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Finally, the time has come to discuss about the various aspects of hotly-anticipated event of this year, Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2015. As we know, this noted American Corporation has appeared in multiple tidings due to its annual developers conference, where a raft of its novel inventions had been speculated to be showcased. And Yesterday, tech giant pulled the veils from its revolutionary discoveries, so here is a summary of those highlights which you shouldn't miss.
OS X 10.11 aka El Capitan: As expected, corporation has proclaimed the latest operating system for Macs, called El Capitan aka OS X 10.11, which has been claimed as "more powerful than ever with advancements." Notably, firmware is now available as a developer beta and its public beta will be kicked off from this summer. Well, those who are eager to get their hands on this software will have to wait till this fall.
As per Apple, OS has a user-friendly interface that offers new gestures and performs the tasks like accessing email, opening apps or switching between them quickly. It has a plenty of intuitive and brilliant refinements such as Split screen mode, Spotlight and window management. Moreover, its default browser: Safari has been renovated with Pinned Sites feature, whereby users can keep their favorite websites available to access and up to date in a tab.
Apple iOS 9: After making rounds over cyberspace in innumerable leaks, successor of iOS 8.4, iOS 9 has made an official debut. Here, developers have given an appellation of world's most advanced mobile operating system to firmware, which includes some extreme improvements to be smart and zippy. Now, consumers will be able to interact with their iPhones and iPads in remarkable ways due to inclusion of revamped virtual assistant: Siri.
Through this knowledge navigator, folks will be able to find specific photos & videos and they can set a reminder to finish an article reading on the web. Now, iDevices will become more functional, where they will automatically suggest recent playlist or audiobook, apps based on user's daily routines, remind for an event based on added location and do much more.
Moreover, Transit view in Maps for iPads, renovated Notes app and amelioration in essential apps, multitasking features, search, performance, battery life, Two-factor authentication are also the major parts of iOS9. In addition, it will require less space on gadgets for the OTA update.
Spruced up CarPlay and HomeKit: According to a report of The Verge, "auto operating system of Apple: CarPlay App will allow auto makers to develop apps that control the car features" as well as it will capacitate the consumers to connect with iPhones wirelessly. In addition, smart home platform of firm, HomeKit got some big upgrades, where it supports new accessories like home security systems and mechanical blinds.
Apple Pay in the UK: The mobile payment and digital wallet service, Apple Pay will be launched across the United Kingdom in July. This system has been upgraded to make the transaction more secure, user-oriented and it will work with all major credit networks. Apple has renamed its Passbook service as Wallet as well as teamed up with a Payment processing company: Square to bring a new Apple Pay-compatible reader.
Meet watchOS 2: The smartwatch of corporation has also received a big update i.e. a new version of watchOS, watchOS 2. Apparently, the platform designed for wearable devices will now come with native apps, new faces (can set watch face from Photos app) and functions. At this place, folks can reply to email directly from their wrist with smart replies, emoji and dictation. The inclusion of Transit directions in Maps, Siri, novel features of Apple Pay and full support for HealthKit, HomeKit and fitness apps like Strava has been mentioned on the official site.
Apple Music is also Here: As reported by the source, at the end of keynote, corporation publicized its much-waited music streaming service. This system is a revolutionary music service, a 24/7 global radio and a new way to connect with artists, says Apple. Diving into brand-new quest of company, it looks like a full-featured service which has the ability to deliver an awesome music experience.
The music lovers can stream or save millions of tracks for offline listening from iTunes library as well as it can recommend for most-liked albums and playlists. Interestingly, application has a 24/7 global radio station, called "Beats 1" that will offer nonstop on-demand music streaming to over 100 countries.
Furthermore, Apple Music will come for iOS 8.4 based handsets from June 30 and expected to arrive for Windows and on Android this fall. It will be free for first three months, but after that users will have to pay $9.99 per month for the service or they can adopt a family plan, where up to six people can share a family membership for $14.99 per month.
Coming to the availability of watchOS 2 and iOS 9, developer previews of both platforms have already been kicked off. But, iOS 9 public beta will be rolled out in July and will be made available to everyone at the end of this year. While, latest edition of watchOS has been stated to be procurable at the same time as a free update and will work on every Apple Watch.
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