News 404: Apple WWDC 2024 - Apple Intelligence, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 opened with a
content-rich keynote showcasing significant updates to Apple's
ecosystem. From enhancements to operating systems to the
introduction of Apple Intelligence, the event set the stage for
the next generation of Apple products and experiences.


Entertainment


Apple TV+ enters its 5th year with a strong lineup of
originals and upcoming shows and movies

Gaming experiences on Apple devices are enhanced by the
unified gaming platform, leveraging Metal and Apple silico-
Notable upcoming games include Frostpunk 2, Control, and
Assassin's Creed: Shadows for both Mac and iPad



Operating System Updates


visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro introduces enhanced gestures,
improved Mac Virtual Display, and expanded developer APIs

iOS 18 brings deeper customization for the Home Screen and
Control Center, privacy improvements, and a major Photos app
redesign

iPadOS 18 features a new floating tab bar for apps, Smart
Script handwriting recognition, and the new Calculator app with
Math Notes integration for Apple Pencil

macOS Sequoia introduces iPhone Mirroring for wireless phone
control from your Mac, improved window tiling, presenter preview
for video calls, and the Passwords app

watchOS 11 includes Training Load for workout impact
analysis, the Vitals app for health metric insights, and an
updated Photos watch face



Apple Intelligence


Personal AI capabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Siri receives significant upgrades with more natural
interactions, personal context understanding, and cross-app
actions

Systemwide Writing Tools assist with rewriting, proofreading,
and summarizing text across apps

Genmoji and the Image Playground allow for playful image
creation using simple descriptions

Integration with ChatGPT brings powerful external AI models
to Apple devices



Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent


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