AppStories WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions
Jun 11, 2024
In this special episode, the hosts discuss the extravagant opening of WWDC 2024, the shift towards services like Vision OS, innovative features such as Training Load and Vitals, Redesign reader view layout, GPT2 for game porting, passwords app in macOS, iPadOS improvements with Tap Bar layout, Apple Pencil enhancements, iOS customization options, and AI integrations like chat GPT.
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Vision OS 2 Felt Underwhelming
- Vision OS 2 felt light on productivity improvements and focused more on minor usability additions.
- Federico found the platform promising but expected stronger multitasking and object occlusion features.
iPhone Mirroring Feels Like Reverse Sidecar
- Federico described iPhone mirroring on macOS as feeling like a reverse Sidecar and praised the continuity team.
- He loved that the iPhone stays locked or in standby while you interact via the Mac.
macOS Reclaims Utility Features
- macOS adds tiling windows and improved video-conferencing controls to reduce reliance on third-party utilities.
- The changes show Apple is reclaiming functionality many utilities delivered early on.