Apple kicked off the Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) with a slew of new products for the next year, including the iPhone 6, iOS 8, a new developers' language, and Apple Watch, the first of its wearable computing devices. Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at WWDC 2014 to unveil all of the latest offerings from the Cupertino-based corporation, with reception varying widely based on who you ask and the indicators you were watching.
The sixth iteration in Apple's iPhone line now sports two different sizes, with the stock iPhone 6 measuring 4.7 inches, while the iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5 inch screen. Both versions are significantly larger than the screen on the iPhone 5S, but the 6 Plus plants Apple's flag in a quickly growing phablet market. The new A8 processor in the 6 also allows for 25% faster processing speed over the 5S and the backside camera features 8 megapixels.
iOS 8 offers new features as well, allowing for fixes to much maligned mail and browser applications. iOS 8 will allow users to navigate tabs more easily while also giving Apple users the ability to sync browser sessions between devices so that emails you type on your phone will automatically pick up once you open your Macbook. In addition to iOS 8, Apple has introduced Swift, a new programming language that it hopes will allow developers more accessibility in creating programs for its platforms.
Finally, Apple Watch is Apple's first wearable device, seemingly designed for those living an active lifestyle. The device requires an iPhone in order to function and comes with different face sizes and accoutrements depending on the version. There is even a gold-plated version for those looking to get extra-stylish.
It is worth noting, however, that there seemed to be negative market response to Apple Watch, as stock prices dropped as it was introduced. It is never safe to count Apple out, however, as it seems that their new products always seem to find a market. It will be interesting to see how the rest of 2014 and 2015 shape up.
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