new feature on ios 26, what i can use on my app

Asked on 06/19/2025

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In iOS 26, there are several new features that you can leverage in your app:

  1. Multilingual Experience Enhancements:

    • A new Arab Easy Transliteration keyboard allows Arabic speakers to type Arabic words in Latin script, which the keyboard then converts to Arabic script.
    • A multiscript bilingual Arabic and English keyboard that auto-detects the language as you type.
    • A new Thai keyboard with a 24-key layout for easier typing.

    For more details, you can refer to the session Enhance your app’s multilingual experience.

  2. UIKit Improvements:

    • Built-in support for Swift observable objects in UIKit, which integrates Swift observation at its core.
    • New menu APIs and architectural improvements for better SwiftUI interoperability.
    • The introduction of a menu bar from macOS to iPad, providing quick access to app functionality.

    You can learn more from the session What’s new in UIKit.

  3. RealityKit and 3D Enhancements:

    • App Store tags with stylized 3D icons rendered with RealityKit.
    • Swift charts using RealityKit to add a third dimension to data visualizations.

    For more information, check out the session Bring your SceneKit project to RealityKit.

  4. Apple Intelligence and Machine Learning:

    • Integration of writing tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground across apps.
    • New APIs to bring intelligence into your apps, enhancing user interaction with features like writing tools.

    This is discussed in the Platforms State of the Union.

These features provide a range of opportunities to enhance the functionality and user experience of your app on iOS 26.