Mac Catalyst Settings Bundle and Preferences Menu

In a Mac Catalyst app, a Settings Bundle is a resource that defines user-configurable preferences, which macOS surfaces automatically in a dedicated Preferences menu rather than in the iOS Settings app. Developers use this mechanism to provide a native macOS experience by letting users adjust app settings through the standard macOS menu bar, aligning the app's behavior with platform conventions. This adaptation is part of the broader process of tailoring an iPad app for macOS using Mac Catalyst.

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Concept Mac Catalyst Split View Controller (UISplitViewController) A `UISplitViewController` is a container view controller that displays two side-by-side panes — a primary (sidebar) column and a secondary (detail) column — within a Mac Catalyst application. Developers use it to adapt an iPad-style master-detail interface to the macOS desktop experience, providing a navigation structure that feels native on the Mac. When building a Mac Catalyst app, adopting a split view controller helps meet macOS user expectations for layout and navigation patterns.

Mac Catalyst Settings Bundle and Preferences Menu

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