what was released in 2015
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In 2015, Apple released several notable products and updates, including:
- Apple Watch: The first generation of the Apple Watch was released, marking Apple's entry into the wearable technology market.
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: These models introduced 3D Touch, a pressure-sensitive screen technology.
- iPad Pro: The first iPad Pro was launched, featuring a larger 12.9-inch display and support for the Apple Pencil.
- Apple Music: Apple's music streaming service was introduced.
- iOS 9: This version of iOS brought improvements in performance, battery life, and new features like a smarter Siri and multitasking for iPad.
- OS X El Capitan: The update focused on performance improvements and user experience enhancements for Mac users.
For more detailed information on recent updates and technologies, you can refer to the sessions from WWDC 2024, such as:
- Platforms State of the Union for an overview of new features across Apple's platforms.
- What’s new in USD and MaterialX for advancements in 3D content creation technologies.
- Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app for updates on HDR imaging standards and technologies.
These sessions provide insights into the latest developments and tools available for developers working within the Apple ecosystem.
What’s new in USD and MaterialX
Explore updates to Universal Scene Description and MaterialX support on Apple platforms. Discover how these technologies provide a foundation for 3D content creation and delivery, and learn how they can help streamline your workflows for creating great spatial experiences. Learn about USD and MaterialX support in RealityKit and Storm, advancements in our system-provided tooling, and more.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Discover RealityKit APIs for iOS, macOS and visionOS
Learn how new cross-platform APIs in RealityKit can help you build immersive apps for iOS, macOS, and visionOS. Check out the new hover effects, lights and shadows, and portal crossing features, and view them in action through real examples.
Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app
Discover how to read and write HDR images and process HDR content in your app. Explore the new supported HDR image formats and advanced methods for displaying HDR images. Find out how HDR content can coexist with your user interface — and what to watch out for when adding HDR image support to your app.
Port advanced games to Apple platforms
Discover how simple it can be to reach players on Apple platforms worldwide. We’ll show you how to evaluate your Windows executable on Apple silicon, start your game port with code samples, convert your shader code to Metal, and bring your game to Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Explore enhanced Metal tools that understand HLSL shaders to validate, debug, and profile your ported shaders on Metal.