“We believe technology should lift humanity and enrich people’s lives in all the ways people want to experience it — whether that’s on the wrist, in the living room, on the desk, in the palm of their hand, in the car or even automating their home,” said Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, as he wrapped up the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) yesterday.

While the Apple car still may be a few years out, Cook’s closing statement expressed the essential focal points for Apple in 2016: the Watch, TV, Mac, and iPhone.

watchOS

After only 14-months on the market, Apple’s smartwatch has seen a slew of new software updates — the latest being watchOS 3. Apps were never the watch’s strong point. However, for the device to truly take off, it seemed inevitable that Cook and the team would need to figure out a solution to the watch’s lag time when it comes to loading apps and general usability.

In comes Instant Launch, the OS 3 update that makes it seven times faster to load an app than the OS 2. The updated interface also allows for easier access to apps — much like the iPhone dock, users can select their most-used apps to appear first.

While some features were more aesthetic-focused like new watch face options including Minnie Mouse, others were more function-based like enabling Apple Pay directly through third-party apps.

Apple introduced an alternative option to dictating messages through the watch: Scribble, which allows users to handwrite each letter of the text.

Also upgraded was one of the Apple watch’s most commonly used functions: fitness tracking. The new Activity app allows users to compete with friends, as well as track individual progress. Similarly, the new health app called Breathe provides a platform for users to track relaxation techniques and progress.

Apple also included a new safety feature in OS 3 where users can call 911 by holding down the side button. After the call has ended, an alert is sent to all emergency contacts listed in the user’s database.

tvOS

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of internet software and services, showed off the new iPhone remote app which is both touch and Siri enabled.

Users can use gesture control within the app to navigate viewing options as well as optimize their search by asking Siri to find anything from “high school comedies from the ‘80s” to Steph Curry three-point shot YouTube videos.

While it is unclear whether security will be an issue with the single sign-on feature, it will undoubtedly allow for a much more simple and swift sign-on process. Instead of entering credentials to individually access each network, users will sign in once and be granted full access.

Live Tune-In is also a major upgrade for the Apple TV. With a simple Siri command, users will be able to watch live-streaming programs from networks such as ESPN and Disney.

The automatic download feature across multiple devices was a much-needed update. In other words, now when users download a new app to their iPhone, it will automatically download to their Apple TV.

macOS

After 15 years of “OS X,” Apple renamed the Mac’s operating system to “macOS.” The newest update called “Sierra” includes Siri integration, Apple Pay, a Continuity feature, and optimized iCloud management.

Finding files, searching the web, and sending emails will now be much simpler with Siri integration. Accessible through the Mac dock or by simply saying “Hey Siri,” users are able to access the same built-in intelligent assistance that is operating on their iPhone.

Sierra will allow for the syncing of documents between multiple devices via iCloud. The updated version also automatically transfers older files to the cloud to clear up space on the device.

In the same vein as multi-device syncing, Continuity features a Universal Clipboard that allows users to copy text on their iPhone and directly paste it to their Mac program, and vise versa. Continuity also allows for Macs to be automatically unlocked if their owner approaches it wearing a synced Apple Watch.

From the watch to the Mac, Apple Pay was a key subject for multiple operating teams this year. With macOS, Apple Pay will now be available through Safari, which will eliminate the need to type in credit card information online. However, users will need to have their Apple Watch or iPhone handy since touch verification is not yet accessible via Mac hardware.

iOS

From Continuity with the Mac to automatic downloads with the Apple TV, we’ve already addressed a few updates relating to the iPhone. However, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, had many stand-alone iOS 10 announcements such as the “Raise to wake” feature, which wakes up the lock screen as soon as the phone is lifted.

The new 3D Touch feature — much like what Android is doing — allows for widgets to be used on the home screen. For example, users can choose for game scores to appear on their home screen without ever having to open the ESPN app.

Messaging will be transformed with emojis three times the size, highlighted “emojifiable” words, videos that will play directly in the text thread via rich links, and various animations such as bubble effects and invisible ink, which requires users to swipe over the message before the letters appear.

However, the major news came when Federighi announced that Apple is opening Siri up to third-party application developers, which means users will be able to hail a ride with Uber, send a message through Slack, or track their run without ever opening the specified app.

Siri will also be giving more “smart” Calendar suggestions based on recent addresses, calendar availability, current location, etc.

However, deep learning updates do not just apply to Siri — Maps and Photos received “smart” upgrades as well. The new Map feature provides traffic information and nearby suggestions — and like Siri, Maps will also be open to third-party developers, which means users can book a reservation or hail an Uber without ever leaving the Maps app.

Photos also received an upgrade with advanced recognition features to better organize albums based on specific locations, people, related memories, etc.

After launching a year ago, both Apple Music and News received updates with smarter selections — think Netflix and Spotify-like models where playlists and news suggestions will be aggregated based on past selections.

Voicemails also received a major upgrade with iOS 10. Much like Google Voice, transcription will allow users to read the entire message without every having to listen to the actual voicemail.

Beyond feature and product enhancement announcements, Tim Cook revealed some often-guarded metrics surrounding the App Store including there being over 2 million apps now available on the platform that have been downloaded 130 billion times totaling $50 billion in revenue.

Swift Playgrounds

To wrap up the keynote, Cook introduced Swift Playgrounds, a coding program that encourages children to program Apple apps from their iPad.

“I can’t wait to see what this next generation of coders is going to create,” said Cook. “Our quest is to change the world for the better.”