Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) kicked off at 1:00 a.m. Beijing time on June 11, 2024. Held online, the conference focused on software innovation and breakthroughs, bringing a series of eye-catching updates and highlights to developers around the world.
1. A new generation of operating system
Apple has released new operating systems including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2. These system updates not only optimize the interface design, but also achieve significant improvements in performance and user experience.
2. Siri's deep integration with ChatGPT
Siri ushered in a major update at WWDC24 with the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology. This integration allows users to have more natural and intelligent voice interactions through Siri, and at the same time, Siri requests are not recorded, ensuring that user privacy is protected.
3. Call recording and real-time transcription
iOS 18 introduced the call recording feature, which allows users to record and transcribe calls in real-time during a call. This feature is a huge convenience for business people and users who need to record calls.
4. Hardware limitations with A17 Pro chip
Apple announced that Siri with GPT-4o currently only supports the iPhone 15 Pro/Max with the A17 Pro chip. This hardware restriction may be Apple's strategy to promote sales of high-end devices, but it also reflects Apple's cautious attitude towards new technologies.
5. Apple Intelligence's Forward-Looking Layout
The proposal of Apple Intelligence marks Apple's in-depth development in the field of artificial intelligence. Although it is currently in development, it is expected to be available on iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS, with plans to support more AI models in the future.
6. Pre-orders for Apple Vision Pro kick off
The Chinese version of the Apple Vision Pro has been announced to be available for pre-order on June 14 and will be officially released on June 28. This is not only Apple's further layout in the field of augmented reality, but also indicates Apple's ambitions in the AR/VR market.
Picture: Summary of highlights of Apple's WWDC24 conference
Technical details and parameters
- Siri integration with ChatGPT: This update to Siri, which uses the latest GPT-4o model, provides more natural language understanding and generation capabilities, capable of handling more complex user requests.
- Call Recording: iOS 18's call recording feature supports 1080p HD audio recording, and can transcribe audio to text in real-time with an accuracy of up to 98%.
- A17 Pro chip: The A17 Pro chip uses the latest 5nm process, which has higher performance and lower power consumption, and provides powerful hardware support for Siri with GPT-4o.
Practical case studies
- Business communication: Call recording and real-time transcription are especially important for business communication. For example, business professionals can use this feature to record key information when talking to international clients so they don't miss important details.
- Education: Teachers can use the call recording function to record the content of the class during remote teaching, so that students can review and consolidate their knowledge points.
summary
WWDC24 is not only a stage for Apple to showcase its latest software technology, but also a manifestation of its in-depth exploration in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and other fields. From the comprehensive update of the operating system to the intelligent upgrade of Siri to the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, Apple is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology with its innovative spirit to bring users a richer and more convenient experience. With the gradual implementation of these new technologies, we have reason to believe that Apple will continue to lead the technology trend and bring more surprises to users around the world.
