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Summary of iOS/iPadOS 26 UIKit bugs related to UISearchController & UISearchBar using scope buttons
All of these issues appear when the search controller is set on the view controller's navigationItem and the search controller's searchBar has its scopeButtonTitles set. So far the following issues are affecting my app on iOS/iPadOS 26 as of beta 7: When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to .integratedButton, and the searchBarPlacementAllowsToolbarIntegration is set to false (forcing the search icon to appear in the nav bar), on both iPhones and iPads, the scope buttons never appear. They don't appear when the search is activated. They don't appear when any text is entered into the search bar. FB19771313 I attempted to work around that issue by setting the scopeBarActivation to .manual. I then show the scope bar in the didPresentSearchController delegate method and hide the scope bar in the willDismissSearchController. On an iPhone this works though the display is a bit clunky. On an iPad, the scope bar does appear via the code in didPresentSearchController, but when any scope bar button is tapped, the search controller is dismissed. This happens when the app is horizontally regular. When the app on the iPad is horizontally compact, the buttons work but the search bar's text is not correctly aligned within the search bar. Quite the mess really. I still need to post a bug report for this issue. But if issue 1 above is fixed then I don't need this workaround. When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to .stacked, and the hidesSearchBarWhenScrolling property of the navigationItem is set to false (always show the search bar), and this is all used in a UITableViewController, then upon initial display of the view controller on an iPhone or iPad, you are unable to tap on the first row of the table view except on the very bottom of the row. The currently hidden scope bar is stealing the touches. If you activate and then cancel the search (making the scope bar appear and then disappear) then you are able to tap on the first row as expected. The initially hidden scope bar also bleeds through the first row of the table. It's faint but you can tell it's not quite right. Again, this is resolved by activating and then canceling the search once. FB17888632 When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to integrated or .integratedButton, and the toolbar is shown, then on iPhones (where the search bar/icon appears in the toolbar) the scope buttons appear (at the top of the screen) the first time the search is activated. But if you cancel the search and then activate it again, the search bar never appears a second (or later) time. On an iPad the search bar/icon appears in the nav bar and you end up with the same issue as #1 above. FB17890125 Issues 3 and 4 were reported against beta 1 and still haven't been fixed. But if issue 1 is resolved on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (via Mac Catalyst), then I personally won't be affected by issues 2, 3, or 4 any more (but of course all 4 issues need to be fixed). And by resolved, I mean that the scope bar appears and disappears when it is supposed to each and every time the search is activated and cancelled (not just the first time). The scope bar doesn't interfere with touch events upon initial display of the view controller. And there are no visual glitches no matter what the horizontal size class is on an iPad. I really hope the UIKit team can get these resolved before iOS/iPadOS 26 GM.
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libquic.dylib crash during QUIC path migration on iOS 26 (quic_migration_probe_path / nw_protocol_data_access_buffer)
libquic.dylib crashes with a null/invalid buffer access in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer during QUIC connection path migration on iOS 26. App code is not in the stack — this is entirely within Apple system libraries. We are seeing a consistent crash on iOS 26 that does not reproduce on iOS 17 or iOS 18. The crash occurs on a background thread ("com.apple.network.connections") with no application code in the crashed thread's stack. The crash trace begins in quic_migration_probe_path and terminates in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180, suggesting a use-after-free or buffer lifetime violation during QUIC connection path migration (e.g., Wi-Fi ↔ Cellular handoff). This crash does not appear to be reproducible on demand — it correlates with network path transitions while QUIC connections are active. Our app uses standard URLSession with default/ephemeral session configurations and does not explicitly enable HTTP/3; iOS 26 is automatically upgrading eligible connections. Crash thread (abbreviated): 0 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_packet + 144 1 libquic.dylib quic_conn_continue_sending + 424 2 libquic.dylib __quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state_block_invoke_2 + 1244 3 Network nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180 ← crash 4 Network nw_protocol_data_copy_buffer 5 Network nw_endpoint_flow_output_frames 6 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state 7 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames 8 libquic.dylib quic_migration_probe_path + 1464 9 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_established + 2608 10 libquic.dylib __quic_migration_path_event_block_invoke.21 11 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_event 12 Network nw_protocol_implementation_connected There is no app code in the crashed thread. This is a regression introduced in iOS 26, where libquic.dylib was separated into its own dynamic library and new path migration probe logic was introduced.
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Jun ’26
Continuous indexing and New Siri not activated
I am not sure this is the best place for this but ... I've got an M1 iPad Pro, an M1 Max 2021 MacBook Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max all of which have the x27 operating systems installed since release on 8 June (9 June for me). It has be 48h or a bit more since the installs completed and both the iPhone (with 260GB of data and apps) and iPad (with about 200GB of data) are still indexing heavily and using power like crazy. The iPad has been on charge and WiFi for almost that entire time. Likewise, the Mac has been on and connected to WiFi for the whole time. All 3 devices say that Settings/Siri/New Siri has "Joined Waiting List". Everything I have seen online so far indicated that should take 1-2 hours or maybe 4 hours. I've tried turning Siri off for a while and then back on. I've tried changing the language and location of the device to English US/United States and the Siri language to English US but it has had no effect. I'm concerned the devices are stuck in a loop. Has anyone else had these issues so far and if so, how have you corrected them. Alternatively, should I assume this is normal (hasn't been for previous major betas) and leave them do their thing?
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Jun ’26
Software Update screen does not open the DetailURL link on iOS 26.4 when using Declarative Device Management OS Update
We found an issue where the DetailURL configured in a Declarative Device Management OS update declaration is displayed on the device’s Software Update screen, but tapping the link does not open the URL on some iOS versions. This issue appears to occur specifically on iOS 26.4. The same behavior could not be reproduced on iOS 17.x or iOS 18.x devices using the same MDM command configuration and the same URL. Environment: MDM command: Declarative OS Update command Command configuration: Target OS Version: 26.5 Build Version: 23F77 DetailURL: Appleデバイスのソフトウェアアップデート宣言型構成 - Apple サポート (日本) Device requirements: Supervised iOS device Managed by MDM Connected to Wi-Fi OS update available No Safari restriction or browser launch restriction configuration profile applied Reproduction Steps: Prepare a supervised iOS device managed by MDM. Send a Declarative Device Management OS update command with the following configuration: Target OS Version: 26.5 Build Version: 23F77 DetailURL: Appleデバイスのソフトウェアアップデート宣言型構成 - Apple サポート (日本) After the command is applied, open the device Settings app. Go to General > Software Update. Confirm that the URL configured in DetailURL is displayed on the Software Update screen. Tap the displayed URL. Expected Result: The displayed DetailURL should open in Safari or the default browser. Actual Result: On iOS 26.4 devices, the URL is displayed on the Software Update screen, but tapping the link does not open Safari or navigate to the URL. On other tested iOS versions, the URL opens correctly. Test Results: Reproduced / Not working: iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.4: reproduced 3/3 iPhone 17e, iOS 26.4: reproduced Not reproduced / Working: iPhone SE, iOS 17.7: Safari opens successfully iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17.6.1: Safari opens successfully, 0/3 reproduced iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18.7.7: Safari opens successfully iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18.7.8: Safari opens successfully, 0/3 reproduced Additional Notes: We confirmed that Safari usage restrictions and browser launch-related configuration profiles were not applied on the affected test device. A sysdiagnose was collected from the affected iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 26.4. From the logs, it appears that the Settings app / Preferences attempts to open Safari, but the URL cannot be opened. The log suggests that an invalid or unexpected URL may be passed from the Settings app when the Software Update screen link is tapped. This issue does not appear to be specific to the MDM server implementation, because the same Declarative OS Update configuration works correctly on iOS 17.x and iOS 18.x devices. Based on current testing, this may be an iOS 26.4-specific issue with how the Software Update screen handles the DetailURL link.
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Jun ’26
iOS app stuck in “Waiting for Review” for almost 2 weeks
Hi everyone, We are facing an unusually long review delay for our iOS app submission. Our app has been in “Waiting for Review” status for almost 2 weeks now, with no update or movement. We had planned our official launch for 21 May 2026, but the launch date has already passed because the app is still not reviewed/approved. We have already contacted Apple Developer Support and requested assistance, but the status has not changed so far. For context: • App name: SuperWomen • Platform: iOS • Current status: Waiting for Review • Waiting time: Almost 2 weeks • Planned launch date affected: 21 May 2026 • Apple ID: 6759612459 • Case ID: 102898811179 Is anyone else still experiencing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times recently? Also, if Apple Staff can check whether our submission is stuck in the review queue or if any action is required from our side, it would be very helpful. Thank you.
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Jun ’26
Apple Watch Series 10 does not appear in Xcode 27 Beta and Developer Mode option is missing despite paired iPhone on iOS 27 Beta
Environment: MacBook Air M4 macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta Xcode 27 Beta iPhone running iOS 27 Beta Apple Watch Series 10 paired to the iPhone Steps to Reproduce: Install macOS 27 Beta and Xcode 27 Beta. Pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone running iOS 27 Beta. Enable Developer Mode on the iPhone. Connect the iPhone to the Mac and launch Xcode. Open Window → Devices and Simulators. Attempt to locate the paired Apple Watch or enable Developer Mode on the watch. Expected Result: The paired Apple Watch appears in Xcode for development purposes. A Developer Mode option is available on the Apple Watch. Xcode is able to recognize and communicate with the watch through the paired iPhone. Actual Result: The Apple Watch does not appear in Xcode. No Developer Mode option is visible on the watch. The iPhone is successfully paired and running iOS 27 Beta, but the watch remains unavailable for development workflows. Additional Notes: The iPhone and Apple Watch are already paired and functioning normally. Developer Mode is enabled on the iPhone. Restarting devices and reconnecting the iPhone did not resolve the issue. Unsure whether this is a limitation of the current beta builds or a regression in Xcode/watchOS development tooling.
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libquic.dylib crash during QUIC path migration on iOS 26 (quic_migration_probe_path / nw_protocol_data_access_buffer)
We are seeing a consistent crash on iOS 26 that does not reproduce on iOS 17 or iOS 18. The crash occurs on a background thread ("com.apple.network.connections") with no application code in the crashed thread's stack. The crash trace begins in quic_migration_probe_path and terminates in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180, suggesting a use-after-free or buffer lifetime violation during QUIC connection path migration (e.g., Wi-Fi ↔ Cellular handoff). This crash does not appear to be reproducible on demand — it correlates with network path transitions while QUIC connections are active. Our app uses standard URLSession with default/ephemeral session configurations and does not explicitly enable HTTP/3; iOS 26 is automatically upgrading eligible connections. Crash thread (abbreviated): 0 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_packet + 144 1 libquic.dylib quic_conn_continue_sending + 424 2 libquic.dylib __quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state_block_invoke_2 + 1244 3 Network nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180 ← crash 4 Network nw_protocol_data_copy_buffer 5 Network nw_endpoint_flow_output_frames 6 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state 7 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames 8 libquic.dylib quic_migration_probe_path + 1464 9 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_established + 2608 10 libquic.dylib __quic_migration_path_event_block_invoke.21 11 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_event 12 Network nw_protocol_implementation_connected There is no app code in the crashed thread. This is a regression introduced in iOS 26, where libquic.dylib was separated into its own dynamic library and new path migration probe logic was introduced. iOS → iOS 26 Networking → URLSession / Network.framework
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Jun ’26
NEW FEATURES (All Apple users love to have)
True mobile innovation isn't about doing more on your screen; it's about doing less to get the exact same result. I can justify the statement which i have written as a Headline by implementing these points. There are 5 interesting features that need to be added into the operating system by which all the apple users are benefited. These five features together are coined as a term "PEDDI". Personalization/Passion Easy of Access Gestures Duplication Optimization Deletion Instant Voice-Overs These five features enhances the user experience with the operating system. There is a lot that apple can provide by integrating these features into the system. Feel free to contact me for the detailed explanation regarding these features. Thanks, Young Aspirant.
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Jun ’26
System performance and haptic feedback, good, very big chance of you why and iOS update on 27
Working system and good experience for smoothly, working and lunch lunch apps for fast and iOS 27. Big update comparison on other updates. fast & optimise UI iOS 27. Siri intelligence add new features for accessibility, that’s good. but network connectivity is currently slow for 5G 4G. This is better this network, please network connectivity optimised. and focus network connectivity to stand line networks. or thank you so much.
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Jun ’26
Battery icon
This new battery icon in iOS 27 is discouraging and ugly. I wish the battery icon from iOS 26 and earlier would come back.
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Jun ’26
Cloud based Siri AI for older devices
If some Siri AI features work on cloud why not for older device? Apple Devs mentioned that the Siri AI is available for iPhone 15 and later devices and we can use iCloud+ Subscription to use it more on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC). So if it can run some functions on Private Cloud why not for people with older device? Or will Apple make it compatible with older devices on upcoming beta updates? Also, I noticed that other Phone companies have these features in phones that are way less powerful than iPhone 11 (Which is a oldest device support iOS 27) I tested some ai models from 3rd party apps that are less than 300MB and it worked very well than the old siri so can We add some Siri features to older iPhone? So we can avoid people from switching to other phones. Because I don’t want my friends leaving iPhone.
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Jun ’26
SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene: does not display review prompt in debug builds on iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k)
[SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene:] no longer displays the review prompt in debug/development builds on iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k and 23F5043g). According to Apple's documentation, the review prompt should always appear in debug builds to facilitate testing. This was working in previous iOS versions (iOS 26.4 and older). Steps to reproduce: Run app from Xcode in debug configuration on a device running iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k or 23F5043g) Call [SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene:windowScene] with a valid, foreground-active UIWindowScene Observe that the method executes without error (scene is valid per NSLog) but no review prompt appears Expected: Review prompt should display in debug builds Actual: No prompt appears, despite the scene being valid and foreground-active This worked correctly on previous iOS versions (26.4) so looks like this bug was introduced in 26.5 Beta versions. I have already filed a bug report in Feedback Assistant with number: FB22445620
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WeatherKit JWT generation fails with WDSJWTAuthenticator Code=2 despite App ID capability, App Service, and provisioning profile all enabled
am seeing a persistent WeatherKit JWT generation failure with: WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 I already reviewed the related forum discussion where DTS noted that the WeatherKit App Service must be enabled separately from the WeatherKit capability on the App ID. I have confirmed that both are enabled. Confirmed configuration Team ID: FYGW4LHN42 Diagnostic app bundle ID: com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics Device: physical iPhone iOS version: 26.5 App version: 1.0 (1) I created a fresh diagnostic app specifically to isolate this from my main app. The issue reproduces in the clean diagnostic app. I have confirmed: WeatherKit is checked under the App ID capabilities. WeatherKit is enabled under Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles → Services. The Services page shows WeatherKit with “Manage your WeatherKit usage,” a “View” button, and “100% of calls available.” A fresh provisioning profile was generated. The embedded provisioning profile is present in the app. The embedded provisioning profile includes WeatherKit. The app is running on a physical iPhone, not only the simulator. Location services are enabled and authorized. The diagnostic app logs show the provisioning profile is found and includes WeatherKit: profile=FOUND appID=FYGW4LHN42.com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics team=FYGW4LHN42 WeatherKit=YES Location authorization also looks valid: servicesEnabled=true authorization=authorizedWhenInUse accuracy=fullAccuracy Failure When the app calls WeatherKit, JWT generation fails: Failed to generate jwt token for: com.apple.weatherkit.authservice with error: Error Domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 "(null)" Then WeatherKit fails with: WeatherKit error[0] domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors code=2 description=The operation couldn’t be completed. (WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors error 2.) Relevant excerpt: AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.448Z App bundle=com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics version=1.0(1) AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.448Z Device iOS=26.5 model=iPhone name=iPhone AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.455Z PROFILE profile=FOUND name=iOS Team Provisioning Profile: com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics uuid=f42899e3-029a-4e85-b6ac-0aa515fc0028 appID=FYGW4LHN42.com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics team=FYGW4LHN42 WeatherKit=YES AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:31.882Z BEGIN WeatherKit AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:31.884Z WEATHERKIT start lat=40.7128 lon=-74.006 Failed to generate jwt token for: com.apple.weatherkit.authservice with error: Error Domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 "(null)" AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.652Z WEATHERKIT failed elapsedMs=2764 AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.655Z WeatherKit error[0] domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors code=2 description=The operation couldn’t be completed. (WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors error 2.) AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.655Z WeatherKit error[0] userInfo=empty Because this happens in a clean diagnostic app, with WeatherKit enabled both on the App ID and under Services, and with the embedded provisioning profile confirming WeatherKit=YES, this does not appear to be an app-specific code issue or a missing App ID capability issue. Has anyone else seen WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 after confirming both the WeatherKit App ID capability and the separate WeatherKit App Service are enabled? Could someone from Apple/DTS check whether WeatherKit JWT minting is correctly enabled on the backend for Team ID FYGW4LHN42 and bundle ID com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics?
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Jun ’26
Push Notification Icon Not Updated on Some Devices After App Icon Change
Hi, We recently updated our app icon, but the push notification icon has not been updated on some devices. It still shows the old icon on: • iPhone 16 Pro — iOS 26 • iPhone 14 — iOS 26 • iPad Pro 11” (M4) — iOS 18.6.2 • iPhone 16 Plus — iOS 18.5 After restarting these devices, the push notification icon is refreshed and displays the new version correctly. Could you advise how we can ensure the push notification icon updates properly on all affected devices without requiring users to restart? Thank you.
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Ready for Distribution" status for 4 days and Apple Support unresponsive
Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with an app update in App Store Connect and wanted to ask if there is anyway to get urgent support. The update was approved successfully, and the status has been showing as “Ready for Distribution” for over 4 days. Usually, once an update reaches this stage, it becomes available on the App Store within a few hours, but this time it still hasn’t appeared. So far, I’ve checked the following: The app review was completed successfully. The version is approved and showing a green status. I contacted Apple Developer Support a few days ago. Case ID: 102906011756 I have not received any update from Apple Support yet, other than the initial confirmation. Has anyone else recently had an approved app update stay in “Ready for Distribution” for several days? Is there anything I can do from App Store Connect to push the release forward, or do I just need to wait for Apple Support? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Jun ’26
🚨 Stuck in App Review Limbo Since April: Compliance Answers Ignored for our Health App (ID: 1070739458)
Hello fellow developers and Apple Review Team, I am reaching out to the community and any Apple App Review representatives here as a matter of absolute business urgency. Our essential health app, BeatO Diabetes Management (App ID: 1070739458), has been effectively paralyzed in the review queue for nearly 40 days (since late April 2026), severely impacting thousands of chronic care patients who rely on our ecosystem daily for blood glucose tracking. We are completely aligned with Apple’s rigorous safety standards, but we have reached an operational dead end where detailed, compliant answers are met with week-long silence. ⏱️ The Timeline of the Review Deadlock: Late April 2026: Initial build submitted. Flagged under Guideline 1.4.1 (Safety - Physical Harm) regarding our connection to external hardware (a CE-certified glucometer). May 12, 2026: We provided absolute regulatory documentation: official CE certifications, supplier details, clinical validation reports, and proof of prominent American Diabetes Association (ADA) threshold disclaimers inside the UI. May 15, 2026: Apple responded stating: "Your submission's review will require additional time... We do not require any further information at this time." May 26/27, 2026: After a prolonged freeze, we halted the initial release to clear the pipe and submitted a completely fresh build (Submission ID: a0bf3856-693b-4577-adc7-9199a5f9fe34) hoping to reset any stuck internal states. May 27, 2026: Apple requested information under Guideline 2.1 (Information Needed) asking two specific questions about algorithmic personalization and our "tailored diabetes program" marketing text. May 27, 2026: Within a couple of hours, we provided an exhaustive, definitive response: Clarified ADA Guidelines: Confirmed that high/low glucose classifications are strictly based on standard published clinical data (ADA Standards of Care) and explicitly disclosed in our Terms & Conditions, not personalized by an algorithm. Clarified Program Architecture: Proved that 0% of the program is generated by an algorithm. The app acts purely as an introductory storefront/brochure. The actual care management is fulfilled entirely offline directly by human doctors and certified medical professionals. It is definitively not an algorithmic medical device feature. May 28, 2026 to Present: The app was re-entered into the "In Review" state and has sat completely frozen ever since. 🛑 The Core Problem & Business Impact We have successfully provided every piece of documentation Apple has asked for - legal, medical, clinical, and architecture definitions. The reviewer explicitly stated they have everything they need, yet we are trapped in an endless manual review loop. Because our app manages active diabetic health metrics, this prolonged delay prevents us from deploying critical performance optimizations and bug fixes. Our patient support lines are flooding, and our operational product roadmap for the quarter is completely stalled. 🙏 Request to the Community / Apple Engineers Has anyone else dealing with health hardware/software integration hit this specific wall where your answers are fully compliant, but the review desk simply stops processing the ticket? If any Apple App Review moderators or App Store Connect engineers see this, we respectfully request an internal escalation or an App Review Appointment to unblock this build. We are ready to jump on a call immediately to provide any final clarity required. App Name: BeatO Diabetes Management App ID: 1070739458 Latest Submission ID: a0bf3856-693b-4577-adc7-9199a5f9fe34 Thank you for your time and guidance. Regards, Sanketkumar Biswas
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iOS 26.5 to 26.6 beta: iCloud Contacts / Apple Account sync issue causing Contacts, Messages, Phone, and FaceTime to freeze or crash across all devices- Basic functions are not accessible.
This started happening on iOS 26.5, and it is still happening after updating to iOS 26.6 beta. The issue is severe enough that my Apple devices are currently not usable for basic communication. I have lost money, time, and thought way too much about this, so I’m really hoping for a resolution. After setting up an iPhone 14 Pro Max on my Apple Account/iCloud, my Contacts, Messages, Phone, and related Apple communication services became essentially nonfunctional. This started after adding the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but it is no longer isolated to that phone. The issue has spread across my Apple devices, including my iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad, and Mac. Current Affected devices/apps: iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max iPad Pro Mac Mini M4 Contacts Messages Phone/calls FaceTime or other calling/contact-related services iCloud Contacts / Apple Account syncing The apps themselves become unusable. When I open Contacts, Messages, Phone, or related services, I usually get a blank/white screen, a frozen interface, or a briefly visible cached state. Sometimes I can see old message previews or the previous app state for a split second, especially after force restarting or using the app switcher, but I cannot scroll, select, call, text, or use the interface normally. After about 10 to 15 seconds, the app freezes or crashes. This affects essentially all normal communication functions. I cannot open Contacts. I cannot read or use Messages normally. I cannot place or answer calls. I cannot use my contact list. I cannot use any of my phone numbers or receive verification codes to my phone number. The same failure appears across devices signed into the same Apple Account/iCloud. Contacts still appear to exist on iCloud.com, which makes me think this may be an iCloud Contacts, Apple Account sync, contact-card corruption, or cross-device sync corruption issue rather than simply a local device problem. Troubleshooting already attempted: Updated to iOS 26.6 beta Factory reset the iPhone more than once Tried restoring from backup Tried setting up from zero / fresh setup Tried force restarting Tried resetting SIM/cellular settings Tried setting up with no SIM Confirmed accounts were logged in Confirmed mail/accounts were present and Contacts were enabled where applicable Contacted Apple Support Apple Support escalated the case to a senior engineer Apple Support diagnostics reportedly came back “fine” or “flying colors,” but the devices are still unusable Posted on Apple Support Community, but apple deleted my post and told me to post on the developer forum because I mentioned I updated to iOS 26.6 is beta software.... One possible thing: before this started, I had an AI agent attempt to update my personal contact card with a new phone number. This is an operation that normally goes well, but it was my personal card. I did not verify exactly what it changed. I do not know if this is related, but I am mentioning it because the issue feels like something corrupted in the Apple Account/iCloud contact or identity layer, and somebody in my last thread mentioned emoji or unusual characters might cause this kind of issue. It might have changed my card with some unusual character, field, label, or operation that broke iCloud syncing. Another clue: this started after adding the iPhone 14 Pro Max to my Apple Account/iCloud. After that, the issue began affecting the rest of my Apple devices too. That is why I believe this belongs under iCloud / Apple Account / Contacts syncing rather than only iPhone.
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Jun ’26
Summary of iOS/iPadOS 26 UIKit bugs related to UISearchController & UISearchBar using scope buttons
All of these issues appear when the search controller is set on the view controller's navigationItem and the search controller's searchBar has its scopeButtonTitles set. So far the following issues are affecting my app on iOS/iPadOS 26 as of beta 7: When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to .integratedButton, and the searchBarPlacementAllowsToolbarIntegration is set to false (forcing the search icon to appear in the nav bar), on both iPhones and iPads, the scope buttons never appear. They don't appear when the search is activated. They don't appear when any text is entered into the search bar. FB19771313 I attempted to work around that issue by setting the scopeBarActivation to .manual. I then show the scope bar in the didPresentSearchController delegate method and hide the scope bar in the willDismissSearchController. On an iPhone this works though the display is a bit clunky. On an iPad, the scope bar does appear via the code in didPresentSearchController, but when any scope bar button is tapped, the search controller is dismissed. This happens when the app is horizontally regular. When the app on the iPad is horizontally compact, the buttons work but the search bar's text is not correctly aligned within the search bar. Quite the mess really. I still need to post a bug report for this issue. But if issue 1 above is fixed then I don't need this workaround. When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to .stacked, and the hidesSearchBarWhenScrolling property of the navigationItem is set to false (always show the search bar), and this is all used in a UITableViewController, then upon initial display of the view controller on an iPhone or iPad, you are unable to tap on the first row of the table view except on the very bottom of the row. The currently hidden scope bar is stealing the touches. If you activate and then cancel the search (making the scope bar appear and then disappear) then you are able to tap on the first row as expected. The initially hidden scope bar also bleeds through the first row of the table. It's faint but you can tell it's not quite right. Again, this is resolved by activating and then canceling the search once. FB17888632 When the scopeBarActivation of UISearchController is set to .onSearchActivation, the preferredSearchBarPlacement of the navigationItem is set to integrated or .integratedButton, and the toolbar is shown, then on iPhones (where the search bar/icon appears in the toolbar) the scope buttons appear (at the top of the screen) the first time the search is activated. But if you cancel the search and then activate it again, the search bar never appears a second (or later) time. On an iPad the search bar/icon appears in the nav bar and you end up with the same issue as #1 above. FB17890125 Issues 3 and 4 were reported against beta 1 and still haven't been fixed. But if issue 1 is resolved on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (via Mac Catalyst), then I personally won't be affected by issues 2, 3, or 4 any more (but of course all 4 issues need to be fixed). And by resolved, I mean that the scope bar appears and disappears when it is supposed to each and every time the search is activated and cancelled (not just the first time). The scope bar doesn't interfere with touch events upon initial display of the view controller. And there are no visual glitches no matter what the horizontal size class is on an iPad. I really hope the UIKit team can get these resolved before iOS/iPadOS 26 GM.
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Jun ’26
kCLErrorDomain Code=1 location failure even with full location permission granted
I'm facing a persistent location error on real iOS device: Error Domain=kCLErrorDomain Code=1 The operation couldn’t be completed. (kCLErrorDomain error 1.)
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Jun ’26
libquic.dylib crash during QUIC path migration on iOS 26 (quic_migration_probe_path / nw_protocol_data_access_buffer)
libquic.dylib crashes with a null/invalid buffer access in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer during QUIC connection path migration on iOS 26. App code is not in the stack — this is entirely within Apple system libraries. We are seeing a consistent crash on iOS 26 that does not reproduce on iOS 17 or iOS 18. The crash occurs on a background thread ("com.apple.network.connections") with no application code in the crashed thread's stack. The crash trace begins in quic_migration_probe_path and terminates in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180, suggesting a use-after-free or buffer lifetime violation during QUIC connection path migration (e.g., Wi-Fi ↔ Cellular handoff). This crash does not appear to be reproducible on demand — it correlates with network path transitions while QUIC connections are active. Our app uses standard URLSession with default/ephemeral session configurations and does not explicitly enable HTTP/3; iOS 26 is automatically upgrading eligible connections. Crash thread (abbreviated): 0 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_packet + 144 1 libquic.dylib quic_conn_continue_sending + 424 2 libquic.dylib __quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state_block_invoke_2 + 1244 3 Network nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180 ← crash 4 Network nw_protocol_data_copy_buffer 5 Network nw_endpoint_flow_output_frames 6 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state 7 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames 8 libquic.dylib quic_migration_probe_path + 1464 9 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_established + 2608 10 libquic.dylib __quic_migration_path_event_block_invoke.21 11 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_event 12 Network nw_protocol_implementation_connected There is no app code in the crashed thread. This is a regression introduced in iOS 26, where libquic.dylib was separated into its own dynamic library and new path migration probe logic was introduced.
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Jun ’26
Continuous indexing and New Siri not activated
I am not sure this is the best place for this but ... I've got an M1 iPad Pro, an M1 Max 2021 MacBook Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max all of which have the x27 operating systems installed since release on 8 June (9 June for me). It has be 48h or a bit more since the installs completed and both the iPhone (with 260GB of data and apps) and iPad (with about 200GB of data) are still indexing heavily and using power like crazy. The iPad has been on charge and WiFi for almost that entire time. Likewise, the Mac has been on and connected to WiFi for the whole time. All 3 devices say that Settings/Siri/New Siri has "Joined Waiting List". Everything I have seen online so far indicated that should take 1-2 hours or maybe 4 hours. I've tried turning Siri off for a while and then back on. I've tried changing the language and location of the device to English US/United States and the Siri language to English US but it has had no effect. I'm concerned the devices are stuck in a loop. Has anyone else had these issues so far and if so, how have you corrected them. Alternatively, should I assume this is normal (hasn't been for previous major betas) and leave them do their thing?
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Jun ’26
Software Update screen does not open the DetailURL link on iOS 26.4 when using Declarative Device Management OS Update
We found an issue where the DetailURL configured in a Declarative Device Management OS update declaration is displayed on the device’s Software Update screen, but tapping the link does not open the URL on some iOS versions. This issue appears to occur specifically on iOS 26.4. The same behavior could not be reproduced on iOS 17.x or iOS 18.x devices using the same MDM command configuration and the same URL. Environment: MDM command: Declarative OS Update command Command configuration: Target OS Version: 26.5 Build Version: 23F77 DetailURL: Appleデバイスのソフトウェアアップデート宣言型構成 - Apple サポート (日本) Device requirements: Supervised iOS device Managed by MDM Connected to Wi-Fi OS update available No Safari restriction or browser launch restriction configuration profile applied Reproduction Steps: Prepare a supervised iOS device managed by MDM. Send a Declarative Device Management OS update command with the following configuration: Target OS Version: 26.5 Build Version: 23F77 DetailURL: Appleデバイスのソフトウェアアップデート宣言型構成 - Apple サポート (日本) After the command is applied, open the device Settings app. Go to General > Software Update. Confirm that the URL configured in DetailURL is displayed on the Software Update screen. Tap the displayed URL. Expected Result: The displayed DetailURL should open in Safari or the default browser. Actual Result: On iOS 26.4 devices, the URL is displayed on the Software Update screen, but tapping the link does not open Safari or navigate to the URL. On other tested iOS versions, the URL opens correctly. Test Results: Reproduced / Not working: iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.4: reproduced 3/3 iPhone 17e, iOS 26.4: reproduced Not reproduced / Working: iPhone SE, iOS 17.7: Safari opens successfully iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17.6.1: Safari opens successfully, 0/3 reproduced iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 18.7.7: Safari opens successfully iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18.7.8: Safari opens successfully, 0/3 reproduced Additional Notes: We confirmed that Safari usage restrictions and browser launch-related configuration profiles were not applied on the affected test device. A sysdiagnose was collected from the affected iPhone 15 Pro running iOS 26.4. From the logs, it appears that the Settings app / Preferences attempts to open Safari, but the URL cannot be opened. The log suggests that an invalid or unexpected URL may be passed from the Settings app when the Software Update screen link is tapped. This issue does not appear to be specific to the MDM server implementation, because the same Declarative OS Update configuration works correctly on iOS 17.x and iOS 18.x devices. Based on current testing, this may be an iOS 26.4-specific issue with how the Software Update screen handles the DetailURL link.
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Jun ’26
iOS app stuck in “Waiting for Review” for almost 2 weeks
Hi everyone, We are facing an unusually long review delay for our iOS app submission. Our app has been in “Waiting for Review” status for almost 2 weeks now, with no update or movement. We had planned our official launch for 21 May 2026, but the launch date has already passed because the app is still not reviewed/approved. We have already contacted Apple Developer Support and requested assistance, but the status has not changed so far. For context: • App name: SuperWomen • Platform: iOS • Current status: Waiting for Review • Waiting time: Almost 2 weeks • Planned launch date affected: 21 May 2026 • Apple ID: 6759612459 • Case ID: 102898811179 Is anyone else still experiencing unusually long “Waiting for Review” times recently? Also, if Apple Staff can check whether our submission is stuck in the review queue or if any action is required from our side, it would be very helpful. Thank you.
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Jun ’26
Apple Watch Series 10 does not appear in Xcode 27 Beta and Developer Mode option is missing despite paired iPhone on iOS 27 Beta
Environment: MacBook Air M4 macOS 27 Golden Gate Beta Xcode 27 Beta iPhone running iOS 27 Beta Apple Watch Series 10 paired to the iPhone Steps to Reproduce: Install macOS 27 Beta and Xcode 27 Beta. Pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone running iOS 27 Beta. Enable Developer Mode on the iPhone. Connect the iPhone to the Mac and launch Xcode. Open Window → Devices and Simulators. Attempt to locate the paired Apple Watch or enable Developer Mode on the watch. Expected Result: The paired Apple Watch appears in Xcode for development purposes. A Developer Mode option is available on the Apple Watch. Xcode is able to recognize and communicate with the watch through the paired iPhone. Actual Result: The Apple Watch does not appear in Xcode. No Developer Mode option is visible on the watch. The iPhone is successfully paired and running iOS 27 Beta, but the watch remains unavailable for development workflows. Additional Notes: The iPhone and Apple Watch are already paired and functioning normally. Developer Mode is enabled on the iPhone. Restarting devices and reconnecting the iPhone did not resolve the issue. Unsure whether this is a limitation of the current beta builds or a regression in Xcode/watchOS development tooling.
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Jun ’26
libquic.dylib crash during QUIC path migration on iOS 26 (quic_migration_probe_path / nw_protocol_data_access_buffer)
We are seeing a consistent crash on iOS 26 that does not reproduce on iOS 17 or iOS 18. The crash occurs on a background thread ("com.apple.network.connections") with no application code in the crashed thread's stack. The crash trace begins in quic_migration_probe_path and terminates in nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180, suggesting a use-after-free or buffer lifetime violation during QUIC connection path migration (e.g., Wi-Fi ↔ Cellular handoff). This crash does not appear to be reproducible on demand — it correlates with network path transitions while QUIC connections are active. Our app uses standard URLSession with default/ephemeral session configurations and does not explicitly enable HTTP/3; iOS 26 is automatically upgrading eligible connections. Crash thread (abbreviated): 0 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_packet + 144 1 libquic.dylib quic_conn_continue_sending + 424 2 libquic.dylib __quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state_block_invoke_2 + 1244 3 Network nw_protocol_data_access_buffer + 180 ← crash 4 Network nw_protocol_data_copy_buffer 5 Network nw_endpoint_flow_output_frames 6 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames_for_key_state 7 libquic.dylib quic_conn_send_frames 8 libquic.dylib quic_migration_probe_path + 1464 9 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_established + 2608 10 libquic.dylib __quic_migration_path_event_block_invoke.21 11 libquic.dylib quic_migration_path_event 12 Network nw_protocol_implementation_connected There is no app code in the crashed thread. This is a regression introduced in iOS 26, where libquic.dylib was separated into its own dynamic library and new path migration probe logic was introduced. iOS → iOS 26 Networking → URLSession / Network.framework
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Jun ’26
NEW FEATURES (All Apple users love to have)
True mobile innovation isn't about doing more on your screen; it's about doing less to get the exact same result. I can justify the statement which i have written as a Headline by implementing these points. There are 5 interesting features that need to be added into the operating system by which all the apple users are benefited. These five features together are coined as a term "PEDDI". Personalization/Passion Easy of Access Gestures Duplication Optimization Deletion Instant Voice-Overs These five features enhances the user experience with the operating system. There is a lot that apple can provide by integrating these features into the system. Feel free to contact me for the detailed explanation regarding these features. Thanks, Young Aspirant.
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Jun ’26
System performance and haptic feedback, good, very big chance of you why and iOS update on 27
Working system and good experience for smoothly, working and lunch lunch apps for fast and iOS 27. Big update comparison on other updates. fast & optimise UI iOS 27. Siri intelligence add new features for accessibility, that’s good. but network connectivity is currently slow for 5G 4G. This is better this network, please network connectivity optimised. and focus network connectivity to stand line networks. or thank you so much.
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Jun ’26
Battery icon
This new battery icon in iOS 27 is discouraging and ugly. I wish the battery icon from iOS 26 and earlier would come back.
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Jun ’26
Cloud based Siri AI for older devices
If some Siri AI features work on cloud why not for older device? Apple Devs mentioned that the Siri AI is available for iPhone 15 and later devices and we can use iCloud+ Subscription to use it more on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute (PCC). So if it can run some functions on Private Cloud why not for people with older device? Or will Apple make it compatible with older devices on upcoming beta updates? Also, I noticed that other Phone companies have these features in phones that are way less powerful than iPhone 11 (Which is a oldest device support iOS 27) I tested some ai models from 3rd party apps that are less than 300MB and it worked very well than the old siri so can We add some Siri features to older iPhone? So we can avoid people from switching to other phones. Because I don’t want my friends leaving iPhone.
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Jun ’26
SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene: does not display review prompt in debug builds on iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k)
[SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene:] no longer displays the review prompt in debug/development builds on iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k and 23F5043g). According to Apple's documentation, the review prompt should always appear in debug builds to facilitate testing. This was working in previous iOS versions (iOS 26.4 and older). Steps to reproduce: Run app from Xcode in debug configuration on a device running iOS 26.5 beta (23F5043k or 23F5043g) Call [SKStoreReviewController requestReviewInScene:windowScene] with a valid, foreground-active UIWindowScene Observe that the method executes without error (scene is valid per NSLog) but no review prompt appears Expected: Review prompt should display in debug builds Actual: No prompt appears, despite the scene being valid and foreground-active This worked correctly on previous iOS versions (26.4) so looks like this bug was introduced in 26.5 Beta versions. I have already filed a bug report in Feedback Assistant with number: FB22445620
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Jun ’26
Getting a shadow of Control center in dark mode.
Shadow of Control center stays for a while before disappearing, visible in dark mode.
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Jun ’26
WeatherKit JWT generation fails with WDSJWTAuthenticator Code=2 despite App ID capability, App Service, and provisioning profile all enabled
am seeing a persistent WeatherKit JWT generation failure with: WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 I already reviewed the related forum discussion where DTS noted that the WeatherKit App Service must be enabled separately from the WeatherKit capability on the App ID. I have confirmed that both are enabled. Confirmed configuration Team ID: FYGW4LHN42 Diagnostic app bundle ID: com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics Device: physical iPhone iOS version: 26.5 App version: 1.0 (1) I created a fresh diagnostic app specifically to isolate this from my main app. The issue reproduces in the clean diagnostic app. I have confirmed: WeatherKit is checked under the App ID capabilities. WeatherKit is enabled under Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles → Services. The Services page shows WeatherKit with “Manage your WeatherKit usage,” a “View” button, and “100% of calls available.” A fresh provisioning profile was generated. The embedded provisioning profile is present in the app. The embedded provisioning profile includes WeatherKit. The app is running on a physical iPhone, not only the simulator. Location services are enabled and authorized. The diagnostic app logs show the provisioning profile is found and includes WeatherKit: profile=FOUND appID=FYGW4LHN42.com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics team=FYGW4LHN42 WeatherKit=YES Location authorization also looks valid: servicesEnabled=true authorization=authorizedWhenInUse accuracy=fullAccuracy Failure When the app calls WeatherKit, JWT generation fails: Failed to generate jwt token for: com.apple.weatherkit.authservice with error: Error Domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 "(null)" Then WeatherKit fails with: WeatherKit error[0] domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors code=2 description=The operation couldn’t be completed. (WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors error 2.) Relevant excerpt: AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.448Z App bundle=com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics version=1.0(1) AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.448Z Device iOS=26.5 model=iPhone name=iPhone AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:17.455Z PROFILE profile=FOUND name=iOS Team Provisioning Profile: com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics uuid=f42899e3-029a-4e85-b6ac-0aa515fc0028 appID=FYGW4LHN42.com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics team=FYGW4LHN42 WeatherKit=YES AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:31.882Z BEGIN WeatherKit AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:31.884Z WEATHERKIT start lat=40.7128 lon=-74.006 Failed to generate jwt token for: com.apple.weatherkit.authservice with error: Error Domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 "(null)" AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.652Z WEATHERKIT failed elapsedMs=2764 AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.655Z WeatherKit error[0] domain=WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors code=2 description=The operation couldn’t be completed. (WeatherDaemon.WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors error 2.) AppleDiag 2026-06-08T20:20:34.655Z WeatherKit error[0] userInfo=empty Because this happens in a clean diagnostic app, with WeatherKit enabled both on the App ID and under Services, and with the embedded provisioning profile confirming WeatherKit=YES, this does not appear to be an app-specific code issue or a missing App ID capability issue. Has anyone else seen WDSJWTAuthenticatorServiceListener.Errors Code=2 after confirming both the WeatherKit App ID capability and the separate WeatherKit App Service are enabled? Could someone from Apple/DTS check whether WeatherKit JWT minting is correctly enabled on the backend for Team ID FYGW4LHN42 and bundle ID com.elilindenDinematch.AppleServiceDiagnostics?
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Jun ’26
Push Notification Icon Not Updated on Some Devices After App Icon Change
Hi, We recently updated our app icon, but the push notification icon has not been updated on some devices. It still shows the old icon on: • iPhone 16 Pro — iOS 26 • iPhone 14 — iOS 26 • iPad Pro 11” (M4) — iOS 18.6.2 • iPhone 16 Plus — iOS 18.5 After restarting these devices, the push notification icon is refreshed and displays the new version correctly. Could you advise how we can ensure the push notification icon updates properly on all affected devices without requiring users to restart? Thank you.
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Jun ’26
Ready for Distribution" status for 4 days and Apple Support unresponsive
Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with an app update in App Store Connect and wanted to ask if there is anyway to get urgent support. The update was approved successfully, and the status has been showing as “Ready for Distribution” for over 4 days. Usually, once an update reaches this stage, it becomes available on the App Store within a few hours, but this time it still hasn’t appeared. So far, I’ve checked the following: The app review was completed successfully. The version is approved and showing a green status. I contacted Apple Developer Support a few days ago. Case ID: 102906011756 I have not received any update from Apple Support yet, other than the initial confirmation. Has anyone else recently had an approved app update stay in “Ready for Distribution” for several days? Is there anything I can do from App Store Connect to push the release forward, or do I just need to wait for Apple Support? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Jun ’26
🚨 Stuck in App Review Limbo Since April: Compliance Answers Ignored for our Health App (ID: 1070739458)
Hello fellow developers and Apple Review Team, I am reaching out to the community and any Apple App Review representatives here as a matter of absolute business urgency. Our essential health app, BeatO Diabetes Management (App ID: 1070739458), has been effectively paralyzed in the review queue for nearly 40 days (since late April 2026), severely impacting thousands of chronic care patients who rely on our ecosystem daily for blood glucose tracking. We are completely aligned with Apple’s rigorous safety standards, but we have reached an operational dead end where detailed, compliant answers are met with week-long silence. ⏱️ The Timeline of the Review Deadlock: Late April 2026: Initial build submitted. Flagged under Guideline 1.4.1 (Safety - Physical Harm) regarding our connection to external hardware (a CE-certified glucometer). May 12, 2026: We provided absolute regulatory documentation: official CE certifications, supplier details, clinical validation reports, and proof of prominent American Diabetes Association (ADA) threshold disclaimers inside the UI. May 15, 2026: Apple responded stating: "Your submission's review will require additional time... We do not require any further information at this time." May 26/27, 2026: After a prolonged freeze, we halted the initial release to clear the pipe and submitted a completely fresh build (Submission ID: a0bf3856-693b-4577-adc7-9199a5f9fe34) hoping to reset any stuck internal states. May 27, 2026: Apple requested information under Guideline 2.1 (Information Needed) asking two specific questions about algorithmic personalization and our "tailored diabetes program" marketing text. May 27, 2026: Within a couple of hours, we provided an exhaustive, definitive response: Clarified ADA Guidelines: Confirmed that high/low glucose classifications are strictly based on standard published clinical data (ADA Standards of Care) and explicitly disclosed in our Terms & Conditions, not personalized by an algorithm. Clarified Program Architecture: Proved that 0% of the program is generated by an algorithm. The app acts purely as an introductory storefront/brochure. The actual care management is fulfilled entirely offline directly by human doctors and certified medical professionals. It is definitively not an algorithmic medical device feature. May 28, 2026 to Present: The app was re-entered into the "In Review" state and has sat completely frozen ever since. 🛑 The Core Problem & Business Impact We have successfully provided every piece of documentation Apple has asked for - legal, medical, clinical, and architecture definitions. The reviewer explicitly stated they have everything they need, yet we are trapped in an endless manual review loop. Because our app manages active diabetic health metrics, this prolonged delay prevents us from deploying critical performance optimizations and bug fixes. Our patient support lines are flooding, and our operational product roadmap for the quarter is completely stalled. 🙏 Request to the Community / Apple Engineers Has anyone else dealing with health hardware/software integration hit this specific wall where your answers are fully compliant, but the review desk simply stops processing the ticket? If any Apple App Review moderators or App Store Connect engineers see this, we respectfully request an internal escalation or an App Review Appointment to unblock this build. We are ready to jump on a call immediately to provide any final clarity required. App Name: BeatO Diabetes Management App ID: 1070739458 Latest Submission ID: a0bf3856-693b-4577-adc7-9199a5f9fe34 Thank you for your time and guidance. Regards, Sanketkumar Biswas
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Jun ’26
iOS 26.5 to 26.6 beta: iCloud Contacts / Apple Account sync issue causing Contacts, Messages, Phone, and FaceTime to freeze or crash across all devices- Basic functions are not accessible.
This started happening on iOS 26.5, and it is still happening after updating to iOS 26.6 beta. The issue is severe enough that my Apple devices are currently not usable for basic communication. I have lost money, time, and thought way too much about this, so I’m really hoping for a resolution. After setting up an iPhone 14 Pro Max on my Apple Account/iCloud, my Contacts, Messages, Phone, and related Apple communication services became essentially nonfunctional. This started after adding the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but it is no longer isolated to that phone. The issue has spread across my Apple devices, including my iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad, and Mac. Current Affected devices/apps: iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max iPad Pro Mac Mini M4 Contacts Messages Phone/calls FaceTime or other calling/contact-related services iCloud Contacts / Apple Account syncing The apps themselves become unusable. When I open Contacts, Messages, Phone, or related services, I usually get a blank/white screen, a frozen interface, or a briefly visible cached state. Sometimes I can see old message previews or the previous app state for a split second, especially after force restarting or using the app switcher, but I cannot scroll, select, call, text, or use the interface normally. After about 10 to 15 seconds, the app freezes or crashes. This affects essentially all normal communication functions. I cannot open Contacts. I cannot read or use Messages normally. I cannot place or answer calls. I cannot use my contact list. I cannot use any of my phone numbers or receive verification codes to my phone number. The same failure appears across devices signed into the same Apple Account/iCloud. Contacts still appear to exist on iCloud.com, which makes me think this may be an iCloud Contacts, Apple Account sync, contact-card corruption, or cross-device sync corruption issue rather than simply a local device problem. Troubleshooting already attempted: Updated to iOS 26.6 beta Factory reset the iPhone more than once Tried restoring from backup Tried setting up from zero / fresh setup Tried force restarting Tried resetting SIM/cellular settings Tried setting up with no SIM Confirmed accounts were logged in Confirmed mail/accounts were present and Contacts were enabled where applicable Contacted Apple Support Apple Support escalated the case to a senior engineer Apple Support diagnostics reportedly came back “fine” or “flying colors,” but the devices are still unusable Posted on Apple Support Community, but apple deleted my post and told me to post on the developer forum because I mentioned I updated to iOS 26.6 is beta software.... One possible thing: before this started, I had an AI agent attempt to update my personal contact card with a new phone number. This is an operation that normally goes well, but it was my personal card. I did not verify exactly what it changed. I do not know if this is related, but I am mentioning it because the issue feels like something corrupted in the Apple Account/iCloud contact or identity layer, and somebody in my last thread mentioned emoji or unusual characters might cause this kind of issue. It might have changed my card with some unusual character, field, label, or operation that broke iCloud syncing. Another clue: this started after adding the iPhone 14 Pro Max to my Apple Account/iCloud. After that, the issue began affecting the rest of my Apple devices too. That is why I believe this belongs under iCloud / Apple Account / Contacts syncing rather than only iPhone.
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Jun ’26
Build for current and upcoming software
Hi there, Hope you are all well. I would like to know on how I am able to develop/build for both current software, like iOS 26 and iOS 27 at the same time. If it is possible, please let me know how. This is also my first WWDC as a developer, so I may have many questions. Sorry in advance lol. Thanks, Jason
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