Apple announced WatchOS 26 at WWDC 2023, introducing a new year-based naming system, a Liquid Glass UI design, and several new features including Workout Buddy, automatic volume adjustment, live language translations, and a revamped Workout app. Workout Buddy provides audio encouragement and personalized feedback during workouts, available initially in English for Series 6 and newer Apple Watch models.
Apple is planning a major overhaul of its operating system naming conventions, moving from sequential version numbers to year-based identifiers like iOS 26, starting with the upcoming software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices, which could impact hardware naming and branding consistency.
Apple unveiled its new Vision Pro headset and visionOS software platform, alongside new Mac hardware, iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and much more at WWDC 2023. The new products include a 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and tvOS 17. Additionally, Apple introduced its brand new “spatial computing” platform in the form of Vision Pro and visionOS.
Apple's WWDC 2023 event unveiled updates to hardware, software, and new features, including the M2-powered MacBook Air, iOS 17 with Live voicemail, Check-In, and NameDrop, iPadOS 17 with improved PDF functionality and real-time collaboration in Notes, macOS Sonoma with new video screen savers and GameMode, AirPods with Adaptive Audio and conversation awareness, and the Apple Vision Pro augmented reality device. The latter is being called the riskiest product in years, but early reports from demos suggest it could be a success.
Apple unveiled a range of new hardware and software updates at WWDC 2023, including the Apple Vision Pro headset, a new MacBook Air 15, and updates to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The Vision Pro headset is a personal display with an operating system that combines iOS, MacOS, and TVOS, and is priced at $3,499. The MacBook Air 15 is powered by an M2 chip and has up to 24GB of memory and 2TB of storage, starting at $1,299. iOS 17 brings quality-of-life improvements, including more filters for Messages, transcribed voicemails, and a new safety feature called Check In.
Apple announced several new products and updates at its WWDC 2023 keynote, including the thinnest 15-inch MacBook Air, the M2 Ultra chip, iOS 17 features such as NameDrop and Journal app, iPadOS 17, MacOS 14 Sonoma, updates to AirPods and Apple TV, and the Vision Pro AR headset with a fully 3D interface and a new operating system called VisionOS. The WatchOS 10 also received an updated user interface and refreshed first-party apps.
Apple announced a range of new products and updates at WWDC 2023, including the revolutionary spatial computer Apple Vision Pro, three new Macs, and updates to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10, tvOS 17, and AirPods. The MacBook Air is now available to order for $1299, and the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro feature the powerful M2 Ultra chip. iOS 17 introduces new features such as StandBy and Journal, while watchOS 10 brings redesigned apps and Smart Stack. macOS Sonoma includes Widgets and Game Mode, and tvOS 17 allows FaceTime on Apple TV 4K with Center Stage and Split View features. AirPods Pro will receive software updates with new capabilities such as Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness.
Apple unveiled its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, at WWDC 2023, running on a new operating system called visionOS and starting at $3,499. The company also launched new Macs, including the 15-inch MacBook Air and a second-gen Mac Studio, as well as software upgrades for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.
Apple announced a range of new products and software updates at WWDC 2023, including the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, a 15-inch MacBook Air, and updated Mac Pro and Mac Studio models with the new M2 Ultra chip. iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 were also unveiled, with new features such as contact-specific "posters" for calls and interactive widgets for iPad. WatchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma were also announced, with improvements to fitness tracking, video calls, and desktop widgets. Apple TV and AirPods also received updates.
Apple announced a range of new products and updates at WWDC 2023, including a new MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and MacPro, as well as updates to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and WatchOS 10. The company also unveiled its Vision Pro AR headset, which features a fully 3D interface and a new operating system called VisionOS. Other updates include improvements to AirPods, the Messages app, and the Health app for iPad.
Apple unveiled a new addition to the MacBook Air family at WWDC 2023, featuring a 15.3-inch display and powered by an M2 processor. The laptop is 11.5mm thin, weighs three pounds, and has the same MagSafe port and two Thunderbolt ports as the 2022 Air. It also includes a headphone jack and up to 2TB of storage and 24GB of RAM. The battery lasts around 18 hours. The new MacBook Air starts at $1,299 and is available for pre-order on Apple's website.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to begin with a keynote address where the company is expected to preview software enhancements for its products. There is also speculation that Apple will unveil a mixed-reality headset, which will mark the launch of a new software platform for the company. The rumored $3,000 face computer has set the rest of the industry's VR proponents scrambling to bolster their software offerings. There could also be new Mac laptops on the docket.
Apple is set to unveil its Reality Pro AR/VR headset at WWDC 2023, along with updates to its operating systems, including iOS/iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10. Rumors suggest new additions to the MacBook line, potentially including a 15-inch Air. The event can be streamed on YouTube or Apple's events page.
New drone footage of Apple Park shows a special demo area dedicated to Apple's forthcoming Reality Pro headset, which is reportedly being showcased at this year's WWDC 2023. The footage also reveals a shaded viewing area for the keynote, located on the opposite side of campus towards the Apple Park Visitor Center.
With WWDC 2023 around the corner, the author shares their feature requests for iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14. These include version history in Notes, persistent notifications for Shazam, crossfade for Apple Music on iOS, rearranging tiles in the Weather app, Lock Screen customization for iPad, alternative icon support for iPad apps on Mac, and more.
