I've noticed that the App Store app tends to make the selected tab indicator darker on light mode and lighter on dark mode.
Is there any easy way to ensure better legibility out of the box with Tab View (SwiftUI) when using the tint modifier with custom colors?
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Hello from Leipzig, Germany!
I noticed that when vertically scrolling in Safari 26 on my Mac, the content of the website I am currently working on is visible in the tab and URL bar with a liquid glass effect. I then looked at various other websites. Some websites have an opaque top bar. Some websites have a transparent top bar where content is visible when scrolling. On the Apple website, the top bar is opaque in light mode but transparent in dark mode. Unfortunately, I can't find a way to control this behavior. Has anyone found out more about this?
Environment
Windows 11 [edition/build]: [e.g., 23H2, 22631.x]
Apple Music for Windows version: [e.g., 1.x.x from Microsoft Store]
Library folder: C:\Users<user>\Music\Apple Music\Apple Music Library.musiclibrary
Summary
I need a supported way to programmatically enumerate the local Apple Music library on Windows (track file paths, playlists, etc.) for reconciliation with the on-disk Media folder. On macOS this used to be straightforward via scripting/export; on Windows I can’t find an equivalent.
What I’m seeing in the library bundle
Library.musicdb → not SQLite. First 4 bytes: 68 66 6D 61 ("hfma").
Library Preferences.musicdb → also starts with "hfma".
artwork.sqlite → SQLite but appears to be artwork cache only (no track file paths).
Extras.itdb → has SQLite format 3 header but (from a quick scan) not seeing track locations.
Genius.itdb → not a SQLite database on this machine.
What I’ve tried
Attempted to open Library.musicdb with SQLite providers → error: “file is not a database.”
Binary/string scans (ASCII, UTF-16LE/BE, null-stripped) of Library.musicdb → did not reveal file paths or obvious plist/XML/JSON blobs.
The Windows Apple Music UI doesn’t appear to expose “Export Library / Export Playlist” like legacy iTunes did, and I can’t find a public API for local library enumeration on Windows.
What I’m trying to accomplish
Read local track entries (absolute or relative paths), detect broken links, and reconcile against the Media folder. A read-only solution is fine; I do not need to modify the library.
Questions for Apple
Is the Library.musicdb file format documented anywhere, or is there a supported SDK/API to enumerate the local library on Windows?
Is there a supported export mechanism (CLI, UI, or API) on Windows Apple Music to dump the local library and/or playlists (XML/CSV/JSON)?
Is there a Windows-specific equivalent to the old iTunes COM automation or any MusicKit surface that can return local library items (not streaming catalog) and their file locations?
If none of the above exist today, is there a recommended workaround from Apple for library reconciliation on Windows (e.g., documented support for importing M3U/M3U8 to rebuild the local library from disk)?
Are there any plans/timeline for adding Windows feature parity with iTunes/Music on macOS for exporting or scripting the local library?
Why this matters
For large personal libraries, users occasionally end up with orphaned files on disk or broken links in the app. Without an export or API, it’s difficult to audit and fix at scale on Windows.
Reference details (in case it helps triage)
Library.musicdb header bytes: 68-66-6D-61-A0-00-00-00-10-26-34-00-15-00-01-00 (ASCII shows hfma…).
artwork.sqlite is readable but doesn’t contain track file paths (appears limited to artwork).
I can supply a minimal repro tool and logs if that’s helpful.
Feature request (if no current API)
Add an official Export Library/Playlists action on Windows Apple Music, or
Provide a read-only Windows API (or schema doc) that surfaces track file locations and playlist membership from the local library.
Thanks in advance for any guidance or pointers to docs I might have missed.
Hey everyone,
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It all started last summer, in the middle of a Western Culture class. I was zoning out , and my attention drifted to the Apple Pencil in my hand.
And then ,it hit me — this thing is literally a next-level game controller.
Think about it:
pixel-perfect precision, haptic feedback, multiple built-in sensors...
Why aren't we using this for gaming?
And that got me thinking — why have we spent the last 500 years treating the "pencil" as just a tool for creation, and not for play? Since graphite pencils were invented in 1564, we've had this incredibly natural way to interact with 2D and 3D space... and nobody's fully tapped into it for games.
So, I did something about it.
I built a game that's 100% controlled by the Apple Pencil yep, just the Pencil. I know what you're thinking: "How does that even work??" And honestly, I'd love to tell you... but I'm in the final stages of getting it onto the App Store, and it should be live within the next couple of weeks. So for now... 🤐😄
In the meantime, I've set up a Discord server for anyone who's curious about the gameplay, the design, or just wants to brainstorm ideas with me. If you're into creative controls, game design, or just want to hang — come join the conversation!
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Can't wait to share more soon!
After I updated my ios to ios26.1 Icons are bigger in homepage and alarm is alarming literally since it is way much bigger it occupies the whole screen of my phone. Also, accessibility menu like lock screen, home, screenshot needs to double tap before it functions properly. Its annoying
Hi there! I'm having this issue with my main windows. I'm having a big space on top of that without any logic explanation (at least for my poor knowledge).
Using the code below I'm getting this Windows layout:
Does anybody have any guidance on how to get out that extra space at the beginning?
Thanks a lot!
import SwiftUI
import SwiftData
#if os(macOS)
import AppKit
#endif
// Helper to access and control NSWindow for size/position persistence
#if os(macOS)
struct WindowAccessor: NSViewRepresentable {
let onWindow: (NSWindow) -> Void
func makeNSView(context: Context) -> NSView {
let view = NSView()
DispatchQueue.main.async {
if let window = view.window {
onWindow(window)
}
}
return view
}
func updateNSView(_ nsView: NSView, context: Context) {
DispatchQueue.main.async {
if let window = nsView.window {
onWindow(window)
}
}
}
}
#endif
@main
struct KaraoPartyApp: App {
@StateObject private var songsModel = SongsModel()
@Environment(\.openWindow) private var openWindow
var body: some Scene {
Group {
WindowGroup {
#if os(macOS)
WindowAccessor { window in
window.minSize = NSSize(width: 900, height: 700)
// Configure window to eliminate title bar space
window.titleVisibility = .hidden
window.titlebarAppearsTransparent = true
window.styleMask.insert(.fullSizeContentView)
}
#endif
ContentView()
.environmentObject(songsModel)
}
.windowToolbarStyle(.unifiedCompact)
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.defaultSize(width: 1200, height: 900)
.windowStyle(.titleBar)
#if os(macOS)
.windowToolbarStyle(.unified)
#endif
WindowGroup("CDG Viewer", id: "cdg-viewer", for: CDGWindowParams.self) { $params in
if let params = params {
ZStack {
#if os(macOS)
WindowAccessor { window in
window.minSize = NSSize(width: 600, height: 400)
// Restore window frame if available
let key = "cdgWindowFrame"
let defaults = UserDefaults.standard
if let frameString = defaults.string(forKey: key) {
let frame = NSRectFromString(frameString)
if window.frame != frame {
window.setFrame(frame, display: true)
}
} else {
// Open CDG window offset from main window
if let mainWindow = NSApp.windows.first {
let mainFrame = mainWindow.frame
let offsetFrame = NSRect(x: mainFrame.origin.x + 60, y: mainFrame.origin.y - 60, width: 800, height: 600)
window.setFrame(offsetFrame, display: true)
}
}
// Observe frame changes and save
NotificationCenter.default.addObserver(forName: NSWindow.didMoveNotification, object: window, queue: .main) { _ in
let frameStr = NSStringFromRect(window.frame)
defaults.set(frameStr, forKey: key)
}
NotificationCenter.default.addObserver(forName: NSWindow.didEndLiveResizeNotification, object: window, queue: .main) { _ in
let frameStr = NSStringFromRect(window.frame)
defaults.set(frameStr, forKey: key)
}
}
#endif
CDGView(
cancion: Cancion(
title: params.title ?? "",
artist: params.artist ?? "",
album: "",
genre: "",
year: "",
bpm: "",
playCount: 0,
folderPath: params.cdgURL.deletingLastPathComponent().path,
trackName: params.cdgURL.deletingPathExtension().lastPathComponent + ".mp3"
),
backgroundType: params.backgroundType,
videoURL: params.videoURL,
cdfContent: params.cdfContent.flatMap { String(data: $0, encoding: .utf8) },
artist: params.artist,
title: params.title
)
}
} else {
Text("No se pudo abrir el archivo CDG.")
}
}
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.defaultSize(width: 800, height: 600)
WindowGroup("Metadata Editor", id: "metadata-editor") {
MetadataEditorView()
.environmentObject(songsModel)
}
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.defaultSize(width: 400, height: 400)
WindowGroup("Canciones DB", id: "canciones-db") {
CancionesDBView()
}
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.defaultSize(width: 800, height: 500)
WindowGroup("Importar canciones desde carpeta", id: "folder-song-importer") {
FolderSongImporterView()
}
.windowResizability(.contentSize)
.defaultSize(width: 500, height: 350)
}
.modelContainer(for: Cancion.self)
// Add menu command under Edit
.commands {
CommandGroup(replacing: .pasteboard) { }
CommandMenu("Edit") {
Button("Actualizar Metadatos") {
openWindow(id: "metadata-editor")
}
.keyboardShortcut(",", modifiers: [.command, .shift])
}
CommandMenu("Base de Datos") {
Button("Ver Base de Datos de Canciones") {
openWindow(id: "canciones-db")
}
.keyboardShortcut("D", modifiers: [.command, .shift])
}
}
}
init() {
print("\n==============================")
print("[KaraoParty] Nueva ejecución iniciada: \(Date())")
print("==============================\n")
}
}
Hello
I'm trying to use a TabView inside of the Sidebar in a NavigationSplitView.
I'm wanting to use .listStyle(.sidebar) in order to get the Liquid Glass effect.
However I can not find a way to remove the background of the TabView without changing the behavior of the TabView itself to paging with .tabViewStyle(.page)
NavigationSplitView {
TabView(
selection: .constant("List")
) {
Tab(value: "List") {
List {
Text("List")
}
}
}
} detail: {
}
Note: I wanting change the background of the TabView container itself. Not the TabBar.
iOS simulator version 18.0+
I have a demo like this:
Menu {
Button {
} label: {
Text("Option 1")
Image(systemName: "star")
}
Button {
} label: {
Text("Option 2")
Image(systemName: "star")
}
} label: {
Text("Menu")
}
And I used the tool Accessibility Inspector to modify the text size.
Case 1:
We could see the option title and the star icon.
Case 2:
But we could not see the icon, only the option title here
Is this by design from Apple? Or does this need to be fixed? Does anyone know about my question?
:
Hello, I’m seeking clarification on whether Apple provides any framework or API that enables deep integration between Siri and advanced AI assistants (such as ChatGPT), including system-level functions like voice interaction, navigation, cross-platform syncing, and operational access similar to Siri’s own capabilities. If no such option exists today, I would appreciate guidance on the recommended path or approved third-party solutions for building a unified, voice-first experience across Apple’s ecosystem. Thank you for your time and insight.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Hardware
Tags:
Foundation
APNS
Design
App Tracking Transparency
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