What were the main things announced?

At WWDC 2024, several major announcements were made across different sessions. Here are some of the key highlights:

1. Apple Intelligence: Introduced as a personal intelligence system, Apple Intelligence brings powerful generative models to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It enhances capabilities for understanding and generating language and images, helping users take actions with a rich awareness of personal context, all while maintaining privacy. This was highlighted in the Platforms State of the Union.

2. Device Management: New features were introduced for managing Apple devices, including updates to Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager, new activation lock features, and software update controls. These updates aim to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Apple devices. This was covered in the session What’s new in device management.

3. RealityKit and Reality Composer Pro: New APIs and features were introduced for creating interactive 3D content, including low-level mesh and texture access, animation system enhancements, and new spatial tracking APIs. These updates are designed to enhance spatial computing experiences. Relevant sessions include Discover RealityKit APIs for iOS, macOS and visionOS and Compose interactive 3D content in Reality Composer Pro.

4. App Store Connect: New features were announced to help apps get discovered, improve testing with TestFlight, and enhance customer reach. This includes featuring nominations and API support for the Apple Developer Enterprise Program. These updates were discussed in What’s new in App Store Connect.

5. Wallet and Apple Pay: Enhancements were made to Apple Pay, including improvements for web payments and extending the user experience to non-Safari browsers. This was detailed in What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay.

These announcements reflect Apple's focus on enhancing user experience, privacy, and developer capabilities across its platforms.