IOS 10, macOS Sierra and other outcomes of the WWDC 2016
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
watchOS 3
Apple began the presentation with a story about a new version watchOS. By, watchos 3 said Kevin Lynch (Kevin Lynch) gives users many features and improvements, which lacked. Applications will be opened and loaded several times faster. The programs themselves will be able to update the data in the background: an innovation for iOS was presented back in 2013. You do not necessarily keep the application open exercise: it will continue to collect data and coiled.
I changed and the interface. Switch between applications will be on the new screen that appears when you long press. It recalls its iOS-version.
From iOS to watchOS migrated and Control Center, and thus, the clock management becomes more convenient.
Another important update: handwritten notes Scribble. Operating system learned to recognize handwriting letters in two languages: English and Chinese. When will be supported by Russian, it is not yet known.
Apple also added a few new dials, including dial with Minnie Mouse and the dial information from the Activity application that keeps track of your physical activity.
By the way, Activity has also changed: now the application is adapted for people in wheelchairs. His achievements can be compared with the achievements of friends who use Apple Watch.
In watchOS 3 appeared Breathe application that offers rest and take deep breaths. During breathing practices will take the pulse of the program.
Updates to the user will be available in the fall.
tvOS
tvOS received no major changes, but it is worth noting among the announced new Remote application for managing a prefix to mobile devices, wiser Siri-enabled search on YouTube and automatically downloading software compatible with the iPhone on Apple TV.
The update also will fall.
macOS 10.12 Sierra
Yes, Apple renamed OS X's MacOS. As tvOS, macOS not received major updates, but the new chips will OSes convenient.
Apple worked on joint work devices macOS, iOS and watchOS. If you have an Apple Watch, then you do not have to unlock your Mac: the system automatically recognizes the smart watch nearby.
In macOS devices and iOS have a common clipboard. You can copy text, pictures and even slides from presentations from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad and vice versa.
Several new features were added to iCloud. For example, the service has learned to automatically upload files from an old Mac to the cloud storage to save space. Thus, macOS Sierra itself will "cleanse the system." Also improved synchronize files across multiple devices: You can browse the files from the Mac desktop directly to iPhone.
In macOS appeared voice assistant Siri. It works, taking into account features of the desktop operating system. For example, search results can be taken directly into the notification center. If you are looking for pictures on the Internet, you can simply drag and drop them from the notification center in the document.
From small innovations: multi-window mode now works in all programs, video can be viewed in the "picture in picture", as on iOS 9 iPad.
Public beta macOS Sierra will be released in July, the final - in the autumn.
iOS 10
The main star of the evening, as expected, began to iOS 10. Apple added to the mobile operating system a lot of opportunities.
Redesigned the lock screen and notification card. With the help of 3D Touch, you can perform various actions with notifications. For example, if you received a letter, you can remove it quickly answer or postpone for later.
Expand the use of 3D Touch and on the home screen: technology will preview the application information.
Siri has become smarter and learned to work with third-party applications such as instant messengers, Internet telephony, taxi ordering service. Now you can order a taxi in Uber directly like this: "Hey, Siri! Book me a car in the Uber ยป. It is not clear how soon the developers are adapting their programs for Russian Siri.
Improved keyboard QuickType. Now she not only offers relevant words, but also allows you to quickly fill in the fields with your contact information, send location data. But then again it is not known whether the Russian language supported.
Lot new in the application "Photo". The program has learned to recognize faces, finalized the screen sometimes. An interesting innovation - Memories. This photo story, which automatically creates a program based on the date and place of shooting. Each story is accompanied by a roll of photos and videos. Roller can edit, change the music theme and duration.
The promised redesign was music service Apple Music. Reworked all sections, disappeared Connect tab, which very few people used it. The updated version of the service will be available not only on iOS 10, but also on MacOS, the iTunes on Windows and Android.
We received a major update "messages." You can send animated pictures, handwriting, and even stickers with a special app store for iMessages. Emoji became three times larger. They will be replaced by ordinary words using the buttons on the keyboard. Text and photos can "encrypt": in order to view them, you will need to "erase" the protective layer.
trivia:
- New Home application for managing smart home devices. Suffice it to note that you are at home, and the program will automatically enable or disable certain gadgets.
- Update the application "Maps". It received a new interface (updated including navigation mode). Cards themselves have become smarter and offer to quickly calculate the time to work or home, find a place for lunch or refueling. However, it does not work in Russia.
- Updated program News. She got a new design, the ability to inform the reader about the urgent news. Also it will be interesting to subscribe to the publication.
- Changes in the application "Phone". The most interesting feature - the ability to call from your contacts app in WeChat, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp. Incidentally, the contact cards also updated.
- In iOS 10 can create and manage notes with other users.
- Editing Live Photos.
- Split View for Safari on iPad.
- Full encryption of all data.
The public beta version will be released in July, the final - in the autumn. Version for developers is available today.
Swift Playgrounds
The final chord of the presentation was the announcement Swift Playgrounds program to help to learn the code directly on your iPad. Especially for it in the keyboard added an additional number of characters. The application will appear in the fall and will be free.