Apple WWDC 2022 Highlights: New MacBook Air With M2 Processor, iOS 16, macOS 13, iPadOS 9 Unveiled
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.
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ABP News BureauLast Updated: 07 Jun 2022 12:59 AM
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
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Key Announcements Made On First Day Of WWDC
The key announcements have been made. The developer betas will be available later in the day.
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
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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
Apple brings weather to iPad. WeatherKit has been announced for developers
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Continuity Camera Announced
Continuity Camera will enable people to use the iPhone as a Web camera
Resident Evil Village Is Coming To Mac
Resident Evil Village is coming to Mac. One can fluidly move through hauntingly beautiful scenes.
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Apple Announces Passkeys
Apple has announced that passkeys cannot be phished.
Apple Announces Shared Tab Groups
Apple has announced shared tab groups to enable easier interaction
Apple Announces Biggest Overhaul Of Search In Mail Done In Years
Apple has announced the biggest overhaul of search in mail done in years
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Spotlight Added To Bottom Of Screen
Spotlight has been added to the bottom of the screen
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.
New MacBook Air Price Revealed
The new MacBook Air is priced at $1199
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.
MacBook Air First Mac To Get M2 Chip
MacBook Air is getting the M2 chip.
M2 Has Stronger Performance Than M1
M2 delivers nearly 90% of the peak performance of the 12-core chip
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
Apple Announces Medications App
People can track their medications using Medications App
New Update In watchOS9 To Be Beneficial To Triathletes
People can easily switch between swimming, cycling and running using a new update in watchOS9
Apple Introducing Heart Rate Zones
People can monitor their heart rates using heart rate zones
Apple Car Play Features
People can choose different curated themes for their gauges.
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.
All New Home App Announced
The new app is coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac. It can enable people to navigate their homes
Apple WWDC 2022 LIVE: Smart Home Accessories Announced
People can turn off the lights without getting out of bed
iOS 16 Will Change The Way One Experiences iPhone
iOS 16 will change the way one experiences iPhone, Apple announced.
Apple Announces Safety Check
Using Safety Check, people can review the access they have given to others. One can audit permissions given to others.
iCloud Shared Photo Library Announced
Apple is introducing a better way to share photos with families using iCloud Shared Photo Library.
Easier To Manage Accounts For Kids
This year, Apple is introducing updates to make it easier to manage accounts for kids.
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.
WWDC 2022 LIVE: Look Around To Be Added To MapKit
A feature called Look Around will be added to MapKit
WWDC 2022: Transit Feature Announced
Riders can easily see their fares through Transit
WWDC 2022 LIVE: Apple Pay Later Announced
Apple Pay Later has been announced. People can pay later without additional costs
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
WWDC 2022 LIVE: Live Text In Video
Apple announced Live Text in video.
WWDC 2022 LIVE: New Dictation Experience
Dictation will automatically do automatic punctuation detection
WWDC 2022 LIVE: SharePlay Lets People Enjoy Movies While Chatting
People can enjoy movies while chatting with friends using SharePlay
Shared With You Available With New API
Shared With You Available With New Application Programming Interface
Apple WWDC LIVE 2022: Focus Extended To The Lockscreeen
Focus extended to the lockscreen
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.
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.
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
WWDC 2022 Begins, CEO Tim Cook Takes The Stage
WWDC event has begun. Apple CEO Tim talks about the importance of the event
WWDC 2022 Begins
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference has begun.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Background
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.
The 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.
Free 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.