Apple's Xcode 26.3 integrates Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex, letting AI agents autonomously write, build, and test code—sparking debate over security and the future of software development.

With Xcode 26.3, Apple adds support for two of the most popular agentic AI coding tools after failing to release the homegrown version it initially advertised.

Apple's Xcode 26.3 now empowers AI agents like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex to actively modify code, explore projects, and fix SwiftUI layouts. This significant upgrade, built on the open ...

The update enables developers to use coding agents such as Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex directly within Xcode to tackle tasks and app creation.

Xcode can now connect to external AI coding agents, making it possible to prototype working apps with minimal programming experience.

Building for Apple Watch is harder than for iPhone, despite smaller scope. Claude Code felt like a collaborative teammate, not automation. Iterative AI coding made short, productive work sessions ...

Apple has an aggressive stance against sideloading, despite pressure from some developers and users. The company has ...