Macworld It seems like we’ve been waiting forever, but the first Apple keynote of 2023 is finally here—and it’s a big one. We’re expecting a ton of announcements at WWDC 2023, from the unveiling of iOS 17 and macOS 14 to the launch of Apple’s first mixed-reality headset. Follow along with us live right here! WWDC 2023: The annoucements Apple launched numerous updates and new products during the WWDC keynote, including: iOS 17: The best new features iPadOS 17: The best new features macOS 14 Sonoma: The best new features watchOS 10: The best new features 15-inch MacBook Air M2 Ultra, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computing headset WWDC 2023: Watch the keynote The WWDC…

Apple’s Optic ID as depicted in the WWDC Keynote. | Image: Apple Apple is introducing Optic ID, its latest biometric security authentication technology and the first from the company to be based on the details of your iris. Optic ID will be used to unlock Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed reality headset that was introduced today at the WWDC 2023 event. According to Apple, Optic ID works by analyzing a user’s iris through LED light exposure and then comparing it with an enrolled Optic ID stored on the device’s Secure Enclave. During the WWDC keynote, Apple’s VP of technology development group, Mike Rockwell, said the system could detect iris differences even with identical twins. Photo by Dieter Bohn / The…

Macworld Along with iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14 Sonoma, Apple today announced tvOS 17, which includes a few new nice-to-have features, including a redesigned Control Center and the ability to locate a lost Apple TV remote with your iPhone. But the main reason you’ll want to update this fall is FaceTime. That’s right, Apple is finally bringing the FaceTime app for video calls on Apple TV 4K. Using Continuity Camera and the iPhone, users will be able to wirelessly connect to the iPhone while presenting calls on your television. With the advantage of the bigger screen, Apple is also introducing Split View for Apple TV which lets users enjoy watching shows or movies while on a call. Apple…

Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.Apple is introducing new privacy and security featuresApple previewed its mix-reality headset and the subsequent iterations of its operating systems, which comprise iOS and iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14 Sonoma. In an interview with Fast Company, Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, discussed the new privacy features in iOS 17. Read more...

Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.Apple is introducing new privacy and security featuresApple previewed its mix-reality headset and the subsequent iterations of its operating systems, which comprise iOS and iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14 Sonoma. In an interview with Fast Company, Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, discussed the new privacy features in iOS 17. Read more...

Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.Apple is introducing new privacy and security featuresApple previewed its mix-reality headset and the subsequent iterations of its operating systems, which comprise iOS and iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14 Sonoma. In an interview with Fast Company, Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, discussed the new privacy features in iOS 17. Read more...