Hello Apple Developer Community, I am encountering an issue with app icon rendering after updating an app on devices running iOS 18 or newer. Below are the details: Issue Summary: When updating an app from a previous version (with separate light and dark mode icons) to the latest version (where both modes use the same icon), the icon changes are not reflected consistently across all system menus. Steps to Reproduce: Set the device mode to Dark Mode. Install the previous app version (with different icons for light and dark modes). Update the app to the latest version (where both modes use the same icon). Change the device mode to Light Mode. Switch back to Dark Mode. Expected Behavior: The app icon should remain consistent across all system menus (Home Screen, Spotlight search, etc.) when switching between Light and Dark Modes. Observed Behavior: The app icon displays correctly on the Home Screen but inconsistencies appear in other menus, such as Spotlight search or when toggling between modes. For instance, in Dark Mode, the icon may revert to the previous black-colored logo or display incorrectly compared to the updated design. Additional Notes: The asset catalog is configured correctly, with identical icons set for both light and dark modes in the latest app version. Incrementing the build number was implemented during the update. A manual device restart resolves the issue on some devices, but not consistently. Questions for the Community: Has anyone else experienced similar app icon caching or rendering issues in iOS 18 or later? Are there known workarounds or specific configurations to ensure consistent icon rendering across all system menus? Could this be related to iOS 18's icon caching or appearance handling mechanisms? Your insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time!

AppStore download link:https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/%E7%9B%BC%E4%B9%8B%E4%BB%A3%E5%94%AE-%E4%B8%93%E4%B8%9A%E7%9A%84%E6%B8%B8%E6%88%8F%E6%9C%8D%E5%8A%A1%E5%B9%B3%E5%8F%B0/id6737429967. Why can this app be listed on the AppStore when it involves game account transactions? I have recorded and reported many times, but it has no effect. Is it possible to launch the app for game account trading in Chinese Mainland now? Seeking answers.

Hello, My app was rejected because of App Review Guideline 4.3 – Design Spam. I developed Dynasty of Sic Bo, an exciting game that combines elements of roulette and dice rolling. Players can bet on different dice combinations, testing their luck and strategy to win virtual riches. The game is designed to be simple and enjoyable for beginners while still engaging for experienced players. I’ve tried multiple times to understand the exact reasons for this rejection, but all my efforts have been ignored by App Review. None of the changes I implemented resolved the issue, and I still don’t know what specifically needs to be addressed. The app’s concept, gameplay, and design are entirely original, and I haven’t copied or reused content from other apps. While the game shares a general theme of dice-based gambling, I worked hard to create a unique experience with polished visuals, engaging mechanics, and a dynamic atmosphere. I don’t understand how to proceed or demonstrate the originality of my app, as I can’t identify any apps that are identical to mine. I would really appreciate any advice or insights on how to resolve this issue. Kind regards, Nick Bohdan Malashina

Hello, I'm currently developing an emergency and security app for a client. This app is designed to notify organisations and its users of emergency situations. Our client has asked whether it’s possible to programmatically trigger the SOS Emergency feature on iOS. Could you let me know if this functionality is available? Many thanks! Alex

I have an iPhone 15 pro with IOS 18.1 beta 5 and I don’t see in my settings Apple Intelligence & Siri. please help

In macOS application, we are using SwiftUI as an entry point to our application and attaching appdelegate using NSApplicationDelegateAdaptor. We are using NSViewControllerRepresentable to add a View Controller to the hiracrchy so that we can store intance of viewcontroller and add content to it programatically . @main struct TWMainApp: App { @NSApplicationDelegateAdaptor private var appDelegate: TWAppDelegate internal var body : some Scene { TWInitialScene () } } TWInitialScene : public struct TWInitialScene : Scene { public var body : some Scene { WindowGroup { TWInitialView () } } } TWInitialView : struct TWInitialView : View { @Environment(\.scenePhase) private var scenePhase var body : some View { TWAppKitToSwiftUIBridge () } } TWAppKitToSwiftUIBridge : struct TWNSKitToSwiftUIBridge : NSViewControllerRepresentable { func makeNSViewController(context: Context) -> TWNSViewController { let view_hierarchy : TWNSViewController view_hierarchy = TWStaticContext.sViewController return view_hierarchy } func updateNSViewController(_ nsViewController: TWNSViewController, context: Context) { } } @objc public class TWStaticContext : NSObject { public static let sViewController = TWNSViewController () public override init () {} @objc public static func GetViewController () -> TWNSViewController { return TWStaticContext.sViewController } } public class TWNSViewController : NSViewController { override public func viewDidLoad () { super.viewDidLoad () } } To add content to the hirarchy we are accessing viewcontroller's intance and adding content to it like this : public func PaintInitialScreen () { let label = NSTextField(labelWithString: "TW window") label.frame = NSRect(x: 100, y: 200, width: 200, height: 200) // Adding content to viewcontroller TWStaticContext.sViewController.view.addSubview(label) } We are using this approach because we have a contraint in our application that we have to update UI programatically and on compile time we dont know what we want to show . We will be adding content on runtime based on how many button we want, what label we want , where to place it etc. When we were using purely appKit application, doing things programatically was simple but since SwiftUI is a declarative application we have to use above approach. Rational for shifting to SwiftUI entry point is that we want our application to be future safe and since apple is more inclined to SwiffUI, we want to design our entry flow to use SwiftUI entry point . And SwiftUI being declarative, we are using appKit to add content to hiracrchy programtically. We have used similar apprach in iOS also , where are using UIApplicationDelegateAdaptor inplace of NSApplicationAdaptor . And UIViewControllerReprestable in place of NSViewControllerRepresentable. Is this right approach to use ?

I'm using apple maps to build a feature so users can create and save running/cycling/hiking routes. Currently the map only shows trails and similar local paths after zooming in to what is basically an extreme level. I want the trails and local paths to be more visible on a further, broader level of zoom. APPLE MAPS JS EX: https://trkbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/media/shoe_images/Screenshot_2024-10-23_at_10.52.17AM.png https://trkbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/media/shoe_images/Screenshot_2024-10-23_at_10.52.04AM.png APPLE MAPS iOS EX: https://trkbucket.s3.amazonaws.com/media/shoe_images/IMG_9DDF5C9A320D-1.jpeg Also strange that on iOS the path is visible while more zoomed out whereas JS does not. Please advise how to show these map items at a broader zoom.

Hi, I am a new SwiftUI app developer and developing my first application. In the process of designing not very GUI rich app, I noticed my app crashed whenever I switched orientation (testing on multiple iPhone devices). After going through all kind of logs and errors, performance enhancements nothing worked. Then I started rolling back all GUI related features 1 by 1 and tested (I am sure there are better approaches, but excuse me I am novice in app development :) ). Even though it's time consuming, I could pin point the cause of the fatal error and app crash, it's due to multiple .shadow modifiers I used on NavigationLink inside a ForEach look (to be precise I used it like following, .shadow(radius: 15) .shadow(radius: 20) .shadow(radius: 20) .shadow(radius: 20) .shadow(radius: 20) Note, there are only 7 items in List and it uses the Hero View (like app store's Today section) for child views. Once I got rid of shadow modifies or used only 1 app works fine and doesn't crash. Lesson learnt... P.S. It's so ironic that so performance tuned devices couldn't handle this basic GUI stuff.

ReferenceError: ReadableStream is not defined at Object. (/Users/anaadmin/Documents/AnaNewApp/node_modules/@expo/cli/node_modules/undici/lib/web/fetch/response.js:528:3) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1198:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1252:10) at Module.load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1076:32) at Function.Module._load (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:911:12) at Module.require (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1100:19) at require (node:internal/modules/cjs/helpers:119:18) at Object. (/Users/anaadmin/Documents/AnaNewApp/node_modules/@expo/cli/node_modules/undici/lib/web/fetch/index.js:11:5) at Module._compile (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1198:14) at Object.Module._extensions..js (node:internal/modules/cjs/loader:1252:10) After trying out all suggestions and different versions of tools such as XCode, nvm, yarn, node, etc., nothing works for me i added : <PROJECT_PATH>/node_modules/@langchain/core/dist/utils/stream.cjs - add const { ReadableStream } = require("web-streams-polyfill"); npm install web-streams-polyfill Tried downgrading to Node 18 as well as various polyfills but haven't been able to get it to work Following does not work in xcode Delete your Podfile.lock (I like to use the command '-rm -rf Podfile.lock' on the terminal for this) Delete your Pods folder (I like to use the command '-rm -rf Pods' in the terminal for this) Delete your .xcworkspace Pod install Clear your project into XCode> Product> Clean Build Folder i have tried cd ios pod install Continuously i am getting same error. Any one know, how to resolve this error

Is there a way to revert back to the old designs? The new designs in iOS 18 are so bad and hard to use. I can’t imagine anyone actively tested this for user feedback before releasing.

I'm trying to use Image Events instead of Photoshop to manipulate a bunch of images. I need to extend the canvas and have the padding be white. I've tried pad theImage to dimensions {545, 545} with pad color {65535, 65535, 65535} But that does nothing. If I remove the 'with pad colour...' part, it works but the pad defaults to black. I've looked everywhere, but there doesn't seem to be a solution. Is there one?

Greetings, We have been rejected in the review of our App for a code non-compliance with 4.3 Design guidelines. Our App appears to be similar to others, and indeed it is similar in functionality and appearance. The others that are similar have been developed by us as well, these being customisations that are specifically targeted at the companies or accounts we deal with. The truth is that we have gone through several reviews of the other Apps before when we submitted them for publication at the time. We know that there are other development companies that customise Apps for different brands and in these cases there has been no reason for rejection by the Apple Store. We are beginning to think that there may be certain factors that are directly influencing the rejection of this App: The mockups or screenshots we are using are similar to those of another App we have published with the same functionalities. The backgrounds of the App have a gem of colours similar to that of the other App. And now we wonder: Is it possible that he rejected it solely because of design issues with the presentation screenshots and backgrounds of the App? Apart from the appeal that can be submitted to the Store via the review form, is there any way to contact Apple by phone to determine exactly why the App was rejected? How do other companies upload the same custom App and get it reviewed?

This is my first day with IOS 18.1.1 and so far it’s smooth. my only problem is how chaotic the photos app has become during the update. For one, i dont like how to access any of the organization it’s at the way bottom and even after customizing and reorganizing there’s no way to to move that section to the top. i also dont like how all my photos are just out on front street when the app is launched, it makes everything hard to look at and hard to find. please fix this and make browsing photos enjoyable again.

i was update my iPhone 15 pro max on IOS 18.2 beta versio. I am fasing the issu. When i am playing Pubg Game, the notification always Come down and game stop. And when i try to On “Guided Access” the Guided access also not workin. Plzzz fix it. And i have another issue with iPhone when i open any app or any documents its very difficult to Go Back. i have to use left hand to go back or always Use Both hands. If it’s possible the “Go Back” option is available on both left and right side. right hander also easily use iPhone on One hand. give us a option “Go Back” option on Right also. Its very easy for us. Thank u soo much🩷🩷

Hello, I am currently creating a component in swiftUI and I would like on xcode to be able to select the elements individually with the selector button on the xcode preview on the canva but when I click on an element it selects all the iphone and not the element individually how can I do this please?

Consider this code: import SwiftUI struct ContentView: View { var body: some View { NavigationView { EmptyView() } } } Which looks like this: How can I prevent the sidebar from being resized by a mouse and from being hidden? P.S. Can consider using AppKit if it can help.

Hello everyone, I have recently published my app on the App Store and am planning to implement ads. I have a couple of questions regarding Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework and best practices for integrating ads. ATT Dialog and Showing Ads: If a user selects "Ask App Not to Track" on the ATT dialog, am I still allowed to show ads in my app? I understand that ATT restricts tracking for personalized ads, but does this mean I cannot show any ads at all, or is it just the personalized (targeted) ads that are restricted? Best Practices for Implementing Native Ads: I want to integrate native ads into my app. Could you share any best practices or guidelines for integrating native ads in a way that provides a good user experience and complies with Apple's policies? I’m especially interested in how to implement them in a non-intrusive way and what ad networks are best for this type of integration. Thanks for your help!

Hello! We can animate Text color via foregroundStyle very nicely in SwiftUI like so: Text("Some text here") .foregroundStyle(boolValue ? Color.green : Color.blue) withAnimation { boolValue.toggle() } However, if the foregroundStyle is a gradient, the color of the Text view changes immediately without animation. The code below works to animate a gradient foregroundStyle on an SF Symbol, but it does not work when applied to a Text view. Is it possible to animate a Text view foregroundStyle between gradient values? Image(systemName: "pencil.circle.fill") .foregroundStyle(boolValue ? .linearGradient(colors: [.red, .orange], startPoint: .top, endPoint: .bottom) : .linearGradient(colors: [.green, .blue], startPoint: .top, endPoint: .bottom)) Thanks for your help!

We are currently developing a dating app. Considering that the number of users will be relatively small at the initial launch, we are thinking of offering subscription features for free, such as flight mode and read receipts. This means that our initial version will be a completely free product with no in-app purchases or subscriptions. However, we are concerned that this might lead to rejection during the App Store review process. We would greatly appreciate any guidance from the Apple review team on whether this approach is acceptable. Thank you very much!

Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue with my app submission, and I’m hoping to get some advice or suggestions on how to move forward. Here’s the situation: App Description: I created an app that provides mods for the game Gorilla Tag. It was initially rejected due to a violation of the Spam Policy. Resubmission: After making improvements to address the issues, I resubmitted a new version for review. Current Status: The app has now been stuck in the "In Review" status for a long time with no feedback or updates from Apple. I’m not sure how to proceed, so I would greatly appreciate some guidance on the following: Should I remove the app from my App Store Connect account entirely and start fresh? Would this help get the review process moving again? Should I consider a complete redesign of the app’s UI or any other significant changes to improve its chances of being approved? What specific changes or fixes should I implement to ensure my app meets the App Store guidelines and gets approved? Also, I’m wondering if there are any other potential solutions or steps I can take to expedite the review process. Thanks in advance for any suggestions or advice!