Apple opts for many OS updates over big tech vision

This includes the future of messaging, photos, maps, and more. Apple's developer conference kicked off in San Francisco Monday. SAN FRANCISCO – Apple's developer conference Monday presented an avalanche of evolutionary updates but no broad vision for its future. While many tech world observers had hoped to hear CEO Tim Cook tackle hot topics such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, he instead kicked off two hours of app-focused upgrades ultimately aimed at making the company's phones and other devices easier to use. Cook and other senior Apple execs talked about how Siri can now be integrated into all apps, Apple Pay can be used on a Mac laptop, Apple Watch is getting faster and Apple Music has gotten a redesign.