are there new updates for uikit?

Generated on 10/2/2024

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Yes, there are new updates for UIKit as presented at WWDC 2024. Some of the key enhancements in iOS 18 include:

  1. Document Launch Experience: Redesigned launch experience for document-based apps, allowing for more control over launch views and template document creation.

  2. Tabs and Sidebar Updates: Major updates to tabs and sidebars, including new API to better describe app hierarchy to UITabBarController.

  3. Fluid Transitions: Support for new fluid transitions across the system to enhance user experience.

  4. UI Update Link: A new feature in iOS 18 that simplifies implementing complex animations requiring periodic UI updates, similar to CADisplayLink.

  5. SF Symbol Animations: Expanded SF symbols with new animation presets for consistent appearance across UI elements.

  6. SwiftUI Integration: Enhanced interoperability with SwiftUI, allowing SwiftUI animation types to animate UIKit views and improved gesture recognizer integration.

  7. Apple Pencil Pro Support: New features for integrating drawing experiences with Apple Pencil Pro, including support for the squeeze gesture and enhanced feedback generators.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the session What’s new in UIKit.

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