12 Most Important Announcements from Apple WWDC 2015

Apple hosted its annual World Wide Developers Conference, where it unveiled a number of upgrades coming to most of its software platforms. If you missed out on all of the big news to come from the WWDC keynote, catch up with all of the major announcements right here.

OS X 10.11, otherwise known as El Capitan, is more about tweaking the OS X experience and improving performance than redesigning the whole interface.OS X 10.11: El Capitan

Apple announced a wide range of new features and enhancements in iOS 9 including big improvements to Siri and search, more flexible UI, Apple Pay and Apple Music. Apple would release a public beta of iOS 9 in July with general availability beginning in the fall.iOS 9

Apple also introduced enhancements to Swift, the programming language that the company developed to make it easier for developers can build applications for iOS and Mac devices. Apple is making Swift open source later this year, essentially turning it into a free and customizable piece of software that should make it available for even more developers. Compilers will be available for both OS X and Linux.Swift 2

Apple Pay will officially launch in the United Kingdom next month, supported by Transport for London on the Tube, buses and trains. Users can add their credit and debit cards into Wallet formerly known as Passbook.Apple Pay In The UK

WatchOS 2 for Apple Watch is designed to take advantage of its size and its positioning on your wrist. The new watchOS is faster, more powerful and comes with enhanced communication options. WatchOS 2 will be available in the Fall.WatchOS 2

Apple officially confirmed Apple Music, its streaming service powered by iTunes. Apple Music will launch on June 30 for $9.99 a month. A family plan will also be available for $14.99 a month for up to six members.Apple Music

Apple also introduced a new app called News. It's an innocuous-seeming piece of software designed to deliver a clean, easy-to-read look for articles on iPhones and iPads. Currently, it will be made available to US, UK and Australia.Apple News

Apple Maps is finally getting public transit maps and directions. For larger public transit hubs, the time spent walking through the terminal will be included in your time estimates.Apple Maps Gets Public Transit Directions

The iPad is finally getting split-screen multitasking. Not only will this allow users to utilize two apps at the same time, but it also enables the system to allow picture-in-picture video viewing, so you can keep up with whatever you're streaming while hopping around the rest of the operation.iPad Gets Multitasking

In iOS 9, Siri is more human, aware and learns your habits to try and make your iOS experience seamless. Siri now suggests individuals you may want to call, apps you may want to use at a certain time of day, and breaking news you may want to read.Siri Gets 'Proactive'

Apples auto operating system has also got some big upgrades. CarPlay will allow auto makers to develop apps that control the cars features. CarPlay will also support high-DPI screens at multiple display sizes.Apple CarPlay

HomeKit, Apples smart home platform, is being expanded beyond its current limited functionality - it will now be capable of adjusting window shades, motion sensors and security systems. HomeKit have the power to control home automation devices including lights, locks, blinds and thermostats. Besides that it can also be controlled via Siri on both your iPhone and Apple Watch.HomeKit

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