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WWDC 2018 UPDATE macOS news in short • Apple Introduces all-new macOS Mojave operating system. • Mojave will include a New Dark Mode which transforms the desktop to a darkened colour scheme, putting the focus on user content while controls recede into the background. • Stacks for the desktop can organise even the most cluttered of desktops by automatically stacking files into neat groups based on file type. • In macOS Mojave, handy apps including News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home are now available on Mac for the first time • Group FaceTime makes it easy to chat with multiple people at the same time. watchOS news in short • Tim Cook reveals that Apple Watch sales have risen 60 per cent in the last year. • watchOS 5 has now been revealed at WWDC 2018 with new features arriving on the platform. • New software sets Competitions with your friends via the Apple Watch. • Yoga and hiking comes to the Apple Watch which now monitors your fitness session. • Walk-Talkie app comes to Apple Watch and turns the wearable into a mini communication device. • Raising your wrist now instantly brings Siri to life. • You can now view web content on the Apple Watch display. • Watch OS 5 now adds Podcasts iOS 12 NEW FEATURES • Screen Time announced which brings a weekly summary of how you've used your phone including how long you spent on specific apps. • App Limits will send you a notification when you've been spending too long on your phone or tablet. • Kids also get their own activity report which can be viewed by parents and allowances can be set including specific time on apps. • Animoji's gets tongue detection and new characters including T-Rex, Koala and Ghost unveiled. • New Memoji's let you create your own character which looks like you. • FaceTime now gets group video calls with up to 32 people joining the chat and FaceTime is now embedded into the Messages app. • New Siri Shortcuts app will launch later in the year and aims to help make your daily digital routine easier. • Photos is getting an update on iOS 12 with improved search now helping you find your photos more easily plus there's a nice way to add effects to your images. - Photos also gets Sharing Suggestions so images can instantly beamed between users. • Augmented Reality is set for a big boost with users now able to play in a new two-player mode. • Apple says it wants all customers to enjoy iOS 12 with the new software speeding up older devices, such as the iPhone 6s, by 40 per cent. • iOS 12 just announced by Craig Federighi - Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering. • iOS 11 now installed on over 80 per cent of devices. • App developers have made of $100 billion since the App Store launched. • Tim Cook takes to the stage and says as the App Store turns 10 it now has 500 million visitors per week UPDATE • Apple's WWDC 2018 Developers Conference begins in under an hour with major software and hardware announcements expected. Express.co.uk has just taken our seat in San Jose and will be bringing you live updates from 6pm Our seat for today's WWDC Developers Conference keynote ORIGINAL STORY • There’s a major afternoon of Apple news ahead as the US technology giant opens its doors to the WWDC 2018 Developers Conference. The big event takes place in San Jose, California with things getting underway at 10am local time (6pm BST). Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to kickstart the keynote, which will see the iPhone manufacturer preview some of its upcoming software updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS. There’s also plenty of rumours to suggest that some new hardware will be unveiled during the event with some predicting a new iPhone SE is set to be revealed. This entry-level device hasn’t been updated since it was first released in 2016 and an update would make a huge amount of sense considering the amount of budget Android rivals that are flooding the market on an almost weekly basis. Some reports are also speculating that Apple will finally reveal a launch date for its AirPower charger which can refill numerous devices at the same time using wireless technology. The AirPower pad was announced late last year but Apple has since been quiet about an official release date. Other hardware rumours include updated AirPods and the possibility of a refreshed MacBook Air which would bring new features, such as a Retina display, to this popular laptop. Although there will be a huge amount of excitement around any new devices from Apple, the main feature of today’s event is likely to be software. And the headline announcement could be iOS 12 which will bring a swathe of upgrades to Apple’s iPhones. Apple iOS 12 concept - New features that could arrive on your iPhone REVEALED Mon, March 5, 2018 APPLE'S iOS 12 won't launch until later this year but a new set of concept images may reveal what's to come for iPhone owners. Play slideshow IOSNEWSANDMORE 1 of 7 Guest Mode may allow others to access key parts of the iPhone There’s no official word on what’s coming to this new operating system although some reports are suggesting Apple is concentrating on making major improvements to security and stability rather than adding a plethora of extra features. It’s worth remembering that today’s announcement won’t mean your iPhone is getting this upgrade straight away as a public release of iOS 12 is unlikely until later in the year. We’ll find out more in a few hours time but the iPhone isn’t the only device that will see some changes. Apple CEO declares he would never be in Zuckerberg's situation<doc-sep>Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET WWDC 2021 When Apple announced iOS 12 at WWDC 2018, it made a point of noting how many devices would be able to take advantage of the updated mobile operating system and its new features: All iPhones and iPads from 2013 to the present, just like iOS 11. MacOS Mojave, Apple's upcoming desktop OS also announced at WWDC, did not receive the same attention. When it's available available this fall as a free software update for Macs, it will only run on systems from mid-2012 or later, plus 2010 and 2012 Mac Pro models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards. To be more specific: MacBook (Early 2015 or newer) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer) Mac Mini (Late 2012 or newer) iMac (Late 2012 or newer) iMac Pro (2017) Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid 2010 and mid 2012 models with recommend Metal-capable GPU) Now playing: Watch this: Apple's new Mac OS Mojave features dark mode By comparison, Apple's current MacOS, 10.13 High Sierra, can be run on: MacBook (Late 2009 or newer) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer) Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer) iMac (Late 2009 or newer) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) If you're not sure what model or year your Mac is, here's how to find out. WWDC 2018: Everything Apple just announced iOS 12: Siri shortcuts, group FaceTime and 'Memoji' Animoji of you<doc-sep>
Apple kicked off this morning’s WWDC keynote by focusing on the latest software enhancements that will debut this fall with the release of MacOS Mojave with no mention of new Mac hardware. That’s to be expected given Apple traditionally likes to focus on the main features that will power its hardware rather than upstage its work on the operating system by announcing a new Mac. Still, prior to the keynote, some Apple faithful were hoping that Apple would announce updates to some of its Mac products such as the iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac Mini. Given that Intel’s newest 8th-generation processors have been out for some time, now would have at least been a good for a refresh. There’s a small chance it could still happen, but at this point it’s unlikely. One of the most anticipated hardware updates is the MacBook Pro. Prior to the keynote, constrained inventory on Apple’s online store suggested that an update may be imminent, but that never materialized. Along with a processor update under the hood, industry observers had hoped that Apple would address some of the shortcomings with the device’s keyboard. With keys that are prone to failure, the MacBook Pro keyboard could result in a costly repair if it’s performed outside of the device’s warranty period, leading some to speculate that Apple may announce an updated model with a better keyboard. .@Apple didn’t announce any Mac hardware updates at #WWDC18. Which are you most disappointed to not see? (Please RT for a greater sample size) — Digital Trends (@DigitalTrends) June 4, 2018 Last updated in 2014, the Mac Mini is one product that may be most deserving of an update. The minuscule desktop is one of the cheapest ways to experience a Mac, but sadly it’s hardware has not kept up with the times. The “latest” Mac Mini available today still uses Intel’s 4th Generation processor, codenamed Haswell, while many of the latest desktops from PC rivals running Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system now uses an 8th Generation CPU. The MacBook Air is another device that could deserve more of Apple’s attention. Considered a lightweight computing staple in many offices, the MacBook Air is a reliable machine, but its design hasn’t changed in years and the laptop only benefited from minor under the hood tweaks. The last time the MacBook Air was updated was last year, and that brought only a slight bump in processing speed. We’ve been anticipating an overhaul to Apple’s entry-level offering, with either an updated MacBook, MacBook Air, or something else entirely. In the all-in-one space, Apple’s recent launch of the iMac Pro has some wondering when the iMac would be updated. It’s been almost a year since Apple refreshed its regular iMac line, and an update this year could replace last year’s 7th Generation processor with Intel’s 8th Generation CPU this year. Given all the latest enhancements around MacOS Mojave, hardware updates to its Mac platform would give Apple fresh canvases to showcase its latest operating system. Instead, it looks like we’ll have to wait until later this year for any new Mac hardware. Editors' Recommendations