In the early afternoon of this Monday (13), the Apple started WWDC 2016, your official developer conference. Among many novelties, the company presented the new version of its mobile operating system, the iOS 10. The main focus was a greater system opening, which will allow developers to create improvements to everyday tools. Check below one summary of the main news of iOS 10. 2k1i2x
- Lockscreen: The lock screen has been completely redesigned in iOS 10 and now s Widgets. On devices with 3D Touch, the interactivity of notifications directly on the locked screen will be much greater. It will be possible to clear all notifications at the same time, using 3D Touch (as with the Apple Watch). App icon shortcuts (with 3D touch) will have more information as well.
- Crab: Siri will have much greater interaction with apps. It will be possible to ask with the voice to send a WhatsApp message to someone, for example. Another novelty that should expand the power of action of Apple's voice assistant is the opening of the platform to developers.
- Photos: The Photos application gained the facial recognition function (a feature already present in the “old” iPhoto on the Mac). The search system is the highlight of the new app, allowing you to find the most varied types of images in your file. It will be possible, for example, to identify scenes to help in the search processes. A new section called Memories will allow you to view certain moments in video form, as a “summary” of the occasion (similar to what Facebook does).
- Apple Maps: The first big news is that Maps will also be open to developers, so there's more integration between apps. With this, it will be possible to order a car on Uber, pay with Apple Pay and everything else, without having to open other apps, for example.
- Apple Music: With a much more colorful layout, the application presented a more pleasant interface and easier to find content. There will be an even more accurate selection of songs in the “For You” section, created according to the 's musical preferences. In addition, you will be able to view the lyrics of the songs while playing.
- Apple News: Without much interest (yet) for Brazilian consumers, Apple's news application, which only works in Anglo-Saxon-speaking countries, has gained a new design and a new subscription system.
- Homekit: Homekit is an attempt by Apple to accelerate the development of devices that integrate the functions of the home with the iPhone and iPad. The function has been present since iOS 8, gaining new functions such as the HOME app, which will facilitate the integration between apps and devices, with Apple TV as a hub.
- Phone: A lot of people may not , but the iPhone is also a phone and Apple hasn't forgotten about that, including new tools for this function. With Voicemail Transcription it will be possible to transform messages left on the answering machine into text (function available in English only). Voice calls will be better thanks to the VoIP API, allowing calls via WhatsApp or Skype to work like a normal call.
- iMessage: The first highlight goes to the opening of iMessage also for applications. This means that different apps may appear to interact with iMessage, which can be ed from the App Store, allowing, for example, interaction with payment apps, which allow sending payments through messages. Various effects have also been introduced in the way messages are sent. The Apple Watch's Digital Touch will now also be able to be done on the iPhone, as well as handwritten messages will also be ed. Another novelty is the tapback, which works like “likes” in messages. It will also be possible to send hidden messages, which are shown gradually.
O iOS 10 will be released as a free update for cell phone models from iPhone 5, 2012. That way it will work on iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, 6 iPhone Plus, iPhone 6S e 6S iPhone Plus. It will also be compatible with models of iPad e iPod Touch. The new version of the operating system should reach s from september.
A WWDC 2016 started today and will until June 17th. The conference will continue to announce the arrival of news Apple that should arrive throughout the year. We will be keeping an eye out to bring you the main information of the event. Don't forget to follow along.
