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:

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
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
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
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
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
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.