Apple is preparing developers for Touch on Mac with new tools, documentation, and online sessions. The company announced Xcode 27.3 beta, which includes the latest SDKs to build, run, and test apps optimized for touch input. Developers can bring touch capabilities to their Mac apps, integrate Live Activities, and adopt gesture recognizers using sample code and design resources provided by Apple.
Apple is hosting Touch on Mac Group Labs where engineers and designers can join online to ask questions, get advice, and discuss app creation and optimization. Sessions are scheduled for November 18, 9–10 a.m. (PT) and November 19, 6–7 p.m. (PT).
Design resources cover touch user interface patterns, gestures, and pointing devices. Documentation on drag and drop through file promises and other touch-related features is also coming soon. These updates aim to help developers create seamless touch experiences on macOS.
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