Videos recorded on older iOS versions (including beta builds) play choppily in the Photos gallery preview layer, appearing to drop frames or have incorrect frame pacing. The same video plays perfectly smoothly when opened in Edit mode, and also plays smoothly after trimming even 1 frame and saving as a new clip — suggesting the source file is intact. The issue appears to be stale or incompatible preview proxy data / frame timing metadata (likely elst/ctts box mismatches) generated by older or beta AVFoundation versions, which the current PLPlaybackView fast-path renderer cannot handle correctly — while the full AVAsset decoder used in Edit mode tolerates these gracefully. No workaround exists to bulk-rebuild video proxies on iOS without manually trimming each clip. A “Rebuild Video Previews” option (similar to the Mac Photos library repair tool) would resolve this globally. Steps to reproduce: Open any video recorded on iOS 16 beta or earlier in the Photos gallery. Observe stuttering. Open same video in Edit mode — stuttering gone. Trim 1 frame, save — new clip plays smoothly in gallery too. Expected: Gallery preview plays at the same smoothness as Edit mode. Actual: Gallery preview stutters; Edit mode is smooth. HDR off. Most Compatible format enabled. Issue persists after reboot.

It would be really helpful to know which iOS major versions are security supported by Apple. As developers, we use this information to determine how many hours, we put into backwards compatibility. As owners of iPhones, we use this information to determine when we need to upgrade. And to valuate used iPhones. Sites such as https://endoflife.date/ios and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_version_history#Overview are used a lot in giving an overview of support. I have tried to argue that Apple still supports iOS 26, 18, 16, 15 and 12 https://github.com/endoflife-date/endoflife.date/issues/9852#issuecomment-4312532484, but it is hard, when Apple does not publish any such statement. Please consider publicly documenting which iOS versions are supported. It does not necessarily have to set a future date for how long they will be supported. I am aware of the pages https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/ and https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100, but these are just presented as lists of previous releases, with no statement that the versions are considered supported by Apple. As BiNZGi wrote on https://github.com/endoflife-date/endoflife.date/issues/9852#issuecomment-4413680961 Hm, that is an interessting link, but unfortunately it does not state about support status or dates. I checked previous versions of the page in web archive and on 9th jan version they only have iOS 26 & 18: https://web.archive.org/web/20260109033359/https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/ I would be very helpful, if that page https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/ would have a headline saying supported releases, or similar. Clearly Apple is not communicating clearly enough that those versions are supported, since wikipedia and https://endoflife.date/ios says they are not supported. https://github.com/endoflife-date/endoflife.date/issues/9852#issuecomment-4409020504 this matters beyond classification accuracy: regulators (BSI in Germany, others) cite endoflife.date directly, and security-relevant app developers, including in regulated domains like medical software, are being forced to drop iOS 18 support based on endoflife.date

Hi. I’d appreciate any advice regarding the issue described below. Steps to reproduce the problem: Access iCloud.com from Safari on my Mac mini using my account. Create and save a Numbers spreadsheet. Access iCloud.com from Safari on an iPhone SE (2nd generation) using the same Apple account. Tap the file icon of the saved Numbers spreadsheet. Safari navigates to “about:blank” and displays an error message. Error message: **This spreadsheet is unavailable. The owner stopped sharing, or you do not have permission to open this spreadsheet. ** I used to be able to view these files, but now none of the spreadsheets will open. Environment: Intel Mac mini (2018) macOS Sequoia 15.7.7 Safari 26.3 iPhone SE (2020) iOS 26.5 Beta 4 What I’ve tried: Suspecting a Safari issue, I installed Google Chrome on the iPhone and tried accessing iCloud.com, but encountered the same error. Installed the Numbers app on the iPhone and accessed the files on iCloud — they open successfully. Created and saved a new file using the Numbers app on the iPhone, then tried accessing it via Safari and Chrome through iCloud — the same error occurs. Additional information: Other files on iCloud (such as Notes) can be opened across devices without any issues. Installing the Numbers app on the iPhone allows me to view the files, but since I only need to view them (not edit or create new ones), I’d prefer not to install it if possible. This might be related to participating in the beta program (I’ve already submitted a report via Feedback Assistant). Would downgrading be advisable?

I just filed a bug report for the Notes app as follows:Area: Notes Summary: When opening Notes with content that is larger than the open Notes App window, and attempting to edit the note, the entire note content scrolls automatically to the top although the cursor remains where text editing was inserted. Typing on the Smart Keyboard will allow text entry however the note insistently keeps scrolling to the top regardless of how often or how much text is entered into the note. Scrolling the note manually with your touch will stop the action from occurring, however that is intermittent and sometimes will scroll automatically as well. This issue will occur on both iPad and iPhone and regardless of the app is used full screen on the iPad or in Split Screen. When the Notes window is not focused and the user is engaging an app in the other split screen window, the Note window does not scroll, only when it is the focused App. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open Notes2. Begin to edit the note by scrolling down and selecting text or placing your cursor to enter text.3. More likely to happen with a note which has enough text to enable scrolling of the note.Expected Results: The note body of text should not scroll while editing or entering text and should remain where placed either by scrolling to the place of entry with using touch or with moving the cursor with the direction keys of the Smart Keyboard. Actual Results: The note scrolls on its own without intervention. Version: IOS Beta 10.0(14A5261v) Configuration: iPad Pro 12.9" and iPhone 6S both with iOS beta 10.0

Hi everyone, I need help because I'm currently in a dead end: I cannot even start the enrollment process for the Apple Developer Program, and I've been stuck like this for 45+ days. Current Status: Completely Blocked When I open the Apple Developer app on my iPhone or Mac, the "Enroll Now" button is either missing or shows this message: "Enrollment through the Apple Developer app is not available for this Apple Account. Visit developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/" When I follow that link and try to enroll via the website, I hit another wall: the only payment option offered is credit card. My payment situation: I fund my Apple Account balance (this works perfectly for iCloud+, App Store purchases, subscriptions, etc.) I have sufficient funds in my Apple Account balance specifically for the Developer Program membership However, Apple Account balance is not accepted as a payment method for Developer Program enrollment on the web And the app won't even let me reach the payment step Result: I have no working pathway to enroll. App = disabled. Web = doesn't accept my Apple Account balance. How I Got Here Initially, the "Enroll" button in the app was active, but at the payment step I received "Unknown Error. Please try again." Apple Support reset my enrollment status to allow app-based enrollment (Case #102843620484). After multiple attempts (and a failed web enrollment attempt due to payment method), the app now shows the "not available for this Apple Account" message. I've submitted all requested documentation: screen recording, SEID, device info (iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Air M1), government ID. Case escalated to senior advisor - only generic "we're still reviewing" responses for weeks. My Situation Region: Russia Apple ID: Personal account (long-standing, verified) Payment method: Apple Account balance (funded via mobile carrier) — works for all consumer Apple services Goal: Enroll as an individual developer to publish personal apps Questions Has anyone seen the message "Enrollment through the Apple Developer app is not available for this Apple Account" after a failed enrollment attempt? Is this a permanent block or a temporary glitch? Is there a way to reset or restore the "Enroll" button in the app without creating a new Apple ID? Is Apple Account balance officially supported for Developer Program enrollment in any region? If yes, how can it be enabled for my account? If Apple Account balance is unsupported: what legitimate alternatives exist for developers in Russia who don't have access to international credit cards? Has Apple Support ever resolved this specific combination of issues (app disabled + payment method restriction)? What I'm NOT Looking For "Just use a credit card" (not available to me) Workarounds that violate Apple's terms or regional policies Advice to create a new Apple ID (I need to use my primary, verified account) I'm committed to joining the program legally - I just need a working path to do so. Any insights, similar experiences, or official guidance would be incredibly helpful. Thank you in advance. — Sergey Case ID: #102843620484 (for reference)

with the latest updates on two of our iPhones run running 26.4 and the other 26.5 developed beta we have lost the ability to use CarPlay functionality via the Apple certified cable. Both phone showed the phone is connected and it is charging however functionality are greyed out on display in the 2022 Nissan rogue. Bluetooth still function properly as you could send and receive calls. However, functionality via the cable does not work. You cannot play music either. this feature also greyed. A trip to the Nissan dealer for more troubleshooting provided the following. A version 15 iPhone Connect via usb-c cable and functioned properly. As well as an android device. But again, hook up two iPhones one with version 26.5 DB and the other 26.4 both iPhone 14 would not work. After we left the dealership, I had a hunch that the issue with the latest update that both of these phones received over last week. I came home and connected an iPhone 6S which has a much older software version and it connected to CarPlay displayed maps and played music. Hopefully we can get another update soon that will resolve the issue via the lightning cable connection.

Hello everyone, My Apple Developer membership has expired, my apps were removed from the App Store, and I’m currently unable to find any option to renew the membership. I already tried: Signing in through the Apple Developer account page Checking the Membership section Checking App Store Connect Trying different browsers/devices Visiting the enrollment and membership URLs directly However, there is no “Renew Membership” or “Re-enroll” button showing anywhere. Has anyone faced this issue before? Is there another process for restoring an expired account, or does Apple Support need to manually reactivate it? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

I appear to have found a reproducible issue/bug in the iPad version of Apple Pages relating to word-processing documents being converted into page layout documents after an automatic “Updating Document” process. Issue summary: New word-processing documents initially open correctly with “Document Body” enabled. After opening/saving/moving the document on iPad, Pages displays “Updating Document”. Once the update completes, “Document Body” becomes greyed out permanently and the document behaves like a page layout document with text boxes only. This affects: Apple’s built-in Blank template Custom templates I created myself Documents created using “Start Writing” Documents created on my iPhone and later opened on iPad Important observations: The problem only occurs on iPad. The same documents behave normally on iPhone. Documents are initially correct before Pages performs the “Updating Document” action. Holding down the Pages icon and selecting “Start Writing” creates a usable word-processing document initially. However, once the document is later moved/opened/saved from within Pages on iPad, it updates and becomes corrupted again. If I move documents while they are CLOSED using the Pages document browser or Files app, they can sometimes avoid corruption. If I move or manage the document while OPEN inside Pages, the issue almost always occurs. Restarting the iPad temporarily fixed the issue once, but the problem later returned. Reinstalling Pages without restarting did not fix it. The issue seems connected to Pages rewriting document metadata during save/update/sync operations. Things already tested: Creating new Blank documents Creating custom “true blank” templates Restarting iPad Force closing Pages Reinstalling Pages Using “Start Writing” Opening documents from iPhone Moving documents between folders Testing with iCloud and local files Current workaround: Use “Start Writing” Avoid moving/opening/saving documents from inside Pages when possible Move files only while closed via Files app or Pages document browser This appears to be either: a Pages document metadata corruption bug on iPad or an issue with the iPad Pages document management/update process converting word-processing documents into page layout documents unexpectedly.

Hi everyone, I’m facing a confusing issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment. I had previous payment/enrollment attempts that failed or were withdrawn. Later, I completed a new enrollment payment successfully and received both the order confirmation and invoice showing that the payment was charged. The problem is that Apple Developer Support seems to be replying to older failed/withdrawn attempts instead of the successful paid one. Their replies feel delayed and out of sequence, which is creating a misunderstanding. For example, they treated one old withdrawn enrollment as if I was asking for a refund, but I’m not asking for a refund. I want the successful paid membership to be activated. Now my Developer account is still not active, and it shows “Join the Apple Developer Program” / “Enroll today” as if I never enrolled, even though I already paid and received an invoice. Has anyone experienced this before? How can I get Apple Developer Support to review the correct successful paid enrollment instead of old failed attempts? Is there any way to speak with someone who can logically review the full case and activate the account?

My game has been stuck in “Waiting for Review” since March 18 (2 months now). I already received confirmation that my expedited review request was accepted (although it was only accepted about a week ago, despite requesting it much earlier), but the app still has not entered active review. Developer Support keeps confirming that the app is in queue and that it will be “reviewed shortly,” but I have heard that four times already, with no concrete action or explanation provided. Has anyone experienced something similar recently or found a solution?

Hello everyone, I’m a new indie developer building an app to help families locate kid-friendly spots like parks, splash pads, and indoor play areas. I'm currently using the Google Places API for my data, but I’ve found it to be surprisingly expensive. Even though I'm strictly in the testing phase and haven't shared the app yet, I've already accrued a $150 bill and am forecasting over $400/month. Is this pricing typical for the Google Places API? I would appreciate any advice on how to optimize these API calls to reduce costs, or if anyone can recommend more cost-effective alternatives for POI (Point of Interest) data. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Hi everyone, I need help because I'm currently in a dead end: I cannot even start the enrollment process for the Apple Developer Program, and I've been stuck like this for 45+ days. Current Status: Completely Blocked When I open the Apple Developer app on my iPhone or Mac, the "Enroll Now" button is either missing or shows this message: "Enrollment through the Apple Developer app is not available for this Apple Account. Visit developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/" When I follow that link and try to enroll via the website, I hit another wall: the only payment option offered is credit card. My payment situation: I fund my Apple Account balance (this works perfectly for iCloud+, App Store purchases, subscriptions, etc.) I have sufficient funds in my Apple Account balance specifically for the Developer Program membership However, Apple Account balance is not accepted as a payment method for Developer Program enrollment on the web And the app won't even let me reach the payment step Result: I have no working pathway to enroll. App = disabled. Web = doesn't accept my Apple Account balance. How I Got Here Initially, the "Enroll" button in the app was active, but at the payment step I received "Unknown Error. Please try again." Apple Support reset my enrollment status to allow app-based enrollment (Case #102843620484). After multiple attempts (and a failed web enrollment attempt due to payment method), the app now shows the "not available for this Apple Account" message. I've submitted all requested documentation: screen recording, SEID, device info (iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Air M1), government ID. Case escalated to senior advisor — only generic "we're still reviewing" responses for weeks. My Situation Region: Russia Apple ID: Personal account (long-standing, verified) Payment method: Apple Account balance (funded via mobile carrier) — works for all consumer Apple services Goal: Enroll as an individual developer to publish personal apps Questions Has anyone seen the message "Enrollment through the Apple Developer app is not available for this Apple Account" after a failed enrollment attempt? Is this a permanent block or a temporary glitch? Is there a way to reset or restore the "Enroll" button in the app without creating a new Apple ID? Is Apple Account balance officially supported for Developer Program enrollment in any region? If yes, how can it be enabled for my account? If Apple Account balance is unsupported: what legitimate alternatives exist for developers in Russia who don't have access to international credit cards? Has Apple Support ever resolved this specific combination of issues (app disabled + payment method restriction)? What I'm NOT Looking For "Just use a credit card" (not available to me) Workarounds that violate Apple's terms or regional policies Advice to create a new Apple ID (I need to use my primary, verified account) I'm committed to joining the program legally — I just need a working path to do so. Any insights, similar experiences, or official guidance would be incredibly helpful. Thank you in advance. — Sergey Case ID: #102843620484 (for reference)

Hello My organization was enrolling developer program and during email verification, I have resent the code as I couldn't receive it to my organization email. After resending couple of times, now I have a message saying that exceed maximum attempt number. I have created a case with an ID : 20000115716550

I tried creating an account on my computer and it got stuck with the same 401, i then tried it from my phone (not on wifi) and it got passed that but then when I had to enter the code that i was texted it said that my "Your account cannot be created at this time". I tried to just go create a new account and looked at the developer tools while I did it, got the same error but looking at the developer tools it sends back a 400 from the accounts api....... Come on guys, this isn't that hard. You literally have people in this doing the debugging for you.

In SwiftUI 6 when developing for MacOS in Xcode 26, there does not seem to be a way to provide an automatic increment of the current build number, i.e. "Current Project Version" in settings. Does anyone have a solution that works in the latest version of Xcode. i.e. 26? All the solutions that I have tried are based on older versions that involve running scripts to update the build file, (.xcconfig) or the .info.plist file which simply will not work in the current configuration.

Does anyone have a free VPN tool for cross-external networks in mainland China? I can't read my Twitter. Whether it's Android or iOS, if you have it, can you send me the installation package or the download address? Thank you!

Hello, I'm having a serious problem registering for the Apple Developer Program, and I can't resolve it. I applied over two weeks ago, but I still haven't received an activation email. I've also tried using different credit cards, suspecting there might be a problem with my payment method. The main issues are as follows: My order/registration remains in the "processing" status, I haven't received an activation email, Apple Developer Program support isn't responding. I've already sent over seven emails to support, but haven't received any response or updates. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?

We have submitted an enrollment request and cannot see the status. I cannot submit a support ticket as it is throwing a javascript exception. Unable to contact support or view status. Enrollment ID is F5T6HL5534

A while ago, I was able to go through the enrollment process all the way to the payment step, but I didn’t have an app ready to publish at that time, so I didn’t complete the payment. Two days ago, I finished developing my app and wanted to publish it on the App Store, so I tried to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. I attempted the enrollment on both my iPhone and Mac. On the Mac, after taking the required photo, I got an “unknown error”. Then I tried on my iPhone, but when I tapped the “Enroll Now” button, I was immediately shown a message saying “Contact Support”. After contacting Apple Support, I was told that my enrollment cannot be completed for “one or more reasons”. They couldn’t tell me the specific reason, nor could they tell me when I might be able to enroll again. I’m very confused — I was able to reach the payment step before, and when I searched online for “one or more reasons”, some people said it means being permanently blacklisted. But I have no idea what I did wrong, or why I would be permanently banned without any explanation. This is completely unacceptable.

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