tell me about WWDC this year

This year's WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) was packed with exciting announcements and updates across various Apple platforms. Here are some of the key highlights:

Platforms State of the Union

The Platforms State of the Union session provided a comprehensive overview of the major updates and innovations:

1. Apple Intelligence: This new personal intelligence system 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 deeply integrated into features and apps across the system and is built with privacy from the ground up. Platforms State of the Union (00:01:15)

2. Generative Tools: New capabilities for creating language and images in apps, along with major updates to Siri, were introduced. These tools draw on personal context to deliver helpful and relevant intelligence. Platforms State of the Union (00:09:14)

3. Swift and Xcode: Swift is expanding to Windows and Linux, and Swift Assist can transform ideas into code, allowing developers to focus on higher-level problems. Xcode continues to be a powerful tool for developers, helping them write great Swift code and create stunning experiences with SwiftUI. Platforms State of the Union (00:21:10)

4. Gaming: With the advancements in Metal and Apple silicon, Apple devices are now capable of playing console-class games. This unified gaming platform is built with tightly integrated graphics software and scalable hardware architecture. Platforms State of the Union (00:52:22)

5. New APIs and Features: macOS introduces productivity features like easier window tiling and iPhone mirroring, along with new APIs including user space, file system support, and major improvements to MapKit. Platforms State of the Union (00:52:22)

What’s New in SwiftUI

The "What’s New in SwiftUI" session highlighted several new features and improvements for SwiftUI developers:

1. Live Activities: Enhancements for watchOS and new capabilities in volumes and immersive spaces on visionOS were introduced. What’s new in SwiftUI (00:22:48)

What’s New in Device Management

The "What’s New in Device Management" session covered updates for managing Apple devices in educational and enterprise environments:

1. Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager: New features for these web-based portals were introduced to help IT administrators deploy and manage Apple devices more effectively. What’s new in device management (00:01:02)

Sessions Mentioned

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. What’s new in SwiftUI
3. What’s new in device management

These sessions provided a deep dive into the latest advancements and tools available for developers, ensuring they have the resources needed to create innovative and powerful applications.