Summary of apps copied by Apple at WWDC24



At

WWDC24 , Apple announced the latest operating systems such as iOS 18 , iPadOS 18 , macOS Sequoia , and watchOS 11 , as well as Apple Intelligence , a personal AI that can be used on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Many of the latest operating systems and new features announced by Apple at WWDC24 imitate existing apps, and overseas media has compiled a list of 'apps that Apple has copied.'

The apps that Apple sherlocked at WWDC 2024 | TechCrunch
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Here are the apps Sherlocked by Apple during WWDC 2024 - 9to5Mac
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◆New password apps (apps that have been copied: 1Password , LastPass , BitWarden , Proton Pass )



Apple has released Passwords, a password management app that can be used on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, and Windows via the iCloud for Windows app. Passwords information is automatically synced between devices, and when you register new information on one device, the information is added to Passwords on all other devices.

Apple has previously implemented password management features within the iOS Settings app and has included a password management app called

Keychain Access on macOS, but the company plans to release this as a standalone app.

The Passwords app essentially works like any other third-party password manager. In the case of Apple's Passwords app, it's an evolution of the system's built-in password manager, so TechCrunch points out that users who have used the feature will likely migrate to it.

On the other hand, third-party password management apps are compatible with Android, Windows, and Linux, and can store address and credit card information, so they still have a long way to go compared to Apple's password app.

◆ Call recording and transcription features (Copycat apps: TapeACall , Truecaller )



Apple has implemented call recording and transcription features in its Phone app. Apps like TapeACall and Turecaller have offered call recording for some time, but you had to call another number to enable it, as Apple did not allow third-party companies access to the call stack.

◆ Audio transcription feature (copied apps:

Otter , AudioPen , Voicenotes.com )
In addition to the Phone app, Apple will also be adding a transcription feature to apps like Notes, which TechCrunch points out will mimic apps like Otter, AudioPen, and Voicenotes.com.

Still, third-party transcription apps offer a variety of features. Otter, for example, is great for transcribing meetings and video calls, while AudioPen and Voicenotes.com offer AI-powered summarization and formatting.

◆ Mirror your iPhone on your Mac (copycat app: Bezel )



macOS Sequoia will feature iPhone Mirroring, which allows users to mirror their iPhone screen to their Mac. By connecting the iPhone wirelessly to the Mac, users will be able to access the iPhone screen from the Mac with just one click. With iPhone Mirroring, users will be able to receive iPhone notifications on their Mac and easily move photos and videos between devices with drag and drop.

A third-party app that offers a similar feature is Bezel, which requires a cable to mirror the iPhone. Mathijs Kadijk, developer of Bezel, said, 'Apple announced iPhone mirroring, which mirrors the iPhone to a Mac. You can also operate the iPhone. It's a great feature, but my app, Bezel, can do exactly the same thing.' 'I don't know how I should feel about Apple entering this field, but it's part of the game, it raises the bar, and it makes me both excited and sad,' he said, explaining that he plans to use the beta version of macOS Sequoia to consider whether to continue developing Bezel or shift to developing a completely different app.




◆ Tiling windows on Mac (Copycat apps: Magnet , Rectangle )



macOS Sequoia will have a feature that automatically suggests tiling arrangements for windows on the desktop. For many users, this is not a groundbreaking feature, as similar features have existed for years on Windows and Linux. However, to achieve the same thing on Mac, you had to use third-party apps such as Magnet or Rectangle.

However, third-party apps may be able to retain users as they offer better customization features such as different window size options, the ability to rearrange your workspace with a single shortcut, the ability to hide windows at the edges of the screen, and the ability to pin apps to the side.

◆Genmoji (Pirated app: Newji )



Apple offers a feature called 'Genmoji' that allows you to freely generate emojis using image generation technology. Newji offers a similar feature.




◆ Custom Maps (Copycat app: Alltrails )



Apple's native map app allows you to save maps offline on your iPhone, create voice directions, and create hiking routes. A third-party app that has released similar features is AllTrails. AllTrails has the advantage of already having a community and offering multiple hiking routes.

◆Text rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing features (copied app:

Grammarly )



Apple will provide a new feature in the writing tool to rewrite, proofread, and summarize sentences. A third-party app that provides similar features is Grammarly. While Apple's feature is provided for free, Grammarly is not free and requires money to use it properly.

◆ Calculator (plagiarized apps:

PCalc , Soulver )



Apple is finally releasing a calculator app for the iPad. The iPad version of the calculator app has added new features such as history, unit conversion, and calculation notes, and the calculation notes will help you find the answer to your handwritten calculations.

However, you can also use equations in third-party calculator apps to perform calculations.

TechCrunch also pointed out that 'Apple needs to keep up with the competition from Google and Microsoft, but at the same time, it needs to be careful not to add features that completely kill off third-party apps in order to continue to make money from the App Store.'

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