I want to review my app for iOS26 and all the depreciated or soon to be deprecated APIs. What areas and sessions to focus on?
Asked on 06/17/2025
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To review your app for iOS 26 and focus on deprecated or soon-to-be-deprecated APIs, you should concentrate on the following areas and sessions from WWDC 2025:
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UIKit Updates:
- Session: What’s new in UIKit
- Key Points:
- The UI Scene lifecycle is now mandatory for all UIKit apps built with the latest SDK. Legacy UI application delegate callbacks and UIApplication launch option keys are deprecated.
- The
OpenURL
method now accepts file URLs, allowing for better document handling.
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SwiftUI and Design Changes:
- Session: Build a SwiftUI app with the new design
- Key Points:
- Updates to structural app components like Tab View and Navigation Split View.
- New design elements such as Liquid Glass effects.
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SceneKit Deprecation:
- Session: Bring your SceneKit project to RealityKit
- Key Points:
- SceneKit is deprecated, and developers are encouraged to transition to RealityKit for new projects or significant updates.
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StoreKit Updates:
- Session: What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase
- Key Points:
- The original API for in-app purchases is deprecated. Transition to StoreKit 2 for improved features and support.
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General Platform Updates:
- Session: Platforms State of the Union
- Key Points:
- Overview of new features and APIs across all Apple platforms, including iOS.
By focusing on these sessions, you can ensure your app is up-to-date with the latest iOS 26 requirements and take advantage of new features while avoiding deprecated APIs.

What’s new in UIKit
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Build a SwiftUI app with the new design
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