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Apple is overhauling its Photos offering across iOS and Mac

Jun02
by on June 2, 2014 at 6:43 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Product Launches, Product Updates, WWDC

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Never letting an opportunity slip by to tweak its photo tools, Apple announced a new Photos app for iOS that will eventually make its way to the Mac. As revealed at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, the new Photos lets you share edits and organization across all devices with updates and tweaks syncing in real time. Both Photos apps will integrate with the newly priced iCloud storage to offer more accessible browsing, searching and retouching. The iOS app stores all photos on all devices via the new iCloud Photo Library while preserving your organization across devices and operating systems. Your device has access to all your…

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Apple announces HomeKit, an SDK for controlling your home from your iOS device

Jun02
by on June 2, 2014 at 6:40 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, WWDC

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The connected Internet of Things smart home offering from Apple has emerged from the shadows of WWDC and it’s called HomeKit. While it’s not the industry leading move many had hoped for, it’s a first step into an industry that hasn’t evolved beyond early adopters.   Apple is working with a number of home automation developers, including Honeywell, Philips, Withings, Haier and more. Unfortunately HomeKit doesn’t work most of the systems already on the market. Apple did announce partnerships with HomeKit. It’s also worth mentioning that HomeKit won’t be available until iOS 8 launches this fall. Until then, you’ll have to continue using your…

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TestFlight will be an official part of Apple’s iOS developer program from this fall

Jun02
by on June 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev

At its WWDC opening keynote in San Francisco today, Apple announced that it is bringing the much-used TestFlight user-testing platform into the official Apple developer platform. Apple acquired TestFlight developer Burstly back in February this year. Don’t miss: Burstly and TestFlight’s full ‘app lifecycle’ services find a perfect home at Apple Catch up with all of our Apple WWDC coverage

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Apple improves App Store discovery with Explore section, related searches and Editor’s Choice tags

Jun02
by on June 2, 2014 at 6:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

As the App Store becomes increasingly bloated with new releases and updates, it’s harder than ever to find the apps you want. Apple is trying to tackle the problem with an overhauled App Store, which includes a new Explore tab at the bottom for discovering apps. You can scroll down a simple, vertical field and easily look through categories and sub-categories to find exactly what you’re looking for. As you search for new apps to download, Apple will also suggest new, refined searches to help you better convey the utility or subject matter that you’re interested in. Finally, the App…

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Apple announces hands-free ‘Hey, Siri’ for iOS 8, Shazam song recognition, and 22 new dictation languages

Jun02
by on June 2, 2014 at 6:25 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Gadgets

At its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) today, Apple announced a very important update to Siri: you can start talking to her without having to touch your iPhone. This is triggered by the hands-free phrase “Hey, Siri.” As part of the update, Apple has built in Shazam song recognition as well as streaming voice recognition. Siri also now supports purchasing iTunes content and has gained 22 new dictation languages. In other words, this is Apple’s response to the always-on “Ok, Google” feature in Android. The company is well-aware of Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana, and while today’s news is notable, the…

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