Apple WWDC 2025: Indian Developers Anticipate AI and Xcode Boosts

New Tools Could Accelerate App Development Across the Region

As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 commences Monday, iOS developers in India are keenly awaiting announcements focused on enhancing productivity and refining the developer experience. While global attention centers on Apple Intelligence, the Indian developer community also hopes for significant improvements to Xcode.

Xcode Performance is a Priority

Akshat Srivastava, a 2024 Swift Student Challenge winner, emphasized the importance of WWDC for the community. For teams building enterprise apps, small gains in Xcode performance – faster compile times, stable simulators, and more reliable SwiftUI previews – can make a big difference, he said.

Srivastava also believes that AI tools tailored for iOS workflows could address shortcomings in more generalized code assistants.

Design Consistency and Accessible AI APIs

Independent developer Harshil Shah, who has been creating apps for Apple platforms since 2017, expressed excitement about the possibility of a unified design language across iOS and macOS. A consistent design language would simplify UI decisions across platforms and benefit users and developers alike, he stated. He also highlighted the need for accessible APIs for Apple Intelligence, without excessive hardware requirements, to empower a wider range of developers.

The global mobile app market is projected to reach $428.47 billion in 2025, demonstrating the continued importance of efficient development tools. (Statista, 2024)

On-Device AI and Community Engagement

Keshav Kishore, an iOS engineer with experience in India and Japan, sees significant potential in on-device AI. Tools like GitHub Copilot are not always compatible with enterprise compliance needs, he explained. An AI-native Xcode experience, built by Apple and integrated locally, would be ideal for many companies.

Mayank Gupta, who leads Swift Anytime, an independent Apple developer community, believes the ecosystem is poised for greater collaboration. SwiftUI has matured and is widely adopted among startups. But for legacy apps, UIKit remains entrenched, he noted. He also welcomed Apple’s recent community events in Bengaluru and hopes for increased developer engagement in India, which boasts a substantial iOS talent pool.

Ultimately, Apple’s developer tools remain central to the work of Indian teams building, refining, and launching products. While AI and design updates capture headlines, developers are closely monitoring WWDC for the specific details that will shape their daily routines and future with Apple’s platforms.