Apple Releases Xcode 13, Will Be Required on macOS Monterey

Apple has released Xcode 13 which includes Swift 5.5 and SDKs for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.

Earlier today, the company informed developers that Xcode 13 will be required after updating to macOS Monterey.

As you plan to update to macOS Monterey after the public release this fall, you’ll also need to update to Xcode 13 (which includes Xcode Cloud and the latest SDKs for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS). Xcode 13 is compatible with macOS Big Sur 11.3 or later.


Here's a look at the new features in Xcode 13...

What's New In This Version:
Xcode 13 includes Swift 5.5 and SDKs for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8

● Swift adds support for concurrency, improved type inference, and faster incremental builds
● Pull request workflow lets you view and create pull requests in Xcode
● Code review comments with the name and avatar of the commenter are integrated in the editor
● Xcode organizer displays Test Flight crash reports dramatically faster
● Swift package collections help you find and integrate Swift packages in your own apps
● Swift Docc builds documentation for your Swift framework or package directly from your source code’s documentation comments
● Quick compare lets you compare any two versions of your source code in any editor
● Vim mode in the editor supports common vim key combinations and editing modes
● Simulator now includes CarPlay support with control over screen size, resolution, and variable input methods
● Additional bug fixes and stability improvements

You can download Xcode from the App Store for free.


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