What's happening on the first day of WWDC
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On the first day of WWDC, the main highlight is the Platforms State of the Union session. This session provides an overview of the major announcements and innovations Apple has been working on. Here are some key points covered:
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Introduction and Recognition: The session starts with a welcome and recognition of the hard work and creativity of developers around the world. (Platforms State of the Union)
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Apple Intelligence: A significant focus is on Apple Intelligence, a new personal intelligence system that integrates powerful generative models into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This system enhances the ability to understand and generate language and images, helping users take actions with rich awareness of personal context. (Platforms State of the Union)
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Generative Tools and Swift Assist: The session also introduces new generative tools and Swift Assist, which can transform ideas into code, allowing developers to focus on higher-level problems. (Platforms State of the Union)
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VisionOS and Game Porting Toolkit: VisionOS 2 is highlighted for its enhanced support for volumetric apps and new enterprise APIs. Additionally, the Game Porting Toolkit 2 makes it easier to bring intensive games to Mac, iPad, and iPhone. (Platforms State of the Union)
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Developer Resources: Throughout the week, over 100 in-depth sessions are available, and developers can get their questions answered by Apple engineers and experts through online labs, consultations, and the Apple Developer forums. (Platforms State of the Union)
Relevant Sessions Mentioned:
- Platforms State of the Union
- What’s new in device management
- Optimize for the spatial web
- What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay
- Design Live Activities for Apple Watch
- What’s new in SwiftUI
These sessions provide a comprehensive look at the new features and tools available to developers, setting the stage for an exciting week of learning and innovation.
Design Live Activities for Apple Watch
Starting in watchOS 11, Live Activities from your iOS app will automatically appear in the Smart Stack on a connected Apple Watch. Learn how to optimize the layout of your Live Activity for the wrist, and provide the right level of information and interactivity at the right time.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
What’s new in SwiftUI
Learn how you can use SwiftUI to build great apps for any Apple platform. Explore a fresh new look and feel for tabs and documents on iPadOS. Improve your window management with new windowing APIs, and gain more control over immersive spaces and volumes in your visionOS apps. We’ll also take you through other exciting refinements that help you make expressive charts, customize and layout text, and so much more.
What’s new in device management
Learn about the latest management capabilities for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, then discover the latest changes to Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager. We’ll also share updates to Activation Lock, SoftwareUpdate, and Safari management.
Platforms State of the Union 5-Minute Recap
Watch a quick recap of the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Optimize for the spatial web
Discover how to make the most of visionOS capabilities on the web. Explore recent updates like improvements to selection highlighting, and the ability to present spatial photos and panorama images in fullscreen. Learn to take advantage of existing web standards for dictation and text-to-speech with WebSpeech, spatial soundscapes with WebAudio, and immersive experiences with WebXR.
What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay
Take passes and payments to the next level with new enhancements to Wallet and Apple Pay. Make your event tickets shine with rich pass designs in Wallet, and bring great Apple Pay experiences to even more people with third-party browser support. We’ll also look at how to disburse funds with Apple Pay on the Web and highlight new API changes that help you integrate Apple Pay into even more purchasing flows.