Apple unveiled a big upgrade to iPadOS during the WWDC 2020 keynote, including significant improvements to how Apple Pencil works.
Relive The Best Bits of WWDC 2020 Day One
With the keynote and the Platforms State of the Union, there was a lot to take in on day one of WWDDC 2020. Apple has helpfully released a video of the highlights from the first day of the conference, wrapping up some of the most important announcements (including reiterating that macOS Big Sur is macOS 11). It is introduced, of course, by a Memoji.
Apple Confirms Big Sur Will Be macOS 11
There have been conflicting reports about the version number on the newly announced version of macOS, Big Sur. Apple has confirmed what it will eventually be in two different places.
Craig Federighi Reveals iOS 14 Clipboard Will Be Locked Down
Michael Grothaus interviewed Craig Federighi where he talks about iOS 14 privacy features. One feature is restricted access to the system clipboard/pasteboard. Apps will no longer have full access, which was a problem in the past.
Though there isn’t a lot of evidence apps have done this on a wide scale, apps will now require your approval to access the pasteboard for the first time. If a messaging app requests approval, it’s probably legit–but look out if, say, a free gaming app wants to get at your pasteboard.
As regular readers can guess, I’m excited for the new privacy features in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.
Apple Shows-Off Trailer for Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' at WWDC 2020
Amongst the operating system upgrades, Apple unveiled a trailer for a new Apple TV+ show, Foundation, at WWDC 2020. The series is based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov and tells the story of a band of exiles on their monumental trying to save humanity and rebuild civilization as the Galactic falls. It stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, and Cassian Bilton. The show will arrive on the streaming service in 2021.
WWDC 2020: It's Official. Macs Will Transition to Apple CPUs
We’ve been hearing the rumor for years. Now it’s official. Macs will soon make the transition from Intel CPUs to Apple silicon.
WWDC Keynote Quick Take – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-22
Bryan Chaffin, Charlotte Henry, and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont for a quick analysis of the WWDC Keynote just after it finished.
WWDC 2020: New Privacy Features in iOS 14
Amid all of the announcements today we’re getting some new privacy features in iOS 14. Here are two main ones coming this year.
Watch the WWDC 2020 Keynote
Led by Tim Cook and his executive team, Apple delivered a packed keynote at the all online WWDC 2020 on Monday. It was both a highly impressive production and full of big announcements covering iOS, watchOS, macOS, and more. There was a lot to take in, but the whole thing is available to watch back on YouTube.
WWDC 2020: iOS 14 Device Support List
Good news: If you can download iOS 13, you can download iOS 14. Here’s the iOS 14 device support list for iPhones.