What are some of the new features for me to build apps

Here are some of the new features introduced at WWDC 2024 that you can use to build apps:

1. Xcode Previews:

   • Dynamic Linking Architecture: Uses the same build artifacts for previews and when you build and run, avoiding the need to rebuild your project when switching between the two.
   • Previewable Macro: Allows the use of dynamic properties like state directly in an Xcode preview, reducing the amount of code you need to write.
   • Generative Models in Xcode 16: A new code completion engine that predicts the code you need, running locally on your Mac for privacy and speed. Also introduces Swiftassist, a companion for coding tasks that can answer questions and help with experimenting with new APIs. (Platforms State of the Union)

2. SwiftUI Enhancements:

   • Custom Hover Effects for visionOS: Provides additional context when interacting with UI elements.
   • Window Behavior and Styling Customizations in macOS: Control over the window's toolbar and background.
   • New Text Renderer API: Enables advanced visual effects and animations.
   • New Tab View, Mesh Gradients, and Snappy Controls: Enhancements to make your apps feel brand new and more immersive. (What’s new in SwiftUI)

3. RealityKit and 3D Scene Debugging:

   • Low-Level Mesh and Textures APIs: Work with Metal compute shaders for improved control over app visuals, enabling fully dynamic models and textures.
   • 3D Scene Content Inspection in Xcode: View debugging now supports introspecting your 3D scene content, allowing you to investigate the object hierarchy and properties. (Platforms State of the Union)

4. Gaming Enhancements:

   • Unified Gaming Platform: Apple silicon Macs, iPads with M series chips, and iPhone 15 Pro can now play console-class games, creating a unified gaming platform with integrated graphics software and scalable hardware architecture. (Platforms State of the Union)

5. Machine Learning and Apple Intelligence:

   • Image Playground: Integrate image creation features into your apps effortlessly with pre-built UI and local model execution.
   • Writing Tools: Helps users communicate more effectively by rewriting text for tone and clarity, proofreading, and summarizing key points. (Explore machine learning on Apple platforms)

6. AppKit Enhancements:

   • Custom Emoji (Genmoji): Create and use new emoji in your app, which are images and not just Unicode characters.
   • Window Tiling and iPhone Mirroring: Productivity features to enhance user experience. (What’s new in AppKit)

These features provide a wide range of tools and improvements to help you build more powerful, efficient, and engaging apps across Apple's platforms.