The keynote by Tim Cook on Apple's developer conference took this time very long. The result: Many small news in the operating systems and two new Apps. But what distinguishes the streaming service "Apple Music" from the competition?

It is a well-maintained ritual: Once again, Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the developer conference of the Group with his keynote address . The event lasted a record-breaking two and a half hours. It was all about software updates.This stands to reason because among the visitors are above all developers. But it was not always so.

Because Apple now has to take care of three operating systems, it takes some time to complete. The most exciting news announced Tim Cook for the latest operating system: OS Watch. But what at 9 iOS and Mac OS X El Capitan - yes, so is the new version - added, should Apple users liked. Some comes Android users probably known before.

iOS 9

First, you can sit back and put aside your iPhone or iPad alone. The new versions all come until the autumn. Most probably benefited from the iPad update. Apple leads, for example, a split-screen. Two applications can be opened side by side. Both are active, so they can be used in parallel. With fingers spread both can also scroll simultaneously. Android users should be familiar to this function. She has long been established on Google's operating system. The Advanced Spotlight feature, so the system-wide search, a bit reminiscent of Google Now. The search is always contextual.

Also handy: The keyboard of the iPad is the trackpad when using two fingers.Thus, one must not wipe words and phrases to highlight them, but they are modified directly from the keyboard. This saves time and the hassle of switching between the views. Videos now appear as separate objects and can be independent of the apps look and move. Two news one must also mention in the context of Android: First there is the low-power mode, which ensures that the battery will last even longer with the iPhone or iPad, by keeping only the emergency functions alive. On the other hand Apple has the task overview pimped. The Apps lined up side by side on no longer small, but move almost full screen like a fan.

Mac OS X El Capitan

The news in Mac OS X were up on the name after "Mavericks" now follows "El Capitan", less exciting and went into great detail. Craig Federighi, head of software development, showed improvements such as marking and deleting messages, as is customary in iOS. Dealing with windows was designed again more efficiently. At Sarafi Apple has worked: favorite websites can be hold with "site-Pins" actively and openly. Various programs operate faster and better together. This is good news, but this works just for Mac OS already very good.

Not to be underestimated is certainly the impact on system performance of Macs. Because with the new operating system versions, the computers are not slower but faster. For this among other things, presented in the previous year graphic technique called "Metal", available now for Mac makes.

Watch OS

Just a few weeks after the launch of the first smart Apple wristwatch, the manufacturer has now unveiled the second version of the operating system.Watch OS 2 runs on the existing hardware, provides new screen designs and extends the functionality of the clock. The new "Watch Faces", so to speak, the home screens of the clock may include photos or time-lapse photography, also can be content from apps on the home screen Show. By turning the digital crown bringing the display quickly from one appointment to another, Apple calls the Time Travel function.

The existing hardware, such as microphone and speaker, is now widely supported by the software: FaceTime audio, Apple's service for Internet telephony, also works with the clock. Furthermore, the clock will continue to play short videos and can record audio notes. These audio files can respond to voice messages and e-mails can now be as SMS also answer, namely again with the Siri voice recognition.

The main novelty is that apps run independently on the clock and to retrieve information with W-Lan.The leisurely pace of previous programs that are dependent on the connected iPhone, is a thing of the past. Fitness Apps are, in what heart rate zone you are currently training with the new OS 2 Watch able to view during your workout. Devices for home automation, which are addressed with Apple HomeKit, can be controlled by the clock from. Developers can also access the controls of the clock and the Taptic Engine (the actuator). Overall, Apple Watch emancipated from the iPhone, if your new operating system will be provided in the fall to all users free of charge.

Streaming service Apple Music

Tim Cook had this evening a "one more thing". It is the streaming service "Apple Music", which should make the currently popular Spotify offer heavy competition. Based on iTunes users can use this app to stream millions of songs. Apple provides the standard functions: create playlists and manage, listen to those of others, select Charts from Apple. This could apply to other streaming services also.

What Apple Music Spotify and Co. is different: With Beats One, there is a "24/7 Global Radio", the Los Angeles, New York and London of "sending" and is done only for Apple users. On the other hand also plays the theme "Social Networking" an important role. Fans can communicate directly with its artist.How does it work and what artists answer was not clear. Understandable was the presentation as unknown artists can get interesting with uploaded photos, and songs.

As of June 30 Apple Music will be available with the latest iOS version 8.4. The first three months are free. Then you pay a month almost ten dollars, as a family (up to six licenses) just under 15 dollars.