WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.500 This year's WWDC had a bit of an elephant in the room. 00:00:04.500 --> 00:00:08.320 With the Apple vs. Epic trial and arduous App Store policies, 00:00:08.320 --> 00:00:11.360 Apple's relationship with developers has become frayed. 00:00:11.360 --> 00:00:15.280 And to compound that, none of those issues were addressed today. 00:00:15.280 --> 00:00:19.680 And the features made for developers were left until the end of the presentation. 00:00:19.680 --> 00:00:23.560 Instead, Apple led with almost two hours of software features that'll be coming 00:00:23.560 --> 00:00:27.220 to all their products and platforms. And we're gonna talk about those. 00:00:27.220 --> 00:00:31.960 But why don't we put developers first and check out what attention Apple has given them, 00:00:31.960 --> 00:00:33.720 at least, development-wise. 00:00:36.840 --> 00:00:40.960 Perhaps the most anticipated feature is TestFlight for Mac. 00:00:40.960 --> 00:00:45.040 Currently, it's easy for developers to conveniently run and test their iOS apps 00:00:45.040 --> 00:00:48.240 on their Mac with TestFlight. But there's never been a way to do that 00:00:48.240 --> 00:00:52.520 with any Mac apps they're developing. That's changing, though it'll take a while. 00:00:52.520 --> 00:00:56.800 Because this will be a part of Xcode Cloud, an integrated system for developers 00:00:56.800 --> 00:00:59.960 to offload app building and testing off their Mac 00:00:59.960 --> 00:01:04.360 and make collaborating easier. It's all coming out next year. 00:01:04.360 --> 00:01:08.160 Another neat announcement for developers is the addition of Object Capture 00:01:08.160 --> 00:01:13.440 with their Reality Kit 2. What it does is let you upload multiple photos of an object 00:01:13.440 --> 00:01:16.880 and then it interprets it as a 3D model that can get uploaded 00:01:16.880 --> 00:01:21.560 to any 3D content creation apps that support it. This will be great for video game developers. 00:01:21.560 --> 00:01:27.120 In my mean, you'll see more 3D models of furniture available to explore when shopping online. 00:01:27.120 --> 00:01:30.640 All right, so what about the features for the rest of us? 00:01:30.640 --> 00:01:34.120 Now, one thing that stood out to me in this presentation 00:01:34.120 --> 00:01:39.560 was that a lot of these features work holistically across iOS and iPadOS 15 00:01:39.560 --> 00:01:43.720 and MacOS Monterey, especially FaceTime. 00:01:43.720 --> 00:01:47.640 You can now create FaceTime links to share with family members you want to call 00:01:47.640 --> 00:01:53.160 but who may not have an Apple device. Yep, FaceTime works on Android and Windows, 00:01:53.160 --> 00:01:57.800 just through a browser. It's about time, especially considering that Steve Jobs himself 00:01:57.800 --> 00:02:01.640 promised that FaceTime would be an open industry standard back in 2010. 00:02:01.640 --> 00:02:05.240 This isn't quite the same, but it's in a good direction. 00:02:05.240 --> 00:02:09.080 Then there's SharePlay, which lets you watch a streaming show 00:02:09.080 --> 00:02:14.520 or listen to music together virtually. The protocol syncs up playback between all parties 00:02:14.520 --> 00:02:18.800 and if you have an Apple TV, you can maintain a call on your phone while watching on the big screen. 00:02:18.800 --> 00:02:24.000 Oh, and for those of us who deal with the stress of blind tech advice with family members, 00:02:24.000 --> 00:02:27.120 they can now share their screens in FaceTime. 00:02:27.120 --> 00:02:31.960 Hallelujah. Next, I share the same enthusiasm as Craig 00:02:31.960 --> 00:02:36.600 for a feature that works across iPadOS and MacOS, literally. 00:02:36.600 --> 00:02:40.920 It's called Universal Control and it brings those devices closer than ever. 00:02:40.920 --> 00:02:44.240 Simply by dragging your Mac's mouse towards your iPad, 00:02:44.240 --> 00:02:49.520 you can pass it to that device and continue working there. Better still, you can drag and drop files 00:02:49.520 --> 00:02:53.720 and content between them too. What I think is cool about this 00:02:53.720 --> 00:02:57.400 is that unlike Sidecar, which turns your iPad into another screen, 00:02:57.400 --> 00:03:01.680 Universal Control lets your iPad remain an iPad round cursor and all. 00:03:01.680 --> 00:03:08.120 So it can complement your Mac with its unique functions, streamlining the different workflows each platform brings. 00:03:08.120 --> 00:03:13.160 Along with adding widgets on the home screen and an app library like the one found on the iPhone, 00:03:13.160 --> 00:03:16.480 Apple is improving multitasking on iPadOS. 00:03:16.480 --> 00:03:20.160 Up until now, it's been a little convoluted to figure out how to move and split apps, 00:03:20.160 --> 00:03:25.320 let alone drag one into the sidebar. But now, above every open app will be an ellipsis 00:03:25.320 --> 00:03:29.520 that you can tap to reveal a menu with options on where you want the app to go. 00:03:29.520 --> 00:03:35.360 And if you're using an app that supports multiple Windows, there's a shelf that you can minimize those Windows too. 00:03:35.360 --> 00:03:39.240 These are going to be some welcome improvements for iPad power users. 00:03:39.240 --> 00:03:43.120 But I think more importantly, it might mean that regular users have a chance 00:03:43.120 --> 00:03:46.760 at learning how to use multitasking without help. 00:03:46.800 --> 00:03:49.800 Unfortunately, multi-user support on iPadOS 00:03:49.800 --> 00:03:53.360 is still very, very absent. 00:03:53.360 --> 00:03:56.920 Today, iPhone plays so many roles in our lives. 00:03:56.920 --> 00:04:00.080 The phone has become a distracting and busy part of our lives 00:04:00.080 --> 00:04:04.880 and so Apple gave notifications and what they call focus, some attention. 00:04:04.880 --> 00:04:09.600 It's a complex problem and Apple is throwing some on-device intelligence at it 00:04:09.600 --> 00:04:13.360 in hopes of making your digital life a little less chaotic. 00:04:13.360 --> 00:04:18.720 With notifications, all I really want is a way to be able to get notifications from people I know 00:04:18.720 --> 00:04:22.720 who are trying to communicate with me and everything else can just go away. 00:04:22.720 --> 00:04:27.480 It appears that Apple has come close. Non-communication notifications can now be delivered 00:04:27.480 --> 00:04:30.480 in a notification summary once or twice a day 00:04:30.480 --> 00:04:33.840 while communication notifications get much higher priority. 00:04:33.840 --> 00:04:37.000 It's not clear how Apple is parsing through these notifications. 00:04:37.000 --> 00:04:40.560 I just hope that it can tell the difference between my meal delivery arriving 00:04:40.560 --> 00:04:43.800 and a promotional offer for my next delivery. 00:04:43.800 --> 00:04:48.240 And I don't want to have to go back into notification settings to figure that out, please. 00:04:48.240 --> 00:04:52.200 If you turn on do not disturb, other iMessage users will see 00:04:52.200 --> 00:04:56.560 that your notifications have been silenced. Though there's a notify anyway button 00:04:56.560 --> 00:04:59.600 that I suspect could cause some social issues. 00:04:59.600 --> 00:05:03.120 Now with focus, users can create different profiles 00:05:03.120 --> 00:05:08.680 for different moods and states they may have like working, driving, family time, et cetera. 00:05:08.680 --> 00:05:12.360 There you can set up different home screens that reflect the mode you're in 00:05:12.360 --> 00:05:16.960 with different notification profiles based on who and what you want to hear from. 00:05:16.960 --> 00:05:21.920 Reminds me of a feature that was on BlackBerry 10. BBM me if you know what I'm talking about. 00:05:21.920 --> 00:05:25.880 Safari has also been redesigned, but I'm a little unsure about it. 00:05:25.880 --> 00:05:29.480 On iOS, I appreciate how the address bar has moved to the bottom of the screen, 00:05:29.480 --> 00:05:34.800 but I don't see a back button. On iPad and Mac, you can create tab groups now, 00:05:34.800 --> 00:05:38.080 which puts them in the sidebar based on interest. 00:05:38.080 --> 00:05:41.600 That's great, but I'm worried that if you have a lot of tabs open, 00:05:41.640 --> 00:05:45.440 they're going to be sooner compressed into Favocon's only, 00:05:45.440 --> 00:05:50.400 which can be a little ambiguous. Oh, and lastly, I'm surprisingly excited 00:05:50.400 --> 00:05:53.720 that Siri requests are now processed on device, 00:05:53.720 --> 00:05:56.920 which means that you can use Siri if you're out of service. 00:05:56.920 --> 00:06:00.680 I'm still a little salty that in the past, if there was no cell signal on my iPhone, 00:06:00.680 --> 00:06:03.680 it wouldn't just default to the pre-Siri voice control feature. 00:06:03.680 --> 00:06:07.280 So this is so welcome, and it'll probably be faster too. 00:06:07.280 --> 00:06:11.840 If you were hoping for any hardware announcements, any chips maybe, sorry, 00:06:11.840 --> 00:06:14.960 because this event was packed full of software updates. 00:06:14.960 --> 00:06:18.480 It's almost mind-numbing how many features and protocols were touched on today. 00:06:18.480 --> 00:06:23.480 Like, here goes, AirPods Pro and Macs 00:06:23.480 --> 00:06:28.560 are part of the Find My Network, and can boost conversations should you never, ever want to take them out 00:06:28.560 --> 00:06:32.960 in social situations. iCloud Plus provides additional privacy features 00:06:32.960 --> 00:06:38.240 to those who are paying for iCloud storage in the form of hide my email, iCloud Private Relay, 00:06:38.240 --> 00:06:42.400 and expanded HomeKit secure video support. Apple continues to clamp down 00:06:42.400 --> 00:06:46.480 on email and web browser tracking, as well as providing tracking reports 00:06:46.480 --> 00:06:50.400 should you be interested in that. The Wallet app now supports car keys, 00:06:50.400 --> 00:06:54.560 hotel keys, smart home keys, and your ID if your state supports it. 00:06:54.560 --> 00:06:57.880 No more keys, wallet, phone mantra, just phone. 00:06:57.880 --> 00:07:03.920 Maps has a pretty neat non-satellite 3D mode that shows elevation, overpasses, and even trees, 00:07:03.920 --> 00:07:08.840 along with improved transit routing. There's the very Samsung-like feature of QuickNotes, 00:07:08.840 --> 00:07:13.520 which is available to iPad and Mac users. Siri voice control can be integrated 00:07:13.520 --> 00:07:17.600 into third-party devices. Shortcuts is available on the Mac. 00:07:17.600 --> 00:07:22.880 There are more keyboard shortcuts on iPadOS. Maybe you can now use your iPad with only a keyboard, 00:07:22.880 --> 00:07:27.520 like the old days of Command Lines. Live text will read text saved on photos 00:07:27.520 --> 00:07:32.640 and let you copy and search them in spotlight. You can send photos from your Apple Watch. 00:07:32.640 --> 00:07:35.840 Photos and messages are displayed in collections. 00:07:35.840 --> 00:07:39.720 Any photos, links, podcasts, Apple TV shows, songs, 00:07:39.720 --> 00:07:44.160 and websites that are shared with you in messages will appear in those apps too. 00:07:44.160 --> 00:07:47.920 So what happens in messages no longer stays in messages. 00:07:47.920 --> 00:07:52.660 Your health data is more shareable. You can share with family members or your doctor 00:07:52.660 --> 00:07:57.120 if they use a supported service. There are more workouts in Fitness Plus, 00:07:57.120 --> 00:08:00.560 respiratory rate tracking while you sleep with the watch. 00:08:00.560 --> 00:08:03.960 Your iPhone will tell you if you're having trouble walking steady. 00:08:03.960 --> 00:08:11.240 You can airplay content from your mobile device to newer Macs and HomePod mini pairing to Apple TV 4K. 00:08:13.680 --> 00:08:17.200 But there's still that elephant in the room and I fear that no amount of features 00:08:17.200 --> 00:08:21.080 and there were a lot of them can adequately address it. 00:08:21.080 --> 00:08:24.600 What we got was a showcase of how Apple's platforms are evolving. 00:08:24.600 --> 00:08:29.040 This was never going to be the place where fair relationships get fostered. 00:08:29.040 --> 00:08:33.840 As for us users, we won't be able to check out these features until they're released in the fall 00:08:33.840 --> 00:08:37.000 and you'll need an iPhone success or newer, 00:08:37.000 --> 00:08:42.000 iPad Air 2 or faster and a Mac mostly made after 2015. 00:08:42.240 --> 00:08:46.400 And before you do check these features out, maybe let me test out how well everything works together 00:08:46.400 --> 00:08:52.240 in case there are any major bugs. This is all still a long ways off. 00:08:52.240 --> 00:08:56.240 Thanks for dropping into this Mac Address. Make sure to subscribe if you wanna see more 00:08:56.240 --> 00:09:00.800 and give this video a like if you like it. I'm curious what feature announced today 00:09:00.800 --> 00:09:06.160 will be most useful for you. I think for me it's universal control. 00:09:06.160 --> 00:09:07.840 I can't get over how cool it is.