New things on the way from Apple
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Apple introduces a suite of updates across its ecosystem, blending aesthetics and functionality. Screens gain a sleek, 3D-like finish for a more personalized experience. Group chats in Messages become smoother with poll features, easy bill-splitting via Apple Cash, and vibrant custom backgrounds. Unknown calls/texts are filtered into a “junk drawer,” and iPhones can manage hold waits for you. FaceTime gets a refresh, while Photos simplifies navigation. AirPods now control video recording. Apple Intelligence translates texts/calls in real-time and organizes screenshots. Fitness tracking gets a motivational boost, and a new Games app centralizes gaming. iPads enhance multitasking, Macs/iPads feature customizable desktops, and CarPlay integrates more iPhone-like messaging and live updates. A whimsical clock redesign completes the updates.
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something gorgeous? Later this year,
all of your screens are getting glassier
with this liquid, fluid… [BURBLE]
…vibe. Clearer. Clearer! 3D-ish. It kind of feels
more like… you. But it’s not just beauty. Group decisions are getting
way easier in Messages. You’ll be able to take polls
in your group chats. [MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE] No friendship breakups over here
because splitting group checks will be less messy
with Apple Cash. [APPLE PAY CHIME] And those convos
will have more personality with these pretty
custom backgrounds. Unknown texts and calls… [ERROR TONE] …get screened and stashed
in a junk drawer. Ever wish someone would
sit on hold for you? iPhone will. Just press this button,
go do your thing, and you’ll get a notification
when it’s time to pick up. [FACETIME RINGING] FaceTime gets a new look…
with faces! Find your way in Photos
with a super simple nav. Attention, creators!
[ELECTRIC BUZZING] No more awkward shots. Start and stop recording
your videos with your AirPods. Just press and hold.
Host: We have an amazing — [APPLE INTELLIGENCE TONE] Voiceover: Apple Intelligence
is getting some cool updates. It’ll translate
your texts and calls as they happen. [SPEAKS FRENCH] Turn all those screenshots
[CAMERA SUTTER] into events
that you actually show up to. And now, there’s, like, a mini
workout buddy in your watch. Workout Buddy:
You’re crushing it, closing that Move ring
for six straight days. Voiceover: There’s a new
Games app where all your games and your friends
will be in one place. Oh! On Mac and iPad,
[SOFT POPS] your desktop
can be as cute as you. Check out all
these folder colors and icons. Speaking of,
iPad’s next level. You can multitask with a
sh–[BLEEP] ton of windows open. And hey,
there’s a menu bar now! CarPlay is even
more iPhone-y. You can react to messages,
and in your case, leave for the airport on time with live updates.
[CHORD NOTIFICATION TONE] Wait, what time is it? [SINGING]
It’s time to redecorate. A little clock update
for the wall. Maybe a little portal
to the beach. OK, got to go. Bye!
[SEAGULLS SQUAWKING]
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