whats new in ios development?

At WWDC, Apple introduced several new features and updates for iOS development. Here are some highlights:

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • New design system with Liquid Glass, offering a vibrant look for system materials and controls.
   • Improved support for flexible layouts using standard containers like UISplitViewController and UITabBarController.
   • New menu APIs and architectural improvements, including automatic observation tracking and a new UI update method.
   • Integration of Swift observable objects in UIKit, enhancing interoperability with SwiftUI.

2. SwiftUI and Xcode:

   • SwiftUI has gained customizations for fine-tuning app appearance, including custom hover effects and window behavior.
   • Xcode Previews now use a dynamic linking architecture, improving workflow efficiency.

3. iOS Customization and Controls:

   • New controls API allows developers to create customizable controls that can be added to the control center or assigned to the action button on iPhone 15 Pro.
   • Enhanced document launch experience and fluid transitions for a more seamless user interface.

4. Generative Intelligence and Swift Assist:

   • Xcode now includes generative intelligence features, such as predictive code completion and Swift Assist, allowing developers to interact with code using natural language.

For more detailed information, you can explore the sessions like What’s new in UIKit and Platforms State of the Union.