Apple WWDC 2021: the 15 biggest announcements
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Apple WWDC 2021: the 15 biggest announcements
Apple just wrapped up its WWDC 2021 keynote, and it was jam-packed with news and announcements, including our first looks at iOS 15, the new macOS Monterey, big improvements to FaceTime, and more.
Our live blog has moment-by-moment commentary on what Apple announced from Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn. But if you just want to know the big-ticket items from the show, we've got you covered right here.
Apple announced iOS 15, which brings improvements to FaceTime such as spatial audio, a new "SharePlay" feature that lets you share media with people on FaceTime virtually, updates to Messages, a new look for notifications, the ability to set different "Focus" statuses, updates to Memories in Photos, a redesign to the weather app, and much more.
Apple's new SharePlay feature will let you watch or listen to content with others virtually. Apple is also introducing a SharePlay API so that other developers can build apps that support the feature.
Apple's new Live Text will digitize text in your photos, which can let you copy and paste text from a photo, for example, or call a phone number that's in a photo. Apple says it uses "on-device intelligence" for the feature.
Apple's Wallet will soon let you store your ID in a digital form (in participating US states), which you'll then use as identification in US airports.
With iPadOS 15, Apple will let you add widgets to the homescreen and access to the app library, which debuted last year on iPhone with iOS 14. Apple is also introducing improvements to multitasking, with new controls that make it easier to manage your apps, and you'll be able to build apps with Swift Playgrounds.
Apple announced new privacy-focused features at WWDC, including that Apple Mail will