16 Apple announcements from WWDC 2018 that will change the future of iOS, MacOS and watchOS

iOS 12

Most innovations will get the new iOS, which will be installed in the next generation iPhone. Although it was believed that iOS 12 developers focus on fixing bugs the previous version, they found time to implement new features.

Improved performance

As usual, the next iOS is superior in speed and performance of the previous one. But this time, Apple has made a special emphasis on the fact that iOS 12 will be much faster, with even on older devices like the iPhone 6.

Moreover, the upgrade to the new version will get even the five-year iPhone 5s. And judging by the first reviews of users who have installed the beta version of iOS 12 "old man" is literally alive. The new iOS will work on all devices that support iOS 11, that is, on smartphones starting with the iPhone 5s, as well as the iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and newer tablets.

labels Siri

Siri gets smarter. In iOS 12 she will learn to execute custom scripts, consisting of several actions which can be activated with one simple command. It is clear that Apple is not going to give up in the battle of smart assistants and introduces features that already have with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Group video calling FaceTime

The FaceTime video conferencing group finally appear. At the same time it will be possible to communicate directly with the users 32. During a call, the screen displays a small preview of each user, which increases if the person begins to speak. Similar opportunities will also be available in the MacOS.

Screen Time and improved parental control

Apple did not pass side and the hot topic lately depending on the digital. To reduce the influence of the gadgets in our lives, the company added in iOS 12 Screen Time function to monitor application usage. It records the number of notifications, the frequency of opening applications and spent time in them.

In addition to collecting statistics, Screen Time allows you to set a time limit on the use of certain programs. Through the parent account, you can monitor what the child on their iOS-device, and set the rules.

grouping notifications

With the new all notifications from a single application will now be grouped together, and users do not have to scroll through endless lists. Directly from the lock screen you can turn off notifications for a certain time or permanently.

ARKit 2.0

Apple introduced ARKit 2.0, the next generation of software for the development of augmented reality applications on the iPhone. Developers have become available improved face tracking, a more realistic rendering and detection of 3D-objects, as well as simultaneous interaction of multiple users in the same AR-space allowing create multiplayer projects.

New features revealed in like a "small town» SwiftShot game where two opponents shot from virtual slingshots, wooden figures, and behind them at the same time and also in augmented reality observed few spectators.

ruler

The company showed the app "line", which will be pre-installed on iOS 12. It allows you to determine the size of objects and the distance between them using a smartphone camera.

Memoji

Despite the fact that animodzhi no one takes seriously, Apple continues to develop them. A new round of evolution animodzhi Memoji steel - animated avatars with users appearance. They can be used in iMessage and FaceTime, as well as add video and combined with stickers of the installed stikerpakov.

Support for third-party cards and applications for navigation CarPlay

Good news for owners of cars with CarPlay support. Soon there will be integration with third-party applications. In addition to branded cards from Apple, you can use Google Maps, Waze and other applications for navigation.

macOS Mojave

Apple has made it clear that the mountains in macOS names over. Now the desktop operating system the company will be named in honor of the desert. Next will be called macOS Mojave.

dark mode

One of the major innovations - the dark mode, which obscured not only the menu bar and the Dock, but all the other elements of the interface, as well as content. Dimming is done dynamically, continuously changing throughout the day, and it looks pretty nice.

Improved screenshots and order to your desktop

With macOS Mojave users will receive an updated tool for easy creation of screenshots, the new regime view in the Finder and automatic grouping of files on the desktop for a variety of attributes, like the stack dock.

Protection surveillance

Apple continues to make great efforts to protect personal data. Safari in the new macOS learn how to block search tracking information and other data, which form digital prints users for advertising purposes.

The new design of Mac App Store

For a long time does not change the application store for macOS get a complete redesign of the interface. The new Mac App Store will be a lot to do with the App Store in iOS 11. It will become easier, will be supervised by a selection and a new division of content by subject. And yet in the Mac App Store can be downloaded Microsoft Office package.

watchOS 5

The new version watchOS acquired several useful features to further integrate into the Apple ecosystem.

New training and competitions

Among the new features are additional types of activity such as yoga and hiking, as well as automatic detection of beginning and end of your workout. In addition, there were contests with your friends and the opportunity to interact with Siri gesture show of hands.

mode radio

The clock can be used for communication in the radio mode, sending short voice messages to nearby friends. This would be useful, for example, in the campaign, for a walk or playing games.

tvOS

In the days of Steve Jobs Apple TV was just a "hobby", but now it's an important area that the company is gradually developing, trying not to leave Extender unattended.

Support for Dolby Atmos and new screensaver

With the upgrade to tvOS 12 Apple TV will support the Dolby Atmos sound surround format. Soundtracks content purchased in the store for free upgrade to the new format. And Apple TV screen savers library has added one more - with views of the Earth from space, imprinted with the ISS.