At the conference, which will start in about an hour and run through Friday, Apple is expected to unveil its latest “iOS 16” operating system, which could include a revised notification center and lock screen for the iPhone, as well as the new health. features and social features for iMessage.
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Some analysts are also hoping, according to a report published by CNN, that Apple will provide a preview of the platform, believed to be called RealityOS. The system could enable a mixed reality headset – a wearable device capable of combining virtual and augmented reality – that Apple has been rumored to be working on for years.
As of last year, iOS 16 features aren’t expected to be game -changing features, but a few additions could give new life to the user experience.
Apple is expected to make text messaging more social and interactive, as well as overhaul the notification system and lock screen with more attention to widgets.
Meanwhile, on the iPadOS, Apple is expected to double its multitasking features to enable its powerful M1 processor. According to Bloomberg, the update could look like a laptop instead of a phone.
Apple is also expected to release the latest version of the Mac OS operating system. It can provide updates for applications such as Mail, Notes, and Safari browsers.
However, the company is not likely to unveil any major new hardware products at this year’s event. But it is possible that Apple will spin the next generation “M2” chip and discuss some opportunities for developers with it. For example, Apple may introduce the new MacBook Air, which demonstrates what the system is capable of using the company’s latest processor.
The highlight of this conference is whether Apple will make an augmented reality announcement or focus on additional incremental updates.
Source: Al Akhbar
