First of all, in the opening speech of WWDC22, Apple introduced four operating systems, namely, iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, and three hardware products, namely M2 chip, new MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, in which many details were updated. Let's look at it step by step.
I. IOS 16
1, the lock screen changed suddenly.
IOS 16 redesigned the lock screen and made the biggest change in history. The new system has brand-new fonts, backgrounds, clock and date colors, gadgets and direct control of some applications.
Now users can also achieve personalized customization and choose different styles of colors, backgrounds and fonts. When editing, users can click on the relevant elements to change the font and color. The weather lock screen can display the current weather.
The screen lock notification has been redesigned and will slide out from the bottom of the screen to ensure that users can clearly see their personalized lock screen.
The new real-time event notification also allows the home screen to automatically update notifications of live events such as sports events and Uber.
2. Focus mode
In iOS 16, the new focus mode is more powerful, simpler to set, and can be associated with lock screen, allowing users to bind different lock screen wallpapers and widgets for each focus mode. Users only need to slide to the corresponding lock screen to activate a specific focus mode.
Through the filtering function of focus mode, calendars, emails, messages, Safari browsers and other apps can only display the content related to the focus mode set by users, helping users to better balance their work and rest.
3. Information
IOS 16 also updated the information function. Now, users can edit sent messages, cancel sending and mark any messages as unread.
At the same time, the information App also adds support for simulcast, so that users can enjoy and control movies, songs and other content played simultaneously while chatting in the information App.
4.iCloud *** Enjoy the gallery and store family photos in a unified way.
In iOS 16, iCloud *** gallery can provide a new way for home users to enjoy photos seamlessly. Users can set up iCloud gallery independently, and support up to 6 users to collaborate, store and view.
You can choose * * * to enjoy the existing photos in your personal gallery, or set a specific start date or people in the photos to enjoy * * *. You can also choose to automatically send your photos to the * * * gallery in the new toggle button in the camera application.
5. E-mail application upgrade
IOS 16 also upgraded the email App, so that users can now set the email sending time in advance and withdraw it within a short time after the email is sent.
The email App will also detect whether the user has missed some important contents such as attachments in the email, and the follow-up suggestion function will automatically remind the user to follow up the emails that have not received the reply.
The search function of email App has also ushered in an update, using advanced technology to provide more relevant, accurate and comprehensive search results. Users can immediately see the latest emails, contacts, documents and links from the moment they start searching for emails.
6. Enhanced real-time text function
The real-time text function adds support for text recognition in video. Users can pause the video on any frame and interact with the text in it.
In addition, live text also adds the function that users can quickly complete exchange rate conversion and text translation.
7. wallet application upgrade
In iOS 16, in order to ensure the privacy and security of the experience, the wallet App will only provide the necessary information for the transaction, and users can also set the face ID or touch ID verification to view and agree to share the provided information.
In addition, users can also use various communication apps such as information and email to safely enjoy the access card and car keys in the wallet app.
8. A new generation of CarPlay cars
In iOS 16, CarPlay will be able to send content to multiple displays in the vehicle to create a complete and unified experience. At the same time, vehicle data can be obtained, and more instrument information such as driving speed, fuel remaining amount, interior temperature and so on can be displayed seamlessly.
In addition, users will be able to customize their driving experience and choose different dashboard display interfaces; In addition, by adding widget support, users will be able to view the quick information of weather App and music App directly on the dashboard of the vehicle.
9. Other details have been updated.
In addition to the above, iOS 16 also contains many detailed functional updates, such as adding a * * * tag group in Safari browser and a pass key. Dictation function can now switch between voice and touch input freely. There is also a fitness App that will log in to the iPhone, so that users without Apple Watch can track and achieve fitness goals.
10, launch time
The developer preview version of iOS 16 will be launched today, and the public beta version for IOS users in beta.Apple.com will be launched next month. The new software features will be launched this autumn and will be pushed to iPhone 8 and later models as free software updates.
Second, Marcos Ventura
1, foreground scheduling
The biggest attraction of the new macOS Ventura system is the foreground scheduling. This function can automatically organize all the open apps and windows, so that users can see everything at a glance while focusing on their work.
The window that the user is using will be placed in a prominent position in the center of the screen, and other open windows will be displayed on the left side of the screen, which is convenient for the user to quickly switch between different tasks.
Users can also manage windows in groups when working on tasks or projects that require different applications. Foreground scheduling can also work with other macOS window tools such as scheduling center and space, and users can easily return to the desktop with one click.
2. Continuous interoperability and cooperation with other devices.
Another striking feature of macOS Ventura is that the iPhone can be used as a webcam by using continuous intercommunicating cameras, which brings innovative functions such as people-centered, portrait mode and studio lighting to the Mac.
In addition, the continuous intercommunication camera can even use the iPhone's ultra-wide-angle camera to display the top view of the user's face and desktop at the same time.
When using, the Mac can automatically identify and use the camera of the nearby iPhone, which is very convenient even if there is no user's wake-up or selection operation.
3. Focus on search and upgrade
MacOS Ventura has upgraded the focus search function, and now it can search pictures in the picture library, the whole system and the network, and can also search photos by location, people, scenes or objects, and search for words in pictures through the text live broadcast function.
Users can now directly perform various operations in the focus search, such as starting a timer, creating a new document, running shortcut instructions, and so on. , thus further improving productivity.
4.Safari browser
Safari browser in macOS Ventura can now let multiple users * * * browse the same website at the same time, and can also view tabs that other users are browsing. Users can also create a bookmark list on the start page enjoyed by * * *, and even initiate an information conversation or FaceTime call directly in Safari browser, which is very suitable for many people to plan their trips and discuss projects together.
5. Competition
At macOS Ventura, Metal welcomed the latest version of Metal 3. This version adds many powerful functions, such as MetalFX up-sampling, which allows developers to quickly render complex scenes by using frame drawing with less computation, and then use resolution scaling and time antialiasing to optimize the picture, thus accelerating the realization of excellent performance.
The new fast resource loading API establishes a more direct path between the memory and the graphics processor, which can minimize the waiting time, make the game easily present the vast world created by high-quality textures and geometry, and bring a realistic immersive experience.
At the same time, Apple announced at the conference that two game masterpieces, Grid Legend produced by EA and Resident Evil Village produced by Capcom, will land on the Mac platform.
6. Launch time
MacOS Ventura developer beta will be launched today. A public beta will be available to Mac users next month. MacOS Ventura will be available as a free software update this fall.
Three. iPadOS 16
1, a new way of information App sharing and collaboration
On the brand-new iPadOS 16, the information App can help users to start collaboration more conveniently and manage the content enjoyed by * * * across apps. After the user sends a collaboration invitation through a little information App, the user in the conversation will be automatically added to the document, spreadsheet or project for appreciation. If someone makes a change in the * * * shared document, everyone can see the update at the top of the information conversation string.
When users are working on cooperative projects, they can also easily start related conversations in the information App, and they can open a FaceTime call with their partners with just one click.
2. New collaborative applications
Apple will also bring powerful new collaborative applications to iPadOS 16, where users can view, share and collaborate in one place through flexible canvases without worrying about layout and page size, and fully support the use of Apple Pencil. Users can see other people's modifications when adding content or editing, and enjoy real-time collaboration.
Apple said that the application will be launched later this year.
3. New weather application
Apple will also bring a weather App tailored for iPadOS 16, which is beautifully animated and gives full play to its superior display function. With one click, users can view the most critical weather information, and also view precipitation, air quality and temperature through the map.
4. Forward scheduling
The foreground scheduling function on macOS Ventura is also applicable to iPadOS 16, which can greatly improve the working efficiency of iPad. Moreover, when foreground scheduling is applied to iPad Pro and iPad Air equipped with M 1 chips, it can fully support external display screens with resolution up to 6K. In this way, users can use up to four applications on the iPad and the external display respectively to configure the ideal workspace.
In addition, we should pay attention to the related updates on iOS 16, such as email, map, live text, screen lock, etc. , also applies to iPadOS 16.
5. Launch time
IPadOS 16 developer preview version will be launched today, and the public beta version will be launched next month. The new software function will be launched as a free software update this autumn, which is applicable to iPad (5th generation and later iPad models), iPad mini (5th generation and later iPad mini models), iPad Air (3rd generation and later iPad Air models) and all iPad Pro models.
Fourth, watchOS 9.
1, new dial
At this WWDC22 developer conference, the watchOS 9 system was officially launched. First of all, the regular update is naturally a new dial. They are:
Describe the relationship between solar calendar and lunar calendar? Moon phase? Dial, can be used in Chinese, Islamic, Hebrew and other cultural environments;
Unique dynamic works of art? Happy time? Dial, created by Apple Watch and artist Joi Fulton;
Elegant? Metropolis? Font dial, when the user rotates the digital crown, the style will also change;
And a complete remake? Astronomy? Dial, introducing brand-new star map function and cloud data function.
2, physical training App update
Physical fitness training application is one of the most popular applications on Apple Watch, and it has also been updated this time. In the familiar training process interface, users can now rotate the digital crown to switch between various concise and readable physical training views and view the important indicators of different training methods.
In watchOS 9, the physical training application has launched a customized fitness program, which can create systematic physical training including training and intermittent rest. Users can add new reminders, including pace, running power, heart rate and pace frequency, to guide themselves in physical training.
For triathlon enthusiasts, the physical training App now supports a variety of sports physical training types, uses motion sensors to identify sports patterns, and can automatically switch between swimming, cycling and running.
3, running posture measurement
WatchOS 9 brings more data and functions to runners to help track users' running efficiency. New running posture measurement indicators can be added to the physical training view, including step length, touchdown time and vertical amplitude. These indicators will also be displayed in the summaries of fitness apps and health apps, and users can view the diachronic trends, discover the laws and understand relevant information.
4, sleep stage detection
WatchOS 9' s sleep tracking adds a sleep stage function, which allows users to know more about their sleep. Apple Watch detects whether the user is in active sleep, core sleep period or deep sleep period through the signals of acceleration sensor and heart rate sensor. Users can see the sleep stage data in the sleep application on Apple Watch.
5. History of atrial fibrillation
In watchOS 9, users diagnosed with atrial fibrillation can turn on the historical function of atrial fibrillation licensed by FDA, and obtain important information such as the estimated frequency of atrial fibrillation symptoms displayed by heart rhythm, so that users can better understand their physical condition. Users will be notified of the frequency of atrial fibrillation every week and can view the detailed history in the health application.
6, medication App
The new drug application experience on Apple Watch and iPhone allows users to create drug lists, establish schedules and reminders, and view drug information in health applications to help users manage and track the drugs, vitamins and nutrients they take. The new drug therapy application on Apple Watch allows users to track drug use conveniently and strictly anytime, anywhere.
Step 7 start
WatchOS 9 developer beta will be available today. The public beta will be released next month. WatchOS 9 will be updated as free software this autumn, which is suitable for Apple Watch Series 4 and subsequent models, and will be paired with iPhone 8 and subsequent models running iOS 16 or iPhone SE (second generation) and subsequent models.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) M2 chip
In addition to the above four systems, another highlight of WWDC22 is undoubtedly the launch of the new M2 chip.
The SoC chip of M2 chip adopts enhanced second-generation 5 nm technology, and its internal * * * meter integrates 20 billion transistors, which is 25% more than that of M 1 chip. The addition of transistors improves the performance of the chip in all directions, including the realization of 100GB/s unified memory bandwidth memory controller, which is 50% higher than that of M 1 chip.
Thanks to the high-speed unified memory up to 24GB, M2 chip can handle larger and more complex tasks.
The 8-core CPU of M2 chip adopts faster high-performance core and larger cache, and the comprehensive performance of multithreading is improved by 18% compared with that of M 1 chip. Apple said that compared with the latest 10-core PC notebook chip, the performance of the central processor of M2 chip is nearly twice that of the former at the same power consumption level. In addition, when the M2 chip reaches the peak performance of the above-mentioned PC notebook chip, its energy consumption is only 1/4.
M2 chip also uses Apple's new generation graphics processor, which can reach up to 10 cores, 2 cores more than M 1 chip. Thanks to larger cache and higher memory bandwidth, the graphics performance of 10 core graphics processor has been greatly improved. At the same power consumption level, the graphics performance is up to 25% higher than that of M 1 chip, and at the highest power consumption level, the performance is up to 35% higher than that of M 1 chip.
In addition, M2 chip has the following new features:
The neural network engine can perform as many as 15.8 trillion operations per second, which is more than 40% higher than that of M 1 chip.
The media engine integrates a higher bandwidth video decoder, which supports 8K H.264 and HEVC video.
Apple's powerful ProRes video engine supports simultaneous playback of multiple 4K or 8K video streams.
Apple's latest security compartment provides users with industry-leading security.
The latest image signal processor (ISP) can further reduce the image noise.
Six, M2 chip blessing new MacBook Air
After the release of M2 chip, Apple immediately launched a brand-new MacBook Air with this chip, which is designed by Liu Haiping. The price of 8GB+256GB is 9499 yuan, and it will be launched next month.
The MacBook Air 2022 has a brand-new design and is extremely slim at all angles. The thickness of the fuselage is only 1 1.3 mm, and the weight is only 2.7 pounds (about 1.22 kg), and it is designed with all-aluminum metal. Compared with the previous generation, the fuselage volume has been reduced by 20%.
The new MacBook Air still uses a fanless design to achieve all functions. In terms of configuration, in addition to silver and deep gray, MacBook Air has two new appearances: midnight color and starlight color.
In terms of interface, MagSafe has returned to the MacBook Air, and is also equipped with two thunderbolt ports for connecting multiple accessories, and a 3.5 mm audio jack supporting high-impedance headphone connection. In addition, the smart keyboard is equipped with a full-height function key row, with a touch ID and an industry-leading wide dynamic touchpad.
The new MacBook Air is also equipped with a 13.6-inch LCD retina display. The screen area is closer to the edge and extends upward around the camera to make room for the menu bar. This design makes the screen area larger and the border narrower. 500 nits brightness, making the brightness of the display screen 25% higher than before. In addition, the new display now supports 65.438+billion colors.
MacBook Air's new 1080p FaceTime high-definition camera is equipped with larger photosensitive elements, more effective pixels, twice the resolution of the previous generation camera and better low-light performance. In terms of sound, it is equipped with a four-speaker sound system, which also supports spatial audio. When playing music and movies that support Dolby panoramic sound, it can bring an immersive audio-visual experience.
Finally, the new 35W compact power adapter provides two USB-C ports, so users can charge two devices at the same time. MacBook Air supports fast charging for the first time. If you use the optional 67W power adapter, you can charge 50% of the power in 30 minutes.
The new MacBook Air can choose 8-core GPU and 10-core GPU M2 chip, which one should I add? 900 yuan; Optional 16GB, 24GB memory, plus 8GB memory? 1500 yuan; SSD can be selected from 256GB to 2TB, and 256GB can be added to 5 12GB. 1500 yuan.
Full blood M2+ 16GB memory +5 12GB SSD price? 13399 yuan.
Seven, the new 13 inch MacBook Pro
Also equipped with M2 chip is the brand-new 13-inch MacBook Pro. Unlike the MacBook Pro launched in June last year at 5438+ 10, this computer still adopts the design of 2020 MacBook Pro( 13 inch), which means that this model is only the entry-level model in the current MacBook Pro series, but it also retains the Touch Bar, Thunderbolt port and full screen.
Thanks to the M2 chip, this MacBook Pro is 40% faster than the M 1 version, and it uses up to 24GB of memory and up to 2TB of solid state drives. Apple promises a battery life of up to 20 hours.
This MacBook Pro basically maintains the same design as the 2020 model except M2, such as the same 13 inch display, 500 nits brightness, Thunderbolt interface, support for Wi-Fi 6 and so on.
At the same time, it also means that this M2 Macbook Pro adopts an active cooling system, which will help Macbook Pro users to better handle media applications such as videos and photos without crashing due to overheating.
In terms of pricing, this model will be shipped next month, and the price of the Bank of China will start at 9999 yuan.