Apple WWDC 2022 – Here are the biggest announcements

The 13-inch MacBook Pro, like the new MacBook Air, is getting an M2 upgrade. It boasts up to 24GB of RAM, 2TB of storage, and a battery life of up to 20 hours – yet it still has a Touch Bar. The new 13-inch Pro will be ready next month and maybe preordered now for $1,299.

 

Number 13. macOS Ventura introduces the Stage Manager multi-tasking tool

 

 

The recently revealed macOS 13 Ventura will include a new multitasking feature called Stage Manager. Spotlight and Apple’s Mail app will also receive improvements.

 

Number 14. Apple Passkeys will replace your password with the iPhone

 

 

In Safari, macOS 13 Ventura adds support for something called Apple Passkeys. This new function effectively replaces passwords, allowing you to check in to numerous websites using only your iPhone or Mac.

 

Number 15. Your iPhone will soon be able to double as a webcam thanks to Continuity Camera

 

 

You won’t have to rely on your Mac’s webcam for long. Apple said that macOS will allow you to use your iPhone as a webcam by attaching it to a dedicated clip that will be available later this year.

 

Number 16. iPadOS 16 brings in much-needed multitasking features

iPadOS 16 has a new collaboration feature that allows you to collaborate with people within office apps like Pages, as well as a useful new whiteboard tool called Freeform. Apple also introduced enhanced multitasking capabilities with Stage Manager, including the ability to resize and overlap windows on your iPad. Also, with the iPadOS 16, the iPad finally gets the Weather app.