![]() (Though that would’ve required Apple to actually mention its desktops during its keynote.) Sticking it on top of a MacBook (via an optional accessory) is redundant, given the MacBook’s own webcam… and it seems like something that’ll be ridiculed. However, I wonder why Apple didn’t demonstrate its use on an actual desktop Mac, where the feature would be useful. The ability to use my iPhone as a webcam will be useful for my Mac Mini I won’t have to use my Windows/Linux laptop for Meetup Zoom meetings. Which Apple demonstrated using… a MacBook. The iPhone is gaining the native ability to be used as a webcam for any desktop or laptop Mac. It’d be nice if they’d included the new processor right away on at least one of the desktop Mac models, since those looking for desktops are more likely to be power users. The MacBooks will be available in several colors, and come with MagSafe power connectors. ( Apple)Īpple announced a new processor, the “M2.” The new processor will debut in the newly-remodeled MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. A new M2 processor (and new MacBook models) The 2022 MacBook Air. Not having to search Google for sports scores or schedules, or use a third party app like ESPN, will be useful. ![]() I’ve usually ignored Apple News it doesn’t offer much I can’t already get for free from RSS feeds, Google, or the public library. This feature sounds like it’ll be useful. The “Sports Live Activity” feature will be available in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Favorite teams can be followed in the app, as well as synced across all Apple devices. Apple News and sportsĪpple News is adding support for displaying sports team scores, schedules, and statistics. Not so much the transit card feature I prefer to keep my transit card separate from my phone. Another major addition is support in Apple Wallet for adding transit cards.Īs a public transit user who doesn’t own a car, I’ll find the multiple stop feature useful. This should be useful for lengthy errands or longer public transit trips. The biggest addition: it’ll be possible to plan trips with multiple stops. I suppose it’d be useful for buying Apple’s own stuff from their website?Īpple Maps is getting a few new features. I wonder how popular this feature will be, since Apple Pay is marketed more as “a way to buy a coffee at Starbucks” versus for making major purchases. Order tracking features have also been added. Apple Pay LaterĪpple Pay now offers a new feature, “Apple Pay Later.” As the name implies, it’s “buy now, pay later” payments on purchases are split into equal interest-free installments. Still, I look forward to trying some of the new lock screen features on my iPhone. ![]() The new customization features feel a lot like Android’s settings. These include: customizing the fonts on the screen, including for the clock wallpaper features and “Live Activities,” which offers live updates within widgets. Lock screen changesĪpple plans on bringing some new customization features to the lock screen. The Verge and Engadget offer more detailed analyses, but below are my thoughts on the 2022 Apple WWDC keynote announcements of note. On Monday, Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) with its traditional keynote announcing new software and hardware.
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