Image: Apple Apple is bringing Game Mode to iOS devices as part of iOS 18. The new feature was announced at WWDC 2024 on Monday. When Game Mode is on, your device will minimize background activity to maximize frame rates and will have improved responsiveness with AirPods and game controllers, according to Apple software chief Craig Federighi. Apple added a similar Game Mode to macOS last year as part of macOS Sonoma, though it requires that you have a Mac with Apple Silicon. The addition of Game Mode to iOS is just the latest step of Apple’s push to encourage people to play high-fidelity games on their iPhones. There’s a growing library of big games to play, like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Resident Evil Village. Capcom also announced on Monday that... Continue reading…

Apple announced at WWDC 2024 that Canon is making a funky-looking new lens for its EOS R7 camera, tailor-made for creating spatial video content for the Vision Pro headset. This comes alongside the new visionOS 2 update, which brings more emphasis on spatial images to the Photos app. This isn’t Canon’s first time making a single-purpose dual-lens array like this for its EOS line. It currently has a VR system with an RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens that’s compatible with the EOS R5 C, R5, and R6 Mark II. The new spatial lens is an RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM lens, meaning it’s a lens exclusively for crop sensor bodies like the R7. Developing… check out our live blog for the latest details. Continue reading…

Rest days!!! Apple just announced watchOS 11, the latest version of its smartwatch platform, at WWDC 2024. Developers will be able to start tinkering with it starting today, while a public beta will arrive sometime next month. As in past years, a final public release is expected for sometime this fall alongside the new Apple Watches. As always, each version of watchOS comes with new health features. This year, we’re getting a training mode that takes personal data and metrics to see how the intensity and duration of workouts impacts your body over time. You’ll also be able to include an “effort rating” for workouts. This mode also gives you insights into whether you should push harder or maybe take a step back. And yes, that includes rest days. F... Continue reading…

Image: Apple Apple’s iOS 18 introduced satellite capabilities to the iMessage app during WWDC. With the new capability, those off-grid should be able to connect with loved ones even when they lack a traditional internet connection. The feature will be available on the iPhone 14 and newer phones updated to iOS 18. Image: Apple You can soon schedule messages. It’s one of many new iMessage features Apple introduced during its annual developer event. Soon, users will also be able to schedule messages and tapback with any emoji. You can also create new message effects, and Apple now offers new formatting for bolding, underlining, strikethrough, and italicizing. Messages is even finally getting RCS support, too. O... Continue reading…

As it has done in years past, Apple outlined upcoming new software features coming to the company’s current lineup of AirPods earbuds and headphones today. Apple is introducing Siri Interactions, which includes new gesture controls for AirPods to control Siri in new ways. You can shake your head yes or no to respond without needing to use your voice, which is particularly useful in loud environments. AirPods Pro are getting new Voice Isolation technology that utilizes the H2 chip and machine learning to isolate and enhance voice quality while removing background noise like wind so the listener can hear you clearly. There’s also new Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking that now supports games. One of the first games to... Continue reading…

Image: Apple The iPad is finally getting a Calculator app as part of iPadOS 18. The long-requested app was just announced by Apple at WWDC 2024. On its face, the app looks a lot like the calculator you might be familiar with from iOS. But it also supports Apple Pencil, meaning that you can write down math problems and the app will solve them thanks to a feature Apple calls Math Notes. Developing… check out our live blog for the latest details. Continue reading…

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple offered a preview of iPadOS 18 during its WWDC 2024 keynote, providing a brief glimpse of the latest version of its tablet software. The software update finally adds a built-in calculator to Apple’s tablets. This means iPad users will no longer need to download third-party apps, which are often chock-full of ads and rarely optimized for the iPad’s larger form factor, just to perform simple math calculations. The new calculator also works along with Apple Pencil, so you can solve math problems after writing them out with the stylus. At the same time, Apple’s also introduced Smart Script, which improves the appearance of writing as you write using machine learning. It’s also capable of recreating your own handwriting style, can... Continue reading…

Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Apple officially announced macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024 on Monday. One of the first features coming to the OS is iPhone mirroring, which lets you control your phone from your Mac. Apple also updated Safari with a bunch of new features, including highlights — which use machine learning to detect interesting things on the page, and additions to Reader mode, including summaries and tables of contents, presumably also generated with machine learning. It also has Viewer mode for on-page video content. Developing… check out our live blog for the latest details. Continue reading…

WWDC is easily one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, and the 2024 edition will probably be forever remembered as the year when Apple added its Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and all the other operating systems the company controls. Seen as a late entrant in the AI space, Apple has a few unique advantages that could help it become one of the main players in the AI landscape despite the late entry. It all starts with visionOS 2, the first big OS update coming from WWDC 2024. That's a surprising placement for Apple's youngest operating system. But it's proof that Vision Pro is a key hardware product for the company. Continue reading... The post Apple kicks off WWDC 2024 with Vision Pro: Here’s the visionOS 2 update appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $150 Beats Solo 4, $55 HP printer, $248 Sony XM5 earbuds, 25% off eero Pro 6E, more Today’s deals: $30 Thermacell mosquito repeller, $16 wireless fast charger, $140 eufy robot vacuum, more Today’s deals: Amazon Father’s Day sale, $714 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $23 Fire TV Stick 4K, more Best Apple Watch deals for June 2024

After the visionOS 2.0 announcement, Apple has now revealed iOS 18, iPhone's upcoming operating system update. With iOS 18, Apple added a big Home Screen redesign, where you can arrange apps the way you want, add specific colors for your apps, or add a dark mode. Follow along for the newest features: Image source: Apple Inc. Control gallery: Apple is making the Control Center more accessible by adding even more options. It's possible to resize widgets, reorganize them, and more. Lock Screen widgets: Apple will finally let you choose other widgets than Camera and Flashlight Action Button: Users can choose a Control Center widget Lock App: Apple will let users lock apps with Face ID; it's possible to lock searches, notifications, and more Hide an app: There's a new hidden App Library fold where you can put some apps and lock them behind Face ID For Messages on iOS 18, Apple has several new features, such as: Image source: Apple Inc Tapbacks: Tapbacks have been remade, and you can now react with any emoji or sticker Scheduling messages: You can now schedule messages to send later Customize Messages: Add italic, underline, or strike to your messages Text effects: There are new effects that you can use for your messages, highlighting specific parts of the message and more iMessage via Satellite: You can send iMessage through Satellite when you don't have an LTE/5G connection RCS: Apple says RCS Messaging Support is coming later this year For Mail, Apple is focusing on a major iOS 18 change: On-device categorization: Offers different categories to sort your mail. It will be available later this year. Image source: Apple Inc. Apple is also adding new features for Apple Maps, Wallet, and more: Turn-by-turn voice guidance for Apple Maps Tap to Cash: A quick and private way to share Apple Cash by holding two phones together Journal update: Insights under Journal, searches to find entries, and the ability to log your state of mind. iOS 18 is also adding a new Game Mode so users can focus on the gaming experience. For Photos, Apple is adding its biggest redesign ever. Collections: Apple is adding a new Collections mode so you can have new collages for your day. New Carrousel feature Filter out screenshots New Trips sections BGR will keep adding the latest iOS 18 features as we learn more about them. Don't Miss: WWDC 2024 news: All the biggest announcements from Apple The post iOS 18: Exciting new features and AI debut at WWDC appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $299 Apple Watch S9, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K, $259 stationary bike, $20 Blink Mini cam, more Today’s deals: Amazon Father’s Day sale, $714 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $23 Fire TV Stick 4K, more Today’s deals: $89 AirPods, $19 Roku, $307 Apple Watch S9, $500 off Husqvarna robot lawn mower, more