We’ll have several months to look for Apple software updates before they’re released to the public, and the new M2-based hardware won’t be available until next month, so there’s plenty more. And of course, we already hear fresh rumors about upcoming products, so stay tuned!
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2022 Keynote in 13 minutes
Apple kicked off WWDC 2022 this week with a keynote address announcing a wide range of new hardware and software. In terms of hardware, Apple has unveiled a redesigned MacBook Air and a new 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the all-new M2 chip. In terms of software, Apple has previewed iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9, which are packed with a long list of new features. Although not mentioned during the talk, there is also a tvOS 16 update for Apple TV with a handful of new features. All updates are currently in beta and will be released to the public in the fall. We’ve put together a video that summarizes the WWDC keynote in just 13 minutes.
Apple announces redesigned MacBook Air with M2 chip, notch, MagSafe, new colors and more
The next-generation MacBook Air with the new M2 chip has a redesigned case with flatter edges, a brighter 13.6-inch screen with a notch, new color options such as Starlight and Midnight, MagSafe charging, 1080p camera and more. With the M2, the MacBook Air is available with an 8-core GPU and up to 10-core GPUs. The laptop can be configured with up to 2 TB of SSD storage, along with up to 24 GB of memory. Price starts at $ 1,199, with orders starting next month. Apple also announced an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, with the only notable change being the addition of the M2 chip.
Apple announces iOS 16 with customizable lock screen and many other new features
Apple has unveiled iOS 16 with a long list of new features for the iPhone, including a redesigned lock screen that can now be customized with widgets, custom fonts and color options, and more. We’ve put together a video that shows the great features of iOS 16, including the ability to temporarily unload or edit iMessages. Take a look at iOS 16 for everything you need to know about the update.
Apple announces iPadOS 16 with Stage Manager and more
IPadOS 16 includes many of the same new features introduced in iOS 16, in addition to the new collaboration and multitasking features, a Weather app and more, and we’ve moved on to some of our favorite new features. On the iPad Pro and iPad Air with M1 chip, a new Stage Manager feature automatically organizes applications and windows to make switching between tasks faster and easier. As part of Stage Manager, the M1 iPads have full support for external monitors with up to 6K resolution.
Apple introduces macOS Ventura with the ability to use the iPhone as a Mac webcam and much more
The latest version of macOS is called Ventura and one of the most impressive new features to come in the update is the Continuity Camera, which lets you use an iPhone as your Mac webcam. Other new features in macOS Ventura include Stage Manager, enhanced support for gaming consoles such as Nintendo’s Joy-Cons, a redesigned System Settings app, the addition of Clock and Weather apps, and more.
Apple announces watchOS 9 with updated watches, improved fitness tracking and more
WatchOS 9 enhances the Apple Watch with a number of new and updated watch faces, additional workouts in the Workout app for fitness monitoring, more sleep pattern information and more. The update will also make it easier to track your medications on your Apple Watch, and a handy new accessibility feature lets you stream Apple Watch on your iPhone and take full control of your watch using iPhone enhancements like Switch Control and Voice Control.
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