Is there any API that are deprecated that I will need to look out for?
Asked on 2025-06-24
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Several APIs have been deprecated according to the content presented at WWDC:
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In-App Purchase API: The original API for in-app purchases is deprecated starting with iOS 18 and aligned OS releases. It is recommended to update to StoreKit 2 for a better in-app purchase experience. What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase.
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App Store Server API: The original version of the
get transaction historyendpoint is deprecated. You should migrate to version two of the endpoint. Explore App Store server APIs for In-App Purchase. -
UIKit: Many UI application-focused APIs are deprecated, including legacy UI application delegate callbacks and UIApplication launch option keys. Only the
init window sceneinitializer forUIWindowremains. What’s new in UIKit. -
On Demand Resources: This legacy technology is deprecated, and its successor is Background Assets. Discover Apple-Hosted Background Assets.
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SceneKit: SceneKit is officially deprecated across all platforms. Existing applications will continue to work, but new apps or significant updates should use RealityKit instead. Bring your SceneKit project to RealityKit.
These deprecations suggest that developers should consider updating their applications to use the latest APIs and frameworks to ensure compatibility and take advantage of new features.
What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase
Learn how to build and deliver even better purchase experiences using the App Store In-App Purchase system. We’ll demo new StoreKit views control styles and new APIs to improve your subscription customization, discuss new fields for transaction-level information, and explore new testability in Xcode. We’ll also review an important StoreKit deprecation.
What’s new in UIKit
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Explore App Store server APIs for In-App Purchase
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