The Apple Developer Conference (WWDC 2023), Apple's annual event, kicked off on Monday where the company showcased all the new features of its device operating system and launched new products.
At this year's press conference, Apple introduced a new product that has been in development for many years, which is the smart mixed reality glasses (Vision Pro), which is also Apple's first new product since the introduction of smart glasses. Watch of the year 2015 (Apple Watch).
Here are the main things Apple announced during WWDC 2023, its annual developer conference:
1- Vision Pro Mixed Reality Glasses:
At the end of its keynote at WWDC 2023, Apple unveiled its first mixed reality smart glasses, dubbed (Vision Pro), that seamlessly blend digital content with the real world.
The glasses (Vision Pro) allow the user to control their level of immersion in the virtual world through the user's natural inputs, i.e. their eyes, hands and voice, without the need for an external control device. Vision Pro glasses are based on VisionOS and allow users to interact with digital content in a way that makes it appear as if it is actually there in their space.
MacBook Air computers with 2-15 inch screens:
At WWDC 2023, Apple introduced a new version of the MacBook Air with a 15.3-inch screen and named it (the world's thinnest mobile device) in the laptop category with the same screen size.
- 15.3-inch (Liquid Retina) screen supports 500 cd / m² brightness.
- The device is powered by an Apple M2 processor with eight cores and a GPU with ten cores.
- At just 11.5mm thick, it's the thinnest 15-inch laptop around.
- The battery life is up to 18 hours.
- It includes a six-speaker audio system.
- It is available in four different colors: black, silver, gray and white.
- Starting at $1,299.
3- The new M2 Ultra chip:
During the press conference, Apple also introduced a new chip (M2 Ultra) manufactured using a 5nm process. With its dual-chip design (M2 Max) with (UltraFusion) technology, it can ensure powerful performance and graphics performance. Up to 30% faster than the previous generation, up to 76 cores.
The new chip relies on 24 cores to deliver a 20% performance increase over the previous generation and features up to 192GB of RAM capable of transferring data at 800GB per second.
4. Next-Generation Mac Studio:
At WWDC 2023, Apple also introduced a new generation of Mac Studio desktop computers, including two versions, the first: powered by the Apple M2 Max chip, which is 50% faster than the previous generation and four times faster than the previous generation. iMac is powered by Intel processors.
The second generation includes a new Apple chip (M2 Ultra) that delivers up to 76 cores of processing power, three times faster than the previous generation and six times faster than the most powerful Intel "iMac" processor it's connected to.
5- The new generation of Mac Pro:
During the event, Apple also announced a new generation of Mac Pro with (M2 Ultra) processors to complete the transition from Macs to chip capabilities (Apple Silicon) and the company's move away from chips. Intel.
(Mac Pro) features the M2 Ultra chip, Apple's most powerful 24-core processor, up to 76 GPUs, and twice the storage and data storage capacity of SSDs.
The new Mac Pro can also be configured with up to 192GB of memory for a combined memory bandwidth of 800GB/s.
6- The new iOS 17 system for iPhone:
The release of a new version of the operating system is the culmination of Apple's annual developer conference. At this year's conference (WWDC 2023), the new iOS 17 for iPhone was released and no major changes were introduced. However, the main news this year is that the iPhone 8 and iPhone X series are no longer eligible for the new version of the operating system; So don't even think about buying it, especially the iPhone X which has a strong temptation to sell now.
iOS 17 includes new features such as the ability to convert voicemail messages into live text, features in the Messages app, a new Journal app for journaling, and the ability to see messages and messages always on display when the iPhone is on and on the go. Standby function on the side or charged.
7 - iPad OS 17:
Apple also announced the new iPadOS 17 for iPad tablets, which includes several powerful new features including: a redesigned lock screen, interactive widgets, new smart features in PDFs, Notes and Messages apps, updates to FaceTime and Safari as well as a system New healthy. program.
8- watchOS 10 is the most important update for the Apple Watch:
Apple also announced new watchOS 10 at the conference, bringing Apple Watch users redesigned apps, a new feature (Smart Stack) that shows the tools you want when you need them, additional watches, and new features for cycling and long-distance driving offerings. Distance walking and mental health support tools.
The system (watchOS 10) is the biggest update to the Apple Watch in a long time, as the system user interface has not seen a major update in years, and the Apple Watch (Apple Watch Ultra) has added new features and a larger screen size. The first version of the form.
9- macOS Sonoma for Mac:
Apple also announced a new system (macOS Sonoma) for Mac computers that includes many new features, including: adding widgets to the desktop - like the iPhone and iPad - and allowing them to perform tasks with a single click, in addition to new video features. that improve calls and a major Safari update.