Apple made a lot of announcements at the recently held World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). While there were no big surprises, the company had a lot of software announcements to keep everyone interested.
A big announcement was Mac OS X El Capitan, the newest version of the desktop operating system. While it doesn’t look that different, it brings improvements in Spotlight and newer ways for window management. The user experience seems to be inspired by Windows platform. Metal API has also been included in OS X which should power better graphics.
The Cupertino-based company also announced iOS 9 which will be available to everyone in fall. It includes enhancements to Siri which will take it a lot closer to Google Now. iOS 9 will also have improved security features along with other improvements. iOS 9 for iPad also includes multi-tasking apps.
Apple Watch may finally get to see more useful apps with the release of a new native app SDK. The new SDK will help build applications that can run on the watch itself instead of the paired mobile device.
Another big announcement came in the form of Apple Music, a streaming service which will compete with the likes of Spotify. Probably, the company wants to say goodbye to the iTunes model. Apple’s acquisition of Beats may have been keeping Apple Music in mind. Apple Music will also be available on Android, the first-ever native Apple app to exit the Apple ecosystem.
News was also one area which Apple targeted through the all new News app. The smartphone giant has bid adieu to Newsstand and the new app seems to be more on the lines of Flipboard.
Apart from these innovations, Apple will also bring out new and improved Apple Maps, Apple Pay and HomeKit.