After successfully implanting the M 1 chip into the iPad Pro, another issue that we are most concerned about is whether the iPad Pro can have enough software ecology to make full use of this high-performance core.
When you watch this WWDC 202 1 with such expectations, you will find that all your expectations are empty-iPados is not supported by a strong software ecosystem, and the rumored 14-inch version of MacBook Pro has not appeared.
To sum up, this WWDC 202 1 is three key words: * * enjoyment, unity and privacy.
Video calling is becoming more and more important. Apple has added voice highlight mode and wide spectrum mode to its own iOS 15. The former can use machine learning to reduce environmental noise and enhance human voice; The latter will capture all the surrounding sounds, which can be understood as the original sound that has not been denoised by the call.
Share the game
Of course, more people care about "portrait mode" than audio enhancement-when using FaceTime, iPhone can not only help you blur the background, but more importantly, it can actually help you with real-time beauty, of course, only in FaceTime calls.
Fortunately, FaceTime now supports web access. In other words, in addition to Apple devices, Windows devices and Android phones can also join FaceTime calls through links shared by Apple users.
Once you accept this setting, you will find how much Apple values "sharing with friends/family". Here Apple introduces the function, which is also the core function of this system-wide update-sharing and playing. It allows users to * * * enjoy music, videos and screens while talking on FaceTime.
With this function, you can work with colleagues, watch movies with your family and play games with your friends just like using a series of collaborative apps such as Nail/Fly Book/Tencent Conference.
Sharing doesn't stop there. In iMessage, Apple's official information application, functions such as sharing music in Apple Music and publishing articles in Apple News have been added.
Focus mode
In order to draw a clear line between your real life and your digital life, iOS 15 finally joined the focus mode. This focus mode, I think, is an extension of the previous "sleep mode"-if the sleep mode is to block all notification messages, then the focus mode is optional shielding.
You can set different focusing modes, and iOS 15 will help you filter the corresponding information. For example, in working mode, you can only receive the message of Nail/WeChat, while the push of games and video apps will be ignored. iOS 15 will judge which message is more important through algorithm and display it at the top to avoid you missing important information.
Of course, you can also customize different "focus pages". After turning on the corresponding focus mode, the iOS device will automatically display the corresponding page.
What's new in iOS 15
The annual iOS system upgrade will be accompanied by a large number of system application upgrades, and this time is no exception.
Text live broadcast
The upgrade of camera and gallery functions this year is mainly reflected in the use of AI algorithm. The newly added text live broadcast function can identify the text in the shot/existing picture, and can not only convert the text, but also translate the text. At first, it supported seven languages, including English, Chinese and French.
The recall function in the gallery has been upgraded again. This time, users can customize the recall function, including music, animation, theme and so on. The system can also automatically match appropriate songs, rhythms and presentation effects according to the content and style of photos.
The wallet function has also been upgraded: this time, it can not only add credit cards and bus cards, but also support simulated hotel access cards, Disney Park tickets and even electronic identities. I don't know if it can replace your community access card.
The updating and upgrading of weather and map applications are more reflected in the presentation of visual effects: different weather will have different animation effects, and maps of some overseas cities support viewing altitude, landmark attractions, road details and so on. The new bus mode can help users find nearby bus stops as soon as possible.
In addition, it is worth mentioning that Safari on the mobile side now supports the installation of browser extensions and adds a "tag group" function-this function is similar to the "highlight" function of the Edge browser launched by Microsoft.
IOS 15 also brings some new functions to health applications, allowing users to share data with medical teams, indicators for evaluating the risk of falls, trend analysis and so on. In addition, you can share your health data with your family, so that people who care about you can know your physical condition at the first time.
AirPods upgrade
Incidentally, AirPods (mainly AirPods Pro and AirPods Max) have also been slightly upgraded, for example, dialogue enhancement mode has been added, and AirPods can realize clearer dialogue by using computational audio and beamforming microphones; The notification broadcast function is added, and AirPods can automatically read the timely notification content; And the anti-loss function similar to AirTag is added.
Simply put, if AirPods is lost, it will automatically send out a Bluetooth signal, and the passing iPhone will identify and upload it to iCloud, directly to the user's "find app". As for the higher-definition bit rate update that some music enthusiasts expected, it didn't come. Apple Music just added Dolby panoramic sound effects.
Devices supported by iOS 15
Surprisingly, the models supported by iOS 15 are basically the same as those supported by iOS 14. IPhone 6s and the first-generation iPhone SE can also be upgraded. The developer preview version has started to push updates, while the beta version will start to push updates in July, that is, next month, and the official version will be updated after the autumn conference.
Most of the new features of iPadOS are the same as those of iOS 15, but Apple has added some unique features to the big screen, such as larger widgets-now widgets can finally be mixed with application icons.
IPadOS upgrade overview
Through this function, you can create more personalized pages on the iPad, such as game pages and drama-chasing pages. At the same time, iPadOS has finally joined the function of the same App resource library as iOS.
At the same time, iPadOS finally updated the logic of split-screen operation: adding the operation logic of "multi-task control panel" and "App combination shelf". Through the multi-tasking control panel, you can not only double-open applications, but also "triple-open"-just like Huawei's "smart split screen" function before, you have a third floating browsing page.
Overview of New Features of Multitasking
At the same time, you can also "place" different split-screen pages on the App combo shelf, which is convenient for you to quickly switch between multiple different split-screen applications. You can create a new split-screen view by dragging and dropping an application, which is more convenient than traditional multitasking. These operations can also be achieved by using keyboard shortcuts with the help of iPad.
Apple also upgraded the memo function on iPadOS: by swiping your finger /Apple Pencil in any corner of the application, you can bring up the memo window and quickly record any flash of inspiration including handwritten notes, connections, Safari highlights, notes, etc.
Quick notes also support multi-device synchronization. For example, if you write down a paragraph in Safari, when you browse it again, thumbnails of quick notes will appear, taking you back to what you browsed before.
The update of Swift Playgrounds on iPadOS may be the only productivity-related upgrade this time. Swift Playgrounds is a visual programming operation App launched by Apple. This update allows users to develop applications directly in Swift Playgrounds, debug them, and even sell them on the App Store.
Although the iPad Pro using the same M 1 chip as the Mac has been launched, the upgrade of iPadOS is more about the logic of "adapting to the larger screen iOS" than trying to make iPadOS more productive and replace the Mac. This still makes the author somewhat disappointed.
This year's watchOS update is still from two levels: First, the "photo dial" function has been added, and any picture can be set as the dial. This picture has a depth of field effect, and the blur effect can be adjusted by the crown.
List of new features of watchOS
The new macOS was named Monterey, which originated from Monterey, California. The new function is consistent with iOS, but it has general control function, which can change the interaction mode of multiple devices.
Universal control
Simply put, through universal control, you can * * * enjoy a set of keyboard and mouse between different Apple devices nearby, and quickly * * * enjoy files between different devices. For example, you can modify the pictures/documents on the iPad through the keyboard and touchpad on the MacBook, and you can also drag the text/pictures directly into the video timeline of the documents/clips edited by the current Mac.
Overview of new functions of macOS
In this update, the most exciting function for the author is AirPlay to Mac-you can finally project the content of the mobile terminal directly to the Mac through airplay, and enjoy a more comfortable audio-visual experience through the MAC's big screen and better speakers.
Finally, transplant the shortcut command function on iOS to macOS, and you can finally "be lazy" on the Mac computer through automated commands.
Privacy protection has always been an aspect that Apple attaches great importance to, and so is this multi-system update: this time, Apple added privacy protection function to the native "Mail" App, which can not only hide your IP address, but also hide your action of opening the mail, ensuring that the sender can't know when or even whether you opened the mail.
Previously, Apple added more device rights management functions to iOS devices, and this time it added an App privacy report. Through it, you can intuitively see which applications use the data such as the number and time of relevant privacy rights.
Siri has added speech recognition function. By default, conversations sent to Siri will be processed locally on the device and will not be uploaded to the cloud. This also means that Siri can complete more instructions offline, such as opening applications, setting reminders/alarm clocks and so on.
In order to protect users' privacy, the original iCloud service has also been upgraded to iCloud+: when browsing web pages, users can establish encrypted links through iCloud to achieve more secure access.
ICloud+ can also randomly generate email addresses for users and forward them to their inboxes. Therefore, you don't have to enter a real email address when filling out a form or registering a new user online.
In addition, Apple has added a "Digital Heritage Plan": users can define their own legacy contacts and apply for access to iCloud data of deceased users through this function to prevent their unfortunate death.
Every WWDC will bring a system-level update of Apple devices, and every update will make the devices in the Apple ecosystem more closely connected, especially the launch of M 1 chip and its application on different Pinter devices (Mac and iPad Pro).
This close relationship is not only the cooperation between multiple devices, but also the same interaction logic, the same application function and interface between different devices. Judging from the function of SharePlay and the cross-platform support function of FaceTime, Apple not only wants to firmly bind users in the existing ecosystem, but also wants to bring users from other platforms in and experience the unity brought by the Apple ecosystem.
Of course, the most interesting of these updates is Apple's understanding of technology and life: when you use Apple devices, it not only cares about users' digital privacy, but also cares about users' health.
After the update of iOS 15 beta, the author will also bring the latest experience to readers for the first time. (This article is the first titanium media APP, author/Tang)