Key insights

• Mac App Store and Development

  • 📦 Major updates including new apps like Microsoft Office 365 and Lightroom CC
  • 🔧 Integration of Metal technology, machine learning, and bringing iOS apps to the Mac
  • 🖥️ macOS Mojave features dark mode, enhanced privacy, and redesigned Mac App Store

• macOS Mojave Features

  • 🖥️ Introduction of Stacks, Gallery View, Quick Look with Markup, enhanced Screenshot tools, and Continuity Camera
  • 🔒 Improved security and privacy protections, enhancements to Safari, and a redesigned Mac App Store

• Apple TV and macOS Updates

  • 📺 Apple TV 4K now supports Dolby Atmos and has a large collection of 4K HDR movies
  • 💻 macOS Mojave introduces dark mode, dynamic desktop, and desktop stacks

• Communication and Wearable Features

  • 🎭 Introduction of Memoji and fun effects in Messages, Group Facetime with up to 32 participants
  • ⌚ Real-life story showcasing the impact of Apple Watch on saving lives, Introduction of watchOS 5
  • 🏋️ New workout types, automatic workout detection, walkie talkie app, enhanced Siri watch face, and Apple Podcast app

• iOS 12 Features

  • 🛸 Introduces USDZ and Measure for augmented reality experiences, ARKit 2 advancements
  • 📷 Enhancements in the Photos app with powerful search and sharing capabilities
  • 🔊 Introduction of Siri Shortcuts for proactive app suggestions and personalized shortcuts
  • 📲 Updates including features to limit distractions and improvements to Animoji in messages

• WWDC 2018 Highlights

  • 👨‍💻 Developers portrayed as a mysterious species embarking on a pilgrimage to a tech event
  • 💰 Event highlights include 20 million Apple developers and $100 billion earned through App Store
  • ⚙️ Focus on performance improvements in iOS 12, supporting older devices
  • 📱 Introduction of new features such as AR support and the Measure app

Q&A

• What changes were introduced in the Mac App Store and the macOS Mojave?

  The Mac App Store saw major updates with new apps like Microsoft Office 365 and Lightroom CC, alongside technology improvements such as Metal for high-performance graphics and computation, ARKit, and machine learning. Furthermore, macOS Mojave brings dark mode, enhanced privacy features, and a redesigned Mac App Store.

• What significant updates were made to macOS Mojave?

  macOS Mojave brings substantial updates, including features like Stacks, Gallery View, Quick Look with Markup, enhanced Screenshot tools, Continuity Camera, new apps like News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Home, improved security and privacy protections, enhancements to Safari, a redesigned Mac App Store, and support for dark mode.

• What enhancements were made to the Apple Watch through watchOS 5?

  The Apple Watch introduces new workout types for yoga and hiking, automatic workout detection, walkie talkie app, enhanced Siri watch face, interactive notifications, WebKit integration, Apple Podcast app, and improved app integration for richer experiences. It also includes student ID card support, a Pride education watch band, and a new watch face.

• What communication and personalization features were introduced in iOS 12?

  iOS 12 introduces Memoji and fun effects in Messages, as well as Group Facetime with up to 32 participants for enhanced group calling. These features enhance communication and personalization options for users.

• What features are included in the iOS 12 update?

  The iOS 12 update includes Siri shortcuts, updates to popular apps, features to limit distractions, and improvements to Animoji in messages. Notable features are Siri Shortcuts, updates to apps like News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and iBooks, distractions limiting features (Do Not Disturb during bedtime, grouped notifications, and screen time), and enhanced Animoji in messages with Tongue Detection and new characters.

• What are the key improvements in iOS 12?

  iOS 12 introduces improvements in augmented reality (ARKit and USDZ), the Photos app, and Siri. Among the features are augmented reality experiences, powerful photo search and sharing capabilities, and Siri Shortcuts for proactive app suggestions and personalized shortcuts.

• What was highlighted at the WWDC 2018 event?

  The WWDC 2018 event emphasized the achievements of 20 million Apple developers and the significant milestone of $100 billion earned through the App Store. It also focused on performance improvements in iOS 12 and introduced new features such as AR support and the Measure app.

• 00:23 The video segment humorously portrays developers as a mysterious species embarking on a pilgrimage to a tech conference. It then transitions to the WWDC 2018 event, highlighting achievements like 20 million Apple developers and $100 billion earned through the App Store. The segment further discusses the focus on performance improvements in iOS 12 and introduces new features such as AR support and the Measure app.
• 20:27 iOS 12 introduces improvements in augmented reality (ARKit and USDZ), Photos app, and Siri. It includes features like augmented reality experiences, powerful photo search and sharing capabilities, and Siri Shortcuts for proactive app suggestions and personalized shortcuts.
• 35:52 The iOS 12 update includes Siri shortcuts, updates to popular apps, features to limit distractions, and improvements to Animoji in messages
• 52:05 iOS 12 introduces Memoji and fun effects in Messages, as well as Group Facetime, expanding the communication features with personalization options and enhanced group calling. The Apple Watch continues to impact lives, as showcased by a real-life rescue story, and watchOS 5 focuses on health, fitness, and connectivity, with improved activity tracking, competitions, and workout enhancements.
• 01:08:27 Apple Watch introduces new workout types for yoga and hiking, automatic workout detection, walkie talkie app, enhanced Siri watch face, interactive notifications, WebKit integration, Apple Podcast app, and improved app integration for richer experiences.
• 01:22:21 New features in watchOS include student ID cards, Pride education watch band, and new watch face. Apple TV 4K now supports Dolby Atmos and has the largest collection of 4K HDR movies. iOS Mojave introduces dark mode, dynamic desktop, and desktop stacks.
• 01:41:03 macOS Mojave brings new features like Stacks, Gallery View, Quick Look with Markup, enhanced Screenshot tools, Continuity Camera, new apps like News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Home, improved security and privacy protections, enhancements to Safari, and a redesigned Mac App Store.
• 01:58:29 The Mac App Store is getting major updates with new apps like Microsoft Office 365 and Lightroom CC. Metal technology for high-performance graphics and computation, ARKit, and machine learning. Apple is bringing some iOS apps to the Mac, making it easier for developers. macOS Mojave brings dark mode, enhanced privacy, and redesigned Mac App Store.