The keynote announcement at Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2019, just wrapped up and we finally have a ton of new detail about softwares that power Apple’s closed ecosystem. Apple pulled a lot of punches at the keynote, giving us a dark mode, improved privacy and security with iOS 13, a breezy ocean-like ‘macOS Calatina’ build, along with the much-awaited hardware announcement of all time – the Mac Pro.
iOS 13
There was no doubt about the fact that iOS 13 will be the next iteration of iOS that will power your iPhone, but a system-wide dark mode has now officially been confirmed as well. Yeah, you now not only have a new dark wallpaper but also all of your native apps have an AMOLED dark theme applied to them.
iPadOS
Well, the last moment leak has proven true. Apple has unveiled a new OS for its oh-so-popular iPad lineup called..umm….iPadOS. It’s an apt name as this operating system is going to be limited to iPads, so we can work with it.
Apple’s marketing team is taking a stroll away from the sandy Mojave desert to Cali’s ocean, naming the next iteration of Apple’s desktop OS – macOS Catalina. It has killed off iTunes and given us separate apps for Apple Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV.
I really like the Sidecar feature that allows you to use the iPad as a second screen and Voice Control that lets you sit back, relax and control the Mac with your voice. Read on more about these features right here.
No, you’re not dreaming and we’re not kidding. The Mac Pro has finally been unveiled at WWDC 2019 and it’s an overkill beast for a PC but a worthy upgrade over your trashcan Mac Pro from years ago. It’s a powerhouse for Pro users, with support for up to 28-core Intel Xeon processors, up to 1.5TB RAM via 12 slots, up to 128GB Radeon Vega II GPU using 8 PCIe slots, and more.
The newest version of watchOS, watchOS 6, as expected, brings in tow the App Store. Yes, you will finally be able to see all apps compatible with your Apple Watch right on the watch. You could decide to scribble, dictate or ask Siri to search for an app. Apple has also added a number of new apps, such as the calculator, voice memos, and audiobooks.
tvOS doesn’t get much attention but it’s alive and kicking guys. tvOS was the first thing Apple got out of the way but we are discussing it last. tvOS will be getting a redesigned homescreen, multiple profiles and live lyrics support via Apple Music. iOS and macOS is also getting a really handy and cool accessibility feature called Voice Control, and a lot more.
