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Xcode 16.2 Beta 3 vs Xcode 16.1 RC 1
Compare critical compatibility fields before upgrading.
| Field | Xcode 16.2 Beta 3 | Xcode 16.1 RC 1 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release type | Beta 3 | RC 1 | different |
| Edition | - | - | same |
| Release date | 2024-11-20 | 2024-10-21 | different |
| Minimum macOS | 14.5 | 14.5 | same |
| Swift | 6.0.3 | 6.0.2 | different |
| iOS SDK | 18.2 | 18.1 | different |
| Build | 16C5023f | 16B40 | different |
Recommendation: keep production teams on stable releases unless you need to validate new SDK capabilities.