There are different kinds of screen-sharing applications, all using different APIs. The API used by AnyDesk, for example, or TeamViewer, which doesn't require light signals. I wonder if this is more appropriate for a corporate application, i.e. MDM, A screen-sharing application could be created and validated by Apple to display no light signals, and which could access the user's screen whenever the person wanted to after an initial acceptance? In other words, the user accepts to share his screen once, but won't be notified to accept the next time. Or is this impossible on iOS? I'd be honored to have some answers

I am trying to simulate a paste command and it seems to not want to paste. It worked at one point with the same code and now is causing issues. My code looks like this: ` func simulatePaste() { guard let source = CGEventSource(stateID: .hidSystemState) else { print("Failed to create event source") return } let keyDown = CGEvent(keyboardEventSource: source, virtualKey: CGKeyCode(9), keyDown: true) let keyUp = CGEvent(keyboardEventSource: source, virtualKey: CGKeyCode(9), keyDown: false) keyDown?.flags = .maskCommand keyUp?.flags = .maskCommand keyDown?.post(tap: .cgAnnotatedSessionEventTap) keyUp?.post(tap: .cgAnnotatedSessionEventTap) print("Simulated Cmd + V") } I know that there is some issues around permissions and so in my Info.plist I have this: <string>NSApplication</string> <key>NSAppleEventsUsageDescription</key> <string>This app requires permission to send keyboard input for pasting from the clipboard.</string> I have also disabled sandbox. It does ask me if I want to give the app permissions but after approving it, it still doesn't paste.

We are developing a Flutter application targeted for MacOS and Windows . We are using the FlutterMacOS and connectivity_plus packages in our app But whenever we are releasing a version to App Store we are getting the privacy manifest file missing for above 2 packages We tried to add xcPrivacy file inside the Runner Xcode project. But that doesn't solve the issue Adding the relevant lines from the warning email getting from App Store below "ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest - Your app includes “Contents/Frameworks/FlutterMacOS.framework/Versions/A/FlutterMacOS”, which includes Flutter, an SDK that was identified in the documentation as a commonly used third-party SDK. Starting February 12, 2025, if a new app includes a commonly used third-party SDK, or an app update adds a new commonly used third-party SDK, the SDK must include a privacy manifest file or you won’t be able to submit the app for review in App Store Connect. Please contact the provider of the SDK that includes this file to get an updated SDK version with a privacy manifest. For more details about this policy, including a list of SDKs that are required to include signatures and manifests, visit: https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements. ITMS-91061: Missing privacy manifest - Your app includes “Contents/Frameworks/connectivity_plus.framework/Versions/A/connectivity_plus”, which includes connectivity_plus, an SDK that was identified in the documentation as a commonly used third-party SDK. Starting February 12, 2025, if a new app includes a commonly used third-party SDK, or an app update adds a new commonly used third-party SDK, the SDK must include a privacy manifest file or you won’t be able to submit the app for review in App Store Connect. Please contact the provider of the SDK that includes this file to get an updated SDK version with a privacy manifest. For more details about this policy, including a list of SDKs that are required to include signatures and manifests, visit: https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements." Please suggest a solution to solve this issue as early as possible , because February 12th onwards we will get blocked to release new versions

Hi, I hope someone is able to help me with this query: Is there a mandatory requirement to display a view before presenting the App Tracking Transparency modal to explain to the user why the app is asking for tracking? I see there are a few apps which do this, but I don't see any mention of this as a mandatory requirement within the app store review guidelines. The modal can be customised with a description detailing why the app is asking for tracking and I believe this may be sufficient to pass an app store review. The guidelines also mention that the app must provide access to information about how and where the data will be used. We have these details in our privacy policy which is accessible from within the app. Is this sufficient or do we need a pre-modal view which contains a direct link the the privacy policy. Any advice on this would be much appreciated.

I am trying to submit my app for review on appstoreconnect, but after every attempt it immediately says your app has been changed to invalid binary and rejected. The error related to this rejections is: ITMS-91064: Invalid tracking information - A PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file contains invalid tracking information at the following path: “Frameworks/MapboxCoreSearch.framework/PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy”. NSPrivacyTracking must be true if NSPrivacyTrackingDomains isn’t empty. Keys and values in your app’s privacy manifests must be valid. Despite the fact that my app's PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy states no that there are no tracking domains, privacy tracking is not enabled and that the Privacy Nutrition Label Types clearly state that there are no particular tracking happening across the selected the labels, which are course location, precise location and search history. The information in the IPrivacyInfo.xcprivacy in the app privacy settings and reflect that there is no tracking happening. I have attempted changing the details and I still get the same error. I've tried every solution and it still gets flagged for this.

Hello, I recently installed an iOS app called SpyBuster by MacPaw. This app shows as list all my installed apps. How is this possible ? As a developer, I know this is prohibited by Apple - third party app to scan application workspace.

I'm experiencing an inconsistent behavior with the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt in my Cordova iOS app using the admob-plus-cordova and cordova-plugin-consent plugins. Environment: Cordova iOS app Plugins: admob-plus-cordova, cordova-plugin-consent iOS Simulator: 16.0 Physical device: iphone 12 17.5.1 Xcode version: 16.2 Issue: The ATT permission prompt appears correctly in the iOS Simulator but fails to show on physical devices. I've verified that: Info.plist includes NSUserTrackingUsageDescription The ATT request is triggered before initializing AdMob The device is running iOS 14.5 or later Expected behavior: ATT prompt should appear on first launch on physical devices (as it does in the simulator) Actual behavior: ATT prompt appears correctly in simulator [attach your screenshot] ATT prompt never appears on physical device Troubleshooting steps tried: Verified app hasn't previously requested ATT permission Confirmed tracking is enabled in device Settings -> Privacy -> Tracking Verified implementation order (ATT request before AdMob initialization) Any insights on why this might be happening or additional debugging steps would be greatly appreciated.

SwiftData ModelContainer instances don't seem to have a value for setting the Data Protection class. Is the best way to set that by setting the Data Protection in the app capabilities? Is that the only way? I have a need for log data that would be "Complete unless open" and user data that would be "Complete", but how do I change one of the containers data protection class?

Hello everyone, I’ve been working on ways to implement stricter accountability systems for personal use, especially to prevent access to NSFW content in apps like Reddit and Twitter. The main challenge is that iOS sandboxing and privacy policies block apps from monitoring or interacting with other apps on the system. While Apple’s focus on privacy is important, there’s a clear need for an opt-in exception for accountability tools. These tools could be allowed enhanced permissions under stricter oversight to help users maintain accountability and integrity without compromising safety. Here are a few ideas I’ve been thinking about: 1. Vetted Apps with Enhanced Permissions: Allow trusted applications to bypass sandbox restrictions with user consent and close monitoring by Apple. 2. Improved Parental Controls: Add options to send notifications to moderators (like accountability partners) when restrictions are bypassed or disabled. 3. Custom Keyboard or API Access: Provide a framework for limited system-wide text monitoring for specific use cases, again with user consent. If anyone has ideas for how to address this within current policies—or suggestions for advocating for more flexibility—I’d appreciate the input. I’m curious how others have handled similar challenges or if there are better approaches I haven’t considered.

In macOS, I am encountering an issue where the system API fails to grant permission to open a file despite enabling the necessary Read/Write permissions within the SandBox. Could you please elucidate the reasons behind this behavior? Thanks! func finderOpenFileSystem(at path: String) { let fileURL = URL(fileURLWithPath: path) guard FileManager.default.fileExists(atPath: path) else { print("Error: File does not exist at path: \(path)") return } let success = NSWorkspace.shared.open(fileURL) if success { print("File opened successfully: \(fileURL)") } else { print("Error: Failed to open file: \(fileURL)") } }

In the fileImporter on iOS, when I select a folder, the result is always a subfile belonging to the private folder. This prevents me from accessing these files within the app. However, I do not wish to store them in the sandbox environment. What steps can I take to resolve this issue?

Hi, I am working on a react native module used for tis connection and I am trying to implement the possibility to use a custom certificate/Private key. I have already implemented on android but on iOS I am getting hard times, we cannot find lots of resources, api is different on macOS and iOS with subtle differences so after having tested SO, chatgpt, ... I am trying here: I even tried to use an internal api since it seems ffmpeg uses it but with no success. I have attached my current code because it does not fit here. to sump up after having inserted cert and private key I try to get a SecIdentityRef but it fails. I assume that it's not enough to simply add certain and private key... // Query for the identity with correct attributes NSDictionary *identityQuery = @{ (__bridge id)kSecClass: (__bridge id)kSecClassIdentity, (__bridge id)kSecMatchLimit: (__bridge id)kSecMatchLimitOne, (__bridge id)kSecReturnRef: @YES, (__bridge id)kSecReturnData: @YES, (__bridge id)kSecAttrLabel: @"My Certificate", //(__bridge id)kSecUseDataProtectionKeychain: @YES }; SecIdentityRef identity = NULL; status = SecItemCopyMatching((__bridge CFDictionaryRef)identityQuery, (CFTypeRef *)&identity); TcpSocketClient.txt SecItemCopyMatching with kSecClassIdentity fails, SecIdentityCreate return NULL... So please help and indicates what I am doing wrong and how I am supposed getting a SecIdentityRef. Thanks

I am currently trying to upload my app to my Apple Developer account, but I keep encountering an issue. The submission process prompts me to provide a Privacy Policy URL. However, when I attempt to enter the URL, I receive an error message stating, "We can't process your request." Contacted support multiple times but they do not have any solution yet it's been more than a week now

Hi, On macOS Sonoma and earlier versions, I used my script along with a LaunchDaemon to continuously record my screen. However, after upgrading to macOS Sequoia, the LaunchDaemon no longer works for screen recording. It only works when I use a LaunchAgent. For my workflow, using a LaunchDaemon and running the ffmpeg process as root is much more efficient than running it as a regular user. Does anyone know how to run a script in the background using a LaunchDaemon on macOS Sequoia? Here are my LaunchDaemon plist and script: LaunchDaemon plist: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>Label</key> <string>local.ScreenRecord</string> <key>Disabled</key> <false/> <key>RunAtLoad</key> <true/> <key>KeepAlive</key> <true/> <key>Nice</key> <integer>-20</integer> <key>ProgramArguments</key> <array> <string>/bin/bash</string> <string>/usr/local/distrib/record.bash</string> </array> </dict> </plist> Script ## !!! START CONFIGURATION !!! # FFMPEG_LOC="/usr/local/distrib/ffmpeg" FFMPEG_INPUT="-hide_banner -f avfoundation -capture_cursor 1 -pixel_format uyvy422" FFMPEG_VSET="-codec libx264 -r 22 -crf 26 -preset veryfast -b:v 5M -maxrate 7M -bufsize 14M" TIME_REC="-t 600" FOLDER_REC="/usr/local/distrib/REC/" # ## !!! END CONFIGURATION !!! # # Find number id monitor MON_ID=$($FFMPEG_LOC -hide_banner -f avfoundation -list_devices true -i "" 2>&1 | awk -F'[]|[]' '/Capture\ screen/ {print $4}') # if [ -n "$MON_ID" ] then # Time for name DATE_REC=$(date +"%m-%d-%Y_%H-%M-%S") # Number of output video file OUTPUT_NUM=0 # Full command to record FFMPEG_FULL_COMMAND="" for MON_NUM in $MON_ID do FFMPEG_FULL_COMMAND=""$FFMPEG_FULL_COMMAND" "$FFMPEG_INPUT" -i "$MON_NUM" "$FFMPEG_VSET" "$TIME_REC" -map "$OUTPUT_NUM" "$FOLDER_REC""$DATE_REC"_Mon"$MON_NUM".mkv" let OUTPUT_NUM=$OUTPUT_NUM+1 done $FFMPEG_LOC $FFMPEG_FULL_COMMAND else echo "No monitors" sleep 5 fi

Our app is an investment platform, and it’s critical for us to know the user’s Country and Phone Number before they enter the app. This information helps us display personalized screens and ensure the user only sees relevant mutual funds and stocks specific to their home country. Currently, we are considering implementing a flow where: Users complete the initial sign-up process without entering their Country or Phone Number. After clicking the “Sign Up” button, but before accessing the app, they would be presented with an additional screen to provide their Country and Phone Number. We would like to confirm if this approach aligns with Apple’s guidelines for collecting user information during onboarding. Your feedback will help us ensure compliance while providing a personalized and relevant experience for our users. Please let us know if further clarification or additional details are needed. Thank you for your time and assistance!

None of my app's functionalities make use of local network. However, on launching the app on an iPad running iOS 18.2.1, I see an iOS prompt asking for local network permission by the app with a null usage description. I know since the app does not have Privacy string for local network, I see the null message. But my app does not use of local network so I am confused why I see this alert.

Hi! I'm attempting to add purpose string when requesting to access the camera, but for some reason it doesn't seem to be working. Below I've included the alert and the plist.

I recently got some plugins from Universal Audio, and have licensed them properly through both UA and iLok manager. Whenever I try to load up the plugins (specifically from UA) in GarageBand, it first says that "NSCreateObjectFileImageFromMemory-p47UEwps” because the developper can not be verified. After clicking either 'show in finder' or 'okay', it opens the plugin in a form without its GUI and showing that it is not licensed (even though it is). It also displays error code 100001. I have tried only some basic stuff to troubleshoot like restarting the DAW/my computer and reinstalling/relicensing the softwares. I don't know if the macOS version has anything to do with it but for some reason I just can't get it to work.

I have granted local network permissions, but sometimes I get a second confirmation popup, what is the timing of the secondary popup?

I was in the webview long according to the pictures, and then select "save image" will lead to collapse, I have passed on the info plist add NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription solved it. Now I have another question, does the last item "query" in the screenshot have a similar problem? Since I couldn't click the button (I don't know why this happened), I couldn't test it on the real machine.