WWDC 2020 keynote: iOS 14, Macs with iPad chips, and everything else announced
Apple dropped huge software announcements across the spectrum of its products, including updates to iOS, watchOS, MacOS, tvOS, and more.
iPadOS 14 gets new incoming calls notifications, Scribble feature
Apple announced a slew of updates for iPadOS 14 at WWDC 2020 Monday, including redesigned apps, incoming call notifications, and Scribble features
Apple’s virtual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 22
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), which allows developers early access to future updates, will take place online starting on June 22.
Is an online-only WWDC better for developers? Here’s what they said
The coronavirus has forced Apple to move its WWDC event online-only. Will it succeed or fall flat on its face? We asked the developers who will be taking part.
WWDC 2020 to be online-only due to coronavirus, with possible focus on Mac
Apple has confirmed when its Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 is happening — but has also confirmed it will be online-only because of the coronavirus.
Dish, T•Mobile have the urge to merge: DT Daily
Dish Network and T•Mobile are in merger talks, Apple confirms an Apple TV set top box is needed for remote operation of HomeKit devices.
What is Project Catalyst? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Project Catalyst? Formerly known as Project Marzipan, this is Apple's big plan to create universal apps that can work on iOS or MacOS interchangeably. This multi-year project will provide developers tools to create universal apps, and move Apple's ecosystem to a state where switching between devices is easy.
WatchOS 5: All our favorite new features
Apple officially released its WatchOS 5 for its Apple Watch lineup. WatchOS 5 bring some huge changes and additions to the Apple Watch. There’s a new walkie-talkie mode, improved health-tracking features, and more -- all of which is set to show up on the Apple Watch Series 4.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR on sale December 10
Apple revealed the ultra-powerful Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR to the world back in June 2019 at WWDC, but held back on giving a release date. Now we finally know when both will launch. Now you just need to drop a combined $11,000 for both devices and you’re golden!
Bye Apple Maps, hello Waze: CarPlay to support third-party navigation apps
Everybody loves CarPlay, but not everybody is as fond of using Apple Maps to get around. At the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Apple announced that CarPlay in iOS 12 will offer support for third-party navigational apps like Google Maps and Waze.
Why iTunes had to die to be reborn
Apple’s decision to kill off iTunes-as-we-know-it, as announced during WWDC 2019, makes me nostalgic. Not only because it was instrumental in bringing me into the Apple family; but because I still rely on iTunes today for the same reason it was created back in 2001. But reports of its death may be overblown.
iPadOS is now available — here are all the best new features
Apple has released iPadOS, a new operating system designed specifically for the iPad. The new operating system brings a number of productivity features to the iPad, including the ability to use multiple windows of a single app at a time, as well as an improved Files app.
MacOS Sierra: Everything we know
Just as Microsoft set out to bring disparate devices closer together with Windows 10, MacOS will offer hooks into the wider Apple ecosystem. MacOS Sierra will bring Apple Pay, a Universal Clipboard and a system to let your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch communicate with your computer.
XDR vs. HDR: Why Apple’s new 6K monitor is such a big deal
Apple’s marketing engine may have made the HDR standard just a little bit more confusing by launching the Pro Display XDR. So is Apple’s XDR just hype, or does is it really a game-changer for the future of the HDR standard?
Did Apple just accidentally reveal the Mac Pro release date?
Apple doesn't tend to give a lot of secrets away, especially when it comes to long-awaited $6,000 computing powerhouses. But it's not perfect -- and the tech giant might have slipped up and accidentally revealed the Mac Pro's launch date, which could be as early as this September.
How the Mac Pro’s modular internals prophesy a new future for PC design
Apple's new Mac Pro upgrades the hardware for Mac desktop users considerably and has a number of unique features and options. As it has in the past though with its 'trashcan' miniature Mac Pro, could the new one inspire change in the PC industry, even if it's just the option of a cheese grater case?
WWDC 2019: Here’s everything Apple announced, from iPadOS to the new Mac Pro
That's all she wrote folks: From the new Mac Pro, to the surprising announcement of iPadOS, Apple has shown us enough to keep us sated for a full year and more besides. But if you couldn't tune in, what did you miss? Here's absolutely everything we saw at Apple WWDC 2019's keynote presentation.
As Google keeps racing ahead, where is Apple’s A.I. strategy?
As the Google Assistant continues to grow and improve, Apple’s Siri is lagging behind. While Google prizes artificial intelligence and machine learning, Apple is still focused on hardware. Just what is Apple’s A.I. strategy? Can it catch up, or even close the gap, and why does it matter anyway?
Sign In with Apple sticks it to Google and Facebook, for the good of everyone
Apple wants you to use its new Sign In with Apple service, which promises to free you from password hell, without selling your soul to the advertising devil. Google and Facebook offer similar features, but with compromises to your online privacy. Does Apple's solution improve on them?
Apple CarPlay set for a major update, including new dashboard screen, this fall
Among the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference announcements were a series of updates for Apple CarPlay. The system gets a revised look and enhanced Siri integration. Apple claims CarPlay is available in 90% of new cars in the U.S. The updated CarPlay is part of iOS 13.
WWDC 2019: From iOS 13 to a new Mac Pro, here’s what to expect
WWDC -- The annual Apple Worldwide Developer Conference -- is the place to see Apple's latest developments and announcements, and it's around the corner. But what can you actually expect to see? While iOS 13 is a dead cert, some reveals aren't so obvious. Here's what we expect at Apple WWDC 2019.
iOS 13’s redesigned Photos app boasts a much-improved editing interface
The new iOS 13 will bring sweeping changes to how photographs and videos are organized in the native Photos app, with a focus on cutting through the clutter. The editing interface has also been completely redesigned, and editing controls will now work for videos as well.
Apple unveils ARKit 3 for more immersive augmented reality experiences
Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.
Apple has some exciting features in store for its AirPods and HomePod
Apple announced at WWDC 2019 that it will be bringing two new features to its AirPods, in the form of Audio Sharing and the option for Siri to read aloud and respond to incoming messages. A new Handoff feature for the HomePod delivers a more well-rounded in-home streaming experience.
A new Mac Pro with monitor costs $11,000, and it isn’t built for you
Apple has a new $6,000 Mac Pro and a $5,000 Pro Display XDR. They're fantastically powerful and innovative, but they push the Mac Pro brand outside what even prosumers can afford. The Mac Pro isn't for people. It's for companies.
The new $6,000 Mac Pro houses some insane power inside its cheese grater design
At its annual WWDC event, Apple gave consumers the first look at its powerful new creative device, the Mac Pro. The behemoth machine on display in San Jose features powerful internals and ample expansion capability. Is the Mac Pro we've all been waiting for?
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
Apple’s new 6K display costs $5,000 and can maintain 1,000 nits of brightness
Apple unveiled its pro-quality monitor designed for creative professionals. Dubbed the Pro Display XDR, Apple's panel costs a whopping $5,000, and and comes with 6K resolution, a bright panel, high contrast, and the ability for Mac Pro users to link up to six panels together for a total of 120 million pixels.
Apple Arcade to support both Xbox One and PS4 controllers
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 today with a special livestream event, sharing deep dives into new updates to Apple Watch, Mac, and more. Early on, Apple revealed some new information regarding Apple Arcade; the PS4 Dualshock 4 and Xbox One gamepads will be supported on the platform.
Apple TV’s first original series is Man in the High Castle meets First Man
Apple gave a peek at its first original series, For All Mankind, during the June 3 keynote presentation for the Worldwide Developer Conference. The series is created by Battlestar Galactica's Ronald D. Moore, and explores an alternate history in which the space race never ended.
Apple’s new sign-in feature brings a secure way to log in to your iOS 13 apps
Apple is reducing the friction of signing into your favorite app by giving developers access to the company's new sign-in button. Like similar buttons that allow you to sign in with your Google or Facebook accounts, Apple's button makes it easy to log in, but comes with added security and privacy benefits.
Apple WWDC 2019: How to watch the keynote and see the latest announcements
The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference begins Monday, and it's likely to be a stormer of a show. We're expecting to see the latest iPhone operating system, iOS 13, a new Mac Pro, and various other amazing announcements. But how can you actually watch it? Here's how to watch Apple WWDC 2019.
Apple sends out invites for WWDC 2019, and unicorns are involved
Apple developers and fans alike look forward every year to the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC. Apple has confirmed the conference will take place on June 3-7 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, and the company just sent out invites to media.
Here are the iPads and iPhones that support Apple’s iOS 12
iOS 12 is officially here and it comes with a whole suite of extra features, tooled up apps, and performance increases that have iOS devices feeling brand new again. But which iOS devices support the update? There are twenty-two devices set to receive iOS 12 -- here's the list.
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2016: iOS 10, WatchOS 3, MacOS, Siri, and more
Apple's WWDC 2016 brings improvements to Siri, iOS 10, WatchOS 3, and MacOS. HomeKit got its own app, SlingTV came to tvOS, Apple Pay hit the web, and more.
A new Home app, HomePod multi-user support coming during Apple’s WWDC
Among a host of other developer centric announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple plans to announce some improvements to its smart home platform to make them more useful. Among the enhancements are HomePod support for multiple users, as well as an upgraded Home app.
The iPhone’s Screen Time and Siri Shortcuts could land on Macs this year
The Mac may draw more inspiration from the iPhone this year. Apple is rumored to bring Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time, features that debuted on iOS 12, to MacOS this year. These new MacOS features are expected to debut at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 3.
12 beautiful apps that just won Apple design awards
Apple has announced the winners for the 2016 design awards, and boy are there some beautiful apps on show this year.