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At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced several new features and improvements for macOS, particularly in macOS Sequoia. Here are some of the highlights:

  1. Writing Tools: macOS now includes advanced writing tools that help with spelling, grammar, and more sophisticated writing concepts like structure, clarity, and tone. These tools are integrated system-wide, providing automatic enhancements to apps using standard UI frameworks.

  2. Window Tiling: A new feature that allows for easier management of window panes, making it simpler to organize and tidy up your workspace.

  3. iPhone Mirroring: This productivity feature allows users to mirror their iPhone screens on their Mac, enhancing the integration between devices.

  4. New APIs: macOS Sequoia introduces new APIs, including user space file system support and major improvements to MapKit, which developers can leverage to create more engaging and functional applications.

  5. AppKit Enhancements: There are several updates to AppKit, including new menu and animation APIs, system standard components like content type pickers, cursors, and text entry suggestions, and refinements to toolbars and context menus.

  6. Privacy Enhancements: macOS now offers better transparency and control over extensions and login items, ensuring users have a clearer understanding of what is running on their system.

  7. Passwords App: A new app in macOS Sequoia that highlights apps and websites adopting phishing-resistant sign-in methods and provides easy access to verification codes.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the sessions like What’s new in AppKit and Platforms State of the Union.

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