Apple Developer Weekly #242 Beta 7
Will Xcode also have Claude integration?
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Apple is really pushing hard - beta releases for 4 consecutive weeks.
I only installed iPadOS 26 on my iPad mini. It feels very smooth and comfortable. It feels like a finished product already. Could this year be an upgrade with minimal pain?
Not much news worth mentioning this week, so I accumulated content for a few days before publishing.
Although there have been quite a few Apple new product rumors lately (exciting!), I'll wait until there's concrete news to share.
13 on August 21, 2025
🧪Apple Releases and News
TN3134: Network Extension provider deployment article updated
🤩iPlayground Enters Final Countdown
The annual iPlayground will be held on August 30-31 at NCCU Center for Public and Business Administration Education.
Many friends think the venue is at the main NCCU campus, so I want to remind you that it's on Jinhua Street, near Dongmen or Guting MRT stations - don't go to the wrong place!
For those who haven't bought tickets yet, please seize this last opportunity!
I also livestreamed the development process of the iPlayground iOS App this week. The videos are quite long, so please skip around:
📝What's New in UIKit──Seb Vidal
Seb Vidal wrote a comprehensive overview of UIKit 26's new features. Many readers hope Apple's update documentation could be as clear as this article.
🤖Xcode 26 beta 6 Shows Traces of Claude AI Integration
9to5Mac reports that some traces of Claude AI integration were found in Xcode 26 beta 6, although not yet fully enabled.
⏰iOS Alarm Time Setting Picker Isn't Infinite
Users discovered that the iOS alarm time picker isn't infinitely scrollable - you can scroll to the bottom. I couldn't find the original discovery post; this link is a demonstration video.
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