A rundown of notable UIKit additions in iOS 27, covering navigation bar minimization on scroll, bar button visibility priorities, removed bar button padding, per-scene orientation support, scene closure confirmation dialogs, external display scene accessories, prominent tab selection, sidebar preferred placement, batched tab bar updates, sidebar availability tracking, menu image visibility control, and document launch screen subtitles. The author also reflects on how AI tools have dramatically sped up the process of exploring new APIs, and expresses confidence that UIKit remains a core part of Apple's long-term strategy alongside SwiftUI.

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Navigation Bar & Bar ButtonsScenes, Windows & OrientationTab Bars & SidebarsBonus PointsFinal Thoughts
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