Do I need to know anything super important with new technologies that were presented

Asked on 06/16/2025

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At WWDC, Apple introduced several new technologies and updates that are important for developers to be aware of:

  1. Liquid Glass: A new material that combines the optical qualities of glass with fluidity, enhancing the design and user experience across apps and platforms. This was highlighted in the Welcome to WWDC25 session.

  2. On-device AI with Foundation Models: Apple introduced the Foundation Models framework, allowing apps to leverage powerful AI capabilities directly on the device, ensuring privacy and performance. This was discussed in the Code-along: Bring on-device AI to your app using the Foundation Models framework session.

  3. ARKit and RealityKit Enhancements: New features in ARKit and RealityKit were introduced to enhance spatial computing experiences, including improved hand tracking and new APIs for creating immersive 3D experiences. These updates were covered in sessions like Create enhanced spatial computing experiences with ARKit and Discover RealityKit APIs for iOS, macOS, and visionOS.

  4. Safari and WebKit Updates: New web technologies were introduced to improve interoperability and privacy, including support for 3D models and immersive media. These updates were detailed in the What’s new in Safari and WebKit session.

  5. Metal Rendering for Immersive Apps: New APIs for Metal rendering were introduced to enhance the flexibility and performance of immersive apps, including hover effects and dynamic render quality. This was discussed in the What’s new in Metal rendering for immersive apps session.

These updates and technologies are designed to help developers create more powerful, efficient, and engaging applications across Apple's platforms.