Apple WWDC 2022 Highlights: New MacBook Air With M2 Processor, iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 9 Unveiled

The first day of the annual WWDC 2022 conference has come to an end. Major announcements include the M2 processor, new versions of MacBook Air and MaBook Pro, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9.

ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 07 Jun 2022 12:59 AM

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We're hours away from witnessing the opening keynote of the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 (WWDC) which will be addressed by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The opening keynote will begin...More

We're hours away from witnessing the opening keynote of the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference 2022 (WWDC) which will be addressed by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The opening keynote will begin at 10:30pm IST and 10am PDT. Popularly known as WWDC, the annual event this year will not be fully virtual and the opening keynote is slated to begin at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The event can be live-streamed for everybody for free. The conference will run through June 6-June 10. The WWDC 2022 conference will give us a first peek at Apple's software that's arriving this fall.The keynote address will be available via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app and YouTube, with on-demand playback available after the conclusion of the stream.Apple had earlier tweeted, urging fans and enthusiasts to join the WWDC 2022 event live on apple.com.Also read: Apple WWDC 2022: How To Watch Keynote From Any Device, New iOS, iPadOS And What To ExpectMajor announcements to expect at WWDC 2022The major announcements expected from Apple at WWDC 2022 include the unveiling of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16, along with new Apple Macs, including a refreshed MacBook Air. Among all announcements, the most exciting is touted to be the iOS 16 which is likely to bring the always-on display to the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 lineup.Also read: Apple WWDC 2022 Schedule Revealed: What To Expect From The Conference And Other DetailsFree for all developers, the WWDC helps developers and designers explore the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks coming to Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. It should be noted that this will be the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began that the WWDC annual conference will have some on-campus attendance of developers and Apple has tightened the Covid-19 prevention rules that need to be followed.Also read: Apple Implements New Covid-19 Prevention Rules Ahead of WWDC Event: Details

07/06/2022 00:59:08

Prices Of New MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Announced

The new MacBook Air, which is powered with Apple's M2 chip, has been priced at Rs 1,19,900 in India and at Rs 1,09,900 for education. The new 13-inch MacBook Air has been priced at Rs 1,29,000 in India and at Rs 1,19,900 for education

07/06/2022 00:19:27

Key Announcements Made On First Day Of WWDC

The key announcements have been made. The developer betas will be available later in the day.

07/06/2022 00:09:47

Apple Announces Updates To Gaming With iPadOS 16

People can monitor their gaming activity and the activities of their friends using the Game Center Profile

07/06/2022 00:09:47

Apple Announces Updates To Gaming With iPadOS 16

People can monitor their gaming activity and the activities of their friends using the Game Center Profile

07/06/2022 00:12:30

WWDC 2022 LIVE: iPadOS 16 Announced, Brings Weather Feature To iPad

Apple brings weather to iPad. WeatherKit has been announced for developers

06/06/2022 23:59:22

Continuity Camera Announced

Continuity Camera will enable people to use the iPhone as a Web camera

06/06/2022 23:55:59

Resident Evil Village Is Coming To Mac

Resident Evil Village is coming to Mac. One can fluidly move through hauntingly beautiful scenes.

06/06/2022 23:51:58

Apple Announces Passkeys

Apple has announced that passkeys cannot be phished.

06/06/2022 23:50:43

Apple Announces Shared Tab Groups

Apple has announced shared tab groups to enable easier interaction

06/06/2022 23:49:22

Apple Announces Biggest Overhaul Of Search In Mail Done In Years

Apple has announced the biggest overhaul of search in mail done in years

06/06/2022 23:47:39

Spotlight Added To Bottom Of Screen

Spotlight has been added to the bottom of the screen

06/06/2022 23:46:07

Apple Announces New Updates To macOS, Multitasking With Stage Manager

Stage Manager will help people manage the app they are using without getting distracted. People can have overlapping windows and can groups apps together. Stage Manager keeps the windows arranged just as users left them.

06/06/2022 23:41:14

New MacBook Air Price Revealed

The new MacBook Air is priced at $1199

06/06/2022 23:36:16

Features Of The New MacBook Air

Liquid Retina Display: 13.6 inch display in new MacBook Air. It supports one billion colours. There will be a 1080 MP Camera. The speakers and mics are completely integrated between keyboard and display. Support for immersive Spatial Audio.

06/06/2022 23:32:45

MacBook Air First Mac To Get M2 Chip

MacBook Air is getting the M2 chip.

06/06/2022 23:30:55

M2 Has Stronger Performance Than M1

M2 delivers nearly 90% of the peak performance of the 12-core chip

06/06/2022 23:25:15

Medications App Features

People can track medications in the Medications App even if they don't have an Apple Watch. Apple has partnered with Elsevier

06/06/2022 23:23:44

Apple Announces Medications App

People can track their medications using Medications App

06/06/2022 23:20:28

New Update In watchOS9 To Be Beneficial To Triathletes

People can easily switch between swimming, cycling and running using a new update in watchOS9

06/06/2022 23:18:07

Apple Introducing Heart Rate Zones

People can monitor their heart rates using heart rate zones

06/06/2022 23:12:31

Apple Car Play Features

People can choose different curated themes for their gauges.

06/06/2022 23:11:18

Next Generation Car Play Announced

This provides content for all driver screens. There is deep integration with the car hardware. It includes widgets. It powers the entire instrument cluster.

06/06/2022 23:09:22

All New Home App Announced

The new app is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac. It can enable people to navigate their homes

06/06/2022 23:06:46

Apple WWDC 2022 LIVE: Smart Home Accessories Announced

People can turn off the lights without getting out of bed

06/06/2022 23:05:34

iOS 16 Will Change The Way One Experiences iPhone

iOS 16 will change the way one experiences iPhone, Apple announced.

06/06/2022 23:04:28

Apple Announces Safety Check

Using Safety Check, people can review the access they have given to others. One can audit permissions given to others.

06/06/2022 23:01:12

iCloud Shared Photo Library Announced

Apple is introducing a better way to share photos with families using iCloud Shared Photo Library.

06/06/2022 22:59:50

Easier To Manage Accounts For Kids

This year, Apple is introducing updates to make it easier to manage accounts for kids.

06/06/2022 22:58:45

Major Update For Sports In Apple News

People can ask Siri about players. People can get updates about sports in a new section called MySports in Apple News. It will be available in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

06/06/2022 22:56:42

WWDC 2022 LIVE: Look Around To Be Added To MapKit

A feature called Look Around will be added to MapKit

06/06/2022 22:55:55

WWDC 2022: Transit Feature Announced

Riders can easily see their fares through Transit

06/06/2022 22:52:55

WWDC 2022 LIVE: Apple Pay Later Announced

Apple Pay Later has been announced. People can pay later without additional costs

06/06/2022 22:52:01

WWDC 2022 LIVE: Apple Pay To Be Expanded Further

Only necessary information will be shared to protect one's identity. Apple is expanding Apple Pay even further

06/06/2022 22:48:33

WWDC 2022 LIVE: Live Text In Video

Apple announced Live Text in video.

06/06/2022 22:47:36

WWDC 2022 LIVE: New Dictation Experience

Dictation will automatically do automatic punctuation detection

06/06/2022 22:46:24

WWDC 2022 LIVE: SharePlay Lets People Enjoy Movies While Chatting

People can enjoy movies while chatting with friends using SharePlay

06/06/2022 22:45:21

Shared With You Available With New API

Shared With You Available With New Application Programming Interface

06/06/2022 22:42:17

Apple WWDC LIVE 2022: Focus Extended To The Lockscreeen

Focus extended to the lockscreen

06/06/2022 22:40:05

PhotoShuffle Announced At WWDC

People can choose from different colours on the lockscreen, and make it more helpful. For instance, people can add the temperature and their activity rings. PhotoShuffle will give people several photographs to shuffle throughout the day.

06/06/2022 22:37:26

iOS 16 Bringing Biggest Update Ever To Lockscreen

At the event, it has been announced that iOS 16 will bring the biggest update ever to the lockscreen.

06/06/2022 22:35:36

Apple Will Push Its Platforms For Developers And Users, Tim Cook Says

Tim Cook said Apple will push it platforms for its developers and its users

06/06/2022 22:34:15

WWDC 2022 Begins, CEO Tim Cook Takes The Stage

WWDC event has begun. Apple CEO Tim talks about the importance of the event

06/06/2022 22:29:46

WWDC 2022 Begins

The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference has begun.

06/06/2022 22:15:02

Keynote In Under 30 Minutes, Here's How And Where To Watch Apple WWDC 2022 Event

The keynote address of the Apple WWDC 2022 event, where Apple introduces the latest version of Apple software for the iPhones is less than 30 minutes away. Those who wish to watch the WWDC event from any device can do so through Apple’s Special Events website. There is also an option to watch it through the Apple Developer app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.

06/06/2022 20:01:44

It's Going To Be A Great Day, Tweets Tim Cook

Hours before the opening keynote of WWDC 2022, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted: "Developers assemble! It's going to be a great day! #WWDC22".

06/06/2022 20:45:05

Apple Store Down Ahead Of WWDC 2022 Keynote

For the first time in years, the Apple Store was down on Monday event (IST), hours ahead of Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference, popularly known as WWDC 2022. Apple Store outage suggests that new hardware is incoming.

06/06/2022 18:32:22

Apple May Unveil MacBook Air, Mac Mini With M2

According to rumours, the tech giant is likely to announce the next-gen Apple MacBook Air and Mac Mini with M2.

06/06/2022 18:36:48

Tim Cook To Address Opening Keynote At WWDC 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to begin the opening keynote at 10:30pm IST and announce the iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, WatchOS 9 among other announcements.