What did Apple announce?

Apple announced a variety of new features and updates at WWDC 2024. Here are some of the key highlights:

1. Apple Intelligence: A new personal intelligence system that integrates powerful generative models into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It enhances the ability to understand and generate language and images, helping users take actions with rich awareness of their personal context. This system is built with privacy from the ground up (Platforms State of the Union).

2. Generative Tools: New capabilities in developer tools, including writing tools, Genmoji, and the image playground API, which can be integrated into apps to create engaging experiences (Platforms State of the Union).

3. watchOS 11: Introduces new APIs and features like live activities, which leverage existing work done for the dynamic island on iOS to offer a live activity experience on Apple Watch (Platforms State of the Union).

4. Gaming Enhancements: Significant improvements in gaming on Apple devices, leveraging the power of Apple silicon and Metal to bring console-class gaming experiences to Macs, iPads, and iPhones (Platforms State of the Union).

5. Multilingual Features: New features for multilingual experiences, including a multilingual keyboard that allows typing in multiple languages without switching, and expanded language support for existing features like live text (Build multilingual-ready apps).

6. Wallet and Apple Pay: Updates to Apple Pay on the web, allowing users to complete payments on non-Safari browsers by scanning a code with their iPhone, and enhancements to the Wallet app (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay).

7. Swift and Xcode: Swift is expanding to Windows and Linux, and new features in Xcode, including Swift Assist, which helps transform ideas into code (Platforms State of the Union).

8. VisionOS 2: Enhancements in spatial computing with support for volumetric apps, new enterprise APIs, and technologies for building shared apps and games (Platforms State of the Union).

These announcements highlight Apple's continued focus on integrating advanced technologies into their platforms, enhancing user experiences, and providing powerful tools for developers.