I already have an opinion ( I should never release to a platform without testing on a physical platform device ) on this but wanted to learn from experience and expertise and see if there were any viable options. My hybrid casual puzzle game is released on the App Store for iOS. (Whew!) Apparently it is compatible to both Mac OS and VisionOS I would love to make it available everywhere however, I am not sure it is best to do so without testing on these physical devices. Which could also mean making the design adjustments for those devices, having test devices ready etc. and I would have to update my Laptop to silicon. Has anyone tried this without testing on physical devices? What are your thoughts/best suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have created a line graph using LineMark in Charts, which by default includes grid lines and axes lines. My requirement is to remove the grid lines but retain the axes lines and the values. I have tried the following code: .chartXAxis { AxisMarks(preset: .extended, values: .stride(by: 2), stroke: StrokeStyle(lineWidth: 0)) } This is removing grid lines as well as axes lines. How to retain axes lines while removing grid lines ?

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 ?

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

I want to add a tool bar (setting search )to my app just like the apple file app using pure swiftUI, is it possible, if not, can i using a UIKit to implement it. struct MainView: View { var body: some View { TabView { Tab("View 1", systemImage: "square.grid.3x2") { View1() } Tab("View 2", systemImage: "square.grid.2x2") { View2() } } .tabViewStyle(.sidebarAdaptable) }

Hi, Since last week, I’ve been trying to publish the new version of my Voxel game, which aims to fix many bugs and significantly optimize the game. This update is very important for improving the overall quality of the game. Unfortunately, this version is not being accepted on the App Store due to a Design - Copycats issue related to guideline 4.1. I’ve tried everything to resolve the problem by changing the screenshots, app preview, description, game name, icons, and even all metadata that could cause issues in the build. But nothing seems to work. I keep receiving the same rejection just a few minutes after submitting my build for review. Here is the full warning message: —————— “Guideline 4.1 - Design - Copycats This app or its metadata appears to be misrepresenting itself as another popular app or game already available on the App Store, from a developer's website or distribution source, or from a third-party platform. Apps should be unique and should not attempt to deceive users into thinking they are downloading something they are not.” Next Steps Learn more about requirements to prevent apps from impersonating other apps or services in guideline 4.1. Revise the app to comply with these requirements. Once the app is fully compliant, resubmit the app for review. —————— Also I've already tried contaction the Apple Developer team but I got no answer. I don't know what to do. Thanks

How to create a beautiful fire animation using Swift? Which API is better to use?

Hi, I am trying to use a flag image inside a picker like this: Picker("Title: ", selection: $selection){ ForEach(datas, id: \.self){ data in HStack{ Text(data.name) if condition { Image(systemName: "globe") }else { Image(img) } } .tag(data.name) .padding() } } All images are loading successfully but only system images are resized correctly. Images loaded from Assets are appearing in their default size. I have tried to size the images with frames, etc but with no luck. Any idea, help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Dear App Review team, My app Goodie AI (Apple ID 6741483227) has been flagged as violating Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam. I thought I would reach out to the team to explain that Goodie AI is an entirely original concept, and would seek guidance on if we misunderstood what specifically the problem with the submission is. DESCRIPTION Please suggest next steps? We've already appealed, and have resubmitted the app. Thanks! SCREENSHOTS ATTACHED

How can I put one list item at the top and another one at the bottom, retaining the NavigationView functionality? Here is a simple app: struct ContentView: View { var body: some View { NavigationView { Sidebar() } } } struct Sidebar: View { @State private var isActive = true var body: some View { List { NavigationLink(isActive: $isActive) { HomeView() } label: { Text("Home") } NavigationLink { SettingsView() } label: { Text("Settings") } } } } struct HomeView: View { var body: some View { VStack {} .navigationTitle("Home") } } struct SettingsView: View { var body: some View { VStack {} .navigationTitle("Settings") } } Which looks like this: My initial though was to put a Spacer() between each NavigationLink, but it results in an unexpected view: What i can do: Place an empty VStack between each NavigationLink with a hard-coded height like this: VStack {}.frame(height: 275) Which looks like this: But it wouldn't work if a user would want to increase the height of a window. I could disable window resizing which is kind of fine, but not the most optimal. Another obvious option was to replace the List with a VStack, but with this approach the styling of the NavigationLink gets broken and it does not get highlighted when I click on it. It looks like this: P.S. I know that NavigationView is deprecated, but i want to support macOS 12.0.

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! 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!

I've discovered a bug in the Phone app on iOS related to how long verdicts are displayed. When a call is identified by a third-party Caller ID app, long verdicts display correctly during the call (they auto-scroll) and in the call log (with an ellipsis at the end). However, on the call details screen, the text is strangely truncated - showing only the beginning of the string and the last word. For testing, I used this verdict: "Musclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I'm interested in practical strength that's going to help me run, jump, twist, punch." I'll attach a screenshots demonstrating the problem:

Hello everyone, I am developing an app that focuses on self-reflection, journaling, and personal insights. Users can write their thoughts, receive guided suggestions, and engage in meaningful interactions. Over time, I have refined the app to emphasize well-being and mindfulness. Initially, I categorized it under Lifestyle, then tried Entertainment, but I am unsure which category best fits its purpose. I would appreciate any insights on choosing the right category or refining the app’s positioning to better align with platform guidelines. Has anyone faced a similar challenge? Looking forward to your thoughts. Thank you!

Summary: At WWDC24, a new transition was introduced by the Apple Design team (.contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace))) I was writing a post about it on my LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-fila/), and out of curiosity I tried multiple symbols with slashes. Many of them were not well center aligned during a new symbol effect. Some of the examples are: "speaker.fill" : "speaker.slash.fill”, "eye.fill" : "eye.slash.fill”. Please check the attached Swift file for more details and full SwiftUI View with issues. Steps to Reproduce: Create a new IOS App project in XCode. Create a new SwiftUI File. Initiate state variable: @State private var isSpeakerOn = true. Create a new image with transition: Image(systemName: isSpeakerOn ? "speaker.fill" : "speaker.slash.fill") .contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace)). 5. Create a switcher or set a timer with a constant variable to toggle isSpeakerOn value (see attachment file). 6. Toggle isSpeakerOn value. 7. Observe the issue (2 symbols are not well center aligned during transition). Expected Results: During transition .contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace)) 2 SF symbols ("speaker.fill" : "speaker.slash.fill”) are well center aligned. Actual Results: During transition (when slash slowly appears on top of SF symbol), the main symbol is moved a few points up, creating a decentralized effect and making the user experience feel inconsistent. Notes: There are 200 SF Symbols with .slash that might be affected. It happens on latest Xcode and macOS versions, and could be a top priority for the Apple Design Team. import SwiftUI struct BUG: View { @State private var isSpeakerOn = true let timer = Timer.publish(every: 1.5, on: .main, in: .common).autoconnect() let columns = [ GridItem(.flexible(), spacing: 20), GridItem(.flexible(), spacing: 20) ] var body: some View { LazyVGrid(columns: columns, spacing: 60) { Text("❌").font(.system(size: 100)) Image(systemName: isSpeakerOn ? "speaker.fill" : "speaker.slash.fill") .font(.system(size: 200)) .frame(width: 200, height: 100, alignment: .center) .contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace)) .symbolRenderingMode(.palette) .foregroundStyle( Color.primary, Color.accentColor) .onReceive(timer) { _ in withAnimation(.spring(response: 0.3, dampingFraction: 0.7)) {isSpeakerOn.toggle()}} Text("✅").font(.system(size: 100)) Image(systemName: isSpeakerOn ? "bell.fill" : "bell.slash.fill") .font(.system(size: 170)) .frame(width: 150, height: 150, alignment: .center) .contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace)) .symbolRenderingMode(.palette) .foregroundStyle( Color.primary, Color.accentColor) .onReceive(timer) { _ in withAnimation(.spring(response: 0.3, dampingFraction: 0.7)) {isSpeakerOn.toggle()}} Text("❌").font(.system(size: 100)) Image(systemName: isSpeakerOn ? "eye.fill" : "eye.slash.fill") .font(.system(size: 150)) .frame(width: 200, height: 100, alignment: .center) .contentTransition(.symbolEffect(.replace)) .symbolRenderingMode(.palette) .foregroundStyle( Color.primary, Color.accentColor) .onReceive(timer) { _ in withAnimation(.spring(response: 0.3, dampingFraction: 0.7)) {isSpeakerOn.toggle()}} } .padding(40) }} #Preview { BUG() }

I am experiencing an issue when publishing my .NET MAUI application for iOS using Visual Studio Code. During the publishing process, I encountered a codesign error. Hope someone can help me. This is the error: Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Distribution: SOFTBUILDER SDN. BHD. (********)" /Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/bin/Release/net8.0-ios/ios-arm64/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.app: errSecInternalComponent /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : /usr/bin/codesign exited with code 1: [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Distribution: SOFTBUILDER SDN. BHD. (U44UY7DYY7)" [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : /Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/bin/Release/net8.0-ios/ios-arm64/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.app: errSecInternalComponent [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : Failed to codesign '/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/bin/Release/net8.0-ios/ios-arm64/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.app': Warning: unable to build chain to self-signed root for signer "Apple Distribution: SOFTBUILDER SDN. BHD. (U44UY7DYY7)" [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : /Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/bin/Release/net8.0-ios/ios-arm64/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.app: errSecInternalComponent [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios] /usr/local/share/dotnet/packs/Microsoft.iOS.Sdk.net8.0_18.0/18.0.8316/tools/msbuild/iOS/Xamarin.Shared.targets(2335,3): error : [/Users/frankongthuanhong/Desktop/App/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui/MLBusinessCafe_Maui.csproj::TargetFramework=net8.0-ios]

In my application, I am creating a simple NSMenu with NSMenuItems. The title of the NSMenuItems are adapted to the system language. So, when the system language is an RTL language (right to left), I want my NSMenuItem to be aligned at the right. I can't see anyone talking about this, or any option that could make me achieve that easily. NSMenuItem* item1; NSMenuItem* item2; item1 = [[NSMenuItem alloc] init]; item2 = [[NSMenuItem alloc] init]; item1.title = "foo"; item2.title = "bar"; item1.action = @selector(fooAction); item2.action = @selector(barAction); NSMenu *menu = [[NSMenu alloc] init]; [menu addItem:item1]; [menu addItem:item2];

I'm seeing a build failure when archiving for TestFlight due to removing landscape support from the project. I see tons of apps that lock portrait in the app store. Is this a new requirement for apps compatible with both iPhone and iPad? What is the best approach if I am focused on portrait? Make the app iPhone only?

Hi! I am having issues with my internal testing app now showing up the same through different users devices?