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Hi all, I'm building an iOS app extension using ExtensionKit that works exclusively with its containing host app, presenting UI via EXHostViewController. I'd like the extension to have read-only access to the host's task for process introspection purposes. I'm aware this would almost certainly require a special entitlement. I know get-task-allow and the debugger entitlement exist, but those aren't shippable to the App Store. I'm looking for something that could realistically be distributed to end users. My questions: Does an entitlement exist (or is one planned) that would grant an extension limited, read-only access to its host's task—given the extension is already tightly coupled to the host? If not, is this something Apple would consider adding? The use case is an extension that needs to inspect host process state without the ability to modify it. Is there a path to request such an entitlement through the provisioning profile process, or is this fundamentally off the table for App Store distribution? It seems like a reasonable trust boundary given the extension already lives inside the host's app bundle, but I understand the security implications. Any insight appreciated. Thanks!

I’m implementing a Live Activity that shows some text and a button. When the user taps the button, I want to open the host app. What I’ve done so far: Implemented a LiveActivityIntent to handle the button tap. The intent is triggered successfully. However, the app does not open by using deep link/universal app link. From what I can tell, LiveActivityIntent seems limited to system/background execution and doesn’t bring the app to the foreground. Questions: Is it possible for a LiveActivityIntent to open the app? Is this behavior a documented/intentional limitation? If not supported, is using a Universal Link or deep link the recommended solution for opening the app from a Live Activity button? Any official clarification or recommended best practice would be helpful.

On my latest build I have 15 "pannes" French word for crash with ZERO session. It was the same for the previous build (2 days before): zero session and 498 "pannes" (crash). How is that possible ? And in Xcode/Organizer : No crash logs since 2 weeks. Who can it be possible ?

I. am working on an app that uses automounted files using nfsv4 where the server has zfs filesystems. As a test I've created a very simple example and the directory in question seems to automount correctly, but when I try to access it, I get strange behavior. The directory is mounted on is /System/Volumes/Data/mnt/subdir and I can change to that directory just fine. However I get the following: 63 rrsum@Anywhere:subdata% pwd /System/Volumes/Data/mnt/subdata 64 rrsum@Anywhere:subdata% ls -la total 3 drwxr-xr-x 3 nobody nobody 4 Jan 10 13:03 . dr-xr-xr-x 3 root wheel 2 Jan 8 17:27 .. drwxr-xr-x 2 nobody nobody 3 Jan 9 11:20 dir -rw-r--r-- 1 nobody nobody 12 Jan 10 13:09 file.txt 65 rrsum@Anywhere:subdata% cd dir cd: string not in pwd: ls The directory appears in the 'ls -la' properly, but I cannot cd to it.

Many Apple users own both Bluetooth earphones (AirPods) and traditional wired earphones. While Bluetooth audio provides freedom of movement, some users still prefer wired earphones for comfort, sound profile, or personal preference. However, plugging wired earphones directly into an iPhone can feel restrictive and inconvenient during daily use. This proposal suggests a hybrid audio approach where wired earphones can be connected to a Bluetooth-enabled AirPods charging case (or a similar Apple-designed module), allowing users to enjoy wired earphones without a physical connection to the iPhone. #Problem Statement *Wired earphones offer consistent audio quality and zero latency *Bluetooth earphones provide freedom from cables *Users must currently choose one or the other *Plugging wired earphones into an iPhone limits movement and can feel intrusive in daily scenarios (walking, commuting, working) There is no native Apple solution that allows wired earphones to function wirelessly while maintaining Apple’s audio experience standards. #Proposed Solution Introduce a Wired-to-Wireless Audio Mode through the AirPods charging case or a dedicated Apple Bluetooth audio bridge. How it works: User plugs wired earphones into the AirPods case (or a future AirPods accessory port) The case acts as a Bluetooth audio transmitter Audio is streamed wirelessly from iPhone to the case The case outputs audio to the wired earphones #User experiences: No cable connected to the iPhone Familiar wired earphone sound Freedom of movement similar to Bluetooth earbuds User Experience (UX Flow) Plug wired earphones into the AirPods case iPhone automatically detects: “Wired Earphones via AirPods Case” Seamless pairing using existing AirPods framework Audio controls, volume, and switching handled through iOS No additional apps required #Key Benefits Combines wired sound reliability with wireless convenience Reduces physical cable disturbance during use Extends usefulness of existing wired earphones Minimal learning curve for users Fits naturally into Apple’s ecosystem and design philosophy #Privacy & Performance Considerations On-device audio processing only No cloud involvement Low-latency audio using Apple’s proprietary Bluetooth codecs Power-efficient usage leveraging AirPods case battery #Target Users Users who prefer wired earphones but want wireless freedom Commuters and walkers Developers and professionals who multitask Users sensitive to Bluetooth earbud fit or comfort #Ecosystem Fit Builds on existing AirPods pairing and audio stack Aligns with Apple’s focus on seamless UX Could be implemented via: New AirPods hardware Firmware update + accessory Dedicated Apple audio bridge

When creating an icon using icon composer, I cant upload a build to testflight/App Store connect. Running on device from Xcode works fine, but as soon as I archive and upload to App Store Connect, I get an error saying the icon contains an alpha channel

I have received an invitation to a development team in the Apple Developer Program. Having filled the form out and completing the image challenge successfully, tapping on continue simply results in the button graying itself out. The JavaScript console shows the following error when this happens: { code: -4 data: "Destination unavailable. 500" message: "Application error." } I have tried this process in Safari, Chromium, as well as on mobile data on my iPhone, and the result is the same each time. Other messages in the console: [Warning] 30 console messages are not shown. [Log] pm-rpc response recieved at – "" (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] success - rpc: 'receivePingRequest' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] will send 'receivePingRequest' for rpc: 'formRendered', number of retries left: 1 (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] - will send rpc message for 'receivePingRequest' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] pm-rpc response recieved at – "" (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] success - rpc: 'receivePingRequest' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Error] Blocked a frame with origin "https://appleid.apple.com" from accessing a frame with origin "https://appstoreconnect.apple.com". Protocols, domains, and ports must match. [Log] will send 'receivePingRequest' for rpc: 'formRendered', number of retries left: 0 (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] - will send rpc message for 'receivePingRequest' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] pm-rpc response recieved at – "" (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] success - rpc: 'receivePingRequest' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] - will send rpc message for 'formRendered' (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2) [Log] failure - rpc: 'formRendered', reason: reached maximum retries. (widget-a72347aab29cc0b7fb82.js, line 2)

I’m hitting a persistent conflict between my Business (Managed) Apple ID and my personal Apple ID when trying to use TestFlight. My Business ID is correctly tied to App Store Connect, but the device always forces TestFlight to associate with my personal Apple ID. When I try to “Review” the Business ID in the App Store, I get the endless loop: “This Apple ID has not been used in the iTunes Store.” The review flow never completes. What I’ve already confirmed: Business/Managed Apple IDs cannot be activated for the App Store -Signing out of Media & Purchases doesn’t fix it -Tried on multiple devices - sign out - same behaviour -TestFlight still forces a personal Apple ID login even when everything else is configured correctly This looks like a reproducible conflict introduced by recent Apple updates, and it’s affecting Managed/Business Apple IDs across the board. Developer Support hasn’t provided a single actionable response despite multiple tickets which is unacceptable for a paid service. Has anyone found a reliable workaround solution for this problem ? THANK YOU in advance !!

Hello, I’m working on an authorization plugin which allows users to login and unlock their computer with various methods like a FIDO key. I need to add smart cards support to it. If I understand correctly, I need to construct a URLCredential object with the identity from the smart card and pass it to the completion handler of URLSessionDelegate.urlSession(_:didReceive:completionHandler:) method. I’ve read the documentation at Using Cryptographic Assets Stored on a Smart Card, TN3137: On Mac keychain APIs and implementations, and SecItem: Pitfalls and Best Practices and created a simple code that reads the identities from the keychain: CFArrayRef identities = nil; OSStatus status = SecItemCopyMatching((__bridge CFDictionaryRef)@{ (id)kSecClass: (id)kSecClassIdentity, (id)kSecMatchLimit: (id)kSecMatchLimitAll, (id)kSecReturnRef: @YES, }, (CFTypeRef *)&identities); if (status == errSecSuccess && identities) { os_log(OS_LOG_DEFAULT, "Found identities: %{public}ld\n", CFArrayGetCount(identities)); } else { os_log(OS_LOG_DEFAULT, "Error: %{public}ld\n", (long)status); } When I use this code in a simple demo app, it finds my Yubikey identities without problem. When I use it in my authorization plugin, it doesn’t find anything in system.login.console right and finds Yubikey in authenticate right only if I register my plugin as non-,privileged. I tried modifying the query in various ways, in particular by using SecKeychainCopyDomainSearchList with the domain kSecPreferencesDomainDynamic and adding it to the query as kSecMatchSearchList and trying other SecKeychain* methods, but ended up with nothing. I concluded that the identities from a smart card are being added to the data protection keychain rather than to a file based keychain and since I’m working in a privileged context, I won’t be able to get them. If this is indeed the case, could you please advise how to proceed? Thanks in advance.

I hope you’re having a fantastic New Year and that your apps are doing great! This is my first time entering SSC , and I’m excited to share that I’m developing a screen timer app. The idea is to encourage you to take breaks by suggesting a run or workout instead of spending too much time on your screens. I was wondering, have anyone else included short videos or animations in their entries before? Also, could my screen time timer be running in the background? I know there are some limitations with integrations like HealthKit and Screen Time, which is why I’m using a regular countdown timer on the App Store as a prototype. I’m just trying to clarify the rules below to make sure that it’s all good to go : “If your submission includes any open source software, music, photos, artwork, or any other content that you do not have ownership rights in, you agree to (a) comply with all applicable licensing terms and copyright obligations and (b) provide an explanation of why it was used.” And regarding any tracking stuff in the disqualification section, whereas nothing in the app should include: “You track and/or insert analytics code in your App Store meant to identify or track judges’ activity while they review your App Store.” But my app will only have a simple timer in it.

Hi Community, I'm excited to share R Helper, a speech practice app I built with accessibility as the core focus from day one. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/speak-r-clearly/id6751442522 WHY I BUILT THIS I personally struggled with R sound pronunciation growing up. It affected my confidence in school and job interviews. That experience taught me how important accessible practice tools are. R Helper helps children and adults practice R sounds with full accessibility support. ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES IMPLEMENTED VoiceOver - complete navigation and feedback Voice Control - hands-free operation Dynamic Type - scales to large accessibility sizes Reduce Motion - respects user preference Dark Mode - user controllable High Contrast compatibility Differentiate Without Color THE CHALLENGE Most speech practice apps ignore accessibility. I wanted to change that and prove that specialized educational apps can be fully accessible. KEY FEATURES Works 100% offline, no internet needed Zero data collection, privacy first Generous free tier with all accessibility features included 10 story missions with gamification 7 languages supported including RTL for Arabic LESSONS LEARNED Accessibility is not hard when you prioritize it from the start. VoiceOver labels and hints make a huge difference. Testing with accessibility features enabled is essential. Standard SwiftUI components handle most accessibility automatically. Reducing motion significantly helps users with vestibular issues. TECHNICAL DETAILS Built with SwiftUI, targets iOS 17 and up. Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Fully offline using CoreData and local storage. No third party analytics, privacy focused. QUESTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY What accessibility features do you find users request most? How do you test accessibility features efficiently? WHATS NEXT I'm currently working on expanding the word library, adding more story content, improving haptic feedback Thanks for reading. Nour

I have been trying from a long time now to register for Apple Developer Account for my company but every time I am getting the Same Unknown Error. And I have tried contacting the support team from a long time but haven't received any resolution.

Hello everyone, When I press Control + Space on my Bluetooth keyboard to trigger input method switching, the accessory view fails to appear. This prevents me from quickly identifying the current input method type. Upon inspecting the View Hierarchy, I noticed that UICursorAccessoryView is not being created. For context, my input method responder inherits from UIResponder and conforms to the UITextInputTraits, UIKeyInput, and UITextInput protocols. The accessory view displays normally during accented input and Chinese input. Could you please guide me on how to troubleshoot this issue?

Hello everyone, We are in the process of migrating a high-performance storage KEXT to DriverKit. During our initial validation phase, we noticed a performance gap between the DEXT and the KEXT, which prompted us to try and optimize our I/O handling process. Background and Motivation: Our test hardware is a RAID 0 array of two HDDs. According to AJA System Test, our legacy KEXT achieves a write speed of about 645 MB/s on this hardware, whereas the new DEXT reaches about 565 MB/s. We suspect the primary reason for this performance gap might be that the DEXT, by default, uses a serial work-loop to submit I/O commands, which fails to fully leverage the parallelism of the hardware array. Therefore, to eliminate this bottleneck and improve performance, we configured a dedicated parallel dispatch queue (MyParallelIOQueue) for the UserProcessParallelTask method. However, during our implementation attempt, we encountered a critical issue that caused a system-wide crash. The Operation Causing the Panic: We configured MyParallelIOQueue using the following combination of methods: In the .iig file: We appended the QUEUENAME(MyParallelIOQueue) macro after the override keyword of the UserProcessParallelTask method declaration. In the .cpp file: We manually created a queue with the same name by calling the IODispatchQueue::Create() function within our UserInitializeController method. The Result: This results in a macOS kernel panic during the DEXT loading process, forcing the user to perform a hard reboot. After the reboot, checking with the systemextensionsctl list command reveals the DEXT's status as [activated waiting for user], which indicates that it encountered an unrecoverable, fatal error during its initialization. Key Code Snippets to Reproduce the Panic: In .iig file - this was our exact implementation: class DRV_MAIN_CLASS_NAME: public IOUserSCSIParallelInterfaceController { public: virtual kern_return_t UserProcessParallelTask(...) override QUEUENAME(MyParallelIOQueue); }; In .h file: struct DRV_MAIN_CLASS_NAME_IVars { // ... IODispatchQueue* MyParallelIOQueue; }; In UserInitializeController implementation: kern_return_t IMPL(DRV_MAIN_CLASS_NAME, UserInitializeController) { // ... // We also included code to manually create the queue. kern_return_t ret = IODispatchQueue::Create("MyParallelIOQueue", kIODispatchQueueReentrant, 0, &ivars->MyParallelIOQueue); if (ret != kIOReturnSuccess) { // ... error handling ... } // ... return kIOReturnSuccess; } Our Question: What is the officially recommended and most stable method for configuring UserProcessParallelTask_Impl() to use a parallel I/O queue? Clarifying this is crucial for all developers pursuing high-performance storage solutions with DriverKit. Any explanation or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Charles

Hello everyone, I’m looking for guidance regarding a prolonged App Store review delay. I submitted my app for review more than 12 days ago, and its status has remained “Waiting for Review” with no updates. I have also tried contacting Apple through App Store Connect and the Contact Us option, but I haven’t received any response so far. This app does not include any unusual features, private APIs, or sensitive content, and previous versions (or similar apps) were reviewed much faster. The long delay is blocking a planned release and affecting our timeline. Could anyone please advise: If this review duration is normal lately? Whether there is a recommended escalation path beyond App Store Connect messages? If there are any known review backlogs or issues I should be aware of? Any insights or suggestions from developers who’ve faced a similar situation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help.

Hey everyone, I really need help. My app versions keep getting approved for distribution and my subscriptions and business agreements are all approved. Yet, when the paywall in my app appears, and someone clicks the subscribe button to pay, the IAP isn't appearing. It just loads forever. When I tested in Xcode it just kept saying products not found. Id's are the same, bundle id is the same, ive done everything. Can someone help pls.

Hi! I have a bigger Xcode project that has multiple targets: the main app (MainApp) helper command line tool (HelperTool) The project also lists multiple package dependencies via SwiftPM and these dependencies have dependencies between themselves. One of such packages produces a dynamic library MyFramework which is a dependency for both the main app and the HelperTool which has it listed under Build Phases > Dependencies as well as under Link with Frameworks. This builds just fine, but the issue somes when I want to add another target called AdditionalHelperTool which it has pretty much the same dependencies as HelperTool. When I add this second target, I start running into issues like the following: Multiple commands produce '[...]/Build/Products/Debug/Frameworks/MyFramework.framework/Versions/A' Target 'HelperTool' (project 'MyApp') has copy command from '[...]/Build/Products/Debug/PackageFrameworks/MyFramework.framework' to '[...]/Build/Products/Debug/Frameworks/MyFramework.framework' Target 'AdditionalHelperTool' (project 'MyApp') has copy command from '[...]/Build/Products/Debug/PackageFrameworks/MyFramework.framework' to '[...]/Build/Products/Debug/Frameworks/MyFramework.framework'` It seems that Xcode runs the build of both targets separately and it sees a conflict given that both targets have same dependencies that it's trying to built separately. Has anyone encountered something similar? Can anyone suggest a solution for this?

Description Enterprise users are experiencing VPN resource access failures after upgrading to macOS Tahoe. Investigation indicates that configd (specifically IPMonitor) is incorrectly re-ranking network interfaces after a connectivity failure with probe server. This results in DNS queries routing through the physical network adapter (en0) instead of the VPN virtual adapter, even while the tunnel is active. This behaviour is not seen in previous macOS versions. Steps to Reproduce: Connect to an enterprise VPN (e.g., Ivanti Secure Access). Trigger a transient network condition where the Apple probe server is unreachable. For example make the DNS server down for 30 sec. Observe the system routing DNS queries for internal resources to the physical adapter. Expected Results The: VPN virtual interface should maintain its primary rank for enterprise DNS queries regardless of the physical adapter's probe status. Actual Results: IPMonitor detects an UplinkIssue, deprioritizes the VPN interface, and elevates the physical adapter to a higher priority rank. Technical Root Cause & Logs: The system logs show IPMonitor identifying an issue and modifying the interface priority at 16:03:54: IPMonitor Detection: The process identifies an inability to reach the Apple probe server and marks en0 with an advisory: Log snippet 2026-01-06 16:03:53.956399+0100 localhost configd[594]: [com.apple.SystemConfiguration:IPMonitor] configd[594] SetInterfaceAdvisory(en0) = UplinkIssue (2) reason='unable to reach probe server' Interface Re-ranking: Immediately following, IPMonitor recalculates the rank, placing the physical service ID at a higher priority (lower numerical rank) than the VPN service ID (net.pulsesecure...): Log snippet 2026-01-06 16:03:53.967935+0100 localhost configd[594]: [com.apple.SystemConfiguration:IPMonitor] 0. en0 serviceID=50CD9266-B097-4664-BFE6-7BAFCC5E9DC0 addr=192.168.0.128 rank=0x200000d 2026-01-06 16:03:53.967947+0100 localhost configd[594]: [com.apple.SystemConfiguration:IPMonitor] 1. en0 serviceID=net.pulsesecure.pulse.nc.main addr=192.168.0.128 rank=0x2ffffff 3.Physical adapter Is selected as Primary Interface: 2026-01-06 16:03:53.968145+0100 localhost configd[594]: [com.apple.SystemConfiguration:IPMonitor] 50CD9266-B097-4664-BFE6-7BAFCC5E9DC0 is the new primary IPv4 configd[594]: 50CD9266-B097-4664-BFE6-7BAFCC5E9DC0 is the new primary DNS Packet Trace Evidence Wireshark confirms that DNS queries for enterprise-specific DNS servers are being originated from the physical IP (192.168.0.128) instead of the virtual adapter: Time: 16:03:54.084 Source: 192.168.0.128 (Physical Adapter) Destination: 172.29.155.115 (Internal VPN DNS Server) Result: Connectivity Failure (Queries sent outside the tunnel)

Hello, I was just installing an app from TestFlight that has an Essential Asset Pack that's a few GBs in size. It appears the Call To Action inside of TestFlight doesn't take into consideration the Background Asset download status before it changes from Installing to Open. I can't test if this is also the case for apps on the App Store, but I'd expect that it is.

I've spent a few months writing an app that uses SwiftData with inheritance. Everything worked well until I tried adding CloudKit support. To do so, I had to make all relationships optional, which exposed what appears to be a bug. Note that this isn't a CloudKit issue -- it happens even when CloudKit is disabled -- but it's due to the requirement for optional relationships. In the code below, I get the following error on the second call to modelContext.save() when the button is clicked: Could not cast value of type 'SwiftData.PersistentIdentifier' (0x1ef510b68) to 'SimplePersistenceIdentifierTest.Computer' (0x1025884e0). I was surprised to find zero hit when Googling "Could not cast value of type 'SwiftData.PersistentIdentifier'". Some things to note: Calling teacher.computers?.append(computer) instead of computer.teacher = teacher results in the same error. It only happens when Teacher inherits Person. It only happens if modelContext.save() is called both times. It works if the first modelContext.save() is commented out. If the second modelContext.save()is commented out, the error occurs the second time the model context is saved (whether explicitly or implicitly). Keep in mind this is a super simple repro written to generate on demand the error I'm seeing in a normal app. In my app, modelContext.save() must be called in some places to update the UI immediately, sometimes resulting in the error seconds later when the model context is saved automatically. Not calling modelContext.save() doesn't appear to be an option. To be sure, I'm new to this ecosystem so I'd be thrilled if I've missed something obvious! Any thoughts are appreciated. import Foundation import SwiftData import SwiftUI struct ContentView: View { @Environment(\.modelContext) var modelContext var body: some View { VStack { Button("Do it") { let teacher = Teacher() let computer = Computer() modelContext.insert(teacher) modelContext.insert(computer) try! modelContext.save() computer.teacher = teacher try! modelContext.save() } } } } @Model class Computer { @Relationship(deleteRule: .nullify) var teacher: Teacher? init() {} } @Model class Person { init() {} } @available(iOS 26.0, macOS 26.0, *) @Model class Teacher: Person { @Relationship(deleteRule: .nullify, inverse: \Computer.teacher) public var computers: [Computer]? = [] override init() { super.init() } }