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Toronto and Vancouver to get new Google Maps update

Apple is adding Toronto and Vancouver to its new Google Maps update.

The new ‘city experience’ includes details on land, roads, transit, and driving navigation.

Users will also be able to access multi-stop routing to plan 15 stops in advance, including allowing drivers to ask Siri to add stops. Users will also be able to save previous routes to easily access in the future and plan trips on their Macs and send those routes to iPhones.

On transit, riders will be able to see fares and add transit cards to their wallet. Users with fairs running low will receive an alert to reload without leaving the Map app.

More to come…

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Apple reveals iOS 16 at WWDC 2022

At WWDC 2022, Apple revealed the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 16.

Among new several new features, iOS 16 will bring the most significant update to the iPhone’s lock screen yet.

Lock Screen

With iOS 16, you can now change the iPhone’s clock font, style and colour.

To do this, all you need to do is press and hold the lock screen and tap “customize.” You can then tap on any element of the lock screen to change it. You can also add widgets to the lock screen, including a calendar, Activity and more, and place them below the clock. Further, there are pre-made lock screens to shift between and already set widgets that you can keep or edit.

Lockscreen is also animated fluidly now and offers weather conditions that will dynamically appear when it’s raining or there’s a storm, for example. You can also move a photo gallery that randomizes the images on the lock screen. Notifications appear differently on the lock screen, too. Instead of showing up across the screen, they roll in from the bottom of the display.

Apple is also introducing ‘Live Activities’ that can show how close your Uber is, and how much of your workout you’ve completed, along with additional music controls.

With this in mind, you can set different lock screens and even attach them to different ‘Focus’ statuses like ‘Work’ or ‘Personal.’ When you associate a Focus with a lock screen, you can set it so you only see certain widgets, notifications and pictures depending on the lock screen.

Messages

iMessage now includes the ability to edit previously sent messages, undo messages and can mark threads as unread.

‘SharePlay’ apps are listed in FaceTime so you can see all the apps that offer the feature. Additionally, there are now a Share Play button in Messages so you can text while watching things together. There’s also a new ‘Dictation’ experience that lets you fluidly move between voice and touch, allowing the keyboard will stay open when you’re speaking.

…More to come

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Apple says it now has 34 million developers

Apple has grown its developer community to 34 million.

This figure has increased from the 30 million registered developers Apple reported it provided tools to last year.

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared the detail at the WWDC 2022.

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Apple’s web store taken down hours before WWDC

Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developer Conference is set to kick off in a few hours, and in typical fashion, the company’s online store has been taken down.

While the store is usually pulled before hardware announcements, today marks the first time since 2017 that the online store has been taken down prior to WWDC, an event that is primarily software-focused, prompting us to believe that new hardware will surface at the event.

From what we know so far, we might see a new M2-powered MacBook Air at the tech giant’s event today, alongside a camera-equipped HomePod. We’ve also known for a while that Apple has an AR/VR headset up its sleeve that is rumoured to feature dual 4K displays, be powered by an in-house M1 chip and cost about $3,000 (roughly $$3,700 CAD). Though it’s unlikely that Apple releases the headset today, it might be possible that the Cupertino, California-based company shows off the headset today with a release planned for sometime later this year or early next year.

Whatever might be the case, you can keep an eye on the MobileSyrup home page, Twitter and/or Facebook for all the latest news from the event.

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Apple to bring on Hollywood directors to create video content for the rumoured headset

Apple is reportedly looking to bring on Hollywood directors and creators to make video content for its long-rumoured mixed reality headset. While Apple remains tight-lipped on its VR/AR headset, famed director Jon Favreau may have had discussions to create original content for Apple.

Favreau is most notably recognized for his work on Iron Man, The Mandalorian, and The Lion King remake. However, Favreau is also the executive producer on the Apple TV+ series Prehistoric Planet. Rolled out as a five-day event, Prehistoric Planet, made in part by the BBC used cutting-edge technology for the visuals.

Favreau is said to be in talks to develop an experience that’ll bring the dinosaurs to life on the headset.

This news, of course, is developing as Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is just around the corner. The big question of whether Apple plans to reveal its headset at WWDC 2022 remains. The same goes for its rumoured realityOS software.

However, reports claim that Apple is planning to announce new software tools to enable developers to add an additional camera and voice features to their apps. This would theoretically add the ability to create experiences with navigation would a visual UI. However, these tools may also not appear during WWDC.

Even without a proper reveal by Apple, the notion of whether the headset will release this year continues. Though, the new report corroborates Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s previous reporting of a 2023 release.

Apple’s mixed reality headset may support dual 4K displays. Upon launch, it may feature multiple 3D sensors and support Apple’s M1 chip. However, with all the power and performance, many expect it to be a premium device with a $3,000 USD (roughly $3,736 CAD) price tag.

WWDC 2022 begins on Monday, June 6th and runs until June 10th. Apple’s keynote kicks off the event. We’ll cover all the news you need to know.

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Source: Engadget

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Apple not expected to offer rumoured MacBook Air in broad range of colours like iMac

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022 is just around the corner as is the expected reveal of the 2022 MacBook Air. Previously, some claimed Apple would offer the updated device in a broad range of colours, similar to the iMac. However, recent reports refute this claim.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that the reports of multiple colour options are “probably exaggerated”. Leading into Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote, Gurman states that the MacBook Air may only be available in four colours. According to the reporter, Apple plans to offer the device in space gray, silver, gold, and his personal favourite iMac colour, blue.

While space gray and silver are fairly par for the course, Gurman claims Apple is tweaking the gold colour slightly. Apparently, this colour is “more champagne like”. This colour may harken back to the iPhone 5S, which did sport a champagne gold colour.

Following the above, Gurman says that Apple is planning to launch the MacBook Air at WWDC. However, it’s worth noting that apparently China factory shutdowns and supply chain issues may impact its release. If so, Apple may opt to not announce the product at its keynote.

On top of offering new colour options, the 2022 MacBook Air may have a slightly new design. It may feature off-white bezels and a keyboard. Its design may also be more in line with the new MacBook Pro. Rumours suggest it may also see the return of the SD card slot.

The MacBook Air isn’t the only thing Apple may discuss at its keynote. Being that it’s WWDC, Apple is almost guaranteed to discuss iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS 13, and tvOS 16.

We’ll know for certain whether the launch of the 2022 MacBook Air is imminent soon enough. WWDC kicks off on June 6th with a keynote and runs until June 10th.

Source: Mark Gurman

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Getting ready for WWDC 2022 [SyrupCast 260]

On this week’s SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke and Brad Bennett outline everything they expect to see at WWDC 2022 next week, including Apple’s often-rumoured AR headset, a new MacBook Air and possibly even a few surprises.

The pod squad also briefly discusses what new features might be included in the new versions of Apple’s operating systems, particularly iOS 16/iPadOS 16 and the possibility of revamped notifications.

As always, you can watch the podcast on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform (the audio version of the podcast will be uploaded soon).

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What to expect from WWDC 2022: Apple’s new MacBook Air, AR headset and more

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is just around the corner, and like in years past, several rumours are swirling about the event.

We know almost for certain that we’ll catch a glimpse of the tech giant’s new operating systems, including iOS 16/iPadOS 16, but sometimes hardware also appears at Apple’s events.

Rumours surrounding WWDC 2022 are all over the place, with some pointing to a new MacBook Air being revealed and others indicating that Apple will finally tease its long-awaited mixed reality headset.

Let’s get into it and break down what we might see at WWDC 2022:

The hardware mystery

AR/VR headset

This year, the main question surrounding WWDC is if Apple will finally reveal its long-awaited virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headset. A recent report, courtesy of Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, indicates we won’t catch a glimpse of the headset during WWDC’s keynote, but like a lot of rumours/reports, this could prove inaccurate.

There’s a possibility Apple could utilize WWDC to get developers interested in creating apps for its headset’s operating system (OS), rumoured to be called ‘realityOS.’ This wouldn’t be entirely out of the ordinary for the tech giant as it revealed the original HomePod at WWDC back in 2017 several months ahead of its release in the U.S. (and year’s ahead of it dropping in Canada).

Apple’s AR/VR headset is rumoured to feature dual 4K displays, several 3D sensors and a price tag in the range of $3,000 USD price tag (roughly $3,736 CAD). Some rumours also point to the headset being powered by the tech giant’s M1 chip.

MacBook Air and the M2 chip

Though we likely won’t see Apple’s VR/AR headset at WWDC 2022, there’s a strong possibility the tech giant will finally show off its M2-powered MacBook Air.

The new MacBook Air is rumoured to feature a significant redesign that includes several new colours (hopefully, borrowed from the colourful M1 iMac). The laptop will likely feature a thin but more squared-off design in line with the MacBook Pro, along with the return of the SD card slot.

On the M2 side, Apple’s entry-level next-gen chip will reportedly be based on a 5nm chip with an eight-core CPU, similar to the M1, but with a notable clock-speed bump. The GPU will also reportedly jump to a 9-core or 10-core variant. Despite being more powerful than the original M1 chip, the M1 Pro, Max and Ultra will still surpass the M2, according to reports.

MacBook Pro/HomePod/Mac Pro 

Despite what some rumours might indicate, we likely won’t see a new MacBook Pro at WWDC, but there are rumours Apple could show off a new HomePod equipped with a camera and an M1 Ultra-powered Mac Pro.

What we’ll definitely see

iOS 16/iPadOS 16

Not much is known about iOS 16/iPadOS 16, but it will almost certainly be shown off at WWDC 2022. That said, there are reports pointing to a revamped notification system and software functionality that will enable the iPhone 14 Pro to feature an always-on display that refreshes down to 1Hz.

Another report courtesy of Bloomberg’s often-reliable Mark Gurman also cites the possibility of new features coming to Apple’s Messages/Health apps and that all of Apple’s apps will get a visual refresh of some sort.

watchOS 9

Similar to Apple’s other OS updates, it’s unclear what new feature will make its way to watchOS 9. We’ll likely see new Watch Faces and revamped older Faces that better fit the Apple Watch Series 7’s more expansive display.

macOS 13

Rumours point to macOS 13 being called ‘Mammoth Lakes‘ (via 9to5Mac), but beyond this, not much is known about the desktop OS update. Given Apple has moved nearly its entire Mac line over its M1 architecture, it’s likely that we’ll see the tech giant release more exclusive features for the chip.

tvOS 16

Apple’s set-top box OS rarely gets much attention at WWDC, but some rumours point to the tech giant releasing some sort of HomeKit-focused feature for the Apple TV that makes it a better smart home hub.

The event will take place on April 6th at 1pm ET/10am PT.

Source: @mingchikuo, Bloomberg (2), @markgurman, 9to5Mac, (2)

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Apple likely won’t reveal its AR/VR headset at WWDC 2022

Despite earlier rumours hinting that Apple could reveal its long-awaited augmented reality/virtual reality AR/VR headset at WWDC, that likely is no longer the case.

In a pair of recent tweets, often-reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that while Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset will launch in 2023, the tech giant doesn’t want to reveal the headset too early because it would allow its competitors to “immediately kick off copycat projects.”

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, another often-accurate source of Apple leaks and rumours, also recently stated that Apple likely wouldn’t reveal its AR/VR headset during its 2022 WWDC keynote.

With all of this in mind, Apple recently trademarked ‘realityOS,‘ the rumoured name of its headset’s operating system.

Apple’s AR/VR headset is rumoured to feature dual 4K displays, several 3D sensors and a price tag in the range of $3,000 USD price tag (roughly $3,736 CAD). Some rumours also point to the headset being powered by the tech giant’s M1 chip.

Source: @mingchikuo Via: MacRumors

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iOS 16 to reportedly feature always-on mode

Apple’s next version of its operating system will reportedly feature support for always-on mode, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlines in his Power On newsletter.

If approved, the feature will only be available for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Gurman says.

iOS 16 will also reportedly feature a number of other lock screen upgrades, including wallpapers with widgets.

Apple will likely announce the details at WWDC 2022, which will take place on June 6th.

Source: Bloomberg