At WWDC25 we launched a new type of Lab event for the developer community - Group Labs. A Group Lab is a panel Q&A designed for a large audience of developers. Group Labs are a unique opportunity for the community to submit questions directly to a panel of Apple engineers and designers. Here are the highlights from the WWDC25 Group Lab for Developer Tools. Will my project codebase be used for training when I use Xcode's intelligent assistant powered by cloud-based models? When using ChatGPT without logging in, your data will not be used to improve any models. If you log in to a ChatGPT account, this is based on your ChatGPT account settings, which allows you to opt-out (it defaults to on). When using Xcode with accounts for other model providers, you should check with the policies of your provider. And finally, at no point will any portion of your codebase be used to train or improve any Apple models. We'd love to make our SwiftUI Previews (and soon, Playgrounds) as snappy as possible. Is there any way to skip certain build steps, such as running linters? It seems the build environment is exactly the same (compared to a debug build), but maybe there's a trick. Starting with Xcode 16, SwiftUI previews use the exact same build artifacts as the regular build. The new Playgrounds support in Xcode 26 uses these build artifacts too. Shell script build phases are the most common thing that introduces extra build time, so as a first step, try turning off all shell script build phases (like linters) to get an idea if that’s the issue. If those build phases add significant time to your build, consider moving some of those phases into asynchronous steps, such as running linters before committing instead of on every build. If you do need a shell script build phase to run during your build, make sure to explicitly define the input and output files, as that is a huge way to improve your build performance. Are we able to provide additional context for the models, like coding standards? Documentation for third party dependencies? Documentation on your own codebase that explains things like architecture and more? In general, Xcode will automatically search for the right context based on the question and the evolving answer, as the model can interact multiple times with your project as it develops an answer. This will automatically pick up the coding style of the code it sees, and can include files that contain architecture comments, etc. Beyond automatic context, you can manually attach other documents, even if they aren't in your project. For example, you could make a file with rules and ideas and attach it, and it will influence the response. We are very aware of other kinds of automatic context like rule files, etc, though Xcode does not support these at this time. Once ChatGPT is enabled for Coding Intelligence in Xcode 26, and I sign into my existing ChatGPT account, will the ChatGPT Coding Intelligence model in Xcode know about chat conversations on Xcode development done previously in the ChatGPT Mac app? Xcode does not use information from other conversations, and conversations started in Xcode are not accessible in the web UI or ChatGPT app. Is there a plan to make SwiftUI views easier to locate and understand in the view hierarchy like UIKit views? SwiftUI uses a declarative paradigm to define your user interface. That allows you to specify what you want, with the system translating that into an efficient representation at runtime. Unlike traditional AppKit and UIKit, seeing the runtime representation of SwiftUI views isn't sufficient in order to understand why it's not doing what you want. This year, we introduced a SwiftUI Instrument that shows why things are happening, like view re-rendering. Is it possible to use the AI chat with ChatGPT Enterprise? My company doesn't allow us to use the general ChatGPT, only the enterprise version they have setup that prevents data from being leaked Yes, Xcode 26 supports logging into any existing ChatGPT account, including enterprise accounts. If that does not meet your needs, you can also setup a local server that implements the popular chat completions REST API to talk to your enterprise account how you need. Now that Icon Composer is here, how does it complement or replace existing vector design tools such as Sketch for icon design? Icon Composer complements your existing vector design tools. You should continue to create your shapes, gradients, and layers in another tool like Sketch, and compose the exported SVG layers in Icon Composer. Once you bring your layers into Icon Composer, you can then use it to influence the translucency, blur, and specular highlights for your icon. What’s one feature or improvement in the new Xcode that you personally think developers will love, but might not immediately discover? Maybe something tucked away or quietly powerful that’s flown under the radar so far? One feature we're particularly excited about is the new power profiler for iOS, which gives you further insights into the energy consumption of your app beyond what was possible with the energy instrument previously. You can learn more about how to use this instrument and how it can help you greatly reduce your apps battery usage in the documentation, as well as the session Profile and optimize power usage in your app. There were also improvements in accessibility this year with Voice Control, where you can naturally speak your Swift code to Xcode, and it understands the Swift syntax as you speak. To see it in action, take a look at the demonstration in What’s new in Xcode 26. We have a software advisory council that is very sensitive to having our private information going to the cloud in any form. What information do you have to help me guide Xcode and Apple Intelligence through the acceptance process? One thing you can do is configure a proxy for your enterprise that implementing the popular Chat Completions API endpoint protocol. When using a model provider via URL, you can use your proxy endpoint to inspect the network traffic for anything that you do not want sent outside of your enterprise, and then forward the traffic through the proxy to your chosen model provider. Are there list of recommended LLMs to use with Xcode via Intelligence/Local? I've tried Gemma3-12B, but.. I hope there are better options? Apple doesn't have a published list of recommended local models. This is a fast-moving space, and so a recommendation would become out of date very quickly as new models are released. We encourage you to try out the local model support in Xcode 26 with models that you find meet your needs, and let us and the community know! (continued below)

Hello! I'm trying to flutter run my app but I get this error (Xcode): Command SwiftEmitModule failed with a nonzero exit code So far I've tried: rm -rf ios/Pods ios/Podfile.lock flutter clean && flutter pub get clean xcode workspace reinstall xcode None of the solutions actually work. Xcode: Version 16.2 (16C5032a)

When I try to build my project in Xcode (from Unity AR) project, it throws me these errors: I feel like I've tried everything to make the LaunchScreen work. I downloaded xcode the night I tried running this build, so the whole deleting and redownloading and restarting everything didn't work. I've tried making sure my macbook and terminal are fully up to date. I literally can't find a solution! Please help!! I will also say, I'm fairly new to App building, Xcode, and Unity. But this does seem like a barrier that is stopping me from testing my project.

I am trying to perform an unstash operation. I RC on the stash to restore, select "Apply Stashed Changes". It then launches a comparison window to allow me to cherrypick the changes I want to include. However, the button along the bottom, "Apply Changes" is grayed out and remains so no matter what I do. Switching stashes, exiting and restarting xcode. TG i made an emergency project backup right before I did the stash, just for a case like this. Bug? Feature?

Hi, in XCode and iOS app. Tried to add Icon, got image size errors. reuploaded with correct sizes and started getting this error. Tried all the solutions from forums, didn't work. Restarted Mac Deleted Assets.xcassets and recreated with AppIcon and AccemntColor Copied "Assets.xcassets" from new dummy Project to main one. I don't have info.plist file Could you please help. Thanks, Bhanu

I have an iOS app that I also run on my Macbook Air M1. My app plays music and I use FaceTime for voice communication with users of my app. How do I stop FaceTime from cutting out the music on my app?

Hi all, I’m looking for a way to automate the process of adding Swift Package dependencies (SPM) into an Xcode project. Right now, I’m doing this manually via: Xcode → Project → Swift Packages → Add Package Dependency... But I’d like to script this step — ideally as part of a CI/CD pipeline or a setup script. I explored the xcodeproj Ruby gem, but it doesn’t support adding SPM packages, and there's no official support for editing the .xcodeproj structure related to Swift Packages. So my question is: Is there any Apple-supported or community-supported way to programmatically add Swift Package dependencies to an Xcode project or workspace? Would love to know if anyone has: Used xcodebuild, xcodegen, or other tools for this Explored editing project files directly (like project.pbxproj or Package.resolved) Found any API or CLI hooks from Apple for this Thanks in advance!

https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/autocomplete/json?input=station%20bab%20saadoun&key=GOOGLE_API_KEY&components=country:TN func googleAutocomplete(for query: String, completion: @escaping ([GooglePlaces]) -> Void) { let apiKey = GoogleMapAPIs.shared.apiKey let baseURL = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/place/autocomplete/json" guard let url = URL(string: "\(baseURL)?input=\(query)&key=\(apiKey)&components=country:TN") else { print("Invalid URL") completion([]) return } print(url) let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: url) { data, response, error in if let error = error { print("Error fetching data: \(error.localizedDescription)") completion([]) return } guard let data = data else { print("No data received") completion([]) return } do { let decodedResponse = try JSONDecoder().decode(GooglePlacesResponse.self, from: data) completion(decodedResponse.predictions) } catch { print("Decoding error: \(error)") completion([]) } } task.resume() } struct GooglePlaces: Codable { let title: String? let region: StructuredFormatting? let placeID: String? enum CodingKeys: String, CodingKey { case title = "description" case region = "structured_formatting" case placeID = "place_id" } } struct StructuredFormatting: Codable { let main_text: String let secondary_text: String? } struct GooglePlacesResponse: Codable { let predictions: [GooglePlaces] } Error fetching data: The network connection was lost.

Xcode16.2+iOS18以上的系统，加载图片http类型的url时，会自动升级为https，下面是Safari自动打印的日志：This content was automatically upgraded and should be served over HTTPS.有什么解决方案吗？

ive been using the mac m1 for almmost a year and it used to run vision pro simulator on xcode 15 quite smoothly but now its quitting unexpectedly showing errors in loading the realtiykit content

I updated the icons in Xcode to customize the appearance of my app icons to be light, dark, or tinted. The app is allowed to be downloaded and run on iPadOS. The app icon behaves as expected on iOS however the app icon does not change on the iPad. Am I missing a step for the iPad? To be clear the app does not target iPadOS rather it is just running the iOS version. Thanks kof

I recently encountered an issue involving Core Data’s new Composite Attributes feature and thought I would share my experience, as well as seek clarification. I created a composite type where all attributes were mandatory, except for one. Subsequently, I added an attribute to an entity and set its type to that composite type. Upon running the app, the console output the following error: CoreData: error: CoreData: error: Row (pk = 85) for entity ‘(EntityName)’ is missing mandatory text data for property ‘(propertyName)’ The way I resolved this was by removing the composite type attribute from the entity, after which the error no longer appeared. I also observed that in another entity, where a different composite type is used, all the attributes were optional — and no error occurred. This raises the question: why must all attributes in a composite type be optional? Furthermore, why does Xcode not inform the developer of this requirement? I have reviewed both the documentation and the WWDC23 “What’s New in Core Data” session, but neither mentions that having non-optional attributes within a composite type will cause such errors and lead to unpredictable application behaviour. Additionally, this issue remains unresolved in another area I raised previously in this topic: Composite Attributes feature requires tvOS deployment target 17.0 or later Composite Attributes feature requires watchOS deployment target 10.0 or later However, I do not have a tvOS or watchOS target, nor do I intend to add one. Could someone from Apple, or anyone with more experience, please clarify why all attributes within a composite type must be optional? And could it be possible for Xcode to flag this at compile time, rather than failing at runtime? Thank you in advance.

Hi! When I run my project on a real device (iPhone 15 Pro), I encounter the following error: Build input file cannot be found: '/Users/Interexy/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/SinglePhotoBook-geecnphrjebsisdmhcyzlsefvphm/Build/Products/Debug-iphoneos/SinglePhotoBook.app/SinglePhotoBook'. Did you forget to declare this file as an output of a script phase or custom build rule which produces it? How can I solve this? I've already reinstalled Pods and cleaned DerivedData a million times, but the issue persists. Xcode: Version 15.4

Hi everyone, I’m running into an issue trying to use the new SpeechAnalyzer framework announced at WWDC 2025. ❯ My Setup: • macOS: Sequoia 15.5 (Build 26.0 / macOS Tahoe Beta 26.0) • Xcode: 26.0 beta 2 (17A5241o) • Deployment Target: macOS 26.0 • Toolchain: Clang 17.0.0 (Apple) ❯ Problem: Despite following all setup requirements: • Setting macOS 26 as the deployment target • Using the latest Xcode 26 beta 2 • Running the correct developer toolchain (xcode-select is pointing to Xcode-beta) I still get the error: No such module 'SpeechAnalyzer' Additionally: • The SpeechAnalyzer.framework does not appear under /Applications/Xcode-beta.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/MacOSX.platform/Developer/SDKs/ • It is also not listed in the Link Binary with Libraries pane. ❯ What I’ve Tried: • Clean builds • Deleted DerivedData • Verified SDK installation paths • Reinstalled Xcode 26 beta 2 • find search for SpeechAnalyzer.framework returned nothing ❯ Request: Has anyone successfully used SpeechAnalyzer in Xcode 26 beta 2 on macOS Sequoia/Tahoe? Is there a separate SDK or seed profile required to access this framework? Would appreciate any guidance from Apple engineers or other beta testers. Thanks! — Lalit Lakhara

We are renaming the project and a Static Library the is critical to the operation on the app is not found during compiling. We have the same project working fine. We have reviewed the project.pbxproj file and searched for erroneous linking, reviewed the Target settings and there is nothing obviously wrong. (Copied and secured the original) Typically workflow is: Clean Delete Derived Data dir D/l Swift Packages Build/Run The team has many years using Xcode / Swift and the project and this is not clear how to resolve. We have scoured SO and the solutions do not apply. Facts: -No cocoapods -Search Paths all set Linker all set Thoughts?

Hello! I am writing UI tests for an app with OAuth authentication and want to avoid the login screen. I want each developer to store the password and username locally on their machines. The bash script will get the token. I need to access that token from my test target somehow. The idea was to write them to a temporary file that git ignores and access this file from the bundle. But I can't add the file from the build script to the target and make it accessible from the code.

I'm experiencing an issue with a custom font not loading properly in Xcode 16.3. The font files are included in the bundle, listed in Info.plist, and verified for correct names using UIFont.familyNames, but they still don't appear at runtime. Has anyone else run into this with Xcode 16.3? Could this be related to recent changes in asset packaging or font catalogs?

this is our code foe fetching the apnstoken - and registering for the FCM and snding it to our servers. - we are consistently getting apns == null import 'dart:io'; import 'package:firebase_messaging/firebase_messaging.dart'; import 'package:firebase_auth/firebase_auth.dart'; import 'package:cloud_firestore/cloud_firestore.dart'; import 'package:firebase_messaging/firebase_messaging.dart'; import 'package:solaris/services/fetch_deviceId.dart'; Future initializeFCM() async { final FirebaseMessaging _firebaseMessaging = FirebaseMessaging.instance; // Request notification permissions for iOS final settings = await _firebaseMessaging.requestPermission(); print('Notifcation Permission Status: ${settings.authorizationStatus}'); String? apnsToken; int retries = 0; const int maxRetries = 60; const Duration retryDelay = Duration(seconds: 2); // Retry fetching the APNs token until it's available or max retries are reached while (apnsToken == null && retries < maxRetries) { print(retries); apnsToken = await _firebaseMessaging.getAPNSToken(); if (apnsToken == null) { await Future.delayed(retryDelay); retries++; } } if (apnsToken != null) { // APNs token is available, proceed to get FCM token String? fcmToken = await _firebaseMessaging.getToken(); if (fcmToken != null) { // Register the device and token with your backend await registerDeviceAndToken(fcmToken); } else { // Handle the case where FCM token is still null print('FCM token is null.'); } } else { // Handle the case where APNs token is not available after retries print('APNs token not available after retries.'); } } Future registerDeviceAndToken(String fcmToken) async { //fcmToken = fcmToken; print(fcmToken); final user = FirebaseAuth.instance.currentUser; if (user == null) { print('❌ User not logged in'); return; } final deviceId = await DeviceInfoService.getUniqueDeviceId(); //final fcmToken = await FirebaseMessaging.instance.getToken(); print('📱 Device ID from register_fcm: $deviceId'); print('📩 FCM Token from mew getapnd function: $fcmToken'); if (deviceId == null || fcmToken == null) { print('❌ Failed to get deviceId or fcmToken'); return; } final docRef = FirebaseFirestore.instance .collection('master_users') .doc(user.uid) .collection('deviceId') .doc(user.uid); // This document holds a map: { deviceId: fcmToken } print(docRef); try { // Get current data, fallback to empty map final snapshot = await docRef.get(); final data = snapshot.data() ?? <String, dynamic>{}; print(data); // Update or add current deviceId key data[deviceId] = fcmToken; // Save updated map back to Firestore await docRef.set(data); print(data); print('✅ Device ID and FCM token updated/stored under correct structure'); } catch (e) { print('❌ Firestore write error: $e'); } }

Hi, I currently have an app that connect to an arduno via CoreBluetooth. However, the app no longer discovers the arduino when the operating system was upgraded to iOS 18.3.1, however on iOS version 17.6.1 the ardiuno was discoverable I was able to test this theory on two different phones each with different iOS versions. Why are my peripherals no longer being discovered with this update? and what is the solution?

Hi everyone, We're developing an AR app using Unity with Vuforia for object detection. Our app works well in full-screen mode, including detection and post-detection phases. However, we're facing a specific issue in iPad Split View multitasking mode. Problem: The AR camera (Vuforia-based) freezes during object detection if another app is opened in Split View. Post-detection, everything works fine in Split View. The problem only occurs during detection. Testing Environment: iPadOS 16+ Unity with Vuforia plugin Using EnableMultitaskingCameraAccess() method with AVFoundation to support camera multitasking AR scene is set up properly with detection capabilities in full-screen

I have an iOS app, and I am trying to add a companion WatchOS app. My iOS app depends on 2 libraries: GoogleMobileAds FirebaseAnalyticsWithoutAdIdSupport When I add a new target for WatchOS, the preview build starts to fail. I am not adding any libraries to WatchOS. The Google Ads and Firebase Analytics libs are only under the iOS target. I am unable to run the preview, I get an error when trying to build the watch scheme. The preview does not work. The build just crashes. I've included the error log below. But, here are the steps I've tried so far: Delete folders inside Derived Data Run a clean build (Cmd + Option + Shift + K) Delete scheme and create a new one Reset Package Cache Restart Xcode Restart Macbook But, it just does not work. I do not understand why the watchOS target is erroring for "GoogleUserMessagingPlatform" and "GoogleMobileAdsTarget" when those packages are not linked/used for the watchOS. SchemeBuildError: Failed to build the scheme “timerWatch Watch App” While building for watchOS Simulator, no library for this platform was found in '/Users/k/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/timer-dhkdhvfcqtfgskfdxpmupujswtuh/SourcePackages/artifacts/swift-package-manager-google-user-messaging-platform/UserMessagingPlatform/UserMessagingPlatform.xcframework'. (in target 'UserMessagingPlatformTarget' from project 'GoogleUserMessagingPlatform') Build target UserMessagingPlatformTarget: /Users/k/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/timer-dhkdhvfcqtfgskfdxpmupujswtuh/SourcePackages/artifacts/swift-package-manager-google-user-messaging-platform/UserMessagingPlatform/UserMessagingPlatform.xcframework:1:1: error: While building for watchOS Simulator, no library for this platform was found in '/Users/k/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/timer-dhkdhvfcqtfgskfdxpmupujswtuh/SourcePackages/artifacts/swift-package-manager-google-user-messaging-platform/UserMessagingPlatform/UserMessagingPlatform.xcframework'. (in target 'UserMessagingPlatformTarget' from project 'GoogleUserMessagingPlatform') Build target GoogleMobileAdsTarget: /Users/k/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/timer-dhkdhvfcqtfgskfdxpmupujswtuh/SourcePackages/artifacts/swift-package-manager-google-mobile-ads/GoogleMobileAds/GoogleMobileAds.xcframework:1:1: error: While building for watchOS Simulator, no library for this platform was found in '/Users/k/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/timer-dhkdhvfcqtfgskfdxpmupujswtuh/SourcePackages/artifacts/swift-package-manager-google-mobile-ads/GoogleMobileAds/GoogleMobileAds.xcframework'. (in target 'GoogleMobileAdsTarget' from project 'GoogleMobileAds')