When will we see improvements to iCloud sync?

Improvements to iCloud sync were discussed in several sessions at WWDC 2024. Here are some highlights:

1. Port advanced games to Apple platforms:

   • This session discussed how CloudKit helps enable seamless switching between devices by syncing game progress through cloud saves. A sample project was provided to demonstrate how to handle syncing and resolve conflicts between local and cloud data.
   • Port advanced games to Apple platforms (19:28)

2. Customize feature discovery with TipKit:

   • This session explained how to use CloudKit to sync tips across devices, ensuring that tips dismissed on one device are also dismissed on others. This involves setting up a CloudKit container and enabling background modes for remote notifications.
   • Customize feature discovery with TipKit (10:48)

3. Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity:

   • This session introduced new and improved features in the CloudKit console, including developer notifications, telemetry tools, and logging to help developers understand and optimize their app's usage of CloudKit.
   • Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity (00:07)

Relevant Sessions

• Port advanced games to Apple platforms
• Customize feature discovery with TipKit
• Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the improvements and new features related to iCloud sync, particularly through the use of CloudKit.