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Joining developer program
Hi everyone, It’s been almost three weeks, and I’m still waiting for a reply about my subscription to the Apple Developer Program, but I haven’t received anything. I replied to the email three days ago and got no response. I tried again by requesting the subscription two days ago, but all I received was an automated message saying they would reply within two business days. What I did exactly: I went to my Apple Developer account, clicked on Subscriptions, and entered my card details. They sent me an email saying they are preparing my order, but nothing else. Has anyone else had the same issue with Apple Developer support? Regards,
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Jun ’25
Apple CarPlay not working in Range Rover velar
After buying iPhone 16 pro max I’ve had glitches with many things, including carplay, eventually it stopped working altogether. Now it says charging but wont connect to carplay. Ive downloaded the new 18.1.1 reset my velar to factory infotainment, bought new cables, restarted the car, forget car etc. Nothing helps- this se ems to be a theme- including keyboard glitches? I NEED CarPlay as I travel often!! Please fix this- or give me some ideas on how I can!
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Dec ’24
CarPlay Turn-By-Turn Entitlements
Hello Devs, I wanted to bring this up to display the frustration that I have obtaining the CarPlay entitlements. First and foremost they don't give you a set timeline and there is no contact number to speak to someone about this. When you call developer support they go on and say it is a different department. There is an email but all I have received is an automated response back to me. Has anyone received the navigation entitlements and if so what was the timeline of you receiving it?
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Jun ’25
Clarification on Using Stripe for a Facilitation Platform and Compliance with App Store Guidelines
Hi everyone, We are developing an app, Video Tradie, which operates as a marketplace platform connecting customers with independent tradespeople for consultations. The app facilitates scheduling, communication, and payments but does not directly provide any services—our role is strictly as a facilitator. For payment processing, we are currently integrating Stripe to handle invoicing, payment splits to tradespeople, and detailed reporting features that are essential to our business model. However, we want to ensure compliance with Apple’s App Store guidelines, particularly regarding: Digital Services vs. Physical Services: Since the app facilitates consultations (virtual services), would it fall under Apple’s in-app purchase requirements, or could it qualify for exemptions, similar to apps facilitating physical services? Stripe Integration: If we continue using Stripe for payments, are we allowed to remit Apple’s 15% commission (under the Small Business Programme) while not using Apple’s payment infrastructure? Marketplace Positioning: Does positioning our app as a marketplace rather than a direct service provider exempt us from using Apple’s in-app payment system? Alternative Billing Options: If operating in regions like the EU or South Korea, where alternative billing is permitted, are there specific steps we need to follow to comply? We are seeking clarification to ensure we develop the app in a way that aligns with Apple’s expectations. If anyone has experience with similar setups or advice on communicating with Apple during the submission process, I’d greatly appreciate your input! Thank you!
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Jan ’25
Account hacking
My account was hacked and this was purchased through it. Im hoping someone sees this so and that ive left my mark that i got into his developer account be sheer luck and determination. Ive tried to gain access back into my apple id account with no luck, even contacting apple support. They got into all my online accounts. Im hoping something can be done eventually, but untill then, whoever is controlling my account and incase i get kicked off, cer i grafu!
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Dec ’24
TestFlight No Email Invite
I have been working on telecommunication testing of ALE Softwar. Since no invite email received, I can’t unable to test in my IPhone. there is no options to add my test app. this that app url https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ale-softphone/id1588713865
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Jun ’25
App development agency bankruptcy, what about our apps?
First, I apologize if I post to the wrong forum, but this is kinda new to me. Backstory: I recently joined a company as CTO and the first topic on my agenda is the mobile presence. The android app was built in-house, but the iOS app was outsourced to an app/web development agency. The problem: the aforementioned agency ceased operations in mid-2024 without notifying us. They cancelled their dev program enrollment and our apps are no longer available on the App Store. And the agency reps are not responding to emails and phone calls. My question: is there a way to get access to our application? We plan in-house redesign and refactoring in 2025, but we want access to the bundle ID, the app groups, the iCloud container, etc. We can present legal documents, company website and branding, everything to prove that app is technically ours. Thanks in advance! Have a good and productive 2025!
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Jan ’25
Payment for membership in the app
Hi!!! I can't publish the app as I have a paid membership through Stripe. I have a wordpress site and have a paid membership to access the content... The app is geared by a third party service and I can't put any code into it... What can I do? There is an idea that in the application to display a link to the site where to place the payment for membership... Please advise, I'm not the first to face this....
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May ’25
Globe key cannot switch to iOS emoji keyboard
Scenario: hardware keyboard is attached to iPhone Before iOS 18.2, if I setup only two keyboards (e.g., english and emoji) in the system, click Globe key can switch to iOS emoji keyboard without problem. Since iOS 18.2, it stop working, and emoji keyboard is never displayed. I need to add one more keyboard, then I can switch to emoji keyboard (via the keyboard selector).
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Jan ’25
Some questions about custom email domain names with iCloud+ Mail
In the actual development, I found that I could not complete the setting of my icloud+ customised email domain name SMTP. I tried to configure the SMTP of iCloud custom email according to Apple's document (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102525) but the error I looked through Apple's support file, but I didn't find the specific configuration of iCloud + customised email SMTP.
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May ’25
NFC-Based Peer-to-Peer Payments in iOS
Dear Community, We are in the process of developing a mobile banking application and have a key requirement related to NFC-based peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. Our goal is to enable secure and seamless money transfers between two devices using NFC. Business Requirement: The application will provide a feature where users can initiate money transfers via NFC. The sender starts an NFC payment session from their device. Simultaneously, the receiver starts an NFC session to accept the payment. The sender's device should be able to detect the receiver’s NFC tag and process the transaction securely. We would like to confirm whether iOS supports such a use case. Your guidance on the feasibility of this feature, along with any technical or policy-related considerations, would be highly valuable. Looking forward to your response.
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Jan ’25
Can a Default Messaging App Handle Legacy SMS Messages on iOS
I have been reviewing the documentation on preparing your app to be the default messaging app, and I am wondering about the following: If I set my app as the default messaging app, will it be able to send and receive legacy SMS messages? Does iOS provide any SMS-specific framework or APIs to facilitate handling SMS messages directly within my app? I’d appreciate any clarification on whether iOS supports such functionality and, if so, how to integrate it into my app. Thank you!
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Jan ’25
Pilot Comms/headsets
Based a quick research, comfort and fit, noise cancellation issues and durability seems to be the most consistent issues with pilot headsets. I wouldn’t say there is a problem here, because you can easily throw out the faulty headset and spend another $1000 on a new one. However, what if apple can profit by introducing their version of pilot headsets? Besides, most airlines use Apple iPads for Navigation, crew scheduling etc. Make it a one stop shop. Apple already has the framework for music headsets, why not use it as a base for pilot headsets? Disrupt an already stagnant market and give pilots a great alternative. Tap into the interests of a new generation of pilots again most which already uses Apple products. Come up with a new fresh look of ‘pilot comms.’ A good idea is to pitch to the GA (general aviation) industry maybe include Apple headsets with the purchase of a new aircraft.
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Jun ’25
Enrollment Delay – Waiting 2.5 Months with No Update
Hello, I’m reaching out here because I have exhausted all other support channels without success. I submitted an enrollment request for the Apple Developer Program on March 3, 2025 (Enrollment ID: 3CJFXN3AA3), and it’s now been over 2.5 months with no resolution. All required documents have been submitted, confirmed received by Apple Support, and multiple follow-ups have been made (Case #102541675488). Each time, I’m told that the case is still under review, but I haven’t received any clear update or timeline. Is there anything else I can do to move this process forward? Is there a better way to escalate or contact someone who can help finalize the review? Any advice or help from the community or Apple team would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Daniyar
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May ’25
Unable to select the desired build in App Store Connect
Unable to select the desired build in App Store Connect; clicking on the build has no effect. Steps to reproduce: 1.I select my app 2.I choose which build to add 3.I try to select the build Expected result: I should be able to select the build Actual result: Nothing happens Browsers Tested: Google Chrome (both PC and mobile), safari mobile Supporting Video: https://www.loom.com/share/cd9c831920fb43518ef461c9a697f09f?sid=9ce60f81-0a7c-44f4-b88a-74dcc9820e14, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJEixy8IpFTEEDLjBMQjV-b9U8zUM2S0/view?usp=sharing Screenshots: https://gyazo.com/e390a5ddaa142ac9e5cbb2a6757abee8, https://gyazo.com/08ac242fbfd61d375766da04f7eb209c
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May ’25
App review guidance
Hi everyone, I’m preparing responses for the Apple App Store review process and want to ensure I address their questions effectively to avoid rejection. I’ve tried booking a 1-on-1 consultation with Apple, but it looks like they’re fully booked for the rest of the year. Reply to thread and we can set up a zoom If you have experience navigating this process and would be willing to help, please reach out to me and we can set up a quick Zoom to discuss. I’d greatly appreciate your insights! Thank you!
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Nov ’24