WWDC 2022 Key Updates iOS and iPadOS
WWDC has always been an inspiring event for every iOS developer and community. Every year, WWDC brings up a new version of operating systems; this year is not an exception. Also, it was worth the wait as Apple has something fresh in the hardware department as well. To know what’s new in hardware, please visit this WWDC 2022 Key Hardware Highlights. Apple unveiled a new version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS this year, which will be available this fall.
iOS 16
iOS 16 brings major changes across the system, including “new ways of interacting” and “some fresh Apple apps”; let’s take a closer look at iOS 16.
1. Lock Screen
With all-new Lock Screen customization options in iOS16, you can totally transform your iPhone. Display your favorite photographs, modify the font styles, and display a variety of widgets for rapid information access.
Widgets on the Lock Screen allow you to easily peek at data from your favourite apps, such as the weather, calendar events, date, time zones, alarms, battery level, activity ring progress, and more.
2. Notification
On the Lock Screen, you can display alerts in an extended list view, stacked view, or concealed view. Notifications are also displayed at the bottom of the screen, so they are not in the way.
3. Focus
In iOS 16, focus now has a more streamlined configuration that allows you to choose the apps and people you wish to get notifications from by simply permitting or disabling them. Connect your Lock Screen to your Focus to make your iPhone’s look and feel match how you want to use it right now. You can switch from Personal Focus to Work Focus with a swipe, including widgets displaying upcoming meetings and to-do lists.
By hiding distracting items in Apple apps like Calendar and Messages, as well as third-party apps, focus filters help you set boundaries. When utilizing Personal Focus, you can keep emails from your work inbox hidden.
4. Maps
In Maps, multi-stop routing helps you plan many stops along your journey or use recent to retrieve prior routes quickly. Maps also sync between devices, so you can check instructions on your Mac and then view them on your iPhone when you’re ready to leave.
5. Health App Upgrade
The new prescriptions tool in the Health app makes it easier to keep track of, manage, and understand your medications. You may also invite loved ones to share their information stored in the Health app to help you stay connected on what matters most.
The health app sends notifications when you add a new medication or if there is a critical interaction or side effects of medications. You can review critical, serious, and moderate interactions.
6. Fitness app for iPhone
Yay!! Finally, you can track and meet your fitness goals, even if you don’t have an Apple Watch. Your steps, distance, and third-party exercises will now offer you an estimate of your calories to contribute to your daily Move target by utilizing iPhone’s motion sensors.
7. Spotlight
In iOS 16, just like macOS, you can get intelligent suggestions, expanded rich results, and even more image results from apps like Messages, Notes, and Files by using Spotlight, right from the Home Screen. You may also use Spotlight to perform tasks such as setting a timer or launching a shortcut.
8. Apple Pay and Wallet
Introducing Apple Pay Later, i.e., the total cost of your purchase will be divided into four equal payments over the course of six weeks. You will never have to pay any fees or interest. Apple Pay Later is integrated into Wallet and can be used anywhere Apple Pay is accepted online or in apps.
9. Developer Mode
In iOS 16, Apple released a new feature called Developer Mode. Developer Mode in iOS 16 and Xcode 14 focuses on scenarios such as building and running code in Xcode or installing a .ipa file with Apple Configurator. When enabled, it protects people from inadvertently installing potentially harmful software on their devices and reduces attacks exposed by developer-only functionality.
10. CarPlay
The next generation of CarPlay brings a fully integrated, immersive iPhone experience to your vehicle.
It offers content for the driver’s screen, including the instrument cluster, resulting in a seamless design experience that combines the best of your automobile and iPhone. In addition, CarPlay manages vehicle operations such as the radio and temperature settings. Personalisation options include widgets and the ability to choose from curated gauge cluster designs, making it unique to the driver.
iOS 16 Supported Devices
iOS 16 would be supported by devices having A11 Chip or newer. Here is the list of supported devices:
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
- iPhone XS and XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
iPadOS 16
iPadOS 16 will increase the productivity of your iPad and bring it one step closer to being a viable laptop replacement. Let’s look at some additional features of iPadOS 16,
1. Stage Manager
In iPadOS 16, Apple Introduced Stage Manager, which lets you multitask and get things done with ease. For the first time on the iPad, we can see multiple overlapping windows in a single view. With Stage Manager, you can create distinct sets of apps for various tasks or projects. And then organize, resize, and overlap them to create the perfect layout.
2. Weather App
The Weather app is now available for the iPad. On the huge iPad display, explore fullscreen maps with amazing animations.
You may get more information about air quality, local forecasts, and more by touching forecast modules. Get 10-day hourly predictions with minute-by-minute precipitation intensity for the next hour.
3. External Display Support
With Stage Manager, you can connect your iPad Pro or iPad Air to an external display with a resolution of up to 6K. You can view numerous apps using your iPad and an external display.
iPadOS 16 Supported Devices
iPadOS 16 will be supported on the Following Devices:
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad (5th generation and later)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
Features that are coming for all Operating Systems,
1. FaceTime
FaceTime calls can now be transferred between devices, from iPhone to Mac, Mac to iPad, iPad to iPhone, and so on. When you transfer a FaceTime call, your connected Bluetooth headset seamlessly switches to the new device.
2. Message App Upgrade
Apple has made a significant modification to its messaging app. You can now make changes to a message you just sent or unsubscribe from a recent communication entirely. If you are unable to respond right away and desire to return to it later, you can mark a message as unread.
While speaking about it in share play with Messages, you can watch the latest episode of your favorite show or listen to new music with friends. Shared playback controls keep you in sync at all times.
In Messages, you can share notes, presentations, reminders, safari tab groups, and more to start collaborating immediately. You can see updates on shared projects and easily communicate with your colleagues straight from the app you’re using.
3. Family Sharing
Create accounts for children with the appropriate parental settings straight away. You can set preferences for age-appropriate media, Screen Time, location sharing, and other features. Requests for Screen Time from your children are now displayed in Messages, making it simple to approve or refuse them.
4. Photos
Share photographs and videos with up to five other people in real-time. Everyone can contribute to the family’s collection and have more complete memories. Family memories are in one place with iCloud Shared Photo Library, where everyone can enjoy them anytime, irrespective of who has taken the photos.
Based on a start date or the persons in the images, decide what to include. You can share photographs instantly from Camera, choose to share automatically when other shared library members are nearby, and get smart suggestions for adding photos to the shared library after it is set up.
5. Home App
The Home app has been completely redesigned to be even more efficient and trustworthy. The revamped Home tab allows you to manage all of your smart home gadgets. New categories for climate, lights, security, and more let you access relevant accessories with just a tap. A multi-camera view also puts your smart home cameras in the spotlight.
6. Freeform
Freeform is a productivity app where you and your collaborators can bring ideas to life. Jot down notes, share files, and insert web links, documents, video, and audio. Freeform is coming later this year.
7. Safari and Passkeys
Passkeys introduces a new end-to-end encrypted sign-in technique that is secure against phishing and data leaks. Passkeys are thus more secure than any other sort of two-factor authentication. They’re also compatible with non-Apple devices.
From Safari, you can share tabs and bookmarks, send messages, and launch FaceTime. You can share all of your tabs in one location, whether you’re planning a trip with friends or shopping for a couch with your lover. They can also add tabs when they find something outstanding.
Conclusion
iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 bring a lot of unique features to the iPhone and iPad. Apple has released watchOS 9, macOS 13 Ventura, and some hardware too. There are a series of blogs we have published regarding WWDC 2022; please find the links below,
Hardware introduced at WWDC 2022
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