WWDC 2021: Basically no major changes, but touching details

At 1 am on June 8th, WWDC 2021 officially opened online. Not much to say, let’s take a look at what information has been announced at this conference?

ios 15

Facetime supports spatial audio, video portrait mode

Facetime’s changes this time are considered to be very big. Some new features have been added. The biggest change is the addition of the Facetime Links feature. Simply put, it’s the Apple version of the "conference call" App, which allows you to share the call link with other people. Not only Apple devices can access Facetime, but also Android and Windows.

Another big change is called SharePlay, which is similar to the old-fashioned screen sharing. We can share the music or screen image I’m listening to with other people who are in a video call with you. At the same time, we can show the shared screen on Apple TV and other Apples. On the device.

In addition, it supports Apple's spatial audio function and strengthens the effect of video calls, which can reduce the surrounding environmental noise and highlight the voice of the other party.

Foucs focus mode

The notification summary can classify and aggregate various types of notifications according to their importance, and with the blessing of AI, it will guess which notifications the user wants to see, thereby ranking the priority of the notifications.

Combining the focus mode and the do not disturb mode, users can prohibit some apps from making any movement within a set time. This mode will allow users to focus more on the content you need.

After you set the Do Not Disturb mode, if a user sends you an iMessage, your system can automatically recognize whether the message is important through AI, and then recognize whether to give you a strong reminder to prevent you from missing important messages.

live text

This technology can identify text in screenshots, web pages, photos, phone numbers and other information and extract them with one click.

Wallet function

In addition to wallets and bus cards, Apple Pay is now about to become an access card, even a BMW car key, and in some countries and regions, the wallet can also be bound to a personal ID card.

AirPods anti-loss

AirPods will send you a warm reminder once the man-machine is separated by 10 meters to avoid the loss of the headset.

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iPadOS 15

multiple functions are online

The App Resource Library launched last year only came to iPadOS this year. Users can hide and sort application pages like the iPhone, which can make the desktop more concise.

iPadOS 15 supports the placement of desktop gadgets anywhere on the desktop. In addition, the translation function is finally online and supports global translation of the system. The automatic translation function can detect the language and who is talking.

enhanced multitasking

Compared with the previous gesture touch, the new multitasking is more "deterministic". There is a new control at the top of each application, a small three dots, which are used to display different window options downwards. When you click and slide Window, it will open the main screen below so that the user can select an app next to it.

Quick Memo

The memo can be quickly called up from the corner of the screen, which is convenient for taking notes at any time, and automatically recognizes the content according to the usage scenario.

Family attributes

If you forget your password, you can ask your family for help and get the login permission. If you die by accident, all your data will be transferred to the digital heritage contact you designated in advance, including your Ant Huabei.

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WatchOS 08

Family attributes

Family attributes can be said to run through the entire system. Health App can centrally add family health data. When the data is abnormal, the system will remind you, which can let you know the health status of your family in a more timely manner.

Breathing App

The UI of the Breathing App has been updated. When you sleep, the watch can record your breathing rate and output a chart to inform you of your health status.

physical training

Tai Chi and Pilates are added to physical training. When you are doing these two exercises, the watch can record the calories you burn and heartbeat and other indicators.

GIF

Apple Watch finally supports GIF in the new system.

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MacOS Monterey

Mac finally supports airdrop, which can display almost anything.

Mac iPad iMac repeated horizontal jump

As a heavy function, Universal Control can realize multi-screen coordination among the three screens of iMac, Mac, and iPad. Through the touchpad on one of the devices, the mouse can be moved freely on the three devices, and even the materials can be dragged freely. move.

Privacy protection

In the mail application, Apple introduced a mail privacy protection mechanism. After selecting the option, the user’s IP address will be hidden and the sender will be prevented from knowing whether the mail has been read.

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