Claude Code Can Now Build and Test iOS Apps in Apple's Simulator - MacRumors

Anthropic announced on July 21, 2026 that Claude Code for desktop now integrates with Apple's iOS Simulator, with the feature available in public beta.
When instructed to build, run, or check an app, Claude Code can open in-progress projects in the iOS Simulator pane, watch it run live, interact with it, and iterate until the project is complete.
The integration drives the simulator directly rather than relying on computer use, meaning it functions without requiring macOS Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions.
Developers can continue using the iOS Simulator themselves while Claude works alongside them.
Screenshots Claude takes of a device in the simulator are sent to Anthropic and retained under standard conversation settings, and the company advises users not to sign in to real accounts on any device Claude accesses.
The feature runs in Claude Code Desktop on macOS and requires Xcode with the iOS platform installed, with the simulator pane supported only in local sessions.