Published 18:54 IST, June 4th 2019
iOS 13 with dark mode, iPadOS, watchOS 6 with app store, macOS Catalina and more: Apple’s biggest announcements from WWDC 2019
Here’s a quick look at Apple’s biggest announcements from WWDC 2019
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Apple’s annual WWDC keyte has always been all about new software, and as business as usual, Cuperti major anunced a slew of new software at WWDC 2019 on Monday as well. Everything from iPhone to iP, from Apple Watch to Mac, and tvOS got ir ceremonious updates – a consumer release will happen this fall, which is in September.
This year, Apple also h a hardware surprise up its sleeve. Apple anunced long-awaited Mac Pro refresh – for creatives.
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It won’t be wrong to say that WWDC 2019 was probably one of best WWDC events in years.
Here’s a quick look at Apple’s biggest anuncements from WWDC 2019:
- iOS 13 with dark mode: next version of iOS, aka iOS 13, will bring a dedicated dark mode to iPhone and iP. Being a system-wide dark mode means users will be able to experience it across length and breth of UI – right from dock to native apps. Apple is also opening feature to third-party developer who can also integrate dark mode into ir apps. feature will doubt be more useful (and catchier) in Apple’s OLED toting iPhones where it will also help reduce battery strain, extending battery life in process. effect will be less prounced on LCD toting iPhones like iPhone XR though.
- iPOS: iP is getting its own operating system, aka iPOS. iPOS is basically iOS 13 plus new iP-specific features. Some of se new features include, desktop-class browsing on Safari on iP with native downlo manr, an even more granular files app with iCloud Drive support for folder sharing, native support for external drives and more deep-down Apple Pencil integration. Only thing iP needs w is a good keyboard with cursor support, and this thing can replace - even kill - all ultra-tebooks including Apple’s own entry-level MacBook Air.
- WatchOS 6 with app store: watchOS 6 which is next major update to watchOS, brings a host of new capabilities to Apple Watch. But real stand-out feature coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 6 update is its own App Store. This means users will be able to view, downlo and install third-party apps on ir Apple Watch right from ir wrist without an iPhone. With watchOS 6, Apple is inching closer to making Apple Watch a stand-alone device independent of iPhone.
- macOS Catalina: next version of macOS is called macOS Catalina. re’s a lot to love about macOS Catalina – particularly, Apple’s push for bringing iP apps to Mac through Project Catalyst. But Catalina will be remembered for when iTunes was finally laid to rest. In macOS Catalina, Apple is replacing iTunes with three stand-alone apps, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. For syncing your devices, you'll w use macOS Finder.
- tvOS 13: next version of tvOS, aka tvOS 13 will bring support for multiple profiles, PlayStation/Xbox controllers and Apple Music integration to Apple TV.
- Sign in with Apple: Sign in with Apple uses your iOS device’s Face ID auntication to securely log into different apps and services – so you’ll t need to give in your Google or Facebook credentials. re will also be an option to hide your email dress from se apps and services, in which case, Apple will generate a random email account for you – that will forward ir information to your actual email, while hiding your real email from m.
- Mac Pro: After mitting 2013 Mac Pro was a mistake, Apple is going old-school again. 2019 Mac Pro brings both modularity and flexibility to Apple’s highest-end Mac computer designed for creatives who want only best in hardware – and its design is a throwback to Apple’s cheese grater look. re’s plenty of power on-board here – with up to 28 core Intel Xeon processor, up to a whopping 1.5TB RAM, up to eight PCI Express slots, and up to 300W of power. re are three large fans and a blower so “it can run unconstrained at full power at all times.” Apple is also launching a 32-inch 6K Retina Pro Display XDR monitor to go along with Mac Pro 2019. While Mac Pro starts at $5,999, Pro Display XDR costs $4,999. Apple will be also selling a Pro stand for $999. Damn right, Mac Pro will cost you a fortune. It’s only befitting Apple is also ding wheels as an option.
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18:39 IST, June 4th 2019