Apple is readying a new developer API for writing macOS device drivers, but what does it have to do with a rumored modular Mac Pro that could be previewed at WWDC 2019 on June 3?
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Siri to gain support for new actions at WWDC, like search, media playback & attachments
Apple will enhance SiriKit for developers at WWDC with support for new intents, expanding on the various actions that the smart assistant is allowed to handle in third-party apps.
ARKit to detect human poses, developers getting a visual creation app for AR at WWDC
Apple has some exciting things in store for augmented reality (AR) developers, with a new report claiming that an updated ARKit framework will be able to detect human poses. Moreover, WWDC 2019 will allegedly see Apple's new app for visual AR content creation while developers will be getting a dedicated Swift-only software framework for augmented reality.
iOS 13, macOS 10.15 may support stereo AR headsets and controllers with touch pads
The next major updates to Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems are expected to bring developer support for stereo augmented reality (AR) headsets, as well as enhanced support for gaming controllers that feature touch pads (like Sony's DualShock controller).
Looks like iOS 13 is getting some new Animoji: a cow, octopus, mouse—and an emoji face
Aside from a bunch of significant changes coming to iOS 13 down the pike, Apple customers can expect some new Animoji characters like a cow, an octopus, a mouse and an emoji face.
Marzipan details: Touch Bar shortcuts, multiple windows, native Split View controls & more
Ahead of Marzipan's debut at WWDC 2019 on June 3, interesting new details just surfaced regarding some of the planned capabilities for Apple's upcoming software framework that promises to help developers write cross-platform apps which run across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
macOS 10.15 will let you authenticate other operations on your Mac with Apple Watch beyond simply unlocking the computer
According to sources familiar with the development of macOS, Apple is allegedly working on expanding Apple Watch authentication in macOS 10.15 so that you'll be able to authenticate other operations on your computer beyond simply unlocking the system.
Apple is testing a unified Find My Friends and Find My iPhone app, working on Tile-like tags
Apple is reportedly developing Tile-like tags for personal item tracking, as well as working on merging functionalities provided by the standalone Find My Friends and Find My iPhone apps into a brand-new piece of software for iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud.com.
macOS 10.15 will turn your iPad into a wireless display and graphics tablet for your Mac
According to people familiar with the development of macOS 10.15, the next major version of Apple's desktop operating system, the software may ship with a cool new feature akin to Luna Display that would make it easy to turn your iPad into an external display for your Mac.
macOS 10.15 will bring standalone Marzipan-built apps for Music, Podcasts, TV & Books
macOS 10.15, the next major update to the desktop operating system powering the Mac, will rock standalone apps for Music, Podcasts and TV, plus a redesigned Books app.