what's new in WWDC24

At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced several exciting updates and innovations across its platforms. Here are some of the key highlights:

1. Apple Intelligence:

   • Apple introduced "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. It includes features for understanding and generating language and images (Platforms State of the Union).

2. Generative Tools:

   • New generative tools were introduced, such as writing tools that automatically integrate with standard UI frameworks, Genmoji for new ways to communicate, and the image playground API for a consistent and playful experience (Platforms State of the Union).

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 16 brings improvements in code completion, concurrency safety guarantees with Swift 6, and new debugging tools (Platforms State of the Union, What’s new in Xcode 16).

4. VisionOS:

   • VisionOS 2 enhances spatial computing with support for volumetric apps, new enterprise APIs, and technologies for building shared apps and games. The Game Porting Toolkit 2 makes it easier to bring intensive games to Mac, iPad, and iPhone (Platforms State of the Union).

5. Gaming:

   • Apple highlighted the advancements in gaming with Metal and Apple silicon, enabling console-class gaming experiences on Apple devices. This includes new APIs and improvements to MapKit (Platforms State of the Union).

6. macOS:

   • macOS introduces productivity features like easier window tiling, iPhone mirroring, and new APIs including user space file system support (Platforms State of the Union).

7. watchOS:

   • watchOS 11 brings new opportunities with live activities, interactive and contextual widgets, and double-tap support for quick, one-handed control (Platforms State of the Union).

These updates reflect Apple's commitment to enhancing the developer experience and pushing the boundaries of what is possible on their platforms. For more detailed information, you can explore the sessions and chapter markers provided.