After months of waiting, the moment Apple fans have been waiting for has finally arrived.
At 1 a.m. Beijing time on June 11, Apple's 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off, and Apple Park in California will showcase "incredible technology and creativity" this week.
Since its inauguration in 1983, WWDC has been a key platform for Apple to showcase major product updates and communicate with the developer community. The highlight of the conference was "Generative AI", with AI-related content taking up most of the keynote time.
macOS 15 continues to be named after a California icon, this time with Sequoia. This version offers significant improvements in user experience and productivity, introducing many of the AI features of iOS 18, including intelligent system applications and a redesigned system settings interface.
As Apple's oldest and most mature software platform, macOS usually adds fewer features each year. However, this year's situation seems to be different, especially in the field of AI. It comes with a new Mac with an M3 chip, and these devices will take full advantage of Apple's Neural Engine to bring a host of innovative AI features. In addition to AI, Apple has also updated the Mac's System Settings app in response to user feedback.
macOS 15 now allows iPhone's notifications to be displayed directly on the Mac, enabling efficient information processing across devices. In addition, this version adds a dedicated password management app that not only works on Mac, but also syncs and manages passwords on Windows devices via iCloud for Windows, making it even more secure and convenient.
macOS 15 also enhances the smoothness of multitasking, such as automatically resizing windows to make the most of screen real estate. These improvements ensure a high degree of consistency with iOS 18, allowing users to enjoy a unified and smooth operating experience on both iPhone and Mac.
Overall, most of the macOS 15 improvements are expected to be in line with iOS 18's features on the iPhone, such as updates to system apps and a new version of Siri.
At today's conference, Apple finally unveiled its highly anticipated new feature: deep integration of artificial intelligence into its various applications, a new AI platform named "Apple Intelligence".
This is a major step forward for Apple in the field of smart devices and will revolutionize the way users interact with their devices.
Apple Intelligence will be used in Apple's iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems, providing a range of advanced tools such as text and image generation, information retrieval and analysis, and more. These features will work across applications, greatly improving convenience and personalization for users.
Apple CEO Tim Cook described it as a "new journey", stressing: "This is an exciting start as Apple Intelligence changes the way our products serve our users. ”
It includes context-driven notifications that identify and prioritize the information that matters most to users. In addition, Apple Intelligence supports natural language understanding, analyzes your content and instructions across apps, automatically polishes emails, summarizes notes, generates images, and supports text sketches, illustrations, and animations.
When it comes to privacy protection, Apple still spares no effort. Most of the data processing is done locally on the device, ensuring the security and privacy of user data. For functions that require the use of cloud computing, Apple uses special Apple Silicon-based servers, and all data transmission is encrypted to ensure the security of information.
Refreshingly, Apple also introduced the "genmoji" custom emoji tool, which allows users to create unique emojis based on their needs, a feature that demonstrates Apple Intelligence's ability to personalize services.
Graig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, said at the event, "We've been working on this for a long time."
Partnering with OpenAI will allow Apple users to use ChatGPT through Siri alone at no additional cost. Federighi said that users will be able to use the AI feature later this year through beta testing, with some features to wait until 2025.
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Apple's most anticipated annual developer conference, WWDC 2024, has just ended, showcasing iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. macOS 15 is the next-generation software and operating system for MacBooks and iMacs. It has Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its proper name is Apple Intelligence.
Apple's macOS is about to redefine the desktop experience with its Sequoia version 15, which will be released this fall. Mac models with Apple Silicon can take full advantage of macOS Sequoia's AI capabilities and performance for iPhone mirroring. It provides seamless continuity between devices, powerful new productivity tools, and more. Here's a closer look at what macOS Sequoia has in store for users.
One of the highlights of macOS Sequoia is the introduction of Apple Intelligence. This feature leverages contextual data to provide highly relevant and personalized assistance to users. It can be used to simplify complex tasks or speed up daily activities. Apple Intelligence is an invaluable tool for Mac users.
Enhance writing and focus tools
macOS Sequoia is designed to boost productivity with a range of new writing and focus tools. These include advanced language features to help users write and summarize text more effectively. In addition, the operating system has introduced a notification prioritization feature to ensure that users can focus on the most important tasks.
iPhone Mirroring & Notifications
macOS Sequoia's continuity feature lets you mirror your iPhone on your desktop! With iPhone mirroring, users can view and control their iPhones directly from their Mac without having to pick up their phones. In addition, iPhone notifications are integrated into the Mac, allowing users to manage all their notifications from one place and even launch apps using iPhone mirroring.
Seamless drag-and-drop
The new drag-and-drop feature simplifies file management between devices, making it easy for users to move files, photos, and videos between iPhones and Macs.
Presenter preview and background replacement
For professionals, the new presenter preview feature lets users see exactly what they're sharing during a video call. In addition, the background replacement feature uses advanced segmentation technology to help users look their best by providing beautiful built-in backgrounds or allowing custom photo backgrounds.
Safari: A redesigned experience
Safari in macOS Sequoia has a highlighting feature that quickly pulls relevant information from websites. The redesigned reader offers a table of contents and advanced summaries, making it easier to grasp the main points of an article before diving into the details.
Play games on Mac
The gaming experience on Mac will be improved with new and upcoming games optimized for Metal 3 and Apple Silicon. This guarantees a smooth frame rate and high-quality visuals, which enhances the overall gaming experience on your Mac.
Messaging: Enhance communication
Messages features have been improved to include input using tone of voice and style, expanded emoji and sticker options, and the ability to schedule messages by sending them later. These improvements make communication more expressive and convenient.
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