Today, for the first time ever, Apple announced that the upcoming OS X update dubbed Yosemite will be available to developers for beta testing this summer. Apple is taking on a new path by allowing the operating system to be previewed by the public, letting developers take the code into their hands and allowing feedback and input from them prior to its release this coming fall. The update will be available to the public free of charge.

Yosemite, first and foremost, will feature a flatter and more translucent design. Usability, on the other hand, will focus more on the continuity between OS X and iOS. This means that both operating systems will have a more seamless connectivity between a Mac and an iPhone, allowing the two devices to work better hand in hand. As the official website of Apple puts it, Yosemite will have an entirely fresh elegant design yet "inherently familiar." This, of course, speaks more to Mac and iPhone users. Apple also ups the ante by going for a more head-on approach with competition, such as increasing the usability of the iCloud Drive and aiming to beat or even completely replace Dropbox.

Apple describes OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 as "connected like never before." A Mac and an iPhone will detect and recognize each other when placed within a certain range. New features have also been enabled, such as allowing work to be picked up from one device to another and vice versa. Calls and messaging may even be made using the computer. Also, the iPhone will be able to automatically work as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot on a Mac if there are no other connections available. Signal strength and battery life will also be displayed on the Mac.

As it has always been, Apple focuses on optimization of usability. Now, it harmonizes the usage of its computer and mobile operating systems into one perfect Apple experience.