Apple:
Thoughtfully redesigning OS X meant going deep into every aspect of the interface and focusing on details large and small. There are obvious changes to big things, like translucency in windows and streamlined toolbars. And there are more subtle changes to a lot of small things, like the buttons, icons, and font you see throughout the system. The more you use your Mac, the more you’ll notice, and the more you’ll love it.
Given that few (if any) of us have used it yet, what are your initial thoughts about Yosemite? Overall, I’m excited to use it.
Yosemite looks fantastic. Continuity and text message support integrated into iMessage are both really exciting to me as a user. Also absolutely in love with the dark mode interface.
I’ll be downloading the preview when I get home from work.
I was worried that it might have more iOS influence than I was comfortable with. I’ve very comfortable with the UI update though. Overall, feels like a decent balance. Can’t help but think of Windows Aero with the desktop translucency, but it still looks miles better. The reel winner is features: picking up my phone calls on my Mac? Spotlight feeling like an Alfred but with more seamless integration? Sign me up. Wait, I already did.
Looks pretty awesome. I can’t wait to try a beta of it. Overall I’m more excited to see what devs do with apps in iOS 8.
Continuity is a blockbuster. Saves miles on the screen.
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to try it this summer. The public beta is only available to the first 1 million sign-ups, so better get over there quick.
It was much better than I expected. I love “MailDrop” (I hate having to use Dropbox or some other service to share videos, etc.). Continuity and SMS / phone support on the Mac are also great!
Seems fine, but nothing that will significantly move the needle in the market. Same with everything else announced today. I feel fairly indifferent even though some nice new things were shown. I just don’t see it as significant enough that it would move customers to buy Apple products.
And I get that this is a developers conference. But no new hardware, no new platform, no new big thing like Apple TV apps. Nothing other than some admittedly nice feature updates to existing stuff.
The Finder in 10.10 looks like he’s on oxycodone. Get him to rehab! Or just leave him alone because he seems happy. I think the big deal is iCloud, and how OS X and iOS will work together. I agree with jtr3 – I’m glad they didn’t go nuts with the Finder. When 10.9 came out, I did not feel the need to upgrade. With 10.10, I do. But the majority of cool stuff is in iOS 8.
I think it looks awesome! I love the idea of a unified OS across my iPhone, iPad, and iMac.
I wonder if Continuity or MailDrop will require an AirDrop-enabled Mac? I don’t have one currently.
It’s very likely. As I recall, it requires a specific generation of AirPort card in order for it to work.
Yes, that’s definitely true for AirDrop…it doesn’t work on my Mac. So I expect phone-to-Mac AirDrop wouldn’t…but does Continuity rely on the same tech? I expect you’re right, that it does rely on the same tech.
HealthKit and HomeKit aren’t new platforms?
Not really.
New hardware and platforms won’t be announced until August at the earliest. Most of these features, however, are a much bigger deal than most people will realize. Continuity is going to be a very big deal for getting Mac users with Android phones to consider iPhone and for iPhone owners with Windows computers to consider Macs.
Plus, Extensibility and the new third-party keyboards will scratch the tinker itch that is responsible for certain people choosing Android, as well. I think people that were interested in iPhone but chose Android simply for a few small reasons will see iOS 8 as a big deal to them.
And rogifan is right. HealthKit and HomeKit may not technically be new platforms, but they are laying the foundation for future new platforms.
Continuity likely relies on the same tech, though it might also rely on BTLE, which means anyone using a pre-2010 Mac will likely be left in the cold, despite having AirDrop support.
Hardware certainly has been announced at WWDC in the past.
I just don’t think what they announced today will be compelling enough to convert users. Maybe HealthKit and HomeKit if (big if) there are enough 3rd parties on board. It could also fizzle out like Thunderbolt peripherals.
I keep hearing promises from Cook, Cue, and others that big things are coming. But we’ve heard that for some time now. It’s the boy who cried wolf.
People who chose Android weren’t addressed today. Bigger screens, cheaper options. Tinkerers will still be happier with Android.
iCloud is a weak, late response to DropBox. It’s better but still catching up.
I was underwhelmed.
There are lots of reasons that people might choose Android over iPhone, but only a handful of them that Apple can solve with software.
Bigger screens requires hardware. Wait until September. Maybe it will happen. Maybe not. But it certainly won’t happen before then.
Cheaper options are a poor motivator for any company unless they’re seeking growth instead of profit. It’s not Apple’s style. If someone bought Android only because of price, they were never going to buy an iPhone anyway.
Tinkerers, however, are a different breed. Yes, there will be hardcore tinkerers that will still consider this to be too little. But there’s a different breed of tinkerer that doesn’t have time to REALLY tinker. I’ve got a number of non-technical friends that choose Android for widgets and Swype. Those people will definitely consider the iPhone next time.
No offense, but you’re a fool. Despite having a truly blockbuster software showcase, showing Apple means business more than ever before at WWDC, you are “underwhelmed” because they didn’t announce new hardware products that are typically announced at their own events.
I have a feeling there are probably more out there like you. Unfortunately, the world is not full of rational people. Anyone who didn’t come away impressed with what was shown at WWDC this year does not truly appreciate technology. They just want the glitz and whizbang of new products, as you’ve made so evidently clear.
“People who chose Android weren’t addressed today.” You realize the Keynote was for Apple’s Worldwide iOS and Mac OS X developers (not Android customers), right?
Agree. This is something only Apple (and maybe MS) can do because they control both iOS and MacOS. And they did it real well.
Curious how Cook took the time to address Android then. Apple is in the business of getting new customers, you realize that, right? And many of those customers are existing Android customers as Cook said, right?
What a condescending reply.
No offense but starting a reply with “no offense, but you’re a fool” is just childish. You’re kind of just being a dick for no reason. No offense though.
I’m sorry I have a differing opinion and I called your baby ugly.
Hardware has been announced for the past several years at WWDC. Facts can be looked up.
I was also mostly underwhelmed with the software. I don’t think it’s compelling enough to draw new customers. It’s great for folks like us with Macs and iOS devices. But what in there today makes it compelling for someone else? Some of those things may pan out or may fizzle. Without partners on board or shipping products it’s hard to judge.
OK boys…dial back the name calling, please.
Continuity is super exciting for me, I’m surprised at how much I like the X.10 UI, (I was dreading it) Over all I think that this was the least over hyped WWDC in a long time!
Many of the features sound very good. But I’m not happy to see the standardization on things like:
Lighter weights of Helvetica Neue, a typeface that has less personality (for legibility purposes) than most sans serifs, and won’t provide as good a contrast with the backgrounds it’ll be seen on.
Thin, monoline icons for in-app navigation. More elegance at the expense of visual contrast and recognition.
These two might not sound like much, but they’ll mean a lot to folks like me, whose eyesight isn’t great. Retina displays notwithstanding.
I hope at least some of the typography will be configurable, as it became in iOS7 after complaints were acknowledged.
Also, if Yosemite hasn’t fixed the problems Mavericks introduced in Mail’s handling of Google IMAP mail, I’ll still hold off upgrading as long as possible before figuring out a workaround that doesn’t require a browser.
Mavericks made two Macs unusable for me (just bought a new one tonight yo counter this) so no feature matters beyond performance.
I never use Notification Center so thats meh and Spotlight looks great but I’ve used Alfred for years so nothing too eye opening.
The new design is interesting and the app updates are pretty cool. Mail has been a horrible experience in Mavericks too so was pleased to see attention there. I hope they fix that.
Hardware certainly has been announced at WWDC in the past.
And hardware has not been announced at WWDCs in the past.
I just don’t think what they announced today will be compelling enough to convert users.
Because it’s not squarely aimed at consumers. It’s aimed at developers to develop apps that appeal to users.
iCloud is a weak, late response to DropBox.
iCloud is not a response to Dropbox. Beyond file syncing, Dropbox has none of the features of iCloud.
I was underwhelmed.
If you’re bored then you’re boring.
But there’s a different breed of tinkerer that doesn’t have time to REALLY tinker.
I would add this:real “tinkerers” are building apps for one platform or another to tackle a task or provide options or to entertain. People who think that they are accomplishing something because they can mess with their OS are doing nothing more interesting that virtual masturbation.
Apropos of nothing, Zephyr, your “Marathon” icon makes me smile every time I see it.
Been using it for a couple of days now on my main machine. Everything seems pretty stable….few bugs….only one app not working (Light Speed). Logic Pro, Focusrite Audio Interface software and all Adobe CS working fine. Loving it so far although majority of the features I was most excited about in the Keynote are still missing.
Virtual masturbation: That’s why I need Virtual Glasses!
Every time I see your name, it makes me think of “I Worship His Shadow” and I smile. 😀