iOS 26 Brings SwiftUI-Like Reactivity to UIKit with @Observable

Written by kagangirgin | Published 2025/08/07
Tech Story Tags: ios-26-ui-update | ios-26 | reactive-programming | swift | apple

TLDRiOS 26 introduces automatic state observation to UIKit by bringing SwiftUI’s beloved @Observable macro into the fold. Developers can now build reactive, state-driven interfaces in UIKit without the hassle of manually calling setNeedsLayout() or maintaining boilerplate update logic. With the new updateProperties() lifecycle method and built-in dependency tracking, Apple modernizes UIKit for a more declarative and performance-optimized development experience. Time to update your apps and embrace the future of UIKit.via the TL;DR App

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Written by kagangirgin | I'm an ambitious tech addict iOS developer with more than 8 years of experience.
Published by HackerNoon on 2025/08/07