WWDC26: Build a responsive camera app that launches quickly | Apple

Discover how to build a camera app that launches instantly so people never miss the perfect shot. Explore how to optimize the entire camera launch sequence — from app startup to first preview frame. Ensure your app has a polished camera experience by learning about new API’s that deliver faster launches, and best practices for smooth preview rendering and maintaining sustainable performance. Explore related documentation, sample code, and more: Performance and metrics: https://developer.apple.com/documenta... Build a responsive camera app that launches quickly: https://developer.apple.com/documenta... AVCam: Building a camera app: https://developer.apple.com/documenta... Implement high resolution photo capture: https://developer.apple.com/videos/pl... Create a more responsive camera experience: https://developer.apple.com/videos/pl... 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - Fast Launch 06:52 - Adopt deferred start 15:06 - Steady preview 18:04 - Sustained performance 21:14 - Deterministic file writing More Apple Developer resources: Video sessions: https://apple.co/VideoSessions Documentation: https://apple.co/DeveloperDocs Forums: https://apple.co/DeveloperForums App: https://apple.co/DeveloperApp