🍎 Summary WWDC24 – What’s New for Apple Developers

Exciting updates from Apple for developers! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s new:

Apple Intelligence:

• Generative models integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
• New Writing Tools, Image Playground API, and Genmoji.
• Enhanced Siri capabilities with App Intents and contextual understanding.

Xcode:

• Predictive code completion and faster previews in Xcode 16.
• Improved diagnostics and localization tools.
• New explicit modules to optimize builds.

Swift:

• Swift 6 introduces a new concurrency mode for safer concurrent coding.
• Enhancements to generics and Language Server Protocol support.

SwiftUI:

• Expanded customization options and better UIKit/AppKit interoperability.
• New text animations, plotting functions, and visionOS volume controls.

SwiftData:

• Lightweight API for data modeling and persistence.
• Support for custom data stores, transaction history, and complex constraints.

Swift Testing:

• New Swift-native testing framework with expressive APIs and macro support.
• Features like parameterization, tagging, and detailed failure outputs in Xcode 16.

App Intents:

• Advanced orchestration capabilities and API enhancements for Siri and Spotlight integration.
• New APIs for error handling, deferred properties, and enums.

SiriKit:

• Automatic enhancements for Siri with better request handling and conversational context.

Machine Learning:

• Core ML updates for better performance and efficiency on Apple silicon.
• Create ML improvements for object tracking and custom model training.
• New Translation and Vision framework features.

RealityKit:

• Rich features for spatial app development on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
• New tools and APIs for advanced 3D rendering and animation.

Widgets and Live Activities:

• Enhanced interactivity and animations in widgets across iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.
• Real-time updates and app launch capabilities on Apple Watch.

Notifications:

• New broadcast push notifications for easier Live Activities updates.

Game Porting Toolkit 2:

• Simplified process for porting advanced games to Apple platforms.

Metal:

• Enhanced support for graphics, ray tracing, and resource management.

Passkeys:

• Secure, phish-proof replacement for passwords with automatic passkey upgrades.

visionOS Enhancements:

• Volumetric APIs for richer spatial experiences.
• TabletopKit for collaborative app development.
• Enterprise APIs for advanced sensor access and control.

iPadOS Enhancements:

• Redesigned tab bar, refined animations, and customizable document launch views.

watchOS Enhancements:

• Double Tap API for primary actions and smarter Smart Stack suggestions.

tvOS Enhancements:

• SwiftUI support for creating consistent layouts and controls.

App Store and StoreKit:

• New promotion features, enhanced StoreKit views, and testing improvements.
• Launch of the App Store for Apple Vision Pro in new markets.

Wallet and Apple Pay:

• Enhanced pass designs, third-party browser support, and expanded API integration.

TipKit:

• Framework for displaying sequenced, reusable tips in apps with CloudKit syncing.

Maps:

• New APIs for Place Cards, Place ID, and improved search capabilities.

SF Symbols:

• Over 800 new symbols and enhanced configurable animations.

HealthKit:

• Available on Apple Vision Pro with new mental health and wellbeing APIs.

Accessibility:

• New features like Eye Tracking, Hover Typing, and Music Haptics for inclusivity.

Enterprise and Education:

• Enhanced device management and deployment tools.
• New APIs for visionOS and improved management features.

CarPlay:

• Next-generation integration for cohesive experiences between vehicles and iPhone.

Documentation & Sample Code:

• Access to detailed documentation, sample code, and release notes for new APIs and tools.

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