Top new frameworks coming to iOS 18

Top New Frameworks Coming to iOS 18

1. UIKit Enhancements

• Document Launch Experience: Redesigned for document-based apps to showcase their distinctive identity with full control over launch views and template document creation.
• Tabs and Sidebar Updates: Major updates to improve user experience.
• Fluid Transitions: New support for fluid transitions across the system.
• SwiftUI Integration: Enhanced integration between UIKit and SwiftUI, including animations and gesture recognizers.

For more details, you can watch the session What’s new in UIKit.

2. RealityKit 4

• 3D and Spatial Experiences: Simplifies rendering 3D models with various styles and supports new tools like Reality Composer Pro.
• Cross-Platform Support: Now aligned across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
• Advanced APIs: Includes rich materials, virtual lighting, blend shapes, inverse kinematics, and animation timelines.

For more details, you can watch the session Platforms State of the Union.

3. SwiftUI Customizations

• Previews and Customizations: New dynamic linking architecture for Xcode Previews and custom hover effects for visionOS.
• Interoperability: Enhanced interoperability with UIKit and AppKit, including gesture recognition and animations.

For more details, you can watch the session Platforms State of the Union.

4. SwiftAssist

• Generative Tools: A new companion for coding tasks that can answer questions and help experiment with new APIs.
• Productivity Features: Includes a single view of backtraces, flame graph profiling, and localization catalog enhancements.

For more details, you can watch the session Platforms State of the Union 5-Minute Recap.

Relevant Sessions

1. What’s new in UIKit
2. Platforms State of the Union
3. Platforms State of the Union 5-Minute Recap