The Keynotes From Apple’s Virtual WWDC 2020. The coronavirus pandemic is pretty deadly. It is spreading like wildfire and everyone is taking precautionary measures. These measures are to ensure that virus can be contained. So, Apple is taking the much as well, leading to a virtual WWDC this year. Consequently, there are multiple keynotes of the WWDC 2020.
That is to say, everyone is curious about Apple has new in the store. To clarify, many people couldn’t watch the live stream. So, for all such people, this article has all the answers. That’s because we are sharing everything Apple shared at the virtual WWDC 2020. So, let’s see what Apple has in the house for you this year!
iOS 14
Above all, Apple talks about the new iOS version, iOS 14. Most importantly, the developers already have access. In contrast, the public beta version will roll out in July. So, with iOS 14, there are multiple changes to occur, such as;
- Certainly, there is a new home screen page that will be before the app menu. Secondly, it will categorize the apps automatically. To clarify everything, it will make a highlight of most-used apps as well.
- Secondly, the widgets will be live on the home screen, along with the apps.
- Moreover, iPhone will have a picture-in-picture feature. This means that you can watch a video while replying to an email on your iPhone.
- Most importantly, Siri is getting a revamp and it will no longer take up the entire screen. Also, Siri will have a speech-to-text transcription, leading to higher privacy and speed.
- So, you can keep the important chat on the top with the pinning feature in the Messages app. Moreover, there are mention features, so you get the notification upon a mention in group chat.
- Likewise, Maps is getting some innovation because it will have cycling directions. So, users will have information about the lanes and hills. Also, there are charging location and battery range features as well.
- Above all, the CarPlay is getting new wallpapers and built-in apps. For instance, there are food ordering, parking, and charging apps. Moreover, BMW cars can use the iPhone as a key, so hurrah!
- In the same vein, applets are on the roll that is small and lightweight options. These applets will empower you to talk and get the activity done; no need for manual installation.
iPad OS-specific
Well, who doesn’t like the iPads? So, Apple is giving a fair share of innovation to the iOS of iPads as well. We are talking about the iPad OS-specific features in the section below;
- Above all, Apple is working on universal search options. Consequently, the search UI won’t take the entire screen.
- Secondly, there is a handwriting recognition feature, along with rough drawing liberty. Also, these rough drawings can be converted into precise illustrations.
AirPods
- So, there is an automatic device switching feature in the works. In the same vein, you can make connection switches between iPhones and iPads.
- Moreover, there will be a simulated surround sound on AirPods Pro. After that, the audio will be optimized according to your head’s position, pretty intelligent!
Apple Watch
It’s needless to say that everyone loves Apple Watches. So, Apple is trying to improve the features there as well. According to the keynotes of WWDC 2020, Apple Watch will get the following improvements;
- Most importantly, users can share the watch’s face setup with friends and family. This sharing will be through mail, messages, and safari.
- Moreover, there are multiple watch face complications rather than one.
- Further, there will be in-built cycling directions.
- Now the users can track the sleep. That’s because the watch will detect your sleeping schedule, keep the data, and help you develop your own schedule.
- On the other hand, there is handwashing detection to ensure that you wash your hands for twenty minutes. Consequently, the watch will detect the movement and sound using the microphone.
Privacy
It is doubtless to say that privacy has become a hard game in this world. So, Apple is trying to provide you privacy with the following features;
- First of all, the users can share the approximate location instead of the pinpoint-precise location.
- Moreover, if some app is using the camera or microphone, the on-screen indicator will open up.
- In addition, privacy policies are now simpler. This is because developers have to be transparent about what data they will track and share.
Homekit
- The adaptive lighting is promised to the users. Similarly, the light will go warm when its rest time and go cool during work hours. In short, the smart bulbs will optimize the light intensity automatically.
- Also, the doorbell cameras can recognize the faces with intelligent features.
- There are motion alerts in the security cameras set up if you have the limit alerts. For instance, if you’ve set the yard as the limit alert, you will get a notification if someone is around.