Apple Partners With Anthropic on Xcode AI Rollout

Apple is collaborating with Anthropic, an Amazon-backed AI startup, to integrate the Claude Sonnet model into a new 'vibe-coding' version of Xcode aimed at improving code writing, editing, and testing efficiency. The AI-powered platform is currently being rolled out internally at Apple, with no decision yet on a public release. This marks a significant shift for Apple, moving from in-house development to embracing external AI partnerships. The effort follows the delayed launch of Apple's Swift Assist, which was criticized for inaccuracies and performance issues. Apple's broader AI strategy includes partnerships with Anthropic, OpenAI, and possible support for Google Gemini, reflecting an increased openness to third-party AI integration. The internal success of the initiative will influence whether it becomes available to third-party developers.