Apple's ARKit 4 anchors 3D reality into real-world Maps locations

With ARKit 4, Apple is building the foundation for a virtual world of animated, interactive 3D "reality" explorable by anyone with a newer iPhone in their pocket.

Daniel Eran Dilger 5 years ago 13

Mythic Quest cast and crew field questions from developers at WWDC

In a special WWDC 2020 presentation, the stars and creators of Apple TV+ original series Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet answer questions about the show from fans and developers.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 3

Former AG Eric Holder calls on developers to forward racial equality

In an interview with Apple's vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, Lisa Jackson, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called on developers to turn their talents toward social justice causes.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Apple's exceptional WWDC 2020 keynote should be a model for future shows

Apple didn't want to hold this year's WWDC keynote completely online, but when forced into it, the company did an exceptional job — and so much so that it will be a shame if the 2021 WWDC reverts to a live show.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 19

Components for first Apple Silicon Macs will cost Apple more, says Kuo

In a report about the implications for the supply chain of Apple's move away from Intel, well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that specific components required to build the first Apple Silicon Macs — like the rumored 24-inch iMac — will initially cost the company more.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 32

Approximate Location in iOS 14 limits positioning data to within 10 square miles

As part of Apple's crackdown on the amount of data an app or service can acquire about its users, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 includes "Approximate Location" controls, a system that prevents sharing an exact location of an iPhone or iPad.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Apple releases list of Macs that will run macOS Big Sur

Apple's forthcoming macOS Big Sur will be available to select Macs produced from 2013 and onward, leaving the original Retina MacBook Pro behind.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 10

Apple Developer Transition Kits with Apple Silicon sports a A12Z chip in a $500 Mac mini

As part of Apple's move from Intel to ARM for macOS and Macs, developers will be able to apply for a Developer Transition Kit, which will be the first Mac Apple produces using its self-designed silicon.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 38

Privacy remains crucial for Apple with new changes for iOS 14

During its annual World Wide Developer's Conference, Apple continued to hammer home its priority on privacy with several new features across all of its platforms.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 1

Apple macOS 11.0 Big Sur announced with redesigned Finder, Dock

Apple's macOS 11.0 Big Sur will be released later in 2020, and Apple has revealed that it will be bringing a refreshed design to all of its apps, and the Finder, plus adding an iOS-style Control Center, and improvements to Maps and Messages.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 40

Apple introduces App Clips for iOS 14 during WWDC

During Monday's WWDC conference Apple announced App Clips, which are small snippets of an app that let you interact with them without downloading a full app.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

How to watch Apple's WWDC 2020 keynote

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced Apple's biggest event of the year into an entirely online-only event. Here's how to watch the reveal of Apple's operating system updates, on nearly any modern device.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

macOS 10.16 'Big Sur' & iOS 14 going to see big user interface changes, says leaker

According to Chinese social media posts, macOS 10.16 will be called "Big Sur," and both it and iOS 14 will see big user interface redesigns.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 17

ARM iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro coming at end of 2020, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple's ARM-based Mac will most likely be announced at WWDC, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the first models in the line using ARM processors expected to consist of a 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac with an "all-new form factor."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 64

What to expect at WWDC 2020 - and what not to

Apple is trying a whole new way of running its Worldwide Developers Conference, but its purpose is the same. Here's how that impacts what we will — and won't — see.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 38

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