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iOS 18 Overview

• Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, and Pro Max, this feature provides personalized information and smart suggestions. Launching in December.

• AirPods & Audio: Control Siri with head movements, like nodding or shaking your head. Personalized Spatial Audio improves gaming and media experiences.

• Apple TV App: "InSight" gives you real-time info about actors and music while watching Apple Originals.

• Customization: Personalize your Home Screen with new layouts, colors, and widgets.

• Game Mode: Enhances gameplay by reducing background activities and improving response time for AirPods and controllers.

• Home App: Manage guest access for home controls and unlock doors hands-free. Siri will support robot vacuum control later this year.

• Journal App: Helps you track your thoughts, set goals, and monitor journaling habits. Add widgets to the Home or Lock Screen for quick access to writing prompts or streaks.

• Mail & Safari: Organize emails with new categories. Safari’s Reader mode offers summaries before you read full articles.

• Messages: Use text effects like bold, italics, and animations. Schedule messages with "Send Later" and stay connected with satellite messaging when Wi-Fi or cellular is unavailable.

• Notes: Record audio directly in your notes and get live transcriptions. Organize text-heavy notes with collapsible sections and highlights.

• Passwords & Maps: Manage passwords securely in one app. Save maps and hiking routes to use offline.

• Photos: A redesigned photo library automatically sorts your pictures by themes like days, people, and pets. Pin favorite collections for easy access.

• Privacy & Security: Control which contacts apps can access, and pair Bluetooth devices with improved privacy settings.

• Siri Enhancements: Siri now understands more context, making it smarter and more helpful for daily tasks.

Accessibility Features

• Eye Tracking: Control your iPhone with just your eyes.

• Music Haptics: Syncs vibrations with the rhythm of music for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

iOS 18 supports iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), and more.

(Source: Apple Inc Public Websites)

By APN-

MacOS Sequoia Overview

• AirPods:

  • Hands-free Siri Interactions: Control Siri with head gestures like nodding or shaking your head.

  • Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming: Enhances immersion in gaming by putting you in the center of the action.

  • Voice Isolation on AirPods Pro: Improves call clarity in noisy environments through advanced computational audio.

• Apple Intelligence:

  • Available on Mac models with Apple silicon.

  • Provides personalized context-based intelligence to help simplify and accelerate tasks.

  • Launching in December.

• Background Replacements:

  • Use built-in backgrounds or personal photos for video calls.

  • Advanced segmentation technology enhances appearance during calls.

• Calculator:

  • Updated with new tools such as history and unit conversions.

  • Supports multiple operations and parentheses before calculating the final result.

• Calendar:

  • Integrates reminders from the Reminders app into Calendar, allowing you to create, view, and edit them.

• Continuity:

  • iPhone Mirroring: Mirror your iPhone display on your Mac and control it directly from the Mac.

  • iPhone Notifications: Receive and interact with iPhone notifications on your Mac.

  • Seamless Drag-and-Drop: Effortlessly move files, photos, and videos between iPhone and Mac.

• Customization:

  • Personalize your desktop by dragging windows to arrange them into side-by-side tiles or into corners.

• Freeform:

  • Improved diagramming mode and snapping grid make it easier to organize and present your content.

  • Send a copy of your Freeform board via a link.

• Gaming:

  • New and upcoming Mac games: Titles like "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown," "Frostpunk 2," and "Dead Island 2" optimized for Metal 3 and Apple silicon.

• Home App:

  • Manage guest access and integrate robot vacuum cleaners.

  • Control home devices with Siri, automations, and schedules.

• Maps:

  • Topographic maps and trail networks for hiking, including 63 U.S. national parks.

  • Customizable walking and hiking routes with offline access.

• Messages:

  • All-new text effects with bold, italics, and animation options.

  • Tapback with any emoji or sticker.

  • Schedule messages with "Send Later."

• Notes:

  • Collapsible sections to simplify large notes.

  • Highlighting: Add color to make text stand out.

  • Live audio transcription: Record and transcribe audio in real-time.

  • Math Notes: Solve expressions directly within Notes.

• Passwords App:

  • Stores all your credentials securely in one place.

  • Syncs across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Windows devices.

• Presenter Preview:

  • Preview content before sharing during video calls, ensuring you show the correct app or screen.

• Privacy:

  • Improved privacy and security settings for easier management of information sharing with apps.

• Safari:

  • Highlights: Quickly pull relevant information from websites.

  • Redesigned Reader: Offers a table of contents and summaries before you read articles.

  • Video Viewer: Puts web videos front and center with full playback controls.

• Siri Enhancements:

  • Improved language understanding and personal context awareness make Siri more capable and helpful.

• Tiling with Shortcuts:

  • Organize your workspace on the fly using keyboard and menu shortcuts.

• Weather:

  • Displays "Feels Like" temperature alongside actual temperature for better clarity.

  • Allows you to add home and work locations to the app from your contacts.

macOS Sequoia is compatible with iMac (2019 and later), MacBook Air (2020 and later), and other recent Mac devices.

(Source: Derived From Apple public websites)

iPadOS 18.00 Overview

• Accessibility: Eye tracking to control iPad and iPhone; Vocal Shortcuts for people with severe atypical speech.

• AirPods: Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming, Voice Isolation, Hands-free Siri Interactions.

• Apple Intelligence: Available on iPad Pro and iPad Air with M1 and later; draws on personal context for tailored intelligence.

• Apple TV app: Real-time actor and music information for Apple Original movies/shows with InSight.

• Apps on iPad: Redesigned tab bar, updated document browser in Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Swift Playgrounds.

• Calculator: Inline solving of expressions, graph plotting with Apple Pencil; updated for large iPad display.

• Calendar: Create, edit, and complete reminders from the Reminders app.

• Collapsible Sections: Manage text-heavy notes with collapsible headers.

• Control Center: Redesigned with customizable controls gallery.

• Customization: Rearrange apps/widgets, new app icon designs, locked/hidden apps.

• Fitness+: Personalized workout/meditation selection with improved search features.

• Freeform: Improved diagramming and content organization with Scenes.

• Game Mode: Maximizes performance, reduces latency in AirPods, and makes controllers more responsive.

• Handwriting with Smart Script: Converts handwritten notes into smooth text.

• Home app: Guest access, robot vacuum cleaner integration in scenes and automations.

• Live Audio Transcription: Records and transcribes audio in notes.

• Messages: Schedule messages with Send Later; tapback with any emoji or sticker.

• Notes: New tools like highlighting, handwriting recognition, collapsible sections, and live audio transcription.

• Passwords App: Securely stores passwords, verifications, and security alerts, synced across devices.

• Photos App: Redesigned for easier photo organization and customized views.

• Privacy & Security: Control contact sharing with apps, redesigned settings, improved Bluetooth privacy.

• Safari: Smarter Reader mode with summaries and table of contents.

• SharePlay: Tap/draw during screen sharing, remote control feature.

• Siri: Improved language understanding, personal context awareness.

• Smart Script: Converts handwriting to text.

• Widgets: More customization options for app icons and widgets.

Source: Derived From Apple Public websites

By APN

WatchOs 11

Activity Rings

• Customizable Goals: Adjust your activity goals daily for personalized motivation.

• Pause Your Rings: Track your Move, Exercise, and Stand goals. If you need a break, you can pause them for a day, week, or longer without losing your streak.

Check-In

• Peace of Mind: Automatically notify loved ones when you reach your destination.

Compatibility

watchOS 11 is compatible with iPhone Xs or later and works with Apple Watch Series 6 and later, including Apple Watch Ultra models.

Cycle Tracking

• Pregnancy Tracking: Add your pregnancy info in the Health app to track gestational age across all health charts.

Double Tap Gesture

• Hands-Free Control: Scroll through apps with a simple double tap. This feature is also available for developers to integrate into third-party apps.

Health Vitals

• Alerts: Receive notifications when your vitals fall outside your usual range, helping you pay more attention to your body when needed.

• Overview: View your overnight health data in one place.

Other Features

• Enhanced Ticketing: Access more information in Wallet, like directions or showtimes.

• Offline Maps: Save hiking maps for U.S. national parks and use them without your iPhone.

• Tap to Cash: Exchange Apple Cash with another device by tapping your watch.

• Ultra Wideband Home Keys: Unlock doors as you approach.

Photos Face

• Customization: Change fonts, colors, and layouts to suit your style.

• Personalized Photos: Powered by machine learning, watchOS 11 selects the best compositions from your photo library for your watch face.

Smart Stack

• New Widgets: Includes new widgets like Shazam, Photos, and more.

• Widgets: Relevant widgets, like weather or sports scores, show up automatically based on your time and location.

Training Load

• Effort Tracking: After cardio sessions, review metrics to understand how hard you pushed yourself.

• Tracking Intensity: Monitor how your workouts affect your body over time, especially useful when preparing for events.

Translate

• Translations on Your Wrist: With support for 20 languages, easily translate phrases by typing or speaking directly into your watch.

Workout Features

• Custom Pool Workouts: Receive haptic feedback for timed intervals in the pool.

• Enhanced GPS: Track routes for more types of workouts, including swimming and rowing.

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