Live blog: What you need to know from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off with a keynote by CEO Tim Cook on Monday, will have a different vibe.

The keynote, typically serves as a venue for Apple to highlight its latest iOS operating system, will be done online only, due to crowd restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Viewers are expected to be introduced to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 during the presentation. Scroll down for updates:

Incoming iPhone, iPad calls will look different

For both the new iOS and iPadOS, incoming calls is presented in a smaller notification that doesn’t eclipse what you have happening on your app.

Redesigned Widgets, which are also coming to iOS 14, will come to the new iPadOS, as well.

iPad will also get a new full screen Music app with lyrics. 

And a redesigned compact search function for the new iPad OS doesn’t dominate the screen. And it’s now universal and takes into account contacts, files and Safari content.

Your iPhone will be able to open your car

Your iPhone may soon contain digital car keys and no longer always carry your car keys. Use your phone to unlock the car and then put the phone in the charging pad and push the start button on the car.

The first vehicle to have the option will be the BMW 5 series but Apple is working on technology standards to make available for new cars next year. 

Beyond that, there’s a new Translate app that will allow Siri to translate phrases and Apple Maps will include new dedicated cycling directions.

And a new feature, App Clips, will display a small card about a new app that makes it easy to discover one that may be relevant, say at a store or while traveling. A card pops up and you tap to launch the app, rather than having to search the App Store.

Memojis messaging

During the ongoing pandemic, Apple has seen users generate a 40% increase in messages. iOS will include new ways to stay connected with conversations with improved group conversations and new Memojis.

You can pin favorite messaging friends at the top of message queue and, Groups can be customized with special group emojis and most recent commenter will appear largest atop the messages.

When it comes to your own emojis, you have 20 new hair and headware styles to chose from including face coverings.

iPhone and iOS 14 

1:05 p.m. ET: The screen for iPhone on iOS 14. … the App library reorganizes your apps into easier to view collections including Suggestions, Recently added, and Apple arcade. “We think this is going to be easier than ever to get to your apps,” said Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering.

Apple widgets are coming to the home screen, too.

Picture in picture video on the iPhone. Start a TV show on the home screen and when you launch another app such as Notes “I can keep on watching,” Federighi said.

Original story

Before beginning the event Cook noted that the country was facing two major challenges including the outcries about racism, inequality and injustice in the wake of “he senseless killing of George Floyd,” he said.

“This country was found on the principle of freedom and equality for all for too many people for too long we have failed to live up to those ideals,” Cook said. “We must all aim far higher.”

Cook also saluted the workers who had continued to do their jobs throughout the pandemic. In a way, he said, this year’s conference will be more inclusive. 

This story will be updated as Apple announces new developments

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