Check out all the news from Apple at WWDC 2020

This Monday (22) to Apple broadcast its traditional annual developer conference to the world, the WWDC 2020. This year's edition was the first totally virtual, being broadcast only over the internet and not counting on a physical event due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus, which makes any agglomeration of people a health risk.

As expected, the Apple officially revealed to the world what the iOS 14 for iPhone and the Big Sur macOS for Macs, in addition to operating systems for the company's other devices, and confirmed many of the rumors that had been circulating around the world for months. beyond the new iOS, the company also took advantage of the event to present several other novelties to the public. Therefore, we will make here a “summary” of everything that Apple announced in the WWDC 2020.

iOS 14

as expected, the big star of the event was the iOS 14, the new operating system from Apple all with iPhones and which was officially shown for the first time this Monday (22). And one of the novelties of this system is the fact that it does not leave any device out, and all models that work with the iOS 13 will be compatible with the iOS 14 — the first time this happens in Apple's history, as with each new iOS version some older models are always excluded from support for the new system.

You can also see changes in the iOS 14 right from the home screen, with a change in the way apps are organized on the phone. This will be possible by using theAppLibrary” (Library of Apps in free translation), which will automatically organize all the apps in the iPhone in groups, such as “new downloads” or “social networks”, thus replacing the various pages of apps that are found on current devices from the Apple .

There is also a change in the way Widgets work, which can be added to app pages in a similar way to what already happens on devices Android. In addition to the change in widgets there is also a change in how the new iOS will play videos, causing them to automatically stream in PiP (Picture in Picture) if you go back to the home page, and will allow the audio to continue playing if you drag the video off the screen.

O iOS 14 will also bring some changes in the virtual assistant Crab, and the most important of them is a simultaneous translation system, which allows the user to choose two languages ​​to be translated by the assistant. The most interesting thing is that the Crab can recognize both at the same time, without having to change any settings to be able to communicate with someone in a foreign language.

The new system also brings changes to the company's messaging app. Apple , which is now called just Messages (instead of iMessage). In addition to being able to reply to a specific message or mention a specific person in a group conversation, it will also be possible to pin a specific conversation to the top, making it easy to quickly access it at any time. A new selection of Memojis, which will now exist in multiple versions to match the age of the sender.

There were also some changes to the application of Maps da Apple , such as the addition of specific routes for those who are riding a bicycle, and routes designed for electric cars, which show all the stations with battery charging for these cars available on the way, so that the driver does not suffer from unforeseen events.

A Apple also brings the carkey, a function that will allow you to use your iPhone like a vehicle key, allowing you to arm and disarm the alarm, open the doors and even start the engine. This key can be easily shared by the messaging app and it is possible to restrict which users can or cannot use this function which will be available not only in iOS 14, but will also be made available to the iOS 13.

O iOS 14 will also bring a new function to the App Store: call of Clip app, it will allow you to access apps for instant use — like buying a coffee or opening a garage — right from the store itself, without having to download and install the app itself.

The first version of the beta for developers is now available from this Monday (22). The first public beta should be available in July, and the iOS 14 It should be officially launched in September.

Big Sur macOS

Another big announcement by the company was the Big Sur macOS, the next operating system version of the Apple for computers and laptops. The first change can be found in the design itself, which is even closer to what the company uses in iOS.

This proximity to the iOS is also seen in how widgets will work in the new MacOS, in much the same way as will be used in the iOS 14. It was also revealed that the new Map eo novo Messages may be used in MacOS, with some specific functions for computers, such as the possibility of customizing your own Memojis.

Who is also receiving several improvements is the safari, the web browser of Apple . The company claims that the new version of the program is even faster, opening frequently visited sites up to 50% faster than the Google Chrome — and that consuming less memory and battery of the device. Changes have also been made to the organization of the tabs, which are more easily identifiable and offer a “preview” of the page when hovering the mouse cursor over them.

The new safari it also allows greater customization of your homepage, allowing the user to modify the background image and the contents that will be highlighted on it. The browser will also have a built-in translation system, which will be able to automatically identify and translate the contents of the browsed pages into any of the seven supported languages ​​(English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese and Portuguese) with just one click.

But one of the most interesting novelties of the new safari is in the question of user privacy, which will allow users to choose when browser extensions can have access to browsing data, with which sites an extension will work or not, or even allow password information not to be shared with anyone — including your own Apple .

The new Big Sur macOS also brings some good news to the developer community. The most interesting of these is probably an improvement in the tool SwiftUI, which will allow developers to build entire applications from source code that can be shared across all platforms of the Apple , allowing the same app to work in the new MacOS and in the new iOS, iPadOS, tvOS e WATCH without the need for adaptations.

In addition, developers will also be able to use the new SwiftUI to develop the widgets that are shared by the iOS 14, iPadOS 14 e Big Sur macOS. The tool will also allow the insertion of specific functions in case the application is used in the MacOS, such as adding a User Preferences window.

The new MacOS will also make it easier for developers who want to bring their apps from iPad for the operating system, automatically updating them to the desktop version, while offering several tools that allow you to fully customize the look and operation of these apps. It will also be possible to offer family sharing plans and subscriptions for any app, and a change in WebExtensions API makes it easier to make extensions created for other browsers work on the Safari.

The end of the Intel era and the new ARM processors

Something that was also expected and that was confirmed by the Apple at the event is an official change in the supplier of processors for the company's computers, which will no longer use chips produced by Intel and will use their own processors, with architecture ARM.

This change continues a movement that had already begun in the iPhones, which for some years has been equipped with SoCs (chips that group processors and a set of other hardware into a single component) developed and produced by Apple , also using the ARM architecture. Producing its own processors also allows the company to have greater control over the performance of its computers, in addition to further differentiating them from the competition.

According to the company, the first computers with its own processor Apple should be released later this year, but the full transition to the new chips is expected to take two years. And even after this transition is complete, the company will continue to fully support all computers that use Intel, so customers can rest assured about that.

iPadOS 14

One of the changes introduced in the new operating system to iPads is the introduction of a side menu in the application Photos. This menu is of the “drop down” type (that is, it can be hidden if it is not being used) and should make it faster to find specific photos within the app.

Another interesting change is in the system's search bar, which can be accessed not only from the home page, but from any application, allowing you to search for files, contacts or applications on your device regardless of what you're doing.

The new iPadOS also brings a new call notification, which will not overwrite the app you are using and allows you to decide whether or not to answer the call without interfering with what you are doing (very similar to what already happens on cell phones and tablets with Android).

For those who like to use the Apple Pencil, iPadOS 14 will introduce a new tool called Scribble, which will recognize anything you type with the Apple Pencil in any app (even in cursive) and automatically turn that into text that is recognized by the app. O Scribble will also help in the drawings, and will correct geometric shapes that have become "crooked" when drawn with the Apple Pencil.

O Scribble it also has some interesting functions, such as recognizing texts in more than one different language in the same written sentence, or copying a passage that is written in cursive and pasting it into other text as if it were a regular typed font.

AirPods

The event also showcased some new additions to the company's line of wireless headphones. The most interesting of them is undoubtedly the "automatic change" of the headphones, which will make the AirPods much smarter than they already are.

This function will make the AirPods automatically switch audio sources between devices that are connected to the iCloud. So if you're listening to a podcast on your iPhone and then start watching a video on YouTube by the MacBook, the headset will automatically disconnect from the cell phone and connect to the computer. And if you get a call, the AirPods automatically reconnects to the iPhone so that you can serve it.

Another novelty announced is the inclusion of “spatial audio” in the AirPods Pro, which will allow the headphones to deliver the same sound quality as a movie theater, supporting 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos.

WATCH

Among the news announced for the new WATCH, one of which is greater customization of the main watch face. Companies and users will be able to develop their own faces for the Apple Watch, which can be made available for download or shared through social networks.

A Apple also announced new activities in the app Exercise: Core Training, Dance, Functional Training and Cooldown. With the help of the clock sensors, the Watch will be able to automatically recognize dance moves such as Bollywood, cardio dance, hip-hop and Latin music.

And, for those who like cycling, the maps application Apple Watch, as well as in iOS 14, will also show specific routes for people riding a bike.

A long-awaited feature is sleep monitoring. According to Apple, this feature takes a holistic approach, and helps users get the necessary hours of sleep, go to bed at the right time, create a routine to help you fall asleep and achieve sleep goals. The watch uses its sensors to monitor breathing during sleep, as well as sensing when the wearer has slept and woken up, displaying a sleep quality report the next day.

And a useful feature these days: the Apple Watch will be able to detect when the user is washing their hands, and automatically start a timer that will mark the 20 seconds needed for proper hygiene - a welcome support in the fight against new coronavirus.

Safety and Privacy

Among the changes designed to increase users' privacy, it will now be possible to choose to share with apps only their approximate location — enough for the app to work, but which prevents the developer from knowing exactly where you are.

Another important change is an obligation on the user to give permission for any application from the App Store can practice the app tracking — which allows developers to receive information about the use of applications in general from their smartphone, and not only from the app developed by them.

In addition, developers need to create “tags” of their apps and make them available on the web. App Store, and it must be very explicit which data from your smartphone that is collected by the company that developed the application.

Home and HomeKit

Apple also paid special attention to the app Casa. In addition to presenting a new look for the homepage, which will prioritize the areas that need the most attention from the user, the new version of the app will also suggest possible automations whenever a new device is added to the system.

O Casa can also use facial recognition software to allow the HomePod announce who is in front of your door and send a live image to the Apple TV. It will also be possible to change the color of smart lamps through the app itself, without the need to install third-party applications.

A Apple also announced an alliance between her, Google, Amazon and several other companies that develop smart home devices to create a communication standard that can be shared by everyone, which would allow devices from different manufacturers to work together to make your home more connected.

Apple TV

Among the news reserved for the next tvOS, one of them is the possibility of using the function PiP in any reproduction made by the Apple TV, working even with the Airplay O tvOS will also support the controls Xbox Elite 2 e xbox adaptive, ensuring more options for those who use the system for gaming.

There were also some news about the Apple TV +, the streaming service of Apple . In addition to announcing that the streaming system can also be accessed from smart TVs Sony e Vice, the company also showed the first trailer for Foundation, based on the books of The Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov, and that promises to be the next big hit for Apple TV+.

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