Brian and Brandon discuss all the new things from Apple's WWDC19 keynote!
Mac Pro Introducing the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR — Apple – YouTube
GORGEOUS Stainless steel space frameLatticed aluminum housingDesign inspired by nature. The lattice pattern on Mac Pro is based on a naturally occurring phenomenon in molecular crystal structures. A network of three-dimensional interlocking hemispheres, it increases the surface area, optimizing airflow and structural rigidity.
Up to 28 coresRuns continuously at maximum loadUp to 1.5 TB RAM via 12 DIMM slots (6 channels of 2933MHz (2666MHz for 8-core) ECC DDR4)8 PCIe slotsMPXMac Pro Expansion moduleTwo GPUs eachUp to 12 4K displays or 6 Pro Display XDRs with the Radeon Pro Vega II DuoA second connector. An industry first. The MPX Module starts with an industry-standard PCI Express connector. Then, for the first time in a graphics card, additional PCIe lanes were created to integrate Thunderbolt and provide increased capability. With up to 500 watts, the MPX Module has power capacity equivalent to that of the entire previous-generation Mac Pro.
AfterburnerProRes and ProRes RAWT2Up to 4TB SSD1.4 KW PSUThree large fans and a blower fan near the memory to eliminate fans on individual componentsOptional wheels39.7 lbs.Fall 2019Latticed aluminum, acts as a heatsink20 million pixels6KP3576 blue LEDs for dynamic backlight1,000,000:1 contrast ratio1000 nits full-screen sustained1600 nits peak (when less than 25ºC)Better off axis contrast$999 stand Justin Searls on Twitter: “Just realized that Apple announced a $6K 6K monitor.”Memojis enhancements Memoji Makeup Tutorial — Patrick Starrr and Desi Perkins — Apple – YouTube
EyeshadowLipstickPiercingsTeeth (feat. Mini Grill)EaringsHatsGlassesAirPodsXBox One X and DualShock 4 controller supportNew screensaversNew watch facesDecibel levelsCellular strengthChance of rainTap or chime on the hour, hold two fingers on the watch face to hear the time read aloud“What song is this?” – Siri and ShazamPreviews of web results from a question to SiriApp Store on the Apple WatchAudiobooksCalculatorVoice MemosRedesigned RemindersAnimoji or Memoji stickersActivity TrendsWalking paceFlights climbedVO2 maxExercise, Move, Stand Minutes, Stand, Distance90 and 365 day averagesCycle trackingFlowSymptoms such as headaches or crampsCycle length or variationFertile window (Apple notes that this should not be used for birth control)Hearing healthNew native UI frameworkDeveloper thingsIndependent appsSign In with AppleStreaming audioExtended runtimeAccess to Neural Engine/Core MLApple Watch Series 1 or newerDark modePhotos and CameraPortrait Lighting ControlHigh-Key MonoNew Photos Tab (curated view of best moments from the day/month/year)Redesigned editingVideo editing (rotate, crop, auto-enhance)MapsNew Map that shows details around you (beaches, buildings, roads, parks, and more)Apple’s Street ViewFavoritesCollectionsSiriNew voiceMore conversational with ShortcutsCan learn voices of family members on HomePodAnnounce messages on AirPods – read the messagesAlso, pair two sets of AirPods to one iPhonePlay media from named apps and add media to your library or playlistMessagesSee Memoji section aboveMemoji are automatically added to a sticker pack and can be used in Messages, Mail, and third-party appsShare your name and photoQuickPath typingSwipe in the stock Apple keyboardRemindersSmart listsSiri suggestions for RemindersQuick toolbarSign In with AppleEvery app that supports multi-provider SSO needs to support this, per app review/docsNew location controlsAllow Location onceHomeKitHomeKit Secure VideoLinux IoT HomeKit support?CarPlayNew CarPlay dashboardNew Calendar appApple Music app shows album artworkPerformanceFaster unlockFaceID unlocks up to 30% faster than iOS12Faster app launchUp to 2x fasterSmaller download sizeInstalls up to 50% smallerUpdates up to 60% smallerApple ArcadeVoice ControlIntroducing Voice Control on Mac and iOS — Apple – YouTubeText formatting tools in MailNew and improved Notes appGallery viewImproved searchChecklist optionMore personalized Health appCycle trackingImproved start page in SafariFiles appExternal drivesServersFont managementHandoff to HomePodDeveloper thingsAdd heat, weather, and buildings to mapsPortrait segmentation APILocation API changesSign In with AppleEnterprise identityCore ML 3Siri follow-up questions, shortcut customization, and audio content playbackSiri reservation support (reminders to check in, provide directions in Maps, add to Calendar, etc.)ARKit 3OCCLUSION: this is the first step toward realistic-seeming ARConclusion? No occlusion. Taking people into account is fine, but that’s just one class of problem, and AR environments won’t be truly immersive until we make objects that can “hide behind” more real-world objects than just peopleiPhone SE/6s or newerHello new name! (Will iPhoneOS come back?)Multiple apps in Slide OverApps in multiple spacesApp ExposéNew homescreenPinned widgetsApple Pencil tool paletteFull-Page markupSidecar in macOS CatalinaCopy, paste, and undo with gestures (three finger expand, pinch, and swipe left, respectfully)Cursor navigationMultiselectIntelligent text selectionFloating keyboardMore keyboard shortcutsFilesMulticolumn view!iCloud Drive folder sharingFile serversExternal drivesSafariDesktop version of Safari (user agent??)Download manager to Downloads folder in FilesiPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad (5th gen), or iPad Pro and newerApple shares its vision for macOS 10.15 Catalina: Cross-platform apps are key | Ars Technica
macOS CatalinaiTunes is broken out into a bunch of appsiOS device syncing moved to FinderMusic, Podcasts, and Apple TV are now separate appsProject Catalyst (formerly known as Marzipan)Translating iPad apps (which already need to know autolayout, presumably) into macOS appsMusic, Podcasts, and Apple TV are all implied Catalyst appsSwiftUI: React Native and Flutter-like stuffSwiftUI | Apple Developer DocumentationLookit these beautiful tutorials Apple Developer DocumentationThis pulls in some of the best lessons from web frameworks like React while building apps that are truly native codeBrandon digs itSidecar: sherlocking Luna and Duet DisplayIf you’ve got Apple Pencil and a compatible iPad, you can use your pencil as a Wacom pen pad!Reality ComposerScreen Time for the Mac (ew)Catalina will run on a r/o system volumeWhat does this imply about upgrades?DriverKit: wrapper/replacement for kextsActivation Lock for macOSApprove with Apple WatchVoice ControlThird-party file providers in finder (like iOS!)Find My: replacement for Find My Mac/iPhone/FriendsConnect With The Nexus
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