Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2026 Every year, Apple’s Swift Student Challenge celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of student developers from around the world, inviting them to use Swift and Xcode to solve real-world problems in their own communities and beyond. Learn more → https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/ Submissions for the 2026 challenge will open February 6 for three weeks, and students can prepare with new Develop in Swift tutorials and Meet with Apple code-along sessions. The Apple Developer team is here is to help you along the way - from idea to app, post your questions at any stage of your development here in this forum board or be sure to add the Swift Student Challenge tag to your technology-specific forum question. Your designs. Your apps. Your moment.

Looking for more information on web push provisioning. I have a bank issuing credit card, which needs to be pushed to apple mobile wallet. Need to understand the APIs and other details required to do this.

Hi All, I am currently investigating an incident involving the iPhone 15 running iOS versions 18.6.2 and 26.0.1. The issue occurs when a user installs an application via the Company Portal. After installation, the app launches briefly and then crashes. We have reviewed the Company Portal logs and checked Firebase Crashlytics, but neither provided any conclusive information regarding the root cause. To further investigate, we asked 15 users to replicate the issue on similar devices, but the app worked correctly for all of them. We have identified several potential causes that might be contributing to the issue: Device configuration (model and OS version) Device type (Corporate or BYOD) Device policy settings App installation process Certificate or profile mismatch SDK or library version compatibility/deprecation SDK or framework initialization issues API failure during app launch (exception handling) Memory shortage Could you please suggest any additional areas or approaches we should explore to help identify the root cause? Thank you

Since updating to iOS 26, I can no longer link my iPhone WhatsApp app to WhatsApp Desktop on Windows. Every attempt to scan the QR code results in an “Unexpected error” message on the desktop app. This issue only occurs on iOS. When using an Android device with the same version of WhatsApp Desktop and same network, linking works perfectly. I contacted WhatsApp Support, and they confirmed that the problem appears to be related to iOS networking or connectivity handling rather than their app.

3 days back, when I unlocked my phone, I realised something off with icons and it’s display text. i tried opening some apps but I see blank screen. couldn’t restart the phone. only option I was left with, is to drain the battery and turn on again. i did and it was fine after restart. Took some to drain battery. luckily, I’m sitting in my home. What if I’m in emergency situation.

My app has three main SwiftData models: Collection, SavedItem, and Extract. A Collection can contain subcollections (folders within folders) and SavedItems (files). Each SavedItem can have child Extracts. I'm preparing for the ability for users to be able to share Collections with each other. Currently, my architecture treats each Collection as the root of its own CloudKit zone (a root parent Collection and all of its items and subcollections live in 1 zone). This makes sharing and isolation straightforward, but it also means that moving a SavedItem or subcollection between Collections involves moving it across zones. I’m trying to figure out the best pattern for handling these cross-zone moves while keeping data integrity, relationships, and sharing intact. My understanding is that in CloudKit, and moving a record from Zone A to Zone B would require deleting it from Zone A and recreating it in Zone B - while somehow maintaining the link back to my local SwiftData store. Has anyone run into this or know how best I should handle it?

I'm asking if this directory list is a problem: As root I see _unknown as the owner of a script I'm working on in Visual Studio. This ownership is unexpected. Does it indicate a filesystem issue or my inexperiene with MacOS? sh-3.2# ll total 4 -rwx------ 1 _unknown 667 Nov 3 10:14 wpbackup.sh drwxr-xr-x 3 _unknown 96 Nov 3 07:58 . drwxr-xr-x 3 _unknown 96 Nov 2 09:06 .. sh-3.2# exit I recently did sudo dseditgroup -o edit -a jeffreychimene -t jeffreychimene wheel to write into /private/var/backups Those files don't exhibit this issue: sudo ls -lat /var/backups total 116108 -rw-r--r-- 1 jeffreychimene wheel 101813175 Nov 3 10:32 20251103103246_wordpress_files.tar.gz drwxrwx--- 4 root wheel 128 Nov 3 10:32 . -rw-r--r-- 1 jeffreychimene wheel 1121984 Nov 3 10:32 20251103103246_wordpress_db.sql.gz drwxr-xr-x 39 root wheel 1248 Oct 31 10:23 .. As regular user I see the expected owner > bin [develop] ⚡ ll total 4.0K -rwx------ 1 jeffreychimene 667 Nov 3 10:14 wpbackup.sh

Every time I do a device reboot on iPhone the first app clip scan fails to show the card invocation. Seems like an iOS bug. This is my own app clip QR code I am using and works fine on 2nd and any scans after.

Hi, Im'm trying to change primary email but it is impossible. Moreover, I cannot contact the assistance because either by phone or by email, it says that there is a problem. I have no way to contact the assistance. Any thoughts? A.

As AI continues to reshape mobile experiences in Australia, developers are increasingly integrating intelligent features into iOS applications. Yet one of the most important challenges is achieving effective personalization while maintaining compliance with Apple’s strong privacy and security standards. Australian users value transparency and data protection, which makes it essential for iOS app developers in Australia to create experiences that respect user consent while still offering relevant, context-aware functionality. Tools such as on-device machine learning, Core ML, and Apple’s differential privacy frameworks allow teams to deliver adaptive app behavior without transferring sensitive data off the device. As a recognized leader among iOS app developers in Australia, Dev Story follows a privacy-focused approach that aligns with both Apple’s best practices and Australian data protection principles. Through responsible AI design, edge computing, and secure local data processing, Dev Story enables clients to deliver personalized app experiences that build lasting user confidence and trust. Here are a few points for community discussion: What methods are you using to balance personalization and privacy within iOS apps? How do you incorporate Apple’s privacy-preserving frameworks like Core ML into your workflow? Which tools have helped you maintain compliance while still achieving meaningful personalization? How do you see privacy shaping the future of AI-driven iOS app innovation in Australia? Let’s exchange insights and contribute to developing more privacy-respectful, AI-enhanced iOS applications for users across Australia. Contact Dev Story Website: https://dev-story.com/

The air conditioner is connected to the Home app via Matter Bridge, and two different methods have resulted in different behaviors: After scanning the QR code to bind the air conditioner, a fan speed slider is displayed. If the air conditioner is first added to MatterBridge (a gateway with Zigbee functionality), and then scanned to bind it to the Home app, the fan speed slider is not displayed. Data reporting is the same. fan-1.txt fan-2.txt nofan-1.txt nofan-2.txt nofan-3.txt

Ever since I upgraded to iPhone 17 Pro and ios26.1 my apps freeze. Especially my photo and settings app. What can I do? Also when I select a text message thread from someone I used to click on their head and see photos we shared. That option is gone

For some reason my apps have been randomly quiting when not in focus, so if I have whatsapp opened and switch to a different app it will quit by itself. This only became an issue about 3 days ago but wasnt an issue before when I installed the beta version, so I dont think it has anything to do with that. Unfortunately I need to post my question here since I cant on apple's forum. Some apps stay open (e.g chrome, messages, mail)

Help: Recover Photos from iPhone XS Max (A2101) After Updating from iOS 14.6 to 18.7.1 Hi everyone, I accidentally restored my iPhone XS Max (model A2101) while trying to update from iOS 14.6 to iOS 18.7.1 via iTunes on Windows, and now all my photos are gone. I didn’t have any backup and I’m looking for ways to recover my data. I’ve tried some recovery software, but they all ask for the encrypted iTunes backup password, which I don’t have. I want to scan the device directly without relying on a backup. Has anyone successfully recovered photos in a situation like this? Any tools, tips, or services that could help would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Hello Apple Team, I love the existing keyboard shortcuts such as Control + Function + Left/Right Arrow which allow moving windows to the left or right half of the screen. It significantly improves window management and productivity. I would like to kindly request a similar feature to move windows across multiple monitors using a keyboard shortcut. This would be especially helpful for users with multi-monitor setups who want quick and seamless window transitions between displays without using the mouse. This enhancement could align with Apple's commitment to intuitive and efficient user experience, helping users manage their workspace more effectively. Thank you for considering this feature request!

I am attempting to add credit cards to Apple Wallet using Web Push Provisioning through our web application and have not been able to find any documentation or integration guide for this. Apple has provided me with In-App provisioning documentation, but this is geared toward mobile development which we are not doing. Does anyone have experience setting up Web Push Provisioning for Apple Wallet that can point me in the right direction for documentation/integration guides?

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Around October 17, our app was removed from the App Store, and we were later informed that our developer account would be terminated within 30 days. This was an unexpected and shocking notice for us. After carefully reviewing Apple’s Developer Guidelines, we conducted a thorough internal investigation and confirmed that we did, in fact, violate certain policies. However, we are unsure whether the Apple Review Team could give us an opportunity to make corrections—otherwise, our new apps will not be able to launch on the App Store in the future. The stated reason for our account termination was: “You provided fraudulent and/or false account information, documentation, or otherwise falsely represented yourself or your submitted app to Apple either during the account enrollment process or after the account was created.” After reviewing this issue, we identified two foolish and critical mistakes on our part: We registered our developer account using our Mainland China company, but used a Hong Kong company’s bank account for payments. (Both companies are under the same management, and we have submitted supporting documentation during our appeal.) Our official website, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service also displayed the name of our Hong Kong company instead of the Mainland China entity used for registration. Despite these mistakes, we have continued to support our users through email and our Discord community, resolving most issues within 24 hours. We have never deceived our users or the Apple Review Team in any way. For us as developers, providing an excellent user experience has always been our top priority, and we have always aimed to follow Apple’s review and compliance standards closely. We sincerely hope that, given our situation, the Apple Review Team could grant us an opportunity to correct these issues. We will promptly register a new Hong Kong Apple Developer Account, and once our app is reinstated, we will migrate all relevant information to that new account to ensure full compliance moving forward.

Since updating all my devices, TV, iPhone, iPad, and possibly HomePods and watch nothing works as it should. The worst of all is the inability to download any app from the App Store. Everything is playing up. It’s iOS nightmare. Can’t wait for the next official iOS software update!

Problem Description I am using CLLocationManager to obtain the device's compass heading (direction), and I have encountered an abnormal behavior: When the user is stationary: After calling startUpdatingHeading(), the CLHeading object returned in the locationManager(_:didUpdateHeading:) callback correctly reflects the device’s actual physical orientation (i.e., the direction the top of the device is pointing) in terms of magnetic north / true north, via the magneticHeading and trueHeading properties. When I rotate the device, the heading values change accordingly — this is the expected behavior. But when the user is in motion (e.g., driving a car): Even if I rotate the device, the values of magneticHeading and trueHeading no longer reflect the device’s actual orientation. Instead, they consistently return what appears to be the user's or vehicle's travel direction (forward direction). In other words, the compass behaves as if it is reporting the direction of motion rather than the device’s actual facing direction. Only after the user has completely stopped moving, does rotating the device again result in magneticHeading and trueHeading reflecting the actual device orientation as expected. However, on another device running iOS 16 (iPhone XR), this behavior does not occur — everything works normally. Expected Behavior I expect that regardless of whether the user is moving or not, the CLHeading values returned by CLLocationManager should always represent the physical orientation of the device itself (i.e., which direction the top of the device is pointing), as a standard compass should. Actual Behavior User is stationary, rotating the device: magneticHeading / trueHeading change properly according to the device’s actual orientation User is in motion (e.g., driving):magneticHeading / trueHeading remain fixed to the direction of motion (travel direction), and do not change when the device is rotated User stops moving, then rotates the device:Compass behaves normally again, reflecting the actual device orientation Environment Information iOS Version: iOS 26.0.1 Device Models: iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 17 Pro Xcode Version: Xcode 26.0.1 Language: Objective-C Questions Is this a known issue in iOS? Are there any related radars or official documentation about it? Have other developers encountered similar issues, especially where CLHeading behaves incorrectly when the user is in motion? Do I need to set any specific parameters in CLLocationManager (such as headingOrientation) to resolve or work around this issue? 🙏 Thank you for your help — any insights, experiences, or official feedback regarding this issue would be greatly appreciated!