Apple launches new AI frameworks, Xcode 27 agentic coding, and cross-platform game tools

Apple has introduced new intelligence frameworks and expanded AI integration, enabling developers to build custom AI features into their apps using a unified Swift API and support for popular models.

Xcode 27 delivers enhanced agentic coding with live agents, plug-in support, and improved speed, now running exclusively on Apple silicon.

Game development sees improvements with new tools like Managed Background Assets, a Steam Asset Converter, and official Unity plug-ins for native Apple integration.