Apple WWDC 2021 LIVE Updates: iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey & watchOS 8 Announced

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Public Betas of these softwares will be available from next month whereas the Developer Betas are coming today. Final builds for all softwares will arrive this fall. That's all from Apple's WWDC event 2021.

App developers will be able to showcase their screenshots, logos. Apple is also adding 'In-App Events' which will be showcased on the App Store.

Apple announced new APIs for almost all new features announced today during the event so that developers can utilise these features in their apps. 

Apple has also introduced a new feature to macOS that will let users to use a single keyboard with several devices. Morevoer, the new macOS also gets AirPlay and Shortcuts. New macOS also comes with a redesigned Safari browser. Updated Safari gets a new streamlined tab bar, tabs group feature in which users can create a set of tabs.

Apple's next version macOS is called macOS Monterey. The new macOS supports all features announced by Apple earlier during this event such as Focus feature, new sharing options.

With the Apple HomeKit update, users will be able to use their iPhone or Watch to unlock their home provided that it has a Smart Lock with HomeKit Compatibility.

Apple WatchOS 8 also gets a new Portraits watchface feature. With the help of this feature, watch users can pick their Portrait shots as a watchface. The photos app on WatchOS 8 has also been redesigned that will show memories on the Apple Watch. 

Apple WatchOS 8 announced with improvements in Breathe app. The company is also adding a new Reflect feature to allow users to reflect on positive emotions. Apple also introduced Tai Chi and Pilates workout on the Apple Watch. In addition to this, Apple Fitness+ is also getting new workout modes.

Apple Health App gets a new Walking Steadiness feature that can track your risks of a fall based on your walking. Users can check their risk in the Health app and receive a notification if their steadiness is low. Users will also be able to share health alerts and data with their family members.

Apple also introduced on device speech recognition for Siri to avoid unwanted user recording and speed up things. Apple is also adding an account recovery feature so that users can get a code in case they lose access to their account. With the new iCloud+ subscription, users get Private Relay feature for more secure browsing.

Apple is adding improved privacy features including Mail Privacy Protection to hide IP address. The company also introduced a new App Privacy Report in Settings section to help users see how apps are using the privacy settings to which they grant access to. 

Apple iPadOS 15 announced. iPadOS 15 users can add a lot more widgets to the Homescreen. Apple is also adding a large format for widgets. iPadOS 15 now comes with a Splitview feature that allow users to see two apps next to each other on an iPad screen. It also gets a new Shelf feature which let users switch between multiple apps quickly.

Apple AirPods Pro gets conversational boost and announce notifications features. Apple is also working on how users can find their AirPods Pro with 'Find My Network'.

Apple iOS 15 gets new Maps. The company has expanded its new Maps to Spain, Portugal, Italy and Australia. New Maps will show more details in Maps for cities. With new Apple Maps, users will see more details such as bike lanes, bus lanes and more.

iOS 15 also gets a new weather app with redesigned animated backgrounds. The app includes high quality maps. iOS 15 now comes with new notification summary feature which will deliver a summarised look of all notifications.

iOS 15 also features 'Live Text' which will allow users to select any text in an image or in the camera's finder. The new feature will also allow users to translate text.

iOS 15 also gets new iMessage. iMessage comes with a new feature called 'Shared With You' which will let iMessage work with other Apple apps such as News, Photos and Music.

Facetime also gets a Share Play feature which let users to watch or listen music together. Share Play will also support third party apps like Disney, TikTok and Hulu.

Apple iOS 15 announced. iOS 15 gets an improved Facetime. Facetime comes with Spatial Audio, Voice isolation support. Facetime also gets a potrait mode which will blur the Factime calls. Apple users can now also generate Facetime call links.

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