I want to integrate some cool ui shit in my app that's not complicated. very willing to change the design based on what's available in new apis. give me ideas
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To integrate some cool UI features into your app using the latest APIs from WWDC, here are a few ideas:
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App Intents and Widgets: You can use App Intents to highlight important actions in your app, making them accessible through features like Spotlight. Additionally, you can create widgets that allow users to access key information or controls directly from their home screen or lock screen. This can enhance user engagement by making your app's features more readily available. For more details, check out the session Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents.
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SwiftUI Custom Controls: With the new SwiftUI updates, you can create custom resizable controls such as buttons and toggles that can be integrated into the Control Center or lock screen. This allows for a high degree of customization and can make your app more interactive and visually appealing. For more information, see the session What’s new in SwiftUI.
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Enhanced Animations and Interoperability: SwiftUI now allows for more complex animations and better interoperability with UIKit and AppKit. You can create custom animations and use gesture recognizers across different UI frameworks, which can add a dynamic and engaging element to your app's UI. This is discussed in the Platforms State of the Union.
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Tab and Sidebar Customization: In iPadOS, you can enhance your app's navigation with the new tab bar and sidebar features. These allow for a more personalized user experience and can be customized to fit the user's preferences. This is covered in the session Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS.
These features not only enhance the visual appeal of your app but also improve user interaction and engagement by making your app's features more accessible and customizable.
Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents
Learn the principles of the App Intents framework, like intents, entities, and queries, and how you can harness them to expose your app’s most important functionality right where people need it most. Find out how to build deep integration between your app and the many system features built on top of App Intents, including Siri, controls and widgets, Apple Pencil, Shortcuts, the Action button, and more. Get tips on how to build your App Intents integrations efficiently to create the best experiences in every surface while still sharing code and core functionality.
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What’s new in SwiftUI
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Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS
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Platforms State of the Union
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What’s new in AppKit
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Migrate your TVML app to SwiftUI
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