Was there any new API changes for the menu on MacOS in the latest WWDC?
Asked on 06/17/2025
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Yes, there were new API changes for menus on macOS announced at the latest WWDC. In the session titled "What’s new in AppKit," it was mentioned that there is a new way to open context menus using the keyboard, which can be customized in system settings. This feature allows users to access an app's functionality more quickly or comfortably. Additionally, there are new capabilities in the text system, SF symbols, and more control over toolbars. You can find more details in the session What’s new in AppKit (08:44).
Furthermore, the session "Build an AppKit app with the new design" highlighted updates to menus with a refreshed appearance and a significant expansion in the use of icons, which helps users quickly find important actions in the menu.
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