swiftUI features avalabel only in xcode26?
Asked on 06/17/2025
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In Xcode 26, there are several new features and improvements for SwiftUI that are specific to this version. Some of these features include:
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Liquid Glass Design: When you rebuild your app with Xcode 26, standard controls will automatically be rendered with the new Liquid Glass design, which provides a new visual depth and focus on content (Platforms State of the Union).
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New APIs and Design Updates: There are updates to structural app components like Tab View and Navigation Split View, as well as new APIs to customize the experience further (Build a SwiftUI app with the new design).
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SwiftUI Enhancements: SwiftUI now offers programmatic access to and control of text selection within text editing controls, and there are new ways to work with text and manage selection (What’s new in SwiftUI).
These features are part of the enhancements available in Xcode 26, which is designed to help developers create more visually appealing and efficient apps using SwiftUI.
What’s new in UIKit
Modernize your app with the latest APIs in UIKit, including enhanced menu bar support, automatic observation tracking, a new UI update method, and improvements to animations. We’ll also cover how you can include SwiftUI scenes in your UIKit app and explore SF Symbols, HDR color pickers, and more.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
What’s new in SwiftUI
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