TLDR At WWDC 2015, Tim Cook opens with global attendance, acknowledges scholarship winners, and introduces OS X El Capitan. iOS 9 brings proactive intelligence, Siri improvements, privacy-focused features, and Apple Pay expansion to the UK. The event also showcases the introduction of Apple Music, featuring Drake and a performance by The Weeknd.
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Key insights

  • Final Highlights

    • 🎤 Drake explains how technology changed the music industry by connecting directly with the audience.
    • 🔚 The event ends with a performance by The Weeknd.

  • watchOS 2 and Apple Music

    • ⌚ watchOS 2 introduces new features like Time Travel, Nightstand Mode, and enhanced communication capabilities.
    • 🎵 Apple introduces Apple Music, a revolutionary music service with customized playlists, a 24/7 radio station, and artist connections.

  • iOS 9 Features and App Store

    • 🔧 iOS 9 brings new features, including App Thinning, enhanced gaming frameworks, HealthKit and HomeKit updates, CarPlay improvements, and Swift going open source.
    • 🔧 The App Store has surpassed 100 billion app downloads and paid over $30 billion to developers.

  • Apple News and iPad Multitasking

    • 📰 Apple News offers personalized, interactive, and visually appealing content from top sources.
    • 📰 Multitasking on iPad is enhanced with features like Slide Over and Picture in Picture.

  • iOS 9

    • 📱 iOS 9 introduces proactive intelligence, improved Siri functionality, and deep linking through search.
    • 📱 Introduces intelligence, privacy-focused Apple Pay expansion to the UK, and new features in Notes and Maps.

  • OS X El Capitan and Metal

    • 💻 OS X El Capitan introduces improvements in window management, search, gestures, Safari, Notes app, and performance optimizations.
    • 💻 Metal is extended to the Mac, delivering significant performance improvements for apps, games, and creative work.
    • 💻 Epic demonstrates the performance gains in their upcoming game using Metal.

  • WWDC 2015 Opening

    • ⚙️ Tim Cook opens WWDC 2015 with a global attendance and acknowledges the scholarship winners.
    • ⚙️ Tim Cook pays ransom for a baseball hit by Brandon Moss of the Cleveland Indians.
    • ⚙️ Craig Federighi presents OS X El Capitan with improved experience and performance, including enhancements in window management, search, gestures, Safari, and Notes app.

Q&A

  • What was Apple Music all about?

    Apple Music was introduced as a revolutionary music service offering customized playlists, a 24/7 radio station, and a platform for artists to connect with fans, which was accompanied by a performance by The Weeknd and insights from Drake on how technology has changed the music industry.

  • What were the new features and improvements introduced in watchOS 2?

    watchOS 2 introduced new watch faces, Complications, enhanced capabilities for app development, Time Travel, Nightstand Mode, and native app support with access to features such as microphone, speaker, video playback, HealthKit, HomeKit, and more.

  • What were the key features of iOS 9?

    iOS 9 introduced proactive intelligence, improved Siri functionality, deep linking through search, intelligence without compromising privacy, Apple Pay expansion to the UK, and new features in Notes, Maps, and Apple News, along with performance improvements, battery life enhancements, security updates, and new features for users and developers.

  • What improvements were highlighted for OS X El Capitan?

    OS X El Capitan was presented with improvements in window management, search, gestures, Safari, and the Notes app, along with performance optimizations and the introduction of Metal for graphics acceleration.

  • What were the key announcements at WWDC 2015?

    The key announcements included the introduction of OS X El Capitan with enhancements in window management, search, gestures, Safari, and Notes app; the extension of Metal to the Mac for improved performance; the unveiling of iOS 9 with proactive intelligence, improved Siri functionality, and deep linking through search; the expansion of Apple Pay to the UK; and the launch of watchOS 2 and Apple Music.

  • What was WWDC 2015 about?

    WWDC 2015 was a global conference with attendees from over 70 countries and focused on introducing OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, watchOS 2, and Apple Music, along with several new features and enhancements.

  • 00:17 Tim Cook opens WWDC 2015 with a global attendance, acknowledges the scholarship winners, and pays ransom for a baseball. Craig Federighi presents OS X El Capitan with improved experience and performance, including enhancements in window management, search, gestures, Safari, and Notes app.
  • 16:23 Metal has been extended to the Mac and is delivering significant performance improvements for apps, games, and creative work. Epic demonstrated the performance gains in their upcoming game using Metal. iOS 9 introduces proactive intelligence, improved Siri functionality, and deep linking through search.
  • 32:05 iOS 9 introduces intelligence without compromising privacy, Apple Pay expands to the UK, and new features in Notes and Maps. News is a new interactive app delivering personalized content from top sources.
  • 48:57 Apple News offers a beautiful, animated, and personalized reading experience with rich typography and stunning content from top publishers. Multitasking on iPad is enhanced with new features like Slide Over and Picture in Picture. iOS 9 also delivers performance improvements, battery life enhancements, and security updates.
  • 01:04:37 iOS 9 brings new features for users and developers, including App Thinning, enhanced gaming frameworks, HealthKit and HomeKit updates, CarPlay improvements, and the announcement of Swift going open source. The App Store has passed 100 billion app downloads and paid over $30 billion to developers. watchOS 2 introduces new watch faces, Complications, and enhanced capabilities for app development.
  • 01:24:13 The update to watchOS 2 introduces new features like Time Travel, Nightstand Mode, and enhanced communication capabilities. It also enables native app support with access to features such as microphone, speaker, video playback, HealthKit, HomeKit, and more.
  • 01:36:44 Apple introduces new features for watchOS 2 and announces the launch of Apple Music, a revolutionary music service with customized playlists, a 24/7 radio station, and a platform for artists to connect with fans.
  • 01:55:41 Drake shares how technology has changed the music industry by connecting directly with the audience. Apple Music is introduced, offering personalized music recommendations, live radio, artist connections, and a family plan. The event ends with a performance by The Weeknd.
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WWDC 2015: OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, and Apple Music Unveiled

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