What's New / Connectivity & Hardware
CarPlay adds 38 APIs led by overlay templates, NetworkExtension gains per-service routing exclusions, CoreBluetooth adds channel sounding, and ExposureNotification deprecates 63.
ExposureNotification is Apple's framework for the COVID-19 exposure-notification system.
CarPlay is Apple's framework for apps that run on a vehicle's built-in display.
NetworkExtension is Apple's framework for network features including VPN configurations and tunnels, Wi-Fi hotspot integration, content filters,…
EnergyKit is Apple's framework for reading home electrical load and electric vehicle data.
GameController is Apple's API for discovering game controllers and reading their input, along with related hardware such as keyboards, mice, and…
MultipeerConnectivity handles peer-to-peer discovery and data exchange between nearby devices over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, without a router or…
TelephonyMessagingKit provides RCS messaging APIs, including incoming message notifications, RCS service capabilities, and business messaging…
AccessoryAccess provides APIs for matching and communicating with USB accessories.
CoreBluetooth is Apple's framework for communicating with Bluetooth Low Energy devices.
Network is Apple's low-level networking framework for TCP, UDP, and TLS connections.
CoreTelephony gives apps read access to cellular telephony state on iOS, including carrier and radio access technology information through…
DeviceDiscoveryExtension lets apps discover and connect to nearby third-party hardware accessories through the system's device-picker UI on iOS…
Matter is Apple's framework for commissioning and controlling Matter smart home accessories.
WiFiAware (WA) is Apple's framework for Wi-Fi Aware peer-to-peer networking.
HomeKit is Apple's framework for discovering, configuring, and controlling home-automation accessories such as lights, locks, thermostats, and…
ThreadNetwork manages access to Thread network credentials on Apple platforms.