Test your app's camera functionality in Xcode's Simulator. No more need to run your apps on a physical device, boosting productivity.

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RocketSim now enables camera testing in Xcode's iOS Simulator by streaming your Mac's camera feed directly to simulated apps. This eliminates the long-standing requirement to use physical devices for camera functionality testing. The feature works seamlessly with existing AVCaptureSession APIs without code changes, supports common scenarios like barcode scanning and Vision framework integration, and even allows using iPhone cameras via Continuity Camera. Setup requires downloading RocketSim and integrating RocketSimConnect into your project.

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