On Monday found Apple's WWDC developer conference held in San Francisco. New hardware, there was no - but that Apple introduced new versions of software and new features for developers before.
An interesting innovation in the mobile operating system iOS 8 but went under almost, though there already were some rumors: Apple is entering the home automation.
With Home Kit the iPhone and iPad to control your home, for example, dim the lights and open the garage door, lock doors or regulate the heating thermostat. Home Kit comes with 8 iOS on smartphones and tablet PCs from Apple.
However, these are only a programming interface for control of the home - own Apple devices for home automation, it will probably not give the time being. Instead, Apple continues to work with companies that want to build home kit compatible devices. One partner, for example, Philips, already has with Hue intelligent lamps on offer, which can be controlled via smartphone.
Light on by voice control
The home is supposed to be possible on the iPhone and iPad, according to Apple Siri voice recognition. A possible command could be "Siri, turn off the lights in the living room."
When the first devices with support for Home Kit come on the market, is not yet known. It is expected that the first devices are available at the end. iOS 8 will be available in the autumn.