Anthropic Adds iOS Simulator Testing to Claude Code in Public Beta
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Updated · News18 · Jul 22
Anthropic Adds iOS Simulator Testing to Claude Code in Public Beta
3 articles · Updated · News18 · Jul 22
Summary
Anthropic said Claude Code for desktop can now build, run and test iOS apps directly inside Apple’s iOS Simulator, with the feature launching in public beta.
Direct simulator control lets Claude watch apps live, interact with them and iterate while developers keep using the same simulator in parallel.
The integration bypasses Claude’s usual screen-control method, so it does not require macOS Accessibility or Screen Recording permissions.
Claude Code Desktop on macOS requires Xcode with the iOS platform installed, and the simulator pane currently works only in local sessions.
Anthropic said simulator screenshots are sent to its servers under standard retention settings and warned users not to sign into real accounts during Claude-run sessions.