Ok so for some background, our app has a keyboard extension where we run a dictation service. Due to iOS limitations, this requires the user to press a button on the keyboard which will then bring the user to our app to activate an audio session. Once the audio session has been activated, it takes the user back to the original app it came from to continue using the keyboard + dictation service.
The problem we're running into involves iOS 26.0 and the iMessages app. Whenever our app tries to switch back to the iMessages app using Deep Link (specifically the messages:// URL), the iMessages app opens up a new message compose sheet. This compose sheet replaces the view or message thread that the user was previously looking at which we don't want.
This behavior appears to be only happening in iOS 26 and not in any of the previous iOS versions (tested up to iOS 18.6). We know that it should be possible to bring the user back to the messages app without opening up this new compose sheet, because similar apps do the same thing and these apps have been verified to work on iOS 26.
We've tried also using the sms:// URL but that always opens a new message compose sheet regardless of whether or not it's iOS 26.0.
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Our app uses Auth0 with HTTPS callback, we've found the issue where AASA file is not ready immediately when app is initially launched, which is the exact issue from the above link.
The issue seems mostly fixed on later versions on iOS 18, however, we are seeing some indications of a regression on iOS 26. Here's some measurement over the last week.
| Platform | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
|---------------|----------|--------|
| Adoption rate | 55% | 45% |
| Issue seen | 1 | 5 |
| Recover? | Yes | No |
This only 1 iOS 18 instance was able to recover after 1 second after the first try, however, all iOS 26 instances were not able to recover in couple tens of seconds and less than 1 minute, the user eventually gave up.
Is there a way to force app to update AASA file?
Are there some iOS setting (like using a VPN) that could potentially downgrade the AASA fetch?
Related Auth0 discussion:
https://community.auth0.com/t/ios-application-not-
recognizing-auth0-associated-domain/134847/27
On iOS 26, calling CXCallDirectoryManager.sharedInstance.openSettings() does not navigate to the “Call Blocking & Identification” settings page as documented. Instead, it either opens the main Phone settings page or fails to navigate entirely. This breaks the expected behavior for enabling Call Directory extensions and impacts onboarding flows for apps using CallKit.
Expected:
Settings should open directly to Phone → Call Blocking & Identification.
Actual:
Navigates to the main Phone settings page
This appears to be a regression from previous iOS versions. Documentation still states this API should open the correct page.
According to the documentation, using Scope(restriction: .none) can expose the extension point to third-party app extensions. Below is my implementation, which ultimately results in an error.
Code for declaring the extension point:
@available(iOS 26.0, *)
extension AppExtensionPoint {
@Definition
static var priceExtension: AppExtensionPoint {
Name("priceExtension")
UserInterface(false)
Scope(restriction: .none)
}
}
Code for locating the extension point:
monitor = try await AppExtensionPoint.Monitor(appExtensionPoint: .priceExtension)
When executing the code to locate the extension point, the following error occurs:
However, in practice, I found that declaring the extension point in this way results in an error when trying to locate it:
Error Domain=com.apple.extensionKit.errorDomain Code=19 "Failed to add observer" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Failed to add observer}
Its possible to add the Declared Age Range entitlement to extensions, in particular I'm looking at a Notification Service Extension.
However the DAR requestAgeRange() API takes a view controller as a parameter. Presumably therefore its not possible for a notification service extension to obtain the age range itself directly?
Yes the extension can read it from shared groups if the app reads it and set it into the group. However the scenario I'm thinking of is this:
App runs and gets the age range. Sets its functionality accordingly.
The server sends pushes which are intercepted by the notification service extension, the extension adjusts its functionality based upon what the app wrote to shared groups
The user changes the age range setting, but the app doesn't run.
The extension keeps receiving pushes but its functionality is now out of sync with the age range as its not able to obtain it directly
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SubTopic:
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One of the responses to a call to AgeRangeService.shared.requestAgeRange is AgeRangeService.Error.invalidRequest.
This has no documentation. What on earth is an invalid request - I mean the app just calls the API, there's no parameters supplied or anything, how can the request ever be invalid?
If the app calls AgeRangeService.shared.requestAgeRange and gets this as a response then what is the app supposed to do with that?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
Hello,
I have a question about data deserialization using NSKeyedUnarchiver in iOS SDK development.
Current Situation:
Previously, we were using the NSKeyedUnarchiver.unarchiveObject(with: Data) function
We have changed to using the NSKeyedUnarchiver.unarchivedObject(ofClasses:from:) method to deserialize complex objects stored in UserDefaults
We need to include all types in the ofClasses parameter, including Swift primitive types as well as various custom classes and structs within the project
Questions:
Implementation Approach: Is it correct pattern to include all classes defined in the project in the ofClasses array? Is this approach recommended?
Runtime Stability: When using this approach, is there a possibility of runtime crashes? Are there any performance issues?
Alternative Methods: If the current approach is not the correct pattern, what alternatives should we consider?
Current Code Structure:
All model classes conform to the NSSecureCoding protocol
We use the requiringSecureCoding: true parameter
We use a whitelist approach, explicitly listing only allowed classes
I would like to know if this structure is appropriate, or if we should consider a different approach.
Thank you.
Subject: Call Directory Extension Enable Failure for Individual User
Dear Apple Developer Support,
We are experiencing an issue with our Call Directory Extension where one specific user cannot enable it, while thousands of other users on the same iOS version can enable it successfully.
Issue Details:
App: 美信 (Midea Connect)
Problem: Extension fails to enable with error: "请求'美信'的数据时失败" (Failed to request data from app)
Affected: 1 user out of thousands
iOS Version: 26.0.1
What Works:
All other users can enable the extension normally
Same iOS version, no issues
App Group and Extension identifier are correctly configured
User Has Tried:
Reinstall app - No effect
Toggle extension off/on - Still fails
Restart device - No improvement
Certainly! Here's a concise version of your forum post:
Title: Issues Handling Multiple Incoming Calls in CallKit
Body:
Hello,
I'm using CallKit and I am encountering challenges with handling multiple incoming calls.
Current Configuration:
configuration.maximumCallsPerCallGroup = 5
configuration.maximumCallGroups = 3
This setup aims to allow up to 5 calls per group.
Observed Behavior:
Despite the configuration, the system UI seems to limit the number of calls per group, often defaulting to "End & Accept" instead of "Hold & Accept" when a third call comes in.
Questions:
Is there a documented system-imposed limit on the number of calls per group or total calls, even if maximumCallGroups and maximumCallsPerCallGroup are set higher?
How does the system UI behave when these limits are exceeded? Are there known UI constraints or fallback behaviors?
Are there best practices for handling scenarios where the system UI cannot display all calls, such as gracefully managing incoming calls or providing alternative UI solutions?
Any insights or experiences with similar configurations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Feel free to copy and paste this directly into the Apple Developer Forums. If you need further assistance or adjustments, let me know!
On iOS 18 and lower version, my application supports automatically switching to [System settings - Personal Hotspot] directly. But on iOS 26, my application will be redirected to [System settings- Apps].
Does iOS 26 disable the behavior of directly jumping to the system hotspot page? If support, could you share the API for iOS 26?
On macOS 26, I've run into a situation when a user “customizes” a folder icon with Finder by assigning/changing an SF Symbol or an emoji, QLThumbnailGenerator keeps returning the stale initially retrieved folder icon (no matter whether it had been customized or not) until my app quits. After the app is re-launched, the icon is correctly retrieved once again.
let generator = QLThumbnailGenerator.shared
let size: CGSize = CGSize(width: 64, height: 64)
let request = QLThumbnailGenerator.Request(fileAt: url, size: size, scale: NSScreen.main!.backingScaleFactor, representationTypes: .icon)
request.iconMode = true
do {
let thumb = try await generator.generateBestRepresentation(for: request)
thumb.nsImage.size = size
return thumb.nsImage
} catch {
print("generateThumbnail: \(error)")
return nil
}
It seems like the QuickLook Thumbnailing cache does not invalidate automatically upon folder customization. Is there any way to manually invalidate the QuickLook Thumbnailing cache?
Hi Guys,
I've been wanting to make a bettermouse-like tool for some time now, but I can't figure out how to modify mouse events to do it. I've managed to get mouse events, like the cursor moving, but I can't seem to modify them. What I try either creates a feedback loop, does absolutely nothing, or makes the cursor have a seizure. Any help is appreciated!
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
Hi,
I’ve built an app that includes a Contacts Provider Extension (CPE). On iOS 18, I observed the expected behavior — when the main app is uninstalled, the corresponding CPE entry is also removed from the Contacts list.
However, on iOS 26, this no longer happens. After uninstalling the app, the CPE remains visible and active in the Contacts list, even though the app is gone.
I'm implementing the PushToTalk framework and have encountered an issue where channelManager(_:didActivate:) is not called under specific circumstances.
What works:
App is in foreground, receives PTT push → didActivate is called ✅
App receives audio in foreground, then is backgrounded → subsequent pushes trigger didActivate ✅
What doesn't work:
App is launched, user joins channel, then immediately backgrounds
PTT push arrives while app is backgrounded
incomingPushResult is called, I return .activeRemoteParticipant(participant)
The system UI shows the speaker name correctly
However, didActivate is never called
Audio data arrives via WebSocket but cannot be played (no audio session)
Setup:
Channel joined successfully before backgrounding
UIBackgroundModes includes push-to-talk
No manual audio session activation (setActive) anywhere in my code
AVAudioEngine setup only happens inside didActivate delegate method
Issue persists even after channel restoration via channelDescriptor(restoredChannelUUID:)
Question:
Is this expected behavior or a bug? If expected, what's the correct approach to handle
incoming PTT audio when the app is backgrounded and hasn't received audio while in the
foreground yet?
Issue with App Clip Card Showing "App Clip unavailable" for DIGI LIVE App
In my DIGI LIVE application, I have an App Clip configured for iOS 17.6+ (the file exceeds the 15 MB limit), and I have made all the necessary preparations for the App Clip to work correctly. However, the App Clip card constantly displays an "App Clip unavailable" error for various users (depending on their system language).
The URL associated with the App Clip invocation is: https://ar.digi-live.de
The AASA file is located at /.well-known/apple-app-site-association and contains the required fields for the App Clip:
{
"applinks": {
"details": [
{
"appIDs": ["N9QR6LF765.de.digilive.app"],
"components":[
{
"#": "no_universal_links",
"exclude": true,
"comment": "Matches any URL whose fragment equals no_universal_links and instructs the system not to open it as a universal link"
},
{
"/": "*",
"comment": "Matches any URL like ar.digi-live.de"
}
]
}
]
},
"appclips": {
"apps": ["N9QR6LF765.de.digilive.app.Clip"]
}
}
If I use the default App Clip link (https://appclip.apple.com/id?p=de.digilive.app.Clip) to launch it, the "App Clip unavailable" error no longer appears. But if I delete the App Clip from the settings, the error comes back, and it can only be launched again using the default link.
It feels like the problem is with the App Clip loading at the moment the App Clip card is triggered — it simply fails to load.
Video
https://storage.yandexcloud.net/mmrs/files/digilive/IMG_2259.mp4
I implemented AlarmKit framework to my app.
It works fine when the device's screen is off.
but it doesn't fire when the screen is on.
No sound, No dynamic Island widget. what's wrong... is this just me?
I tried other apps on appstore and they worked fine.
maybe is it cause they were built with SwiftUI?
I'm a flutter developer. just cause my app is non native could this happen... I'm so frustrated.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
The name of our app is a portmanteau, and Siri is getting it slightly wrong. It’s putting the emphasis on the second and fourth syllables instead of the first and third. Kind of like if someone starting singing /tinˈeɪʒd muˌtent/. It’s just wrong enough to be funny. It still recognizes the correct name when someone says “hey Siri”.
We’ve already tried adding CFBundleSpokenName and INAlternativeAppNamePronunciationHint to info.plist, but neither is changing how Siri says it. We can’t put it in AppIntentVocabulary.plist because we don’t know the key path for the app name.
I'm developing a parental control app that needs to block adult/18+ websites using the Screen Time API. I've run into scaling issues with 'ManagedSettings.webContent.blockedByFilter`.
Environment:
iOS 18.x, real device (iPhone)
ManagedSettings framework
Screen Time permissions granted
Current Behavior:
The Question:
Commercial parental control apps successfully block tens of thousands of domains. What API or architecture should I be using to scale beyond 30-50 domains?
Approaches I'm considering:
Safari Content Blockers (limited to Safari only)
Multiple ManagedSettingsStore instances
Network Extension / DNS filtering
A different Screen Time API approach
What's the recommended way to block large domain lists (1000-60000+) across all apps and browsers?
Any guidance appreciated!
//33 domains - Works perfectly
let blockedSites: Set<WebDomain> = [
WebDomain(domain: "example1.com"),
WebDomain(domain: "example2.com"),
// ... 31 more domains
]
store.webContent.blockedByFilter = .specific(blockedSites)
// All 33 domains blocked successfully
// 101 domains - Complete failure (no domains blocked at all)
let blockedSites: Set<WebDomain> = [
WebDomain(domain: "example1.com"),
// ... 100 more domains
]
store.webContent.blockedByFilter = .specific(blockedSites)
// No errors thrown, but ZERO domains are blocked
How can experimentation and testing calling the AgeRangeService.shared.requestAgeRange() functionality be recreated easily?
The very first time I ran this the OS popped up a dialog, however it won't do so again, even after the app is deleted and the device re-started.
If one navigates to Settings/User/Personal Information/Age Range for Apps/Apps that have requested your age range appear here.
Then the names of apps appear here even after the app has been deleted. Therefore how can it be removed from this section?
Erasing and resetting the phone will presumably reset things back to a state such that the dialog can be presented again. But doing that and having to wait for that to complete each development or test run is impractical.
Is there an alternative?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
find my在添加配件是,持续一直卡在“即将完成设置”这一步.这是由于什么原因呢?而且一直保持很长时间,也不会退出,也不会提示任何错误信息。