what was announced at wwdc23

At WWDC 2023, Apple announced several significant updates and new features across its platforms. Here are some of the key highlights:

Apple Intelligence:
- Introduction of Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that integrates powerful generative models into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This system helps users take actions with rich awareness of their personal context and is built with privacy from the ground up.
- New capabilities for understanding and generating language and images, deeply integrated into features and apps across the system.
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 16 introduces new features like a hardened C runtime, improved localization workflows, and more. It also includes updates in editing, code completion, and debugging tools.
VisionOS:
- VisionOS 2 elevates spatial computing with enhanced support for volumetric apps, powerful new enterprise APIs, and technologies that make it easier to build shared apps and games.
- Since the announcement of Apple Vision Pro, there has been significant enthusiasm from the developer community, with over 1000 apps available on the App Store within the first few days.
Gaming:
- Advancements in Metal and Apple silicon are creating a unified gaming platform across Apple devices, enabling console-class gaming experiences on Macs, iPads, and iPhones.
macOS:
- New features like writing tools, Genmoji, and image playground that can be integrated into apps to create engaging experiences.
- Productivity features such as easier window tiling and iPhone mirroring, along with new APIs including user space, file system support, and major improvements to MapKit.
watchOS:
- Introduction of live activities, interactive and contextual widgets, and double-tap support for quick, one-handed control.

For more detailed information, you can explore the Platforms State of the Union session.