Apple's Big Announcement: 4 Things You Should Care About
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At what feels like an annual holiday for tech enthusiasts called the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple made several key announcements involving its products and software. From a new Mac operating system called OS X El Capitan to a much anticipated iOS 9 that promises to extend battery life, the company did not disappoint those looking for improvements to their gadgets. Others who anticipated the launch of Apple Music were treated to both a surprise appearance by Drake and a musical performance by The Weeknd.
Find out what's in store for Apple this year — and what you can get excited about.
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iOS 9 For iPhones, iPads, and iPods
A faster and improved iOS 9 is coming, promising longer battery life, a more useful Siri, Maps with public transportation, and much more. After months of criticism, iOS 9 also comes with an improved HealthKit app that finally includes the capability to track reproductive health — a feature women have been clamoring for.
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New Mac Software
The newest operating system, OS X El Capitan, is packed with improved features like Split View, which lets you split your screen between two apps. No more minimizing one app or investing in another monitor. It also includes major updates to Safari, Spotlight, Spaces, and Mission Control that you can read about here.
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Apple Music
Apple is trying its hand again at music — this time through Apple Music, a new music streaming service. It includes a personalized streaming experience, a 24/7 live radio, and a social component where fans can interact with their favorite artists.
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Apple Watch Updates
Just six weeks after launching the first version, Apple's software update — watchOS 2 — is here, complete with new enhancements. New watch faces will be available, such as adding your own photo to customize them, as well as Time Travel, an interactive feature that uses the digital crown to go back and forth in time to see how your day is panning out. The watch will also function in a nightstand mode, where you'll be able to set it as an alarm clock. watchOS 2 also includes different screens for a variety of groups of friends, as well as an upgrade to Siri, where it can start and end workouts, control any HomeKit device, and get mass transit directions for you.