Apple WWDC 2019: New Services, Products, and OS Features Revealed
Key insights
Conclusion and Developer Opportunities
- π©βπ» Public betas available today, with full release in the fall for all platforms.
- π New MacPro and Pro Display XDR on display, exciting week ahead for developers with numerous sessions and labs.
macOS Catalina and New AR Development Tools
- π» Introduction of new features in macOS Catalina and Project Catalyst for efficient porting of iPad apps to Mac.
- π Introduction of RealityKit for AR development and Reality Composer app with Drag and Drop interface.
- π± SwiftUI unveiled for simplified UI development with real-time preview.
MacPro and Pro Display XDR Features
- π₯οΈ MacPro designed for real-world performance and support from pro app developers.
- π₯οΈ Pro Display XDR features stunning capabilities and a seamless stand, offering groundbreaking features at a relatively affordable price.
Safari on iPad and New MacPro
- π₯οΈ Safari on iPad receives desktop class browsing, font and text editing features, and reduced Apple Pencil latency.
- π» Introduction of the new MacPro with unprecedented performance and modular architecture.
iPad OS and Other Product Updates
- π± iPad OS introduces pinned widgets, multitasking enhancements, file browsing improvements, and support for USB devices.
- π§ Updates for AirPods, HomePod, CarPlay, and Siri are introduced.
Enhancements in Apple Maps, HomeKit, and Camera
- πΊοΈ New features like favorites, collections, look around, HomeKit Secure Video, and Memoji stickers are introduced.
- π Emphasis on privacy and security in location sharing and login options.
- πΈ Updates to Camera and Photos app for capturing, editing, and browsing photos.
Health and Privacy Features in watchOS 6 and iOS 13
- π Introduction of the Noise app for hearing health and Cycle Tracking for women's health in watchOS 6.
- π Privacy-focused design for the Noise app and Cycle Tracking.
- π± Redesigned Health app and performance improvements in iOS 13, including Dark Mode, intelligent sharing, and new apps and features.
Introduction to WWDC 2019 and Apple Services
- β The event introduces Apple services like Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple TV+.
- πΊ The new Apple TV+ series 'For All Mankind' is showcased.
- β Enhancements to tvOS and watchOS 6 features including new watch faces, independent apps, Activity Trends, and the Noise app for hearing health are highlighted.
Q&A
What new developer tools and AR experiences were showcased at WWDC 2019?
WWDC 2019 showcased the Reality Composer app with a Drag and Drop interface and ARKit 3 update, Minecraft Earth for AR, SwiftUI for easy UI development, and the availability of public betas for developers.
What new features were introduced in macOS Catalina?
macOS Catalina introduced new features like Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV, sidecar functionality, voice control, Find My, activation lock, Project Catalyst, and RealityKit for AR development.
What are the key features of the new MacPro and Pro Display XDR?
The new MacPro is designed for real-world performance and support from pro app developers, while the Pro Display XDR features stunning capabilities and a seamless stand, both offered at a relatively affordable price.
What were the highlights of the updates to iPad OS?
The updates to iPad OS included pinned widgets, multitasking enhancements, file browsing improvements, and support for USB devices.
What new features were introduced for Apple Maps and the Photos app in iOS 13?
Apple introduced new features like favorites, collections, and look around for Apple Maps. The Photos app in iOS 13 was redesigned to organize photos by days, months, and years, making it easy to browse and relive meaningful events.
What new privacy-focused features were introduced at WWDC 2019?
Apple introduced the Noise app for hearing health and Cycle Tracking for women's health in watchOS 6, with a privacy-focused design. It also emphasized privacy and security in location sharing and login options.
What enhancements did iOS 13 bring?
iOS 13 brought performance improvements, Dark Mode, intelligent sharing, new apps and features like Reminders and Maps, and significant updates to the Health app.
What are the key features of watchOS 6 introduced at WWDC 2019?
watchOS 6 showcased new watch faces, independent apps, Activity Trends, and the Noise app for hearing health. It also introduced the Cycle Tracking feature for women's health and a redesigned Health app.
What new Apple services and products were introduced at WWDC 2019?
WWDC 2019 unveiled new Apple services such as Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, and Apple TV+. Additionally, it introduced the new Apple TV+ series 'For All Mankind' and updates to tvOS, watchOS 6, and iOS 13.
- 00:00Β The segment is a part of the WWDC 2019 event where Tim Cook introduces new Apple services and products. The event showcases the new Apple TV+ series 'For All Mankind', updates to tvOS, and watchOS 6 features including new watch faces, independent apps, Activity Trends, and the Noise app for hearing health.
- 19:34Β Apple introduces Noise app for hearing health and Cycle Tracking for women's health in watchOS 6, along with a new Health app; iOS 13 brings performance improvements, Dark Mode, intelligent sharing, new apps and features like Reminders and Maps
- 37:09Β Apple introduces new features for Apple Maps, emphasizes privacy and security in location sharing and login, unveils HomeKit Secure Video and HomeKit for routers, introduces Memoji stickers and updates to Camera and Photos app.
- 52:27Β The Photos app in iOS 13 organizes photos by days, months, and years making it easy to browse and relive meaningful events. New features for AirPods, HomePod, CarPlay, and Siri have been introduced. iPad OS introduces features like pinned widgets, multitasking enhancements like slide over and split view, file browsing improvements, and support for USB devices.
- 01:09:03Β Safari on iPad receives desktop class browsing, new font and text editing features, and improved Apple Pencil latency. A new MacPro is introduced with unprecedented performance and modular architecture.
- 01:26:10Β The new MacPro is designed for real-world performance, with support from pro app developers. The Pro Display XDR features stunning capabilities and a seamless stand. Both products offer groundbreaking features at a relatively affordable price.
- 01:42:39Β macOS Catalina introduces new features like Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV, as well as sidecar functionality, voice control, Find My, and activation lock. Project Catalyst allows iPad apps to be efficiently ported to Mac. RealityKit is introduced for AR development.
- 02:00:13Β Reality Composer app with Drag and Drop interface and ARKit 3 update showcased. Minecraft Earth introduced for AR. SwiftUI unveiled for easy UI development. Public betas available today, with full release in the fall. New MacPro and Pro Display XDR on display. Exciting week for developers ahead.