The 2023 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off on June 5, and it’s safe to say this was one of its biggest events yet. The tech giant introduced updates to iOS devices and new product launches, including a virtual reality headset that will likely make a big splash in the tech world.
Here are the top new additions that stood out the most for me.
1. Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset
By far, the most-talked-about product at the WWDC 23 is Apple Vision Pro, a new mixed reality headset that is set to come out early next year. Although AI technology seems to have monopolized the focus of the tech world, Apple is leaning into launching a new category product nearly 10 years after its last big thing — the Apple Watch.
Once you are ready to speak with them, the headset will reveal your eyes so that the other person knows you’re available for in-person conversation. It’s a pretty freaky concept, yet I have a feeling that many people are going to want to get their hands on this one. The Vision Pro mixed reality headset is priced at $3,499 and will be available in 2024.
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2. Apple 15-inch Macbook Air is now the thinnest laptop in the world
Apple’s first new hardware product introduced at the conference was the 15-inch MacBook Air. With a light and durable design and just 11 millimeters thick, it is the world’s thinnest 15-inch laptop weighing just 3.3 pounds. No matter which of the four colors you may choose, the long 18-hour estimated battery life will keep you going between plugging in.
A new desktop operating software, macOS Sonoma, is coming to Mac computers this fall. (Apple)
MacOS Sonoma is also introducing new video conferencing features, including Presenter Overlay, which allows you to remain present on screen during virtual meetings while making a presentation, and Recenter to automatically center yourself in the frame at all times.
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4. New privacy settings
Safari is already one of the best browsers when it comes to keeping your privacy intact, and there are going to be even more features for this by the fall. If you’re using Private Browsing in Safari, it will lock your private browsing windows when you’re not using them and will completely block known trackers from loading on pages. Plus, it will remove tracking added to URLs as you are browsing.
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6. Big upgrade to Apple TV
Apple TV is also getting a nice upgrade with access to AirPod settings, home cameras and a brand-new Siri remote control finder. You will also be able to change your screensaver on your Apple TV and personalize it with your pictures. And perhaps the biggest upgrade of all is that people can FaceTime their friends and family members directly from their Apple TV, allowing them to chat on a much bigger screen.
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8. iOS 17 coming to iPhones and iPads
iPhone and iPad will also get some major upgrades with the upcoming iOS17 software update that is also set to come out in the fall. There are some fantastic features coming with this upgrade that I’m super excited about. These are the main ones that I can’t wait for:
Contact Posters
The Phone app is getting a nice new feature called Contact Posters, where you can personalize how you are represented on other people’s phones when you call them. You can choose an image, font and color, and whatever you choose is what will pop up on your friends’ and family’s phones every time you call them. They can also choose their Contact Poster so that whatever they prefer will appear when they call you.
FaceTime voicemails: coming soon on Apple. (Apple)
iMessage updates
Sending iMessages to your loved ones is about to get a lot more fun. First, if you need to find a specific message, the Search tab within the iMessage app will get new filter features so that you can make your search much more specific and find what you need faster.
However, the real fun is with the new Stickers being added to iMessage. Not only will you be able to have emoji turned into stickers, but you will also be able to turn pictures from your Photo Library into stickers. You will also be able to add effects to your stickers and react to messages sent to you with stickers. I have no doubt that everyone is going to have a blast with this update.
IMessages on Apple will soon get even more creative. (Apple)
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