Xcode Cloud is a cloud-based CI/CD service built into Xcode 13, offering features such as automated compatibility testing and automatic code signing, which will benefit iOS developers by providing better native tools and a more streamlined distribution workflow. This announcement is seen as a welcome entry to the mobile CI/CD space, with Bitrise competitor Bitrise already having a robust platform for cross-platform support, high-speed infrastructure, and customization options, but Xcode Cloud offering some unique features that will help iOS teams on Bitrise even more effectively. The limited free beta of Xcode Cloud is currently available, with a full release expected within the next year, although pricing details have not been announced yet.