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Apple Releases Xcode 26 Beta 7 With GPT-5 Support and Claude Integration

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Apple today released the latest version of Xcode 26, introducing several new features that developers can take advantage of.

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ChatGPT in Xcode now supports GPT-5, so developers can choose to start new conversations with GPT-5 or GPT-4.1. GPT-5 is the new default option, with two models to select from. GPT-5 is optimized for quick, high-quality results that Apple says will work for most coding tasks.

For more difficult tasks, developers can select GPT-5 (Reasoning), which spends more time thinking before providing a response.

Claude in Xcode is now available in the Intelligence settings panel in the Xcode app, so users can add their existing paid Claude account and use Claude Sonnet 4 for coding tasks.

When Xcode 26 officially launches, the app will support coding help from either ChatGPT or Claude, providing users with the option to use their favorite chatbot. Developers are also able to bring API keys from other providers or run local models on Apple silicon Macs.

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WarmWinterHat Avatar
WarmWinterHat
12 months ago

If computers are like a bicycle for the mind, then AI is like a motorbike for the mind...
Yep, faster, louder, and more dangerous, with a much greater risk of losing control. Plus they both pollute more.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
thefredelement Avatar
thefredelement
12 months ago
I've been using Claude opus via API in earlier Xcode 26 betas, its not bad for somethings but really struggles with maintaining patterns with complexity through multiple files, it also over biases bug fixes and kind of throws away the original goal just to fix something.

I've gotten into a habit of using LLMs to validate things, reduce boiler plate, write tests, etc.

I use Claude code in the project folder to find things, make lists, etc. I have colleagues who submit whole PRs using AI tools and to date have resulted in a lot of re-work, from things like using print statements instead of using a logger, or adding singletons, ignoring existing dependencies, force unwraps and the comment puke also adds so much nonsense to what should nowadays be simple code, its kind of annoying.

I had high hopes for AI coding after the early GPTs but its cooled off a bit, I use it all day on one shot tasks and its great but it really falls apart quick.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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TruthAboveAllElse
12 months ago

Yep, faster, louder, and more dangerous, with a much greater risk of losing control. Plus they both pollute more.
And while using a bicycle helps build strength, a motorbike does not to the same extent.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Happy_John Avatar
Happy_John
12 months ago

If computers are like a bicycle for the mind, then AI is like a motorbike for the mind...
Yep, in that you are not actually getting any exercise or health benefit from it. Flabby brains.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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germanbeer007
12 months ago
"hey bb, you wanna vibe code with me tonight?"
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Happy_John Avatar
Happy_John
12 months ago

At what point does ChatGPT become the author of the app?

... kidding... sort of
It's a valid question. If you get ChatGPT or Claude to generate the code, could there be any valid disputes about who really owns the IP?

It should be obvious that a tool is not a creator, but if the code itself hasn't been written by the developer....

... even messier, if the code turns out to be suspiciously similar to some non opensource code that the AI has "magically found".....

... it's this second part I'd worry about: "AI generated code" that turns out to be plagiarized code.

EDIT: I'm not being entirely serious either, but I wouldn't be surprised if a court case or two arise over the next months.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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