Apple WWDC 2024: Apple is set to reveal the new iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS 15, and other innovations, including ‘Apple Intelligence,’ at WWDC 2024, held at their headquarters in Apple Park, Cupertino, California.
16:26 (IST) | 11 JUN 2024
iOS 18 Eligible Devices
iOS 18, introduced at WWDC, will be available on over 20 iPhone models, from the 2nd generation iPhone SE to the latest iPhone 15 series. However, the Apple Intelligence features will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here is the full list of devices eligible for the iOS 18 update, launching this fall:
- iPhone 15 Series: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Series: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Series: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Series: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Series: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Others: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE 3rd Gen, iPhone SE 2nd Gen
15:33 (IST) | 11 JUN 2024
iPadOS 18 Eligible Devices
iPadOS 18 will be compatible with over 17 different iPad models, including the 1st generation iPad Pro, 7th Gen iPad, 5th Gen iPad mini, and the 3rd generation iPad Air. Note that Apple Intelligence features will be available only on select iPad Air and iPad Pro models equipped with Apple Silicon M series processors. Here’s the complete list of iPads eligible for the iPadOS 18 update:
- iPad: 7th Gen, 8th Gen, 9th Gen, 10th Gen
- iPad Mini: 5th Gen, 6th Gen
- iPad Air: 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, 5th Gen, M2 (11-inch, 13-inch)
- iPad Pro: 11-inch (1st Gen), 12.9-inch (3rd Gen), M2 (11-inch, 12.9-inch), M4 (11-inch, 13-inch)
00:22 (IST) | 11 JUN 2024
That’s All Folks!
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00:16 (IST) | 11 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: ChatGPT Comes to Siri
Apple has announced the integration of ChatGPT into Siri at WWDC 2024. This partnership aims to enhance user experience by reducing the need to switch between services and apps. ChatGPT results will now be displayed directly within Siri’s interface, eliminating the need for redirections. This feature will be available across all new Apple operating systems later this year.
00:07 (IST) | 11 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Image Playground
Image Playground is a new system that allows users to create playful images quickly. Integrated into apps like Messages, users can choose themes, costumes, and settings, generating previews in seconds. You can also create images from photos, adding friends’ appearances. For specific ideas, type a description and choose a style such as animation, sketch, or illustration. Genmoji in Messages allows custom emojis from the keyboard using descriptions or contact avatars. Apps like Keynote and Craft also enhance self-expression.
23:57 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Siri Gets Smarter and More Personal
Siri now has on-screen awareness, allowing users to add information from texts directly to contact cards. With improved contextual awareness, users can seamlessly add calendar entries based on results. Apple Intelligence enables Siri to handle misspoken commands gracefully and enhances its interaction, making it more natural and intuitive. These AI advancements make Siri more relevant and personal.
23:49 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Apple Intelligence is Secure
Apple Intelligence integrates apps to provide relevant data and assist users with daily tasks, leveraging Apple Silicon chips like the A17 Pro and M family. Apple emphasizes privacy with on-device processing, ensuring personal data remains secure. By understanding context, such as calendar events and traffic, it can help with decisions like scheduling and perform actions across apps without collecting user data.
23:43 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Apple Intelligence and Personal Context
Apple Intelligence will be compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to Federighi, Apple Intelligence understands users’ personal context, including language and text. The language models backing Apple Intelligence will read notifications, help prioritize tasks, and minimize distractions. It also features new system-wide writing tools that can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text.
23:38 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Gaming on Mac
Apple is increasing support for third-party games on Mac. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to iPad, with impressive performance on Apple hardware. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 will help developers bring more games to Macs, including Frostpunk 2, with more announcements expected from Ubisoft.
23:32 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Safari Enhancements
Safari now offers more information about a page while browsing, such as directions to a hotel or quick links. The redesigned Safari Reader provides summaries for a distraction-free view of websites. The new “Viewer” feature removes distractions from web videos, ensuring a smoother viewing experience.
23:29 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: macOS Sequoia and Continuity
macOS Sequoia introduces significant enhancements to Continuity, allowing users to mirror their iPhone directly from their Mac by clicking on the dock. iPhone notifications will now appear alongside Mac notifications, and clicking on them opens the respective app, improving integration between iPhone and Mac.
23:22 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iPadOS 18 Features
23:20 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iPadOS 18 Brings Dynamic Island and Calculator
iPadOS 18 introduces a Dynamic Island-like feature, with customization options from iOS 18 for personalizing the home screen and control center. SharePlay and Freeform received significant updates, enabling screen sharing and real-time drawing on the caller’s device. Users can also request permission to take over the caller’s screen, ideal for remote IT support.
23:13 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: watchOS 11 Upgrades
watchOS 11 introduces several features to enhance health and fitness tracking. The new Vitals app allows users to check essential health metrics like heart rate. Cycle tracking now includes additional information for pregnant users. Training Mode uses a new algorithm and sensor data to monitor workout intensity, providing effort ratings for each session. A redesigned Apple Fitness+ experience is also coming soon.
23:07 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Audio and Home Experiences at a Glance
23:06 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Updates to AirPods Pro and Personalized Spatial Audio
Voice isolation is coming to AirPods Pro, enhancing call quality in noisy environments. Personalized spatial audio is expanding into gaming with a new API that allows developers to create immersive experiences. One of the first titles to feature this technology is Need for Speed Mobile, releasing this fall.
23:02 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iOS 18 Updates at a Glance
23:01 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Updates to Mail App and Game Mode
iOS 18 updates the Mail app with new organizational features, including a Primary category for known senders and timely messages, and categories like shopping and promotions. Apple also links emails by sender to apps on your phone, allowing for easy reorganization, archiving, or deletion of messages. Game Mode enhances performance by minimizing background activity and making AirPods and game controllers more responsive.
22:56 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Enhanced Privacy
iOS 18 introduces enhanced privacy features, allowing users to lock apps with a PIN or FaceID, preventing unauthorized access and keeping data out of searches. Apps can also be hidden in a locked folder. Contact access is now more granular, specifying which contacts an app can access. Developers will have a new, more privacy-friendly method for pairing accessories, bringing greater control over personal data and app visibility.
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iOS 18’s Focus and Presence Modes
iOS 18’s Focus Mode expands, adding Contextual Focus Modes triggered by events like arriving at the gym. A new Presence feature allows users to broadcast their location to friends and family within FindMy and Messages, indicating their availability. Apple aims to reduce interruptions and promote mental well-being with these updates.
22:49 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iOS 18 Widget Updates
Widgets in iOS 18 become more interactive, allowing for complex functions directly from the home screen. Home app widgets can now manage multiple devices with routines and gestures. A new widget stacks feature lets users cycle through active widgets on the same screen area. Widget customization includes options to select devices and routines for streamlined home management.
22:44 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Improved Messaging with iOS 18
Apple’s iOS 18 messaging app introduces significant updates. Automated tagging improves group chat notifications by tagging contacts based on the conversation’s context. Enhanced text reactions and better integration with Apple Music enhance user experience. Video chat improvements include a new blur effect for distractions. Collaboration features enable easy sharing of collaborative apps and documents, with system-wide copy/paste functions. A new project planner integrates scheduling, notes, and task lists for seamless collaboration.
22:42 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Enhancements to iOS 18 Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
The lock screen in iOS 18 gets significant updates, including a redesigned media player, improved control center, and new widgets. The Dynamic Island feature from iPhone 14 is enhanced with interactive widgets, bringing more functionality to the home screen.
22:36 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: iOS 18 Features and Innovations
Apple announces major updates for iOS 18, including improved Dynamic Island notifications and customizations for the lock screen and control center. New messaging features, automated tagging, improved text reactions, and collaboration tools enhance user experience. The release also introduces interactive widgets, more privacy features, and new focus modes. Additionally, Apple Intelligence, a set of AI-based capabilities for personalized interactions and task automation, will be available for specific devices.
22:35 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Craig Federighi Takes the Stage
Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, takes the stage to present iOS 18, focusing on new features and user experience improvements.
22:32 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Introduction and Expectations
WWDC 2024 kicks off with high expectations for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and other new software features. The keynote is expected to showcase updates for Apple devices, including new capabilities and innovations.
22:30 (IST) | 10 JUN 2024
APPLE WWDC 2024 Live: Event Coverage Begins
WWDC 2024 is live with full coverage of Apple’s announcements, including updates on iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and more. Stay tuned for real-time updates and insights.