WWDC unveils iOS 16, new MacBook Air
Monday will give iPhone owners their first look at the big changes coming to their smartphones this fall.
Apple will virtually host its Worldwide Developers Conference this week, starting with a keynote address Monday where they are widely expected to unveil iOS 16, the latest software for its iPhones.
The keynote will likely also serve as a platform for sharing software updates related to their other products as well, including iPads, MacBooks and the Apple Watch.
USA TODAY will provide live updates on what’s coming to iOS 16 throughout the keynote, which starts at 1 p.m. ET.
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There’s a new MacBook Pro, too
The updated MacBook Pro is mostly similar, only it’s going to get the new M2 chip, which means it’s going to be faster than the M1 laptops. The new MacBook will launch next month starting at $1,299.
Surprise: It’s a new MacBook Air
Apple is upgrading to M2 chips, the latest version of the chips which will run future Mac computers. The first computer to receive one is the MacBook Air, which Apple says is their best-selling laptop.
Naturally, Apple is revealing a new MacBook Air. It’s under half an inch thin and weighs under three pounds. It also boasts a 13.6-inch display. It will be available in four colors, and supports MagSafe charging, two Thunderbolt ports and a headphone jack.
The Air has enough battery life for 18 hours of video playback, and fast charging.
The new MacBook Air starts at $1,199 and launches next month.
Track medications on Apple Watch
The watch will soon add a Medications app to easily track which medications you take and when to take them. Users can manually add them or take a picture to quickly add to the app. Users can also set schedules to know when to take their medications. The app will provide alerts if your medications have critical or serious interactions.
Improvements to Apple Watch Sleep app
The next watch update will include support for sleep stages, checking how much time you spent in specific sleep stages, such as REM sleep. If you own a Fitbit, then you’re likely aware of how it works.
For heart health, WatchOS 9 is adding AFib history, which provides long-term tracking of when users are in atrial fibrillation.
It’s time for Apple Watch updates
Let’s start with faces. Apple is adding four more faces, including a lunar calendar face, the play time face with animated numbers and a metropolitan face in various colors. Faces will also add new complications, which are essentially super small widgets with info such as dates or heart rate.
As for fitness, WatchOS will leverage tools like machine learning to better track running during workouts, with details such as stride and ground contact time. Users can also quickly see which heart rate zone they’re in during a workout.
If you follow the same route when you run, you can also track your best times to try and beat previous sessions.
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