This September Apple announced the latest iPhone and the Apple Watch and Apple Pay. All of these announcements will drastically revolutionise the way you approach app development. With the release of all this new hardware, software bundles and developer’s kits got an upgrade as well.
What the new iPhone means for developers
The iPhone 6 is bigger and better than ever, except for the alleged metal bending thing (total bummer). In terms of screen size, the new phones will have a 4.7-inch screen for the normal iPhone 6 and for the plus model the massive 5.5 inch screen. This means that developers now will have the ability to blend iPhone and iPad user interface functionality. With more on screen real estate developers will be able to create a completely new experience interacting with your phone.
Developers could save time and money by creating a universal app that can work on both the iPhone and the iPad seamlessly.
What the new Apple Watch means for developers
This has probably some of the biggest implications for developers since this is a completely new device but that will work in perfect synergy with the iPhone 5 and up. With their “tactic engine”, you can now prompt users with tactile information and since the device works as an “extension” to the iPhone, developers will be able to play around with a whole new set of variables.
Along with the watch comes the WatchKit tools will empower developers to go wild with the device. With swipe technology, you’ll be able to interact with the world in ways never before imagined. It’s up to the developers to build that bridge.
Most iPhone users will probably get their hands on a watch as soon as it’s released to the public therefore app developers have ample time to dream up creative ways on how users can physically interact with their apps. Apple’s official apps focus on fitness but with a device that can measure your heartbeat (and share it with others); the sky is literally the limit.
What Apple Pay means for developers…
Apple pay will simplify processing between consumer and vendor. Essentially a simple “swipe” of a device could take care of your payment processing. This will create a seamless shopping experience, which means that app developers can maximize on the “ease of shopping”. While more on this will be released in the short future, ecommerce will also be revolutionized by this announcement.
It’s a game changer…
This new integration of technology will change the way we interact with the world around us. Developers have the opportunity to usher in a new age of wearable technology. We’re excited to see what they come up with!
