Starting April 25, 2023, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS apps entering the App Store must be built with Xcode 14.1 or later. The latest version of Xcode 14, which includes the latest SDKs for iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9, is available for free on the Mac App Store.
We recommend using the latest developments in iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9 when building your app.
iOS 16 improves iPhone with all-new personalization features, deep intelligence, and more seamless ways to communicate and share. From the lock screen and the dynamic island on iPhone 14 Pro, use live animations to help people know what’s happening in your app. Use app suggestions to help users quickly perform tasks related to your app by voice or touch. And get the most out of the latest improvements in MapKit, ARKit, Core ML and more.
iPadOS 16 introduces new productivity features that let you deliver compelling collaboration experiences and build more powerful, intuitive apps and powerful workflows on iPad. You can bring desktop-level features to your iPad app, such as an editor-style navigation bar, improved text editing menu, and external display support. Metal 3 introduces powerful features that help your games and Pro applications realize the full potential of Apple silicon on the new iPad Pro and iPad Air generations.
watchOS 9 brings new and powerful connectivity features to watchOS apps. You can deliver up-to-date information with rich features on Apple Watch faces, enable sharing of your app content, let users make VoIP calls directly from Apple Watch, and more. And with the simple watchOS app structure, managing your projects is easier than ever.