macOS Monterey will feature Shortcuts (formerly available on iOS), AirPlay to Mac, and new tab groups in Safari. Now it’s also known globally thanks to Apple. Monterey is a wonderful spot in California, known globally thanks to John Steinbeck’s novels. Calling from a crowded spot? FaceTime will mute the background noise. Invite anyone (even those on Android) to join your FaceTime call from a link.

Online meetings will sound more like real conversations with sound coming exactly from the on-screen position of the person talking. For now, only TikTok, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ will be supported. The feature enables you to stream video and audio in sync with your friends. According to collective wisdom (aka Twitter), SharePlay is going to make FaceTime a superstar. Here’s what’s coming to Apple’s video chat app: Time for FaceTimeįaceTime stole the spotlight this year. Tip: Want a focus mode on Mac? Try Focus app to block distractions and Serenity to mute notification sounds for individual apps. And no worries, you’ll never miss a thing - all notifications will be bundled into the new Notification Summary that you can check in your free time. Apple makes it easier to limit distractions in your daily life with new modes like “work” and “personal.” Depending on the mode, iOS will filter notifications and show only the relevant updates and messages.

IOS 15 puts a strong focus on you staying focused. With Universal control, you can fly across MacBook, iMac, and iPad, moving the cursor fluently between them. Apple’s big focus for a long time was cross-device work. Universal controlĪ huge upgrade to Apple’s Continuity arrives with Universal control. How to check into a hotel with a phone? What does John Steinbeck have to do with the new macOS? And why you’ll probably see less funny pics your friend sends you throughout the day? Let’s catch up on the major WWDC 2021 announcements.

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