At the 2014 annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced copious amounts of software upgrades and improvements to their operating systems, mobile and desktop alike. On the OS X side of things, we saw the announcement and Developer Preview release of OS X Yosemite, the successor to OS X Mavericks. Whilst on the mobile device side, we got our first look at all of the new features to be coming within iOS 8.
Even though, with several other great announcements in the offing today, the revelation of a new keyboard is huge! And it ought not be played down how significant the introduction of QuickType is for the long-suffering army of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. Moreover, Apple has also rolled out third-party keyboard support, meaning we could soon see the likes of Swpye, SwiftKey et al joining the party on iOS.
Apple has made some major announcements relating to its software line-up today, and among them, introduced both HealthKit and HomeKit. Aside from sounding similar, they'll both serve as all-in-one hubs that, to varying degrees, will seek to enhance our lives. Here, we take a closer look.
After a fairly intense build-up, Apple has finally taken the wraps off iOS 8, and as those on newer iOS devices can begin looking ahead to some exciting new features, only one iOS device will be invariably left behind. After the jump, you’ll find an official chart of devices by Apple which will be supported by iOS 8.
WWDC 2014 is all ready to accelerate into first gear today, and if you’re reading this then the chances are that you have a fervent interest in what Tim Cook and his executive team are planning to announce. The annual developer meet-up, affectionately known as WWDC, is Apple’s unique way of showcasing its new technologies and products to developers and journalists, while also giving developers an opportunity to offer hands-on labs and valuable feedback sessions. It’s also a great insight into how Apple sees its own roadmap for the year ahead, so here are the details of how, where and when you can follow along at home.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference is only a matter of hours away and excitement within the mobile industry couldn't be higher. Journalists, consumers and professional industry analysts are waiting with baited breath to see what the next twelve months hold for Apple, but more importantly waiting to see how Tim Cook and his team have decided to shape the future of iOS and OS X. As we count down the hours until Mr. Cook delivers the 2014 WWDC keynote, why not swallow up your time by mulling these iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 wallpapers inspired from WWDC banners hung for the big event at Moscone Center.
As you'll almost certainly be aware of by now, Apple's WWDC 2014 is set to begin on Monday, and all of this week, preparations have been made within the Moscone Center venue in San Francisco. A traditional location for WWDC and numerous other Apple events, the interiors of the exhibition hall have been decorated to welcome the siege of developers embarking upon next week's event, and now, we're catching our first glimpse of some iOS 8-related signage.
With the Worldwide Developers Conference now almost upon us, and as such, it should come as little surprise to see designers and general Apple enthusiasts getting their last-ditch concept ideas in before the lock. From what we've gathered, iOS 8 will include several new features and apps, including Healthbook among other goodies, but while we don't anticipate system-wide widget support complete with live tiles, this hasn't stopped one designer from bundling it into his latest concept.
In our ongoing quest to bring you some of the best deals on mobile apps and games, we hereby present you with another list of great titles that have just gone free for iOS. Among today's run-down, we've got some great scanning apps, music-centered utilities, an epic RPG title, and of course, the obligatory camera-focused app, so if you're looking to stock up, join us after the jump!
Apple finally put the rubber stamp on its deal to acquire Beats Electronics, and immediately, Apple made some adjustments to the Beats Music streaming service app on iOS. The app is, incidentally, also available to those on Android and Windows Phone, although at this moment in time, limited to those within the confines of the United States.
