Area ImageCaptureCore / ICDeviceBrowser
Description On iOS 26.1 beta, calling
requestControlAuthorization() requestContentsAuthorization()
always returns .notDetermined and never transitions to .authorized or .denied.
This prevents apps from properly accessing device control or contents authorization. The issue occurs regardless of device state or prior requests.
Steps to Reproduce 1. Create and start an ICDeviceBrowser instance. 2. Call requestControlAuthorization() or requestContentsAuthorization(). 3. Inspect the returned ICAuthorizationStatus.
Expected Result • The system should prompt the user if necessary. • A final status of either .authorized or .denied should be returned.
Actual Result • The completion handler always reports .notDetermined. • No user prompt appears and the status does not change.
Version / Build • iOS 26.1 beta • Xcode
Hardware • [iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Pro (M2)]
Impact This regression blocks development and testing of features relying on ImageCaptureCore. Applications depending on device browsing and content access cannot proceed, which significantly affects workflows involving external device integration.
Notes This appears to be a regression compared to earlier iOS releases.