In just a week, Apple's annual WWDC 2018 conference starts.
Fortunately, thanks to numerous rumors andleaks, we already roughly know what to expect from the presentation. Some believe that because of the rumors, all interest in the event is lost, but this year there are few rumors about iOS 12. This time, Apple has a chance to really surprise us with new features and technologies.
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iOS 12
The main novelty of WWDC 2018 will certainly becomenew version of iOS. IOS 11 is less than a year old, but compared to Android P, it already seems outdated. The operating system has obvious flaws, and we hope that Apple will finally fix them.
The code name for the update is Peace. In iOS 12, Apple decided to focus on improving system stability and performance. Recent iOS versions are not as stable as those released in the Steve Jobs era. In the new versions there were many bugs that in some cases immediately occurred to millions of users. The main priority of the new version is stability. In addition, iOS 12 should work better on older devices. In connection with work on stability, the company had to abandon some new features and postpone them until iOS 13. Among them, a new home screen design, a new Photo application, etc. Now we will see them only in 2019 with the release of iOS 13.
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Apple will improve many features debuted withiOS 11. ARKit will receive the most updates. The Health app, Do Not Disturb mode, Siri integration with the system, and the Promotions app will also be improved. In addition, the company plans to expand the functions of NFC so that the smartphone can act as a travel card and a key to a hotel room.
IPhone X owners will be happy to know that AppleAdd new Animoji, and also change the menu with them for easy navigation. Animoji support will appear in FaceTime video calls. FaceTime will also feature conference support, but perhaps we will only see this feature in 2019.
Parental control will also be improved, so that parents can fully control what their children use their iPhone / iPad for.
"Marzipan"
One of the main features of iOS 12 is integration withmacOS Apple is working on a project, code-named “Marzipan,” which will allow developers to create one application that will automatically work on both iOS and macOS. Thus, developers will not have to spend time on different versions of their application, and they will be able to update it more often.
However, there are rumors that this project will also be released only in 2019, so it’s better not to overestimate expectations.
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Siri
Apple will pay a lot of attention to Siri. Although Apple was the first company to launch a virtual personal assistant, its functions are now far behind competing assistants. The difference is so big that Siri’s new features this year may be Apple’s only chance to catch up with Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alex.
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Presentation of WWDC 2018 will feature moresmart and powerful version of Siri, but how exactly the virtual assistant will be improved - we do not know. Siri hints that he will get a new voice and become smarter, but that’s all. It is not known which features will be updated or added. Siri needs many improvements, including improved voice recognition, integration with third-party and system applications, etc. Let's hope Siri really gets smarter this year.
macOS 10.14
Little is known about macOS 10.14. Previously, it was the main platform for Apple, but now it is not. This year, night mode may appear on macOS, but this is not accurate, since such rumors have been circulating for more than a year. In addition, SirOS integration with programs should be improved on macOS 10.14. The design of the Mac App Store can be updated, and then this will be the main change in the new version.
watchOS 5andtvOS
WWDC 2018 must also be presented at the presentationwatchOS and tvOS updates. They will have few new features, and they will not be something surprising. WatchOS 5 should support third-party dials, and health reading functions should be improved. In tvOS, Siri features will be improved.
New ModelsMac, cheap versionHomePod?
WWDC is intended primarily fordevelopers, but sometimes Apple uses it to present new devices. This year, the company should present an updated line of MacBook Pro with Intel Coffee Lake processors. Other changes in the new line should not be.
There are also rumors that Apple will present$ 199 budget option for HomePod. Most likely, the column will be released under the Beats brand. If the column is not presented now, then it will definitely happen in September. So far, HomePod's capabilities are very limited by Siri's features, and we hope that this will change soon.