It happened today (13) in San Francisco the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2016, Apple event where the company's releases are presented to developers, including news for end users.
Among the ads we have macOS Sierra, new version of Apple operating system for computers and that you used to call OS X. It also has iOS 10, watchOS 3 and a rematch in some apps you check out below.
mac OS Sierra
It was much speculated whether Apple would change the name of OS X, its operating system for computers and macbooks, since the company missed a product page last month where compatibility was presented and, in the middle of it all, the name macOS came up.
At last it came true, OS X was renamed macOS and its new version is named Sierra.
In addition to the name change, Apple announced the Auto Unlock, functionality to unlock your computer without entering passwords, just using the proximity of your iPhone or Apple Watch. Something similar to Google Smart Lock, available in ChromeOS.
Another interesting news is Siri's arrival on the desktop. Now you can use voice commands to perform simple tasks, search for documents within the system, do internet searches and answer some scheduled questions. According to Apple, Siri for desktop runs on background, so if you are using a full screen application, you can call it without problems.
Apple Pay, previously available for iPhone only, now has a web version. You select the form of payment and when you finish the purchase, you authorize it on your iPhone.
Apple also announced Universal Clipboard, making it easier to copy/paste between iOS and macOS devices. With it you can copy an iPhone text and paste it into a document in macOS, or vice versa.
And finally, Apple added tab support to all possible applications in macOS. Now you can organize maps, documents and folders inside tabs for better handling. Third party apps will also gain the function.
macOS Sierra is already available for developers and will have a public beta available in July. The final version will arrive as a free update for users by the end of the year.
iOS 10
Apple's latest news, the one that got the most attention was the iOS 10 ad. The new version of the operating system for mobile devices brings a handful of useful features and others completely disposable.
The first notable difference is on the Lock Screen, redesigned for greater visual comfort and with the "Raise to wake", i.e., the iPhone shows the screen only with the movement of the hand, not having to press any button. Something similar to what Moto X has done since 2013.
Notifications now have 3D Touch support, opening small chat windows for you to respond quickly. Third-party applications can also explore new notifications, such as Uber, for example. By pressing the notification, you can see where your car is at the moment, without unlocking the phone and opening the app.
By sliding right onto the lock screen, you will access your camera. If you slide left, your favorite widgets will be there. You can customize the widgets section with things of interest that will also support 3D Touch for extra features.
If you slide up you will have the control panel and, down, the notification center as usual. Both redesigned.
Siri also gained news and is now open to developers. This means that we will increasingly have applications compatible with the function.
Integration has been improved and now, in addition to opening applications, it can perform certain functions within them. Ordering a car at Uber or Lyft made it easier, as well as starting a Runtastic race or making calls via Skype or Viber.
Apple Maps also got smarter. In addition to receiving novelties in the design, such as zooming while you drive, the app also allows you to find a restaurant, book your table, call an Uber and pay for it without leaving it. All at once.
Apple Music and Apple News also received a redesign. Apple Music now displays the lyrics of the songs you hear.
One thing that seemed silly to me was Apple's desperate attempt to impress with the messaging app. A dozen features were presented, but none really useful, just disposable perfumeries.
It is now possible to send animated messages, handwritten messages, pickers, messages that are hidden and only appear as you pass from your finger and quick replies.
Useful changes: Now you can write in several languages without changing the keyboard.
The changes are not useful: Emoji suggestions to replace words. It is worth remembering that Sony has a similar technology on its android smartphones, suggesting emojis for typed words.
Apple has also reformulated Photos, bringing known features from other platforms such as Google Photos, for example. One of them is the automatic creation of videos with your photos and facial recognition, available under the name Memories. Now the app manages to organize your photos by date and create specific albums such as "weekend on the beach".
iOS 10 is already available for developers, will have a public beta version in July and will arrive as a free update for users by the end of the year.
The bad news? iPhone 4S owners and second generation iPads are out of the update.
WatchOS 3
The operating system for Apple Watch also gained news. Seven times faster, watchOS now keeps apps in memory and also brings a new algorithm for wheelchairs to practice physical exercise.
It is now possible to share and follow the results of physical exercise practice with your friends. According to Apple, this feature motivates users to compare the results and continue exercising.
Another interesting novelty is Scrible, a feature that allows you to type messages by drawing the letters in the watch.
A useful feature added to watchOS is SOS. That's right, now you have an emergency button that can be activated by holding the side button of the watch. With this, the system automatically initiates an emergency connection and sends a distress message to predefined contacts.
WatchOS 3 is available for developers and should reach users by the end of the year.
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