iOS 17 is getting some new features for the Phone app, Message app, and FaceTime. The Phone app is getting a new contact card or personalized contact poster that will appear on the call screen with customizable typography. It kinda looks cool. Another new feature is live voicemail, which provides live transcription of voicemail in real time. FaceTime will now let you record a message for people to view later if case they didn't answer the call.
Vision Pro uses new authentication system called Optic ID. It uses iris details to authenticate you. All the data is encrypted, stored locally on the device and works with Secure Enclave.
As per Apple, "visionOS is the first OS designed for the ground up for spatial computing." There are elements of macOS, iOS and iPadOS in this software along with a spatial audio core, among other bits. Several iPadOS and iOS apps will be available on day one when the Vision Pro launches. There will be a brand new app store for the Vision Pro.
The big google-shaped Vision Pro has a thick, elastic headband and the entire front is a single piece of glass that acts as a lens for eyesight and the cameras. The frame is made of recycled aluminum. The design modular, allowing you to find the best fit. Magnetic lenses have been created in partnership with ZEISS for prescription wearers. The display has micro-OLED Apple silicon backplane, packing 23 million pixels across both displays. For spatial audio, it has dual audio pods. The external battery pack offers 2 hours of use time per charge. The device is powered M2 chip along with new chip called R1 especially for real-time processing via the 12 cameras, five sensors, six mics.
"Apple Vision Pro will change the way we communicate, collaborate, work, and enjoy entertainment," says Tim Cook.
Vision Pro can not only let you see your regaluar and Panoramo pictures and videos in new spatial experience but also capture 3D moments. Vision Pro packs Apple's first 3D camera, allowing you to capture and relive memories in 3D with spatial audio. Apart from work, you can also experience movies in AR as well as 3D movies. You can also play games on a screen as large as you want. Over 100 Apple Arcade titles will available when the device launches.
Vision Pro is Apple's mixed-reality headset. It blends digital content into the space around you.
Apps have dimension and react to light. They cast even shadows. They can expand into your space wherein you will have the control to pick the degree of immersiveness you want. You can also use hand gestures and voice commands to navigate through the apps and functions. It is always in sync with your Apple devices. Depending on the experience, the device will reveal your eyes or signal others that you are in an "experience." You can also use your Mac in augmented reality using Vision Pro.
With the new watchOS 10, you can view a smart stack of widgets from any watchface by simply turning the digital crown. The World Clock app now shows dynamic background colors. The Health app is slightly updated with new Cycling tracking ability. There is also a new Snoopy watchface. Compass will now generate two new waypoints: last location you had cell network and last location from where you can make an emergency call using any network. Maps app has also been updated to have more trails and trailhead details. From the Mindfullness app, you can describe your feelings and log your state of mind.
Apple is introducing new FaceTime app on Apple TV. It uses continuity camera on your iPhone and iPad. Video calls will also support effects and SharePlay. Zoom and Webex will also come to Apple TV.
Adaptive Audio combines best of noise-canceling and transparency modes. It dynamically blends them to match conditions of your surroundings. With AirPods Pro, when you start speaking, music is reduced and voices enhanced. The AirPods switching experience between connected devices is now faster and smoother.
With Video conferencing, you can add effects to your video calls while you share your screen. The feature works across all apps, including Meet, Zoom, and FaceTime. Safari has also gotten some updates. Private browsing now locks your windows, blocks trackers, and removes URL trackers for a more secure browsing experience. Safari has also gained Web apps and new browser profiles that separate cookies, extensions, tab groups, and bookmarks.
The new macOS is called Sonoma. It brings new screensavers and the ability to view widgets on the desktop. The widgets will adapt to the window/desktop that is currently open. Through Continuity, you will be able to use your iPhone widgets on your Mac without downloading them. Apple has also introduced a dedicate Game Mode for immersive gaming, ensuring the game gets highest priority on CPU and GPU. The mode also offers lowered audio latency on AirPods and doubled bluetooth sampling rate on Xbox and PS controllers.
Stickers are now available system-wide, meaning you can get them in any third-party app that support Memoji. You can also create your own stickers and save them for later use. Another iOS 17 feature is NameDrop. It helps share photos and videos across devices, faster.
Stickers are now available system-wide, meaning you can get them in any third-party app that support Memoji. You can also create your own stickers and save them for later use. Another iOS 17 feature is NameDrop. It helps share photos and videos across devices, faster.
Stickers are now available system-wide, meaning you can get them in any third-party app that support Memoji. You can also create your own stickers and save them for later use. Another iOS 17 feature is NameDrop. It helps share photos and videos across devices, faster.
iOS 17 is getting some new features for the Phone app, Message app, and FaceTime. The Phone app is getting a new contact card or personalized contact poster that will appear on the call screen with customizable typography. It kinda looks cool. Another new feature is live voicemail. which provides live transcription of voicemail in real time. FaceTime is getting get a new messages where you can record a message for people to view later if case they didn't answer the call.
The new Mac Studio now comes with M2 Max chipset, which has 25% faster performance than M1 Max. Apple has also announced a new M2 Ultra, the world's most power SoC. It has a 76 core GPU, 40% faster Neural engine than Max, 192GB of RAM, and up to 24 core CPU. It supports six Pro Display XDRs, driving over one million pixels. There is also Mac Pro with M2 Ultra chipset. It starts at $6,999 and offers a host of hardware and connectivity upgrades.
The MacBook Air 15 is official. It carries forward the same design we saw on the the 13-inch model with a notched screen. It features MagSafe charging, two Thunderbolt ports, and an audio jack. You can pick it up in four color options. The device is powered by M2 and boasts 18 hours of battery life. The price starts at $1,299. It will be available starting next week. The 13-inch Air has received a $100 price cut.
iOS 17 was earlier thought to be an incremental update to iOS 16, which has really changed the user experience in so many ways. However, iOS 17 will further build on that experience with some "quality of life" features. One of the key changes will be the ability to turn your iPhone's lock screen into a smart display. In Europe, Apple may also enable side-loading of apps.
Apple will also reveal the latest iterations of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS that power the company's iPhones, iPads, smartwatches, TV console, and computers. Alongside, rumors also suggest we may see an all-new MacBook Air 15-inch and Mac Studio.
