Apple’s annual developer conference may not have a lot of
announcements in terms of physical products but it was jam-packed with huge
news when it comes to software – after all, it’s still a developer conference.
The first big announcements was Apple’s HomeKit – a communication
standard for connecting iOS devices to various home appliances. The wireless
protocol is designed to securely connect devices with an iOS-powered device or
tablet. At the moment, the protocol has no automation layer yet but according
to Apple there are plans to bring this feature into the kit in the future.
But the biggest announcement of the day would definitely be
the unveiling of Swift- Apple’s new programming language that promises to
deliver apps that run faster and smoother than those made from its predecessor –
Objective C.
The new programming language can work alongside Objective-C
and C codes in the same app so the transition from the previous codes to Swift
won’t be so sudden. For devs who want to learn more about Swift, Apple has
published a 500-page guide in its iBook Store, which is already available for
download.
