Apple WWDC 2019: iOS 13, macOS 1015, Mac Pro expected to be announed

Apple will hold its Worldwide Developers Conference at its Cupertino campus in California to give a peak into what’s in store for Apple products this year. WWDC is when Apple releases its annual refreshes of operating systems for its range of products. We expect new versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS and maybe some new hardware as well. Apple also hosts important workshops and development sessions with thousands of attendees.

The opening keynote session will be held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California and is expected to start from 22:30 IST on Monday. You can catch the livestream on Apple's Events page in the official website which can be viewed on both Apple and non-Apple devices using the standard browsers. Here’s what to expect from WWC 2019 —

iOS 13 for iPhones

Apple is expected to release the next-generation iOS, most likely to be named iOS 13 for iPhone and iPads. There are quite a few rumours around the upcoming version. Dark mode, for one is highly anticipated. It’s already present in macOS Mojave and might finally become a reality for iPhones and iPads as well. Having a dark mode will not only help the eyes, but also cut down on power consumption. There could also be a new Sleep Mode feature that mutes incoming notifications and reduces the lock screen brightness.

Along with that, there could be the expected revamps of Mail, Messages, Reminders and Health along with bug fixes and speed boosts.

iOS 13 for iPads

Apple is expected to make people consider it’s “What’s a computer” slogan more seriously. The iPad is expected to get several new features that might make the experience using the tablets close to that of a PC. There could be support for mouse along with a keyboard, and the ability to display multiple windows in a tab view. Improvements to multitasking is also expected by allowing display of two windows of the same app side by side. The Files app could be further improved with gestures for undo/redo, selecting multiple items, etc. Lastly, a much-needed improvement to Find my iPhone app is reportedly on the works.

macOS 10.15

Alongside the OS for iPhones, Apple is also expected to release the refresh to macOS, called macOS 10.15 at WWDC. There isn’t much known about the upcoming update but we might finally see the Apple’s universal apps in action. The aim is encourage developers to make a single app that will work across platforms on both iPhones and Macs. This could likely be another big boost towards Apple’s new focus on services as tightly integrating apps for PCs and smartphones which might lead to more apps for Macs and less work for the developer himself.

Death of iTunes

Let’s admit it. Standing at 2019, the iTunes app is perhaps the least favourite Appleware. The all-in-one app for music, podcasts, movies and books is now an aged concept. And Apple is likely to dismantle the app to create separate apps for music, podcasts and books, alongside the new TV app for Macs that’s reportedly in the works.

Using iPad as an external display

The iPad might get the ability to be used as an external display for MacBooks and iMacs with support for window snapping, Siri shortcuts and more. Screen Time for iPads is also expected to come this year. If Apple is able to pull off the display mirroring on iPads without a hitch, this could become yet another reason to check into the Apple ecosystem as a similar feature is not available on Windows yet.

tvOS and watchOS

New versions of tvOS and watchOS are also expected, but they are expected to be minor updates, save for a few exciting features. watchOS 6 might bring a overhaul of the operating system with the introduction of its own app stores which will let users download apps directly from their wrists. Apple is also expected to introduce a “Dose” app as reminders to take your meds as well as a “Cycles” to track menstrual cycles. Apart from that, calculator, voice memos, audiobooks, animojis are expected to be introduced to the Apple Watch. New watch faces including two extra-large faces showing things in jumbo fonts. There will be a “California” dial to imitate the looks of a classic watch but with a mix of Roman and Arabic numerals along with a watch face that looks like a sundial.

New hardware?

Like every year, this time too there’s buzz around Apple announcing new hardware at WWDC. Well, Apple has been working on a high-end Mac Pro for a long time now and WWDC might be a good time to showcase what the Mac Pro will offer. But it’s still iffy whether Apple will eventually any new hardware at the event.

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Apple to shut down iTunes for good, launch dedicated media apps: Report

Apple is about to sunset one of its most popular and long-standing media software products to make way for new dedicated media apps, reads a recent Bloomberg report. It refers no doubt to Apple iTunes, a media library and player that has been around for nearly two decades, allowing users to purchase, manage, and play multimedia files on their Macs and Windows PCs. The official news of its closing is expected to come tomorrow at Apple's WWDC 2019 event.

“This year, Apple is finally ready to move into a new era. The company is launching a trio of new apps for the Mac – Music, TV, and Podcasts – to replace iTunes. That matches Apple’s media app strategy on iPhones and iPads. Without iTunes, customers can manage their Apple gadgets through the Music app,” writes Bloomberg in its Apple WWDC prediction report. The Apple TV app was recently made available in India on iOS 12.3, MacOS 10.14.5, and watchOS 5.2.1.

While Apple Music patrons can currently listen to music and internet radio on the Apple Music app on their iOS and Android devices, they still have to use iTunes to do the same on their Macs and Windows PCs. Unlike Spotify and Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music cannot be accessed through a website. But the upcoming dedicated app could change this. We will know more about Apple's plans for Apple Music tomorrow.

iTunes was launched for macOS in early 2001, followed by a Windows version in 2003. Every iPod model that does not support Apple Music natively (i.e., every iPod except the iPod Touch line-up) is, to this day, dependent on iTunes for media management. iTunes allows a user to transfer songs, videos, photos, and other data to their iPods and even iPhones. Apple has yet to announce how users will be able to manage media on their iPods after it pulls the shutter on iTunes.

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US visa forms now ask for social media account information

If you're planning to apply for a US visa, expect the application forms to ask you for your social media information starting today. According to a recent report by the Associated Press, the US State Department now requires nearly all US visa applicants to furnish their social media usernames, previous email addresses, and telephone numbers. This change in visa application policy, which was originally proposed in March last year, is expected to affect approximately 15 million foreign applicants who are either visiting or immigrating to the United States of America.

The new policy takes effect after the recent approval of the revised US visa application forms under Donald Trump's administration. According to the State Department, both immigrants and nonimmigrants will henceforth be required to provide additional personal information at the time of applying, including “social media identifiers”. The department is confident that this extra information will “will strengthen our process for vetting these applicants and confirming their identity.”

“National security is our top priority when adjudicating visa applications, and every prospective traveler and immigrant to the United States undergoes extensive security screening,” commented the State Department. “We are constantly working to find mechanisms to improve our screening processes to protect U.S. citizens, while supporting legitimate travel to the United States.” Previously, only those who had travelled to areas controlled by terrorist organisations were required to social media information. About 65,000 applicants annually had fallen in that category before.

When the US State Department originally proposed to implement this change in the US visa policy, it estimated that it would affect 7,10,000 immigrant visa applicants and 14 millions nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those travelling to the US on business or for education. The only applicants who are exempted from this new requirement are those applying for certain diplomatic and official visa types.

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