WWDC 2020
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What to expect from WWDC 2024: iOS 18, macOS 15 and so much AI
Apple is hoping to make WWDC 2024 memorable as it finally spells out its generative AI plans.
One thing missing from last week’s virtual version of Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference was its ceremony announcing its latest selection of Apple Design Award winners. Today, Apple announced the…
Apple began work on the Watch’s handwashing feature years before COVID-19
Handwashing for the Apple Watch happily slotted alongside face masks for Memojis in the list of COVID-19-related features the company introduced at last week’s WWDC keynote. It’s a pedestrian action,…
This Week in Apps: WWDC20 highlights, App Store antitrust issues, tech giants clone TikTok
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is…
Four perspectives: Will Apple trim App Store fees?
The fact that Apple takes a 30% cut of subscriptions purchased via the App Store isn’t news. But since the company threatened to boot email app Hey from the platform…
iOS 14 lets deaf users set alerts for important sounds, among other clever accessibility perks
The latest version of iOS adds a few smart features intended for use by people with hearing and vision impairments, but some of which may be helpful to just about…
Apple Maps to tell you to refine location by scanning the skyline
With iOS 14, Apple is going to update Apple Maps with some important new features, such as cycling directions, electric vehicle routing and curated guides. But the app is also…
Apple will let you port Google Chrome extensions to Safari
Apple unveiled macOS 11 Big Sur earlier this week and talked about some of the improvements for Safari. In addition to native extensions, Apple is adding support for web extensions.…
Apple is bringing Face ID and Touch ID to the web with Safari 14
Apple’s Face ID and Touch ID have made it easier for users to log into their mobile devices like iPhones and iPads and on some Macs offering the Touch ID…
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Apple’s first virtual WWDC keynote set a new standard for remote presentations
The WWDC keynote was a bit of a masterclass in what a press conference looks like with some real production values. Turns out there are some fringe benefits to being one of the three most valuable companies in the world.
iOS 14’s App Clips will save you from always needing ‘an app for that’
The App Store ecosystem today is home to nearly 2 million apps. That means finding new apps to download is now more challenging than ever. This, in turn, leads app…
Apple’s software updates give a glimpse of software in a COVID-19 era
Apple is responding to the COVID-19 crisis with a range of new features across its software platforms. Some are intended to directly combat the threat of the novel coronavirus, as…
We round up Apple’s news from its big WWDC keynote, Wirecard’s CEO is arrested and Facebook acquires another VR studio. Here’s your Daily Crunch for June 23, 2020. 1. Here’s…
Apple unveils iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur features for India, China and other international markets
Apple will roll out a range of new features and improvements that are aimed at users in India, China and other international markets with its yearly updates to the iOS,…
Apple’s iMessage update takes cues from Slack with mentions, pins, threads and more
Apple’s iMessage platform is getting a notable update with the release of iOS 14 and macOS’s Big Sur. At its virtual Worldwide Developer Conference keynote this morning, Apple announced the…
Apple Maps gets electric vehicle routing to find EV chargers
Apple has added a routing feature to Maps that’s designed for electric vehicle owners. The EV routing feature, which will be available in the newest version of iOS, is one…
Here’s how Apple’s stock fared during the WWDC keynote
Apple held its WWDC keynote today, a virtual affair that managed to convince swaths of the technology industry to watch a pre-recorded video. While TechCrunch has posts galore up on…
Here’s everything Apple announced in the WWDC 2020 keynote today
Today marks the first day of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (or WWDC, as it’s known.) With the pandemic continuing to rage on throughout the world, this year’s WWDC is entirely…
Apple will let you emulate old apps and run iOS apps on ARM Macs
Apple has announced a major shift for the Mac. In the future, the company is going to switch from Intel CPU to Apple’s own silicon, based on ARM architecture. If…
Apple is releasing a Mac mini with an Apple processor for developers starting this week
Apple is eager to help developers transition to its forthcoming Apple system-on-a-chip-based Mac computers, and it’s preparing a number of resources to do that — including developer hardware. Apple’s Developer…
Watch the first trailer for ‘Foundation,’ coming to Apple TV+ in 2021
While Apple TV+ only played a small role in Apple’s announcements during today’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the company did unveil the first teaser trailer for its upcoming “Foundation” series.…
Apple’s newest version of iOS is bringing a host of new features to Maps, including a dedicated cycling option that will optimize paths for bicyclists and even let users know…
Apple’s Safari will soon tell you all the ad trackers watching you
Apple is turning the tables on invasive ad trackers. The tech giant announced Monday a new privacy feature in its underdog browser, Safari, which will shine a spotlight on all…
Apple just confirmed what is likely the biggest news of today’s WWDC kickoff. Tim Cook officially announced that the company will be producing its own processors for its desktops and…
Apple will let users pick their own default email and browser apps
Apple quietly made a major announcement that will change life for users of mobile Chrome, Gmail or Outlook. The company is shifting its view on app defaults and will be…
Apple’s iOS 14 will give users the option to decline app ad tracking
A new version of iOS wouldn’t be the same without a bunch of security and privacy updates. Apple on Monday announced a ton of new features it’ll bake into iOS…
watchOS 7’s ‘Face Sharing’ feature can help custom watch faces go viral
Apple at its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning announced a much-requested feature for Apple Watch: the ability to customize and share third-party watch faces with others. There are now over…
iPadOS 14 focuses on giving apps a macOS feel
Apple showcased a few new tablet-specific updates coming to iPadOS that aim to appease users hungry for software that treats the devices as laptop replacements. Apple’s iPad-specific updates are fairly…
Apple unveils macOS 11.0 Big Sur, featuring a new aesthetic and redesigned apps
For some time now, macOS has been an also-ran, as Apple has shifted a majority of its focus to its mobile operating systems. Last year’s move to Catalina brought some…
Apple just announced a long-requested feature for the Apple Watch: sleep tracking. With this new feature, users can not only track sleep but create what Apple says is a holistic…
