Apple just had a video-streamed event last month and yesterday they had another one. While the start of yesterday’s event certainly felt a lot like a recap of the September event, they did have a lot to announce. New hardware, new operating systems, and new services all had their place yesterday. You can watch the entire event in the video below.
Mac OS X Yosemite is out of beta and was released to the public as a free upgrade on the Mac App Store. Compatibility with devices is the same as Mavericks. OS X Server 4.0 is available from the Mac App Store for $19.99.
Press release: OS X Yosemite Available Today as a Free Upgrade
iOS 8.1 will launch October 20th with Apple Pay.
Press release: Apple Pay Set to Transform Mobile Payments Starting October 20
Apple introduced a 27-inch iMac with a Retina 5K display giving it a resolution of 5120 x 2880. It starts at $2,499 on the Apple Online Store.
Press release: Apple Introduces 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ5n6sxZyEQ
The evolution of retina media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlfN4vgzypw
Apple also announced the iPad Air 2, an even thinner iPad. They made it thin by removing the airgaps (What’s the iPad Air without the airgaps?). Sadly, it doesn’t have the laser accessory that this video implies.
They also announced a similar spec refresh for the iPad Mini 3.
Press release: Apple Introduces iPad Air 2—The Thinnest, Most Powerful iPad Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCqJGoCMlVc
Apple updated the Mac Mini to the 4th gen Intel Core processor. It is available now starting at $499.
Press release: Apple updates Mac mini