Apple hosted its annual World Wide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a number of upgrades coming to most of its software platforms. If you missed out on all of the big news to come from the WWDC keynote, catch up with all of the major announcements right here.
2. Apple hosted its annual World Wide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a
number of upgrades coming to most of its software platforms. If you missed out on
all of the big news to come from the WWDC keynote, catch up with all of the major
announcements right here.
3. OS X 10.11, otherwise known as El Capitan, is more about tweaking the OS X
experience and improving performance than redesigning the whole interface.
OS X 10.11: El Capitan
4. Apple announced a wide range of new features and enhancements in iOS 9
including big improvements to Siri and search, more flexible UI, Apple Pay and
Apple Music. Apple would release a public beta of iOS 9 in July with general
availability beginning in the fall.
iOS 9
5. Apple also introduced enhancements to Swift, the programming language that the
company developed to make it easier for developers can build applications for iOS
and Mac devices. Apple is making Swift open source later this year, essentially
turning it into a free and customizable piece of software that should make it
available for even more developers. Compilers will be available for both OS X and
Linux.
Swift 2
6. Apple Pay will officially launch in the United Kingdom next month, supported by
Transport for London on the Tube, buses and trains. Users can add their credit and
debit cards into Wallet formerly known as Passbook.
Apple Pay In The UK
7. WatchOS 2 for Apple Watch is designed to take advantage of its size and it’s
positioning on your wrist. The new watchOS is faster, more powerful and comes
with enhanced communication options. WatchOS 2 will be available in the Fall.
WatchOS 2
8. Apple officially confirmed Apple Music, its streaming service powered by iTunes.
Apple Music will launch on June 30 for $9.99 a month. A family plan will also be
available for $14.99 a month for up to six members.
Apple Music
9. Apple also introduced a new app called News. It's an innocuous-seeming piece of
software designed to deliver a clean, easy-to-read look for articles on iPhones and
iPads. Currently, it will be made available to US, UK and Australia.
Apple News
10. Apple Maps is finally getting public transit maps and directions. For larger public
transit hubs, the time spent walking through the terminal will be included in your
time estimates.
Apple Maps Gets Public Transit Directions
11. The iPad is finally getting split-screen multitasking. Not only will this allow users to
utilize two apps at the same time, but it also enables the system to allow picture-in-
picture video viewing, so you can keep up with whatever you're streaming while
hopping around the rest of the operation.
iPad Gets Multitasking
12. In iOS 9, Siri is more human, aware and learns your habits to try and make your
iOS experience seamless. Siri now suggests individuals you may want to call, apps
you may want to use at a certain time of day, and breaking news you may want to
read.
Siri Gets 'Proactive'
13. Apple’s auto operating system has also got some big upgrades. CarPlay will allow
auto makers to develop apps that control the car’s features. CarPlay will also
support high-DPI screens at multiple display sizes.
Apple CarPlay
14. HomeKit, Apple’s smart home platform, is being expanded beyond its current
limited functionality - it will now be capable of adjusting window shades, motion
sensors and security systems. HomeKit have the power to control home automation
devices including lights, locks, blinds and thermostats. Besides that it can also be
controlled via Siri on both your iPhone and Apple Watch.
HomeKit