Hello,
One of our apps has been rejected under Guideline 4.3 for spam.
Our studio has been on the App Store for 10+ years and this particular app has been available for over two years without previous issue.
We have submitted a couple responses to the original rejection outlining why we think our app is unique and not spam and unfortunately we have been rejected. I have also submitted an appeal and requested a phone call.
This is compounded by a live issue happening in our app right now that requires a build to unblock. I added that to our review notes for submission but was rejected.
We believe we have been flagged as spam in error and would like to release builds to our active players ASAP to get them unblocked and provide further value to them.
Beyond submitting an appeal and requesting a call is there anything else I can do?
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Hello,
Can anyone tell me what this means? Or if it's normal?
I'm seeing about 10% battery drain per day on sleep, and pmset -g log shows wakes nearly every minute.
2025-06-10 17:10:35 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 5 secs
2025-06-10 17:10:43 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 17:13:49 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 8 secs
2025-06-10 17:14:01 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 17:14:10 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 17:15:01 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 17:16:31 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 17:18:07 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs
Looking at one section of them:
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:90%) 6 secs
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 WakeDetails DriverReason:smc.70070000 - DriverDetails:
DriverReason:wifibt - DriverDetails:
DriverReason:SMC.OutboxNotEmpty - DriverDetails:
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 HibernateStats hibmode=3 standbydelaylow=0 standbydelayhigh=0 35177
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 WakeTime WakeTime: 0.094 sec
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 Kernel Client Acks Delays to Sleep notifications: [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(60 ms)]
2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 Kernel Client Acks Delays to Wake notifications: [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(121 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(59 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(123 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(116 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [powerd is slow(5915 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(64 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(119 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(122 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(117 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(119 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(121 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(58 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(117 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)]
2025-06-10 22:00:48 -0700 com.apple.sleepservices.sessionTerminated SleepService: window has terminated.
2025-06-10 22:00:52 -0700 Assertions PID 323(powerd) Released InternalPreventSleep "PM configd - Wait for Device enumeration" 00:00:05 id:0x0xd00009032 [System: PrevIdle]
2025-06-10 22:00:52 -0700 Sleep Entering Sleep state due to 'Maintenance Sleep':TCPKeepAlive=active Using Batt (Charge:90%) 14 secs
2025-06-10 22:00:53 -0700 Assertions Summary- [System: PrevIdle] Using Batt(Charge: 90)
2025-06-10 22:00:53 -0700 Wake Requests [process=mDNSResponder request=Maintenance deltaSecs=6474 wakeAt=2025-06-10 23:48:48 info="DHCP lease renewal"] [*process=dasd request=SleepService deltaSecs=979 wakeAt=2025-06-10 22:17:13 info="com.apple.dasd:501:com.apple.intelligenceplatform.IntelligencePlatformCore.Pipeline.FastPass"] [process=powerd request=TCPKATurnOff deltaSecs=227969 wakeAt=2025-06-13 13:20:22] [process=powerd request=CSPNEvaluation deltaSecs=2005 wakeAt=2025-06-10 22:34:18] [process=powerd request=UserWake deltaSecs=7086 wakeAt=2025-06-10 23:59:00 info="com.apple.alarm.user-visible-com.apple.donotdisturb.server.ScheduleLifetimeMonitor.timer,619"]
I am writing to report an issue encountered while testing the iOS 26 beta. It appears that adding VPN configurations is currently not possible in this version.
Specifically, attempts to add a new VPN configuration through the Settings app or via programmatic configuration profiles are unresponsive.
As VPN functionality is essential for a number of development and enterprise use cases, I would appreciate it if your team could confirm whether this is a known issue, or provide guidance on any changes to VPN configuration handling in iOS 26.
Please let me know if additional diagnostic information or logs would be helpful.
Thank you for your support and for providing access to the iOS 26 beta.
Best regards,
Majid
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I am having some serious issues with all of my music apps on the latest beta of iPadOS 18.3.
when I try to open them , the splash page pops open , freezes then crashes.
i can open Logic Pro and it opens fine, but if I try to open a project with any of my third party music apps in that project, Logic gives me an error message stating that it can’t access coremidi. It gives me the option to continue and then proceeds to play the project without issue, with all of the third party apps functioning within Logic. If I try to open a third party program outside of Logic ( that just played in Logic) the 3rd party app crashes.
Anyone else having issues with their 3rd party music apps? I have never had so many apps in a particular genre that just wouldn’t function in any of the recent betas.
Hi there,
I am new to Xcode26 and dragged my AppIcon.icon (created with Icon Composer) into the project. Then build failed with "Could not locate icontool".
Could anyone point me to the cleanest way to solve this? Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
CompileAssetCatalogVariant thinned /Users/jaffron/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/KuuDraft-dsmpyalldiyuusdldnjihwrtzmab/Build/Intermediates.noindex/ArchiveIntermediates/KuuDraft/InstallationBuildProductsLocation/Applications/KuuDraft.app /Users/jaffron/Documents/augment-projects/WalletPin/KuuDraft/AppIcon.icon /Users/jaffron/Documents/augment-projects/WalletPin/KuuDraft/Assets.xcassets (in target 'KuuDraft' from project 'KuuDraft')
cd /Users/jaffron/Documents/augment-projects/WalletPin
/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/usr/bin/actool /Users/jaffron/Documents/augment-projects/WalletPin/KuuDraft/AppIcon.icon /Users/jaffron/Documents/augment-projects/WalletPin/KuuDraft/Assets.xcassets --compile /Users/jaffron/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/KuuDraft-dsmpyalldiyuusdldnjihwrtzmab/Build/Intermediates.noindex/ArchiveIntermediates/KuuDraft/IntermediateBuildFilesPath/KuuDraft.build/Release-iphoneos/KuuDraft.build/assetcatalog_output/thinned --output-format human-readable-text --notices --warnings --export-dependency-info /Users/jaffron/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/KuuDraft-dsmpyalldiyuusdldnjihwrtzmab/Build/Intermediates.noindex/ArchiveIntermediates/KuuDraft/IntermediateBuildFilesPath/KuuDraft.build/Release-iphoneos/KuuDraft.build/assetcatalog_dependencies_thinned --output-partial-info-plist /Users/jaffron/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/KuuDraft-dsmpyalldiyuusdldnjihwrtzmab/Build/Intermediates.noindex/ArchiveIntermediates/KuuDraft/IntermediateBuildFilesPath/KuuDraft.build/Release-iphoneos/KuuDraft.build/assetcatalog_generated_info.plist_thinned --app-icon AppIcon --include-all-app-icons --compress-pngs --enable-on-demand-resources YES --development-region en --target-device iphone --minimum-deployment-target 16.0 --platform iphoneos
error: unable to open dependencies file (/Users/jaffron/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/KuuDraft-dsmpyalldiyuusdldnjihwrtzmab/Build/Intermediates.noindex/ArchiveIntermediates/KuuDraft/IntermediateBuildFilesPath/KuuDraft.build/Release-iphoneos/KuuDraft.build/assetcatalog_dependencies_thinned) (in target 'KuuDraft' from project 'KuuDraft')
/* com.apple.actool.notices */
warning: Could not locate icontool.
«Hello everyone, after installing iOS 26, I noticed that on my iPhone 13 Pro, which had its battery replaced, the battery status in the settings shows 0%, and the phone does not charge more than 1%, no matter how long I leave it plugged in. The same problem is observed on iPhones 14 and lower where the battery (FB18154101) was replaced.»
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Hello Apple Developer Community,
I need some assistance with my account. I created a new developer account for a new project I am working on, and paid the apple developer fee. Everything was working fine for a few weeks, I was able to get my app on TestFlight and invite testers to it, as well as push updates and get feedback. The testers were family/business partners.
As of a few days ago, I was locked out of my account. I first tried resetting my password, and was then met with an email claiming my account was locked with no additional information.
I am trying to understand how I can either unlock my account, or transfer my existing app to a new account, so that I do not have to bother my users with downloading a new app. Additionally, I would like some help in understanding how I can safeguard myself from this issue in the future, especially given this would not be fun if my app were published.
Could anyone please assist me, provide me with any advice, or point me to a place where I could get support? I spent 25 minutes on the phone with apple support, and was treated excellently as I've come to expect of Apple, but unfortunately was not given any help as the support did not have additional information. I'm hoping I'm asking in the right place, and can get some help!
Thanks in advance,
Fritz
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After the last OS26 developer beta update the watch series 6 battery drains fast, in less than two hours life. I visited Apple Store , they said the battery was dead so I had to buy new watch series 10
The same issue happened in the new watch, the battery meter shows 50% after 1 hour
Right now I’ve downgraded my update version to beta 11 until I can find a solution
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since updating from 18.3 to 18.4, both on cellular and WiFi Networks I can’t connect to the internet.
Since the phone wont connect to the internet I’m not able to turn off “find my iPhone“ to restore my iPhone to iOS 18.3
this way my iPhone is useless
any ideas / thoughts about this?
Hello everyone, on August 31st, all the apps in my personal developer account were suddenly expired and deleted, I have not received any response from Apple. My apps are in compliance with Apple's policies. I then uploaded a new version and sent it to the review team, but I received the following error "There was an error processing your request. Please try again later."
I have contacted Apple via Email and Phone but no one cares about my problem.
Has anyone had the same situation as me, I am really worried.
So I downloaded and installed iOS26 on my iPhone 15 Pro and after that it does not want to boot anymore. It shows a battery with one red line. Which is weird because before it restarted it had 80% of the battery and I had the power cable connected at all time. Now I can't boot it up anymore. Not even with the volume button up, down, power button trick. Please help!
It's months that I try to enroll to the developer program... They write me that they need more documents but they don't say which ones! If I write back they don't answer.
If I try to contact support:
The call me back option doesn't accept any number mobile or landline and the error message refers to wrong email instead of number: "This email address isn't valid. To update your email address, visit appleid.apple.com."
The email form has the right email address but if I clic send it kind of stuck there, I don't receive replys nor confirmation of delivery.
How can I contact support?
Since updating to iOS 18.4 the auto-lock on iPhone 16 Pro isn’t functioning. All settings remain unchanged from previous versions, however the display will not turn off.
Same iOS on my older iPhone 11 doesn’t have the issue and screen turns off as usual with the same system settings.
Have tried a force restart on the 16 Pro, nothing changed. Any ideas?
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I’m experiencing an issue on macOS Tahoe (Developer Beta, July 2025) related to the new “Allow in Menu Bar” section in System Settings.
After uninstalling the application Backdrop (developer: Cindori), the entry com.cindori.Backdrop.Wallpaper still appears in the list of apps allowed to show in the menu bar, even though:
— The app and all its associated files have been fully deleted.
— The LaunchAgents files in ~/Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchAgents have been removed.
— Preferences have been deleted via defaults delete com.cindori.Backdrop and defaults delete com.cindori.Backdrop.Wallpaper.
— The system has been restarted.
It seems the “Allow in Menu Bar” section keeps phantom references to apps or agents even after complete cleanup.
Could you please confirm if this is expected behavior (perhaps for future reactivation) or a bug?
Is there any official method or recommended command to permanently remove such residual entries from this list?
Thank you very much for your help and clarifications.
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Hello everyone,
Since iOS 18, there has been an issue where it’s not possible to set up custom IMAP accounts using one’s own domain. However, IMAP accounts from providers like Strato or other hosting services work without any problems.
When will Apple finally resolve this issue?
Is there already a solution for the problem?
Disabling "Tracking IP" under Wi-Fi Settings doesn’t help.
Uninstalling and reinstalling the Mail app also doesn’t resolve the issue.
Thank you for your help.
It would be nice if someone from Apple could comment on this matter. Thank you very much!
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With ios 26 the chapter images are not updating anymore. At first I thought this is carlay related but it also occures when the phone is connected only through USB or bluetooth to play a podcast. I tried Apple podcasts and other apps like Pocketcast or audible. Same problem. The phone shows the correct chapter image while my car shows the inital image all the time. Even tried a different car :-)
I checked focus and settings but found nothing related.
With ios18 everything works fine.
Any ideas?
.fullScreenCover(isPresented: $isShow) {
Button(action : {
isPresented.toggle()
}){
Text("Choose")
}
.familyActivityPicker(
isPresented: $isPresented,
selection: $selection)
.onChange(of: selection){ value in
}
}
In the official version of iOS 18, when I click the Done button of familyActivityPicker, the fullScreenCover pop-up box will disappear.
After latest beta firmware update 11.4, the screen is non or less responsive. Right before the update everything was working like a charm.
Tried unpairing, total reset as a new watch, but nothing solves the problem
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Hi there, I intend to submit an app playground for the Swift Student Challenge this year. I am currently using the Swift Playgrounds app to develop a playground. Now I understand that when submitting I can choose the option of having my app playground to be tested on Swift Playgrounds on either iPadOS or macOS. But I would also like to know on which screen size is my app going to be tested.
Let's say I want my app playground to run on macOS, now is there a way to also select the MacBook model, like 14-inch or 16-inch? This would give the participants a better idea of where the app playground will be tested.
I tried to update to the currently released beta version of iPad OS26, but
I can't seem to update due to lack of storage space on my iPad.
Is there any other way to update besides freeing up space?
Model: iPad 8
Storage: 18GB/32GB
I would appreciate it if anyone has any information on how to free up storage space in order to update to iPad OS26.
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