Apple Event — WWDC 2021

Sketchnote summary of Apple’s WWDC 2021 Keynote

Sketchnote of Apple’s WWDC 2021 Keynote on 2021–06–07.

Highlights

iOS

• Messages: collages, stacks, shared with you
• FaceTime: better audio, better visuals, Shareplay
• Notifications: new look, summaries
• Focus: match device with current mindset, block specific notifications
• Wallet: ID card, hotel and house access
• Weather: new design, maps
• Maps: interactive globe, cities
• Live text: make image text actionable, visual lookup
• Spotlight: photos search, rich results
• Photos: memory mixes

iPadOS

• Widgets among apps
• App Library
• Multitasking: easier to split apps, shelf of open windows
• Notes: tags, mentions & activity view
• Quick note: link notes to resources

macOS

• Universal Control: use your mouse & keyboard to control other devices, drag and drop from other devices!
• New Safari design (also on iOS and iPad): Tab groups & Tab bar
• Shortcuts app

watchOS

• Mindfulness app: includes “reflect”
• Sleep: respiratory rate
• Workout: Tai Chi & Pilates, artist spotlight
• Multiple Timers!

Developers

• XCode Cloud: test, deploy and deliver your apps using the cloud
• Swift: concurrency (async-await)
• App Store: In-app Events
• APIs: 3D Object Capture

Other

• AirPods: Conversation boost, spatial audio, Find My, Dolby Atmos
• Health: walking steadiness, lab results, family sharing
• Home: keys, Matter (smart home standard), Siri on 3rd party
• Siri: Audio never leaves device, more voices

Tools

The following tools were used in the sketchnote:

• Apple iPad Pro 10.5”
• Apple Pencil (1st gen)
• Concepts App (link)

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Originally published at https://connectingdots.xyz on June 17, 2021.