Accidental Tech Podcast
592: I Think He Won the Game
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Quick takeaways
- macOS Sequoia renames 'Apple ID' to 'Apple Account' for consistent sign-ins across Apple services.
- macOS Sequoia updates its chess app renderer after 21 years, improving visual quality.
- Sequoia virtual machines now allow logging into iCloud and iCloud-related services for software testing.
- macOS Sequoia reintroduces network locations for flexible network configuration switching.
- Sequoia includes updated password browser extensions for seamless iCloud Keychain integration with Chrome and Firefox.
Deep dives
Renaming Apple ID to Apple Account
With macOS Sequoia, the Apple ID has been renamed to Apple Account for a consistent sign-in experience across Apple services and devices, using existing credentials.
Improved Chess App Renderer
The chess app renderer in macOS Sequoia has been updated for the first time since macOS 10.3, Panther, 21 years ago, showcasing a much-needed improvement in visual quality.
Sequoia Virtual Machines iCloud Keychain
Sequoia virtual machines now allow logging into iCloud and using Apple ID-related services, offering macOS developers the ability to test software that relies on iCloud sign-ins within virtual machines.
Network Locations Return in Sequoia
Sequoia brings back the network locations feature, allowing users to switch between different network configurations with additional flexibility, making network management more convenient.
Updated Password Browser Extensions
macOS Sequoia includes updated password browser extensions pre-installed, providing an efficient way for users to utilize iCloud Keychain with Chrome and Firefox browsers, facilitating a seamless user experience.
Home View Customization and Keyboard Recognition
In Vision OS 2.0, users can now personalize their home view by rearranging apps and accessing content from compatible apps folders. Additionally, the software recognizes and displays the user's keyboard when immersed in any environment, facilitating continued typing. This feature enhances user customization and accessibility.
Enterprise APIs and Expanded Access
Vision OS 2.0 introduces enterprise APIs, enabling access to the main camera, pass-through capture, and barcode scanning specifically for in-house or business-to-business apps. This expanded access is restricted from public app store distribution, emphasizing tailored functionalities for enterprise applications.
Visual Enhancements and App Interaction
Visual improvements in Vision OS 2.0 include the ability to adjust flashlight beam width, providing flexibility for different lighting needs. Additionally, users can now interact with app windows in volumetric view, allowing manipulation from various angles and resizing options for a personalized experience.
Apple's Commitment to Swift
Apple's dedication to the Swift programming language showcases their seriousness about its future. Swift, being open source, reflects a generalized language akin to C. While some doubted Apple's commitment, the move of Swift outside Apple's direct control signifies a significant step towards its broader adoption. Although Apple maintains control, external contributions are welcomed, indicating a shift towards establishing Swift as a language beyond Apple's platforms.
Car Troubles and the Infamous Pebble
A peculiar and unfortunate incident involving a pebble causing catastrophic engine damage highlights the unpredictability of car troubles. The pebble lodged in the engine's components, leading to a series of mechanical failures, ultimately resulting in the need for a new engine. This extraordinary event, unheard of in thousands of car service cases, serves as a reminder of the rare and extreme nature of this particular vehicular misfortune.
- Pre-show: Marco’s nethers and the Vision Pro
- The Talk Show Live from WWDC 2024
- Theatre (App Store link)
- Sandwich
- SpatialGen
- ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen
- Microsoft Recall
- 7 June: Microsoft Recall will be opt-in
- 13 June: Microsoft Recalls Recall
- CoPilot+PCs on Intel and AMD won’t get Copilot AI features
- UTM has gotten told to pound sand
- Apple and Meta could face charges for violating 🇪🇺 DMA rules
- Casey was in the keynote!!
- tvOS
- InSight will use your iPhone
- InSight uses ML to identify actors and songs?
- Turning off sports notifications on the Apple TV
- watchOS 11 offers rest days
- “Apple ID” → “Apple Account”
- macOS Sequoia
- Using an Apple Pencil with an iPad in Sidecar already works!
- Chris Chelberg has a galaxy brain moment
- Network Locations have returned in Sequoia
- Passwords.app passwords are still right-aligned
- Sequoia window tiling can be disabled
- Chess has been updated! (via Steve Troughton-Smith)
- Comparison (via Cabel Sasser)
- iCloud Keychain browser integration in Sequoia (via Jonathan Freese)
- Sequoia VMs allow logging into iCloud
- Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence & third-party mail apps (via Rick Knowler)
- Xcode AI code completions
- Hardware requirements (via David Steer)
- Apple’s AI training data
- How to tell Apple “no thanks” on your website data
- Tim Cook interview in the Washington Post
- ST-S asks about Siri unsupported devices
- Apple Silicon in Apple’s Private Cloud Computing servers
- Apple & OpenAI aren’t paying each other yet
- The Sane on the impact of Apple Intelligence
- iOS 18
- visionOS 2.0
- Features not mentioned in the keynote
- Customize your Home View
- See your keyboard in any environment
- Guest user improvements
- Enterprise APIs
- Other spots by The Verge
- Features not mentioned in the keynote
- Swift
- HomeKit: You can now pick your HomeKit hub
- CarPlay
- Post-show: Erin’s no-good, very bad week
- Members-only ATP Overtime: Apple’s Blue Ocean, revisited
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