Can you tell me about ios system fonts

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Apple's system fonts, particularly the SF family of typefaces, are a key component of their design system. These fonts are variable fonts, which means they allow for a range of stylistic options by adjusting qualities like weight, width, and corner softness on a continuous scale. This flexibility is particularly useful in creating dynamic and accessible user interfaces.

For instance, in the session Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system, it is highlighted that the SF family of typefaces is used because they are variable fonts, allowing for a wide range of stylistic options beyond the traditional light, regular, or bold options.

Additionally, the session Get started with Dynamic Type discusses how the system font is a great starting point for implementing dynamic type in your apps. Dynamic type allows text to adjust automatically to different sizes, improving readability and accessibility. This session also covers how to use built-in text styles with SwiftUI and UIKit to ensure that text scales appropriately with user preferences.

For more detailed information on how to implement and test dynamic type in your apps, you can refer to the chapter markers in the session "Get started with Dynamic Type":

These resources will help you understand how to effectively use system fonts and dynamic type to create accessible and visually appealing apps.

Bring expression to your app with Genmoji

Bring expression to your app with Genmoji

Discover how to bring Genmoji to life in your app. We’ll go over how to render, store, and communicate text that includes Genmoji. If your app features a custom text engine, we’ll also cover techniques for adding support for Genmoji.

Get started with Dynamic Type

Get started with Dynamic Type

Dynamic Type lets people choose their preferred text size across the system and all of their apps. To help you get started supporting Dynamic Type, we’ll cover the fundamentals: How it works, how to find issues with scaling text in your app, and how to take practical steps using SwiftUI and UIKit to create a great Dynamic Type experience. We’ll also show how you can best use the Large Content Viewer to make navigation controls accessible to everyone.

Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system

Say hello to the next generation of CarPlay design system

Explore the design system at the heart of the next generation of CarPlay that allows each automaker to express your vehicle’s character and brand. Learn how gauges, layouts, dynamic content, and more are deeply customizable and adaptable, allowing you to express your own design philosophy and create an iconic, tailored look. This session is intended for automakers, system developers, and anyone designing a system that supports the next generation of CarPlay.

Build multilingual-ready apps

Build multilingual-ready apps

Ensure your app works properly and effectively for multilingual users. Learn best practices for text input, display, search, and formatting. Get details on typing in multiple languages without switching between keyboards. And find out how the latest advances in the String Catalog can make localization even easier.