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To enhance your app's startup experience, you can consider several strategies presented at WWDC:
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Document Launch Experience: In the session "Evolve your document launch experience," it is suggested to make your app's unique identity stand out by customizing the launch options. For UIKit apps, using
UIDocumentViewControlleras the root view controller can help in applying these customizations. This approach emphasizes your app's uniqueness and makes it recognizable at first sight. You can learn more about this in the session Evolve your document launch experience. -
App Intents: The session "Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents" discusses how app shortcuts can be used to enhance the startup experience by allowing users to access core features quickly through Spotlight or Siri. This can make it easier for users to get to the right place in your app faster, improving the overall user experience. More details can be found in the session Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents.
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Splash Screens: In the session "Build a spatial drawing app with RealityKit," the use of engaging splash screens is highlighted as a way to welcome users and showcase the app's visual style. This can be an effective way to make a strong first impression. You can explore this further in the session Build a spatial drawing app with RealityKit.
These strategies can help create a more engaging and seamless startup experience for your app.
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