Hello, we are in the final stages of developing our app and want to ask for some clarifications. Our app is a non-commercial, educational and free project. It is created in Crimean Tatar language, which may be difficult for you to understand during the checking of application, because it is not available in online translators. Therefore, we want to get information in advance about all the things you need in order to successfully validate on your platform and make our app available to everyone. This is an audio guide about Crimea. The purpose of the app is to provide basic historical knowledge about the architecture and history of the Crimean Tatars. Crimean Tatars are the indigenous people of Crimea and this app is type of a local product. The app is created in the Crimean Tatar language, which is on the UNESCO list of endangered languages. By creating this product we are also trying to support the development of our language. We are very interested in opening access to the application as soon as possible, and we are open to contact and ready to provide the necessary information. Please can you tell us if there is anything else we need to provide when we submit the application for review?

I know how to set up a parental gate to keep a child user away from a web portal for parents or guardians. But is it even OK with Apple (or just in general) to open a browser from inside a kids app? I can think of two ways to do this: Launch a browser with UIApplication.shared.open(). This takes the user (presumably an adult) out of the app. Will Apple object to this? Use an in-app browser with WKWebView. (Wrapped in UIViewRepresentable because I'm using SwiftUI.) Option 2 has some problems with Google SSO, which is a requirement for me. Some details in stackoverflow 2016 and stackoverflow 2019 and gitHub. I can't figure out how to apply the solutions in those posts to the SwiftUI architecture or even the UIViewRepresentable.

We're trying to make our Content Filter solution work on Shared iPads. We leverage the Network Extension framework, more specifically the Content Filter Providers. On regular, 1:1 iPads, this works perfectly fine. However, on Shared iPads we see some weird behaviour. Upon logging in with a MAID everything initially seems fine. However, in about 5 to 10 seconds the user is automatically logged out and an error indicating "a connection to iCloud could not be made" is presented to the user. After investigating the logs it turns out this is caused by the fact that the network is unreachable. For example: Jan 19 00:33:04 cloudd(CFNetwork)[5867] <Error>: Task <F5DC7C46-422D-4265-A364-B3C859BF6291>.<1> finished with error [-1009] Error Domain=NSURLErrorDomain Code=-1009 UserInfo={_kCFStreamErrorCodeKey=50, NSUnderlyingError=0xefe89ffc0 {Error Domain=kCFErrorDomainCFNetwork Code=-1009 UserInfo={_NSURLErrorNWPathKey=unsatisfied (Path was denied by NECP policy), interface: en0[802.11], ipv4, dns, uses wifi, _kCFStreamErrorCodeKey=50, _kCFStreamErrorDomainKey=1}}, _NSURLErrorFailingURLSessionTaskErrorKey=<private>, _NSURLErrorRelatedURLSessionTaskErrorKey=<private>, NSLocalizedDescription=<private>, NSErrorFailingURLStringKey=<private>, NSErrorFailingURLKey=<private>, _kCFStreamErrorDomainKey=1} Test device: iPad Pro (11-inch) running iPadOS 17.2 (21C62) My assumption: It looks like the filter providers start "too late". In the meantime the device is trying to reach the network, but since there is a Content Filter configuration in place all traffic is denied until the extension is started (and the completionHandler has been called with a nil error). I can see in the logs that, about 5 seconds after the home screen is visible, the Content Filter Providers are starting: ... Jan 19 00:52:54 neagent(NetworkExtension)[7086] <Notice>: Extension request with data extension <our filterData bundle ID> started with identifier 63576D2C-A484-4D07-9753-ADC99BFDB7A6 ... Jan 19 00:52:55 neagent(NetworkExtension)[7086] <Notice>: Extension request with control extension <our filterControl bundle ID> started with identifier 51D19516-C860-48B8-AB83-0F43D5F613CB ... Is my assumption correct? Are the Content Filter provider even officially supported by Apple on Shared iPads? Is there anything we can do to fix this issue?

Hey, I am looking into creating an app that sets limits on what apps can be use while in the apps focused mode. Something similar to Opal or Forest. I saw that the Screen Time API has similar utility for parental control apps, would I be able to use the API for an app tailored to adults with it remaining under guidelines?

This is the first application of our studio that wants to develop interactive books. Naturally, our application is a book, but it is not possible to publish it in EPUB format, as the reviewer advises to do, since it has many interactive functions that are designed to attract young readers. Our studio spent more than 4 months developing the application, 3D characters, entertaining animation, music, sounds, a convenient interface, and marketing materials were created. We told reviewers about all this, but we always get a refusal with the same wording. This is despite the fact that the Apple Store is full of interactive books that, for some unknown reason, were allowed. We do not understand such injustice. It also cannot be said that we copy existing applications and do not provide anything new. First of all, our book is a unique story, then we made our own design for the pages, which is significantly different from existing analogues, we specially wrote music for the book, which others do not do. Please tell me, if we add children's mini-games to the book, will this allow us to publish the application? Or will it be a waste of time? Since this will all also remain a book at its core. Does Apple really dislike children so much that they only allow children to read only printed books? Please advise what can be done. We really believe that we have created a cool interactive book that many people will enjoy if we are given the opportunity to publish it. If not, then difficult times will come for the studio, since we spent a lot of effort and money on development and do not even have the opportunity to show our work. This puts an end to all our plans. All because of the person who decided that the book should be in the book section, and the fact that it is full of interactivity does not bother him.

I am a beta tester on behalf of the College Board for the Bluebook app, which administers the digital SAT. For the first admissions year when most universities are no longer going test-optional, more university-bound sixth-form pupils sit the digital SAT. Some students who are sitting on the SAT could receive an unfair advantage due to them reverse-engineering the app using Ghidra and using that to make a duplicate version of the app which will show correct answers and/or disable Assessment mode to cheat on the exam. I need to know if it is possible, if the student has prior Computer science knowledge, and what is the procedure for doing the following: Disabling assessment mode through terminal function or another internal coding source Reverse engineering the Bluebook app, and recreating it through Xcode and editing the code to automatically fill out the correct answer Reverse engineering the Bluebook app, and recreating it through Xcode and editing the code to disable assessment mode as a whole Please tell me as this will give those who cheat a severely unfair advantage over those who studied hard for it

Hi! I am developing a word game for children. It is intended to be educational and help children pass the time by playing. I use UIReferenceLibraryViewController ( I use a UIViewControllerRepresentable as the app is essentially in SwiftUI) to show a definition of a word that the child comes across during play. This part works fine - except that the view contains a button to look on the web, and another to manage dictionaries - both of which I do not want children to be able to do. How do I disable these buttons? Alternatively, is there a way to just get the dictionary definition text and show that in a custom view?

What is an older computer that I can get that will still run XCode 15. I would like to start teaching my 9 year old grandson programming. My budget is limited. We are also looking to create a programming club at the local high school Thank you for any help you can give.

I am trying to recreate the following example. However, when i create a Singleton class MyModel and bind the familyActivityPicker like this @ObservedObject var model = MyModel.shared .... .... Button("Present FamilyActivityPicker") { isPresented = true } .familyActivityPicker(isPresented: $isPresented, selection: $model.discouragedApps) Then in my DeviceActivityExtension I try to access the discouraged applications, this way let model = MyModel() let applications = model.discouragedApps But the model.discouragedApps is always empty. How do I pass the selected applications into my extension. In all of the documentation this part is very conveniently left unexplained. Can I use the local storage to save the user selection and then read it from there instead of having to use the Singleton pattern ?

Pre-planning a project to use multiple 360 cameras setup un a grid to generate an immersive experience, hoping to use photogrammetry to generate 3D images of objects inside the grid. beeconcern.ca wants to expand their bee gardens, and theconcern.ca wants to use it to make a live immersive apiary experience. Still working out the best method for compiling, editing, rendering; have been leaning towards UE5, but still seeking advice.

WWDC21 session 10123 shows a screen that implies the guardian instance of your app is able to select apps on your child's device to encourage or to control. In my experience with the API so far I can't see a way to do this. The API only seems to work on the child's phone. Here are my questions: Is there a suggested way to determine whether the app is running on a guardian device? The only way I can see is to attempt AuthorizationCenter.shared.requestAuthorization and check for an error value of .invalidAccountType. But it seems you could get that error for other reasons too. Is there a way to present FamilyActivityPicker on the guardian device but have it show apps on the child's phone? I don't see any thing in the API for selecting a child account to access with `FamilyActivityPicker', it seems to only show the phone's user's apps (or no apps if it's the guardian's phone). After retrieving app tokens from 'FamilyActivityPicker' is there a recommended way to present to the user in the UI? The WWDC session shows an app icon and app name (i.e. "Books" and "Solar System"), but my understanding is that info is hidden from the developer for privacy reasons. So I'm wondering if the example in the session is really feasible.

Hello, I have an application in kids category. It rejected when I want to upload new version. I wonder that can't we show ads in apps that belong to the kids category? Please make a suggestion. I'm using these pods; pod 'FirebaseCore', '7.9.0' pod 'FirebaseAnalytics','7.9.0' pod 'Google-Mobile-Ads-SDK' the issue given is as follows; We noticed that your Kids Category app includes analytics, advertising and collects, transmits, or has the ability to share personal information or device information with third parties. Specifically: Your app implements the App Tracking Transparency framework, which is used when apps collect data about users and share it with third-parties for tracking purposes. Since Kids Category apps are not allowed to collect, transmit or share identifiable information with third-parties, you should not implement App Tracking Transparency in your app. Your app includes third-party analytics or third-party advertising with the ability to collect, transmit or share identifiable information, including, for example, IDFA. We found that your app references the ASIdentifierManager API, which provides access to a user's IDFA, in the following location(s) in your binary: • /System/Library/Frameworks/AdSupport.framework/AdSupport It would be appropriate to remove all instances of “ASIdentifierManager” from your app, even if they are not utilized in your app's functionality. Next Steps To resolve this issue, please remove this functionality or revise your app so that no personally identifiable information or device information is sent to third parties. Resources Learn more about our policies for Kids Category apps in App Store Review Guideline 1.3.

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Does capturing and sending the identifierForVendor property violate the App Store Review Guidelines, Section 1.3? 1.3 ... In limited cases, third-party analytics may be permitted provided that the services do not collect or transmit the IDFA or any identifiable information about children (such as name, date of birth, email address), their location, or their devices. This includes any device, network, or other information that could be used directly or combined with other information to identify users and their devices.

Dear Forum, we are planning the development of a iOS-based application which is running on apple-TVs. The main use will be in our partner-schools, since the content is education based. We are using android-boxes right now, but want to switch the whole setup to apple-TVs which then will be connected to our Info-Terminals/Digital-Signage Touch-Screen, so the students can interact within our created App. The Main-Question now: will it be possible to submit a education-App to the AppleTV-Appstore since it is no "TV-App" in the proper sense?

Hello I create games for kids, but I don’t know how to get into the category "Kids", when I indicate the rating, for some reason I do not have a checkmark "Made for Kids", please tell me how my games can get into this category?

We are planning to renew a quite successful suite of educational apps. So far, the apps could be used by means of a one-time payment. In the future, we plan to switch to a subscription-based model. Since IAP and especially subscriptions cannot be distributed via Apple School Manager and MDM solutions, we are considering offering the apps at a low price in the App Store and providing additional useful features for home users via IAP and for schools via external subscription solution. Is this possible and allowed?

Has anyone else tried to select the +12 age category? It's not showing for me. The only options I get are +9-11 or +17 but not +12 which is where we would feel most comfortable. Notice in the screenshot with the +4 through to +12 category is no option to select +12. Would love some advice. Thanks

8 years old girl wants to publish her solo developed iOS App to Appstore. Unfortunately, the Apple age criteria limits this young talent to publish the app under her own name, this disappointed her at the end after many weeks of efforts. As per the discussion with developer.apple team, the only way to publish her app through her parents account. We can understand the legalities, but some how we need to recognise this girl to encourage her enthusiasm. Is there any Apple recognition for such talents, please guide.

Hello, My term and I are currently in the process of developing an app. It is not a children's app nor is it marketed to kids. We do store some user input but no personal info like name, birthday, or address. Do we need to include in our terms of use about children, such as explicitly saying the app is for adults or outlining how we protect kid's privacy?