Is it possible to use the Matter.xcframework without the MatterSupport extension for onboarding a Matter device to our own ecosystem(own OTBR and matter controller) for an official App Store release?
Currently, we can achieve this in developer mode by adding the Bluetooth Central Matter Client Developer mode profile (as outlined here https://github.com/project-chip/connectedhomeip/blob/master/docs/guides/darwin.md). For an official release, what entitlements or capabilities do we need to request approval from Apple to replace the Bluetooth Central Matter Client Developer mode profile?
Thank you for your assistance.
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When trying to use the MIDI Maestro app by Singular Sound, BLE peripherals experience unwanted connection-parameter renegotiation and disconnections on iOS 26, beta iOS 26.2 does not fix this issue. iOS 26 BLE communications are being sent too fast to be read correctly by the hardware device, and iOS 26.2 refuses communication altogether.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Hardware
I created in my Objective-c project the AgeRange check for a special function.
It is working well on an iPhone. Now I used my Mac and added my app to the TestFlight on my macOS Tahoe 26.1
Here it is directly crashing. But how can I debug an Application which is created for iPhone and iPad with Xcode? I cannot use the target myMac when running a debugging mode. So how is the debugging working for such Apps?
My app is currently using CLGeocoder to get a CLPlacemark, then using placemark.postalAddress with CNPostalAddressFormatter to get an attributed string for the full address, I then enumerate its attributes to pull out specific elements like just the street or state or zip etc.
This is deprecated in iOS 26 with MKReverseGeocodingRequest being the intended replacement. This API returns an MKMapItem which doesn’t provide a CNPostalAddress - you can get a full address as a String but not structured address data that I’m seeing. Am I missing some way to get the postal address? Or is it a non-goal to provide that anymore? Thanks!
Bit of an odd one here, just keen to understand if it’s just me or a more generic issue.
For all other apps, I can drag the icon from the dock to place into stage manager left, centre or right.
However when I try to do the same with Safari (and only Safari), it just doesn’t work at all.
I can repeat this 100%, has been an issue with 26.0, 26.1 and now 26.2. Can confirm this isn’t a problem on my 11” M4 iPad pro running same O/S.
Here is a video showing the issue (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/0WBGBZVHsfs
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Core OS
is there a way to make a test subscription in-app purchase expire immediately, for faster testing? it seems exceedingly complicated to test subscriptions if we have to a) wait until the next day for expiry, or b) keep on creating new apple ids to get into a fully unsubscribed state? it is still kind of madness testing this stuff, after all the years it has been available.
We first discovered this issue in our own product, but we were able to reproduce it even when using Apple’s official demo:
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/alarmkit/scheduling-an-alarm-with-alarmkit
Reproduction Steps:
Set an alarm on iOS 26.1 using AlarmKit.
Upgrade the device to iOS 26.2 beta 3 or later.
The alarm will no longer ring.
Based on our testing, versions prior to 26.2 beta 2 do not exhibit this issue, so it appears that something introduced in beta 3 has caused the regression.
The results are as follows:
iOS 26.1 → iOS 26.2 beta 2 or earlier: Alarms ring normally
iOS 26.1 / iOS 26.2 beta 2 → iOS 26.2 beta 3 / iOS 26.2 RC: Alarms fail to ring
iOS 26.2 beta 3 → iOS 26.2 RC: Alarms ring normally
This issue is critical. Users currently on iOS 26.1 may experience alarms failing to ring after updating their system, which can cause real-life disruptions (e.g., being late for work). We strongly recommend addressing this as soon as possible.
Xcode Version: Version 26.1.1 (17B100)
Feedback ID: FB21273655
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
I am trying to port my sandboxed macOS app completely over to iOS using a Catalyst target. In my macOS app, I use 'SwiftySandboxFileAccess' package to add a symlink to '~/Library/PDF Services' so that the 'share to my app' menuItem shows up in the macOS Print Panel (in the PDF menu). It is critical for the function of my app to have this work on macOS.
In the Catalyst target, I am having problems gaining access to '~/Library'. I have tried having the user select the folder, but the picker always returns 'canceled'. I have a test app that illustrates this.
The test app tries to coax the user into selecting the library folder and then it is supposed to bookmark the location, but I am unable to get this far.
As an aside, macOS should probably automatically add an entry to the Print Panel when the app includes PDF as a document type in XCode; it would save a lot of hassle and avoid having to go outside of the sandbox. However, I cannot wait for that. Hopefully someone can help.
Download Test App from iCloud
(If you have problems downloading the file, it might be because of some iCloud share setting that I am not aware of. Just tell me and I'll figure something out.)
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
So I'm seeing a 'Pending User Info' for the paid apps agreement, and I'm not sure why as I just signed it. Why am I getting this message?
For context, I'm currently working on my app and the IAP product(using sandbox to test it). So I can't test my product until the this is active. Not sure what to do.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
Hi, I’m trying to integrate my iOS app with Shortcuts.
My goal is:
In the Shortcuts app → Create a shortcut → Select an image → Share the image directly to my app for analysis.
However, when I try to add the “Share with App” / “Open in App” / “Send to App” action in Shortcuts:
My app does NOT appear in the list of available apps.
I want my app to be selectable so that Shortcuts can send an image (UIImage / file) to my app.
What I have tried
My app supports receiving images using UIActivityViewController and Share Extension.
I created an App Intents extension (AppIntent + @Parameter(file)...) but the app still does not appear in Shortcuts “Share with App”.
I also checked the Info.plist but didn’t find any permission related to Shortcuts.
The app is installed on the device and works normally.
My question
What permission, Info.plist entry, or capability is required so that my app becomes visible in the Shortcuts app as a target for image sharing?
More specifically:
Which extension type should be used for receiving images from Shortcuts?
App Intents Extension?
Share Extension?
Intent Extension?
Do I need a specific NSExtensionPointIdentifier for Shortcuts integration?
Do I need to declare a custom Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) or add supported content types so Shortcuts knows my app can handle images?
Are there any required entitlements / capabilities to make the app appear inside the “Share with App” action?
Goal Summary
I simply want:
Shortcuts → Pick Image → Send to My App → App receives the image and processes it.
But currently my app cannot be selected in Shortcuts.
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Automation & Scripting
Tags:
Image I/O
Extensions
App Intents
Hi everyone,
I’m currently experimenting with App Intents and I’m trying to customize the section titles that appear at the top of groups of intents inside the Shortcuts app UI.
For example, in the Phone shortcut, there are built-in sections such as “Call Favorite Contacts” and “Call Recent Contacts” (see screenshot attached).
Apple’s own system apps such as Phone, Notes, and FaceTime seem to have fully custom section headers inside Shortcuts with icon.
My question is:
👉 Is there an API available that allows third-party apps to define these titles (or sections) programmatically?
I went through the AppIntents and Shortcuts documentation but couldn’t find anything.
From what I can tell, this might be private / Apple-only behavior, but I’d be happy to know if anybody has found a supported solution or a recommended alternative.
Has anyone dealt with this before?
Thanks!
Mickaël 🇫🇷
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Automation & Scripting
Tags:
Siri and Voice
Shortcuts
Intents
App Intents
I am implementing AppIntent into my application as follows:
// MARK: - SceneDelegate
var window: UIWindow?
private var observer: NSObjectProtocol?
func scene(_ scene: UIScene, willConnectTo session: UISceneSession, options connectionOptions: UIScene.ConnectionOptions) {
guard let windowScene = (scene as? UIWindowScene) else { return }
// Setup window
window = UIWindow(windowScene: windowScene)
let viewController = ViewController()
window?.rootViewController = viewController
window?.makeKeyAndVisible()
setupUserDefaultsObserver()
checkShortcutLaunch()
}
private func setupUserDefaultsObserver() {
// use NotificationCenter to receive notifications.
NotificationCenter.default.addObserver(
forName: NSNotification.Name("ShortcutTriggered"),
object: nil,
queue: .main
) { notification in
if let userInfo = notification.userInfo,
let appName = userInfo["appName"] as? String {
print("📱 Notification received - app is launched: \(appName)")
}
}
}
private func checkShortcutLaunch() {
if let appName = UserDefaults.standard.string(forKey: "shortcutAppName") {
print("🚀 App is opened from a Shortcut with the app name: \(appName)")
}
}
func sceneDidDisconnect(_ scene: UIScene) {
if let observer = observer {
NotificationCenter.default.removeObserver(observer)
}
}
}
// MARK: - App Intent
struct StartAppIntent: AppIntent {
static var title: LocalizedStringResource = "Start App"
static var description = IntentDescription("Launch the application with the command")
static var openAppWhenRun: Bool = true
@MainActor
func perform() async throws -> some IntentResult {
UserDefaults.standard.set("appName", forKey: "shortcutAppName")
UserDefaults.standard.set(Date(), forKey: "shortcutTimestamp")
return .result()
}
}
// MARK: - App Shortcuts Provider
struct AppShortcutsProvider: AppShortcutsProvider {
static var appShortcuts: [AppShortcut] {
AppShortcut(
intent: StartAppIntent(),
phrases: [
"let start \(.applicationName)",
],
shortTitle: "Start App",
systemImageName: "play.circle.fill"
)
}
}
the app works fine when starting with shortcut. but when starting with siri it seems like the log is not printed out, i tried adding a code that shows a dialog when receiving a notification from userdefault but it still shows the dialog, it seems like the problem here is when starting with siri there is a problem with printing the log.
I tried sleep 0.5s in the perform function and the log was printed out normally
try? await Task.sleep(nanoseconds: 500_000_000) // 0.5 seconds
I have consulted some topics and they said that when using Siri, Intent is running completely separately and only returns the result to Siri, never entering the Main App. But when set openAppWhenRun to true, it must enter the main app, right? Is there any way to find the cause and completely fix this problem?
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Automation & Scripting
Tags:
SiriKit
Intents
App Intents
OSLog
In MapKit, the MKAnnotation takes a CLLocationCoordinate2D. However, in 3D/Flyover mode, the user marker has a height position on the map.
We are currently plotting points which have altitude, speed, heading, etc, and I have a method for creating a CLLocation with this information. What I'm trying to figure out is if there's a way to pass that information along to the MapKit rendering engine / annotations / AnnotationViews to recognize and show when in 3D mode. Is there any support for that currently?
Hi,
Is there any way to make AlarmKit alarms snooze when the user presses the hardware volume buttons? Currently, pressing a volume button while an AlarmKit alarm is ringing stops/dismisses the alarm.
Why this matters:
Many users instinctively press the volume buttons when an alarm starts (either to react quickly while half-asleep or because they’re used to the Clock app behavior). When this stops the alarm entirely, users unintentionally dismiss the alarm, which can lead to missed wake-ups and a poor user experience. In practice, this becomes a frequent source of confusion and frustration because the behavior differs from the system Clock app.
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
General
I found that the enumerateItems function is only called when a directory is opened for the first time. If the same directory is opened in the future, enumerateItems will not be called again. Can you set or actively trigger the call to the enumerateItems function
Hi,
We've noticed that this issue occurs more frequently after upgrading to iOS 18.4.1 and can result in one-way audio.
Our app uses CallKit with WebRTC to establish VoIP connections.
However, on iOS 18.4.1, CallKit no longer triggers:
func provider(_ provider: CXProvider, didActivate audioSession: AVAudioSession)
We're currently comparing the occurrence rate across different iOS versions to better understand the impact.
Could you please help analyze the root cause of this issue?
We attempted to run a burn-in test while connected to our MacBook Pro M4 Max, but this crashed about 10 minutes into testing.
We tried to run a 2-hour burn-in on M4 Max host while charging the battery from below 5%, running six bus-powered drives (via ATTO/Black Magic/IOmeter), hitting the RJ45 port for 2.5Gbps (via JPerf), and streaming at least 4K60Hz video content to two display, however, M4 Max will crashed in 20 [minutes.](
https://www.example.com/)
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Core OS
I've been implemented App Shortcuts into my apps which are localized for a variety of languages.
The WWDC23 "Spotlight your app with App Shortcuts" has been extremely helpful in resolving my localized trigger phrases issue, but before I continue filling out all of the trigger phrases for my application I am concerned about a limitation that was mention in the video and need some additional information about it.
The limitations noted in the video at minute mark 21:26 states that:
Maximum 10 App Shortcuts (OK)
Maximum 1000 trigger phrases...
If I have 1 app and 10 shortcuts, and each shortcut only uses (.applicationName), this means I get to have 100 trigger phrases for each shortcut (for the sake of the discussion).
What I'm unsure about is when I begin providing localization do the localized triggered phrases count toward the trigger phrase limit? Essentially, for every language I support do I have to drop 1/2 of all of my trigger phrases to stay under the limit?
At the moment, my app is supporting 40 languages and I would like to know how localization affects the trigger phrase limit.
Thank you!
Topic:
App & System Services
SubTopic:
Widgets & Live Activities
Tags:
Shortcuts
Intents
App Intents
I published my app clip last year in the App Store.
I can successfully open my app clip in iMessage or via link URL. but scanning the QR code of the very same URL leads to the "app clip is unavailable" error, in this case, I can see my application name and banner correctly.
Any Idea why?
Hi everyone,
I’ve removed my App Clip completely:
Deleted all Advanced App Clip Experiences
Removed the App Clip target from my build
Removed App Clip references from my apple-app-site-association file
Deleted the meta tag from my website:
But when I scan the QR code, the App Clip card still appears with:
"This App Clip is not currently available in your country or region."
Does anyone know why this is still showing and how to fully remove it? we need to show our website when this QRCode is scanned.
Thanks!