what was announced at wwdc in 2023

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

1. Apple Intelligence:

   • Introduction of Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that integrates powerful generative models into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This system enhances capabilities for understanding and generating language and images, and helps users take actions with rich awareness of personal context. It is built with privacy from the ground up.
   • New features for creating language and images in apps, along with major updates to Siri.

2. 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 such as a hardened C runtime, improved localization workflows, and more. It also includes updates in editing, code completion, and debugging tools.

3. 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.
   • The Game Porting Toolkit 2 was announced, which helps developers bring high-end games to Apple devices faster.

4. Gaming:

   • With advancements in Metal and Apple silicon, Apple devices are now capable of playing console-class games. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 includes updates based on developer feedback to accelerate the timeline for bringing games to Apple platforms.

5. OS Updates:

   • New features across all OS releases, including iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS, to help create amazing experiences unique to Apple devices.

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