Apple WWDC 2024: Everything Announced in the Keynote Address

Here's a rundown of all the major announcements from Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

iOS 18

The biggest announcement of the day was iOS 18, the next major update to Apple's mobile operating system. iOS 18 includes a number of new features, including:

A redesigned Lock Screen with customizable widgets and fonts New Focus modes to help you stay focused on specific tasks Live Activities to keep you updated on important events A new Home app to help you control your smart home devices

macOS 15

Apple also announced macOS 15, the next major update to its desktop operating system. macOS 15 includes a number of new features, including:

A new Stage Manager feature to help you organize your windows A new Continuity Camera feature that lets you use your iPhone as a webcam A redesigned Messages app with support for iMessage reactions A new SharePlay feature that lets you share your screen and activities with friends

Apple Intelligence

One of the most significant announcements of the day was Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI tools and services. Apple Intelligence includes:

A new Siri voice assistant that is more natural and conversational A new Image Search feature that lets you search for images by content A new Object Recognition feature that lets you identify objects in photos A new Translate feature that lets you translate text and speech in 11 languages

Other announcements

In addition to the major announcements above, Apple also announced a number of other new features and updates, including:

A new Apple Watch Series 8 with a larger display and new health tracking features A new AirPods Pro 2 with improved noise cancellation and spatial audio A new Mac mini with an M2 chip A new MacBook Air with an M2 chip