WWDC 2019: Revamped Mac Pro,'dark mode' in iOS 13, 'Apple Sign-in'-major highlightsAuthor : AZIndia News Desk
June 4 (AZINS) Apple Inc executives introduced app developers to hardware and software improvements at its Worldwide Developer's Conference 2019 on Monday. Here are some highlights:
Mac Pro:
* Introduced Mac Pro computer for creative professionals starting at $5,999: Mac Pro video card includes programmable chip to speed up high-resolution video playback.* Unveiled $1,000 monitor stand.* High-performance AMD Radeon GPUs to power Mac Pro; Mac Pro will have 28-core Intel Corp processor.* New 32-inch display called the Pro Display XDR.* Introduced its new MacOS Catalina: replacing iTunes with Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV app.
iPad* New operating system called iPadOS, which is based on iOS for iPhones, making it easier to multi-task with the help of split-screen.
iOS 13* Unveiled iOS 13, its latest version of its iPhone operating system.* "Sign in with Apple" for web login: will allows users, for privacy reasons, to login with their Apple IDs instead of Facebook or Google ID. Apple says its system has better privacy.* Operating system redesigned to include "dark mode": gives system menus and apps a dark background.* Unveiled a revamped Maps.* Siri will have a more natural voice and work with apps like Pandora and Waze on CarPlay.
WatchOS 6* Apple Watch able to download apps directly from app store.* Cycle Tracking App for tracking menstrual cycles and activity trends. Data stays on the device and is encrypted.