WWDC 2016: A comprehensive upgrade of OS experience

In order to showcase the latest software and technologies to developers, Apple's annual WWDC developer conference was held as scheduled this morning. The content of the conference mainly focused on updates to systems such as iOS and OS X.

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Before showing the KEYNOTE, Apple CEO Cook called on the audience to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Orlando shooting, the worst shooting tragedy in U.S. history since 9/11, which killed 50 people and injured 53. The incident took place in a popular gay bar, and Apple CEO Cook is one of the few CEOs who admitted to being gay.

In addition, it is worth mentioning that on June 13, Microsoft, one of Apple's competitors, announced that it would acquire the professional social networking site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash. While lamenting Microsoft's wealth, there is another small thing that may make Apple a little unhappy, because LinkedIn was just acquired and then stood up. According to the original plan, LinkedIn would live broadcast Apple's WWDC 2016 developer conference at its San Francisco headquarters, but now, the live broadcast page shows an announcement that the live broadcast has been canceled. The reason is well known to everyone.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s new this year.

A new watch operating system: Watch OS 3

Apple released a new watch operating system at this conference, with the following major improvements:

1. Improve the startup speed of APP: The speed of launching applications is faster, 7 times faster than the previous generation system, and the system operation speed has also been greatly improved.

2. Control Center: Swipe up to see the current watch options, just like iPhone.

3. SMS reply method: The handwriting input function of Apple Watch has been optimized, and you can write directly on the screen. At the same time, the reply message has been improved, and you can reply quickly in 1 second, and add quick reply terms.

4. Updated watch face: The Mickey watch face has been updated, and users can choose the type and color of the watch face according to the color of the strap. 5. Support emergency calls: Users can use the watch to make SOS emergency calls, and at the same time provide your current location. The most noteworthy thing is that the watch can determine the emergency call number of the mobile phone based on your current location. For example, if you are in the United States, then the default number when making an emergency call will be "911".

6. Optimize the activity application function: users can directly view health functions on the watch. In the new system's activity, users only need to swipe right to see the activity data of their family and friends, and can also communicate and share with them. For example, you can send your heart rate to friends, or compete with friends to encourage each other to exercise. At the same time, the breathe function is added to the application to promote deep breathing for users, which can help users reduce stress.

7. With the introduction of new API, developers can directly introduce more functions into the watch, such as calling the sports data in the iPhone, and use more touch actions. At the same time, a new sports dial option is added.

OS X operating system renamed macOS

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The new version of the system is called macOS Sierra, and it is still named after the American tourist destination "Sierra". Apple Pay and Siri will also be available on mac OS. The system will start public testing in July and will be officially available for download in the fall.

iOS10 is coming

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Following another major version upgrade after iOS 9, the new system combines Siri and App Store, QuickType has been updated, and iOS 10 uses artificial intelligence to make typing more convenient and faster.

In terms of taking photos, a facial recognition function has been added, which can classify photos according to time, location and other information.

The 3D Touch function has also been enhanced to a certain extent. It can preview text message notifications on the lock screen interface, and there is also a dedicated audio panel, which can clear all lock screen reminders with one click, etc.

In addition, there are many fine-tuning of details.

tvOS gets a makeover

Siri, the voice assistant that comes with tvOS, has been enhanced so that it can now categorize shows based on user requests, returning search results like "high school comedies from the '80s," and now also searches YouTube.

In addition, Apple also stated that the updated tvOS will support 1,300 live channels and have more than 6,000 native applications. The new version of tvOS will also provide a single sign-on function, eliminating the trouble of users repeatedly entering authentication information.

Apple also launched an iOS remote control app for the new version of tvOS. With this app, users can not only use their iPhone as an Apple TV remote control, but also use the iPhone's keyboard to input text more conveniently.

Overall , at the WWDC16 developer conference, Apple released OS operating systems for four major platforms at once, but there were no hardware updates this year.