Which are the new frameworks in Xcode 26?

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Have you seen WWDC25? There are many new hidden gems (frameworks) introduced.

Here is list of frameworks with the basic use of it.

  1. AlarmKit – AlarmKit provides a framework for managing alarms with customizable schedules.
  2. DeclaredAgeRange – Use the DeclaredAgeRange framework to request people to share their age range with your app. 
  3. EnergyKit – EnergyKit provides a grid forecast for your app to help people choose when to use electricity. 
  4. FoundationModels – The Foundation Models framework provides access to Apple’s on-device large language model. That powers Apple Intelligence to help you perform intelligent tasks specific to your use case. 
  5. GameSave – GameSave uses iCloud Drive to synchronize your application’s save data across devices. GameSave also supports local saving for when the device isn’t signed into iCloud Drive.
  6. GeoToolbox – Determine place descriptor information for map coordinates.
  7. IdentityDocumentServices – Identity Document Services enables the presentment of identity documents on device and web browser support for the Digital Credentials API.
  8. IdentityDocumentServicesUI – The IdentityDocumentServicesUI framework contains user-interface objects that support the features in IdentityDocumentServices. 
  9. PaperKit – PaperKit builds on top of PencilKit and PDFKit to provide a consistent way to add drawing and shapes in your app.
  10. PermissionKit – Use PermissionKit in your app to adjust communication rules for a child account on iCloud. 
  11. RelevanceKit – Provide on-device intelligence with contextual clues that increase your widget’s visibility on Apple Watch.
  12. VisualIntelligence – People use visual intelligence to learn about places and objects around them and onscreen. 
  13. WiFiAware – Securely pair and connect to external devices over peer-to-peer Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

  • Xcode 26, iOS 26 and other beta just released today. I will explore and keep posted.

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Happy Coding 🙂