June 07, 2021

WWDC 2021 Keynote Recap

24 minutes

We recap all the updates to Apple’s major operating systems including Shortcuts coming to macOS, FaceTime updates to iOS, iPadOS multitasking, plus new features for the Home and AirPods on the podcast.

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Links from the show

Apple unveils macOS Monterey at WWDC 2021

FaceTime will now support Android and other devices from a browser

Apple debuts watchOS 8, coming to the Apple Watch in the fall

Apple previews iPadOS 15 with home screen widget support, system-wide notes

Apple reveals iOS 15 with FaceTime Spatial Audio and connectedness focus

Apple introduces SharePlay, with access to Disney+, Hulu, and other streamers

Apple Wallet will support IDs and driver's licenses in iOS 15

Apple enhances AirPods with Conversation Boost, Find My integration, Spatial Audio for Apple TV

Apple radically expands privacy features on Mail, Safari, apps, and Siri

Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time

HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard

Swift Playgrounds for iPadOS 15 lets users code & submit apps to App Store

Privacy-focused iCloud+ includes Private Relay browsing, Hide My Email, secure HomeKit cameras

iOS 15 Siri processes voice recognition on-device for device controls, other queries

Apple Health in watchOS 8, iOS 15 getting Trends, secure sharing, and more

Safari to get new Tab Groups, extension support on iPhone and iPad

Apple's App Store getting In-App Events, App Product Page, and more

Apple seeds first developer betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey

Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri

HomePod mini can be set as default speaker for Apple TV 4K in tvOS 15

Xcode Cloud will let developers remotely build apps, improving collaboration and efficiency

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