Apple introduced iOS 8 and MacOS X Yosemite

During the annual developer conference WWDC 2014, held on June 2 in San Francisco, Apple introduced updated versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems. The event was broadcast live on the company's official website.

The new version of the desktop OS MacOS X (10.10) is called Yosemite in honor of Yosemite National Park, located in California. Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke about the advantages of the updated platform. Thus, the design of the new MacOS X has become more reminiscent of the “flat” design of the iOS 7 mobile system.

The company has significantly updated the Spotlight search application, establishing its integration with online encyclopedias, search engines, and also added search within edited documents. In addition, synchronization between desktop computers and Apple mobile devices has become even deeper. With the AirDrop app, users can receive calls and text messages on their computer, while the HandOff service allows users to transfer an editable document from device to device with just a flick of the hand.

As for the mobile operating system, iOS 8 has not undergone major external changes, but has acquired many new features. For example, the notification system will now allow the user to respond to messages without going into the corresponding application. The updated QuickType keyboard can suggest the user's next word based on the context of the message being typed (this feature is not yet available in all languages). Users will also be able to install third-party keyboards on their device.

iOS 8 also introduced the long-awaited HealthKit application, a kind of control center for programs that monitor the user’s health. The application also allows you to send notifications to your doctor in emergency situations.

You can now connect up to six users to one Apple account, establishing control over their actions. Thus, if members of the same family use Apple products, parents will be able to control their children's actions when purchasing applications.

Apple's voice assistant Siri in the new version can recognize melodies, just as third-party applications Shazam (with which Siri was integrated) or SoundHound do. In addition, Siri will soon be able to control home appliances using the HomeKit app .

All presented updates became available to software developers immediately after the presentation, on June 2. Regular users will be able to install updated versions of operating systems in the fall. Around the same time, the presentation of new devices from Apple is expected.

Finally, during the event, the company introduced a new programming language, Swift. As Computerra writes, it is much simpler than Objective-C, which has previously been used to write applications for the company’s products. Among other things, the Swift programming environment will allow developers to see the results of their work in real time. This language is fully compatible with Cocoa and Cocoa Touch technology, which powers Mac OS X and iOS.