital Crown wheel. The option will be supported on all watch faces.
Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), redid many standard programs, using "layers" in them so that users receive more information.
In watchOS 10 will be added several dials, one of which will be with Snoopy, a character from the Peanuts comic series. It will "react" to what the user is currently doing and to the weather.
On Apple Watch the app will become available for cycling training. It will enable owners of a smart watch to receive detailed information about the trip, including from an iPhone.
On the Apple Watch map under watchOS 10, additional icons will begin to appear. One of them will show where the GSM signal was last received. This will allow the owner of the smart watch to see from where he will be able to make a call.
In watchOS 10, the Consciousness app will appear. In it, Apple Watch owners will be able to select their current state to track changes throughout the day.
The smart watch will keep statistics based on data from the user and, if necessary, will recommend prevention.
Vision Pro augmented reality headset
At the end of the presentation, as "One More Thing", Apple introduced its own headset augmented reality. Cook called the device a "revolutionary product" and "the most personal gadget" in the company's history. Apple has been developing Vision Pro for years and has been carefully preparing for its release.
Vision Pro users will be able to control the device using gestures, voice and eye movements. The gadget will allow you to use many Apple programs, including those already familiar to iPhone and Mac owners. Third-party programs will also be supported, and directly on the release.
Vision Pro has the first full 3D interface developed by Apple. The company said that this interface really feels real when using the headset.
In Vision Pro, you can open several applications that will be located next to each other in a virtual three-dimensional space.
There is a Digital Crown wheel on the Vision Pro body, with which, among other things, you can adjust the position of the windows, including the depth in space.
Vision Pro does not require controllers. The device reacts to the movement of hands, fingers and eyes.
AR headset supports the EyeSight function, which displays the user's eyes on the body when a person communicates with someone outside the virtual space.
The device will show people approaching in the real world if they approach the Vision Pro user during operation.
Apple showed several usage scenarios VisionPro. Yes, owners of the device will be able to work in the Safari browser, opening many links.
Vision Pro glasses support three-dimensional objects inside the virtual space.
Vision Pro owners will be able to look at your MacBook screen and transfer the laptop screen into the virtual space to offer work already there.
Vision Pro supports input devices and accessories.
Vision Pro supports basic programs and functions Apple. For example, a user can join a video call FaceTime and make a presentation in it.
Apple emphasized that Vision Pro is a tool not only for work, but also for entertainment. Yes, you can wear glasses view photos, in particular, panoramic ones.
You can watch in Vision Pro movies, including in 3D format.
Apple assures that Vision Pro can be used not only at home, but also, for example, on an airplane.
Vision Pro supports Apple Arcade games. More than 100 games will be available on the device at launch.
Apple emphasized that the company plans to actively develop the game direction.
Vision Pro is made of lightweight, but reliable materials. The body can be adjusted and precisely adapted to any shape of the head and face.
Vision Pro is powered by mains connection or external battery.
The battery life of Vision Pro is two hours. The battery is connected to the device using a short MagSafe cable.
Vision Pro is equipped with microLED displays with a resolution of 23 million pixels. Apple assured that users of the device will see a "crystal clear picture", with a quality higher than that of 4K.
The Vision Pro has a large array of sensors, including LiDAR, as well as 12 cameras. The M2 processor and the specialized R1 chip, which processes data from sensors and cameras, are responsible for the performance of the device.
Vision Pro creates detailed digital user avatar, which can be used in hundreds of applications.
Apple has said that it has pre-provided Vision Pro to developers, so there will be plenty of apps and games on the device at launch. In particular, the headset supports development tools for the Unity engine.
Optic ID technology, which identifies the owner of the device based on the retina, is responsible for the security of the device. Biometric data is encrypted and does not leave the device, Apple assured.
Vision Pro price — from $3499. The device will go on sale in early 2024.
Even before the start of sales, Apple will open demonstration areas in its branded stores where those who want to can try Vision Pro.
The use of visionOS marks an important milestone for both Apple and developers. With the release of the new Vision Pro headset, it is expected that developers will look to create innovative applications to exploit the full potential of the platform. Apple hopes to achieve widespread success in a new market for it with a revolutionary product.
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