Since 1983, Apple Inc. has been introducing incremental updates on software and technologies in a phenomenal show, World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) every year. And this year was no exception, Apple’s WWDC – 2016 introduced the range of OS for iMac, iPhone, TV, and iWatch and moreover, enabling access to services like iMessage and Siri to developers.
It was the 27th year of WWDC with 13 million registered developers, 5000+ participants from 74 countries of which 72% were first-time attendees.
When everybody was eager to see some exotic technology updates, Apple surprised all by uncovering updates majorly on software’s, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. And these updates will get available after this fall. Some significant updates are:
■ Now you can take help of Siri through Mac as well
■ Safari upgraded with the feature of Apple Pay
■ Siri and iMessage opened up to third party developers
■ Many feature redesign
■ New standard center for Apple iWatch
The details on the updates will wow you —
Release of iOS 10
Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering called iOS 10 “the biggest iOS release for users ever”.
Update takes off but landed on developer’s platform only, but soon going to be available for users by this fall.
Overhaul design of Lock Screen – Apple has redesigned few features to give better user experience in which the design of lock screen has overhauled, so the users can get more information, easy access to the camera, and a new widgets screen. Notifications upgraded with the touch of 3D technology.
Siri opens its gate to welcome third party apps – Developers jaws got dropped when people hear the announcement of “Opening up Siri for third party developers.” Apple wants to spread the Siri’s voice to the third party – announcement is to let developers integrate Siri’s functionalities into their apps to make it more convenient for users to jump into third party services just by saying ‘Hey Siri…”
Apple redoes the design of its Music Player – Apple knows the madness about its music player in users’ hearts, so they decided to overhaul it to add more worth in Apple’s music player.
Eddy Cue, Vice President of Apple, said that “Music has been redesigned to make “music King” which, I think, is marketing spiel for a nicer, easier to use design.”
The aim of redesign is to give a simpler look and focus on the features used in everyday life music related activities. Users can find music curated by Apple’s music editors and read the lyrics of songs as well. Apple wants to add Spotify in its “Discovery mix” that can be customized as per the user’s choice.
Extended the limit of Apple Pay to The Web – One more top-notch update by Apple is enabling Apple Pay on web because they want to spare you from the annoyance of filling out the payment. Apple Pay on the web eliminates the hurdle of making purchases and payment through particular app or payment option, now users can pay the purchases made on the web with Apple Pay. Payment is authenticated through a user’s touch ID or on Apple Watch.
Special focus on Messaging app – One update is purely dedicated to Android users for making iMessage app available for them.
In redesigning of iMessage, app upgraded with bigger emoji and users will get suggestions if they want to transform certain keywords into emoji.
Time to get rid of the problems of sharing songs to your loved ones, the update says “share songs directly from Apple music and write notes through finger tips.”
Some animated effects added to iMessage apps like strobe lights, balloons, and confetti. Invisible Ink, yes you read it right, Invisible Ink is like icing on the cake in messaging app, where users can hide messages until they’re swiped over. iMessage is turning into some Snapchat-WhatsApp-Facebook Messenger conglomerate.
VoIP integration into the phone application of Apple devices
Even I feel great after getting this update that now you don’t need to dive into VoIP apps like Skype or WhatsApp, no more notification, no crappier things. These apps directly connect your calls with phone application just like a standard incoming call.
All your home items will be in HomeKit
Apple is creating a hub for keeping all of your HomeKit device apps like auto alarms, smart lighting system, automatic temperature controllers, etc.
Voice mail transcription in devices powered by iOS 10
iOS 10 will now feature voicemail transcription, which will automatically transcribe voicemails and offer them up like texts.
Restructuring of MAPS
The layout of the Maps app in Apple got improved and easy to navigate. Now Maps will be able to dig into your calendars and location history to offer the right directions to where it thinks you’re heading.
It’s time to say Goodbye to OS X and open arms welcome to macOS Sierra
Yes! We know that goodbyes are hard to say, but if you’re getting more than what you already have then I guess, it’s easy? Aha, sounds great! Let’s not discuss what you have, will make you wow by telling what you will get by this fall.
OS X soon be replaced by macOS and the first face will be “macOS Sierra”. When Sierra wave its magic wand, then you will be amazed to see how things rolled out:
■ Big News, Good News, Happy News – Siri is now available on Mac as well. Even while working on the Mac, you can ask for help from Siri.
■ Auto Unlock – Your Mac can feel your presence; it will get unlock automatically when you’re sitting near to it with your iPhone or iWatch.
■ Easily copy/paste the documents between devices.
■ Storage has been an issue with Mac, but now macOS can automatically free up your hard drive space either by backing up or removing unused files from a long time.
WatchOS
The last announcement by Apple for iWatch is developing native apps for iWatches powered by WatchOS 2, aiming to discontinue the dependency of iWatches on iPhones.
Apple announced watchOS 3, an updated version of watchOS, available for developers, but will ship this fall to all users.
“Scribble” added to the messaging app to give a real feel of writing or drawing keywords using your fingers. “Dock” enabling easy access to apps, as it will let you jump between the running apps. Security is always the best part of Apple devices, and now you can use iWatch to make secure entry into the iMac. Fitness and health-related features added to this version, creating more sense of remaining fit.
TVOS 10
Updated version of tvOS is tvOS 10 which came up with enhanced features like better search, stretching Siri functionalities to the next level, single sign-on authentication, and a dedicated Apple TV Remote app for iOS devices.
Siri will play its role in Apple TV as well; it will turn on TV into a home automation hub, allowing you to access all of your HomeKit-enabled devices. And able to do YouTube searches as well.
WWDC is the biggest tech event takes place every year in this giant world of technology for developers and Apple lovers. Consumers can expect an avalanche of new features of apps and operating system to integrate with Apple’s devices.
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