Claire Sivadier
iOS Developer
Claire Sivadier is a freelance iOS developer who almost became a dog breeder, until an unexpected career twist brought her into tech. She’s worked on meaningful iOS products, from helping people develop healthier habits at Kiplin to shaping the listening experience at Deezer. Claire is also deeply involved in the community as a co‑organizer of CocoaHeads Nantes.
Who Let the App Intents Out? 🐾
Who says you need to open an app to use it? With App Intents, I logged my puppy’s walks 🐶 while keeping my iPhone in my pocket. This shows how apps can extend beyond the UI, letting Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, and widgets handle interactions hands-free.
User behavior is changing: people increasingly expect to talk to their devices or ask them to do things instead of navigating traditional screens. Modern apps should integrate seamlessly with the system, making everyday tasks effortless and enhancing the user experience. Developers will learn how to unlock system-level features without relying on traditional screens, making their apps smarter, more context-aware, and useful.
Major takeaways:
- Define and register AppIntents in Swift
- Expose actions to Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, and widgets
- Pass parameters with AppEnum and AppEntity
- Design background-driven experiences without touching the UI
- Apply practical examples immediately in your own apps