what's new on is 18 sdk

iOS 18 SDK introduces several new features and improvements across various frameworks and tools. Here are some highlights:

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • New document launch experience.
   • Improvements to transitions and animations.
   • Updated tab bars.
   • Enhanced integration between UIKit and SwiftUI.
   • What’s new in UIKit

2. Device Management:

   • Special exceptions for enrolling MDM on newly set up devices.
   • New requirements for installing proprietary in-house apps.
   • Additional platform changes like restrictions for iPhone mirroring and FaceTime.
   • What’s new in device management

3. Privacy Improvements:

   • Enhanced transparency and control over access to local network, Bluetooth, and contacts.
   • New flow for sharing contacts with more control over what information is shared.
   • What’s new in privacy

4. StoreKit and In-App Purchase:

   • Deprecation of the original API for in-app purchases.
   • Recommendation to update to StoreKit 2 for better features and improvements.
   • What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase

5. RealityKit 4:

   • New APIs for rich materials, virtual lighting, blend shapes, inverse kinematics, and animation timelines.
   • Improved control over 3D objects and their interaction with the environment.
   • Platforms State of the Union

6. Gaming Enhancements:

   • Advancements in Metal and Apple silicon for a unified gaming platform.
   • New APIs and tools to improve the gaming experience on Apple devices.
   • Platforms State of the Union

These updates are designed to help developers create more immersive, efficient, and user-friendly applications on iOS 18. For a comprehensive overview, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union session.