What are some new animations in
Asked on 06/11/2025
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At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced several new animations, particularly in the context of SF Symbols 7 and UIKit. Here are some highlights:
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SF Symbols 7:
- Draw Animations: New animation presets called "Draw on" and "Draw off" have been introduced. These animations allow symbols to animate on and off the screen, leveraging the symbol's layer structure. This can be used to emphasize relevant moments through animation. What’s new in SF Symbols 7
- Magic Replace: Enhancements to Magic Replace provide greater continuity when animating between related symbols. It now recognizes matching enclosures to provide seamless transitions. What’s new in SF Symbols 7
- Variable Draw: This feature allows for rendering paths at specific percentages, useful for visualizing progress, such as downloads or temperature changes. What’s new in SF Symbols 7
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UIKit:
- Magic Replays Transitions: These transitions can perform special draw animations between certain symbols, such as transitioning between a circle symbol and a filled check mark symbol. What’s new in UIKit
These new animation capabilities enhance the expressiveness and interactivity of symbols and UI elements in apps, providing developers with more tools to create engaging user experiences.
What’s new in SF Symbols 7
Explore the latest updates to SF Symbols, Apple’s library of iconography. Meet Draw, a new animation system that allows symbols to imitate the organic flow of a handwritten stroke, and Variable Draw, which can be used to convey strength or progress. Discover Gradients, which add dimension and visual interest to symbols, and Magic Replace enhancements, which offer greater continuity between related symbols. And learn how to preview and integrate these features into your own apps.
What’s new in UIKit
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What’s new for the spatial web
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