what new APIs were introduced in wwdc 2022

At WWDC 2022, several new APIs were introduced across different platforms. Here are some of the highlights:

1. RealityKit 4:

   • Rich Materials and Virtual Lighting: APIs for creative control over 3D objects' appearance and interaction with the environment.
   • Blend Shapes, Inverse Kinematics, and Animation Timelines: Expanded character animation capabilities.
   • Low-Level Mesh and Textures: Improved control over app appearance with Metal compute shaders.
   • MaterialX, Portals, and Particles: Available across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

2. Apple Intelligence:

   • Generative Tools: New features for creating language and images in apps.
   • TextView Delegate API: Customization of app behavior while writing tools are active.
   • Image Playground API: Consistent and playful experience for image creation.

3. Enterprise APIs for visionOS:

   • Enhanced Sensor Access: Access to the main camera, improved capture and streaming.
   • Platform Control: Advanced machine learning capabilities, enhanced object tracking, and performance tuning for intensive workloads.

4. New Controls API in iOS:

   • Customizable Controls: Create controls that can be added to the control center or assigned to the action button on iPhone 15 Pro.

5. AppKit Enhancements:

   • Writing Tools: System-wide features for spelling, grammar, structure, clarity, and tone.
   • Genmoji and Image Playground: New ways to communicate and create images.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sessions:

• Platforms State of the Union (42:32)
• Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS (01:42)
• What’s new in AppKit (00:07)

Relevant Sessions

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. Introducing enterprise APIs for visionOS
3. What’s new in AppKit