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Apple Unveils WWDC20 Updates: Enhanced App Experiences & Streamlined Workflows

Apple's WWDC20 updates promise to enhance user experiences and streamline workflows. Key changes include expanded 'Sign in with Apple', new APIs for AirPods and ARKit, and updates to Core ML, PencilKit, and Swift Package Manager.

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Apple Unveils WWDC20 Updates: Enhanced App Experiences & Streamlined Workflows

Apple has announced several updates at WWDC20, including new APIs, tools, and features for developers. These changes aim to enhance app experiences and streamline workflows.

One key update is the expansion of 'Sign in with Apple' to third-party apps. Users can now upgrade their existing accounts to use this service.

TestFlight, Apple's beta testing platform, has also been updated. It now supports up to 100 team members, enabling faster distribution of app builds.

Apple has introduced the AirPods Motion API, providing real-time movement data to developers. Companies like Airbnb, Canva, and TikTok are already using the new WWDC20 APIs to create innovative app experiences.

ARKit 4 brings a new Depth API, designed for LiDAR sensor-based apps. This includes on-site architecture, design, landscaping, and manufacturing apps.

Core ML has been updated with tools for model deployment, encryption, and new templates for Create ML. Additionally, PencilKit introduces Scribble for text entry with Apple Pencil and access to stroke data.

Swift Package Manager now supports resources and new open source packages for Numerics, ArgumentParser, and System.

These updates demonstrate Apple's commitment to improving both user experience and developer tools. The expanded Sign in with Apple service, increased TestFlight capacity, and new APIs like AirPods Motion and ARKit Depth API are expected to enhance app functionality and security. Meanwhile, updates to Core ML, PencilKit, and Swift Package Manager aim to simplify and streamline the development process.

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