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Beta] iOS + Apple Watch Fitness App That Tracks Chores, Looking for Testers
I’m looking for iOS and Apple Watch users to help beta test ChoreFit, a fitness app that transforms everyday chores into measurable workouts using NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) science. What it does: • Tracks chores like vacuuming, mopping, and laundry as real workouts • Syncs with Apple Health for steps, heart rate, and calories • Lets you start or pause chores right from your Apple Watch • Adjusts effort based on body weight and optional weighted vests What I need from testers: • Install via TestFlight (link provided once approved) • Use the app during normal household tasks • Share feedback on usability, Apple Watch sync, and calorie accuracy If you’re interested in movement tracking, fitness analytics, or wearable integration, I’d love your help validating and refining this app before public release.
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Oct ’25
App Switcher briefly flashes or disappears on iPadOS 26.0.1
I’m experiencing a strange issue with the App Switcher on my iPad. When I swipe up from the bottom to open the App Switcher, the apps that should be running sometimes don’t appear — they briefly flash for a split second and then disappear. The App Switcher itself stays open, but it shows no app cards. Here are some details: Device: iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd generation) iPadOS version: 26.0.1 Reproducibility: Happens intermittently Steps to reproduce: Open several apps. Swipe up from the bottom and pause to show the App Switcher. Sometimes, the app cards flash for a moment and then disappear, leaving the App Switcher empty. Expected behavior: The App Switcher should display all running apps consistently. Actual behavior: The App Switcher appears, but the app cards briefly flash and disappear, leaving a blank screen. I’ve seen a few similar reports on the Apple Support Community, but I’m not sure if this is a known issue in iPadOS 26.0.1. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Any confirmations or workarounds would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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Oct ’25
APPLE STOCKS
Hi I was thinking, wouldn’t it be awesome if Apple had a stock app? I know, it might sound crazy, but honestly, it would be a fantastic addition to their finance section! Imagine having a wallet, Apple credit card, and a stock app all in one place. In my opinion, that could totally revolutionize everything!
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Oct ’25
Iphone 17 in app use Frontcamera
Hi there - I have an Issue everytime an app uses the Frontcamera, it crushes. I tried all the basic steps to help such as newstart of the phone, newest updates of the apps, reset all settings etc. nothing helps. I am now in IOS 26.1. Any Ideas?
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Oct ’25
Migration assisstant does not move files in Tahoe
Hi, I attempted to migrate my macbook air M1 2020 to a new macbook air M4 several times. Both machines running the latest Tahoe version 26.1 commected over thunderbolt. despite the whole proccess looking an finishing fine. After the migration my new macbook looks like nothing happend. No files transfered and no setting moved.
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Oct ’25
How Should a Beginner Properly Start iOS Development? Seeking Advice from Experienced Developers
Hello everyone, I'm a 2nd-year Computer Science student who's excited to dive into iOS development, and I'd really appreciate some guidance from the experienced developers in this community. MY CURRENT BACKGROUND I have a solid foundation in programming fundamentals through my university coursework (data structures, algorithms, OOP concepts), and I'm familiar with general software development principles. However, iOS development is entirely new territory for me, and I want to make sure I start on the right foot. WHAT I'M LOOKING TO UNDERSTAND Learning Path & Technologies Should I start with UIKit or SwiftUI? I've heard conflicting opinions about this How important is it to learn Objective-C in 2025, or should I focus solely on Swift? Are there any foundational Apple frameworks I should prioritize learning early on? Roadmap & Structured Learning Is there a recommended roadmap or learning sequence I should follow? What skills/topics should I master before moving to more advanced concepts? Should I learn iOS development in a linear fashion, or is it better to learn as I build projects? Are there any official Apple learning paths or certifications worth pursuing? Common Mistakes to Avoid What are the most common pitfalls beginners face when starting iOS development? Are there any bad habits or patterns I should consciously avoid from day one? What misconceptions did you have as a beginner that you wish someone had corrected earlier? Project-Based Learning What types of projects would you recommend for someone at my level? Should I build several small apps or focus on one comprehensive project? At what point should I start contributing to open-source iOS projects? Best Practices & Design Patterns Which iOS-specific design patterns (MVC, MVVM, etc.) should I learn first? How can I develop good habits around memory management and app architecture from the beginning? What resources do you recommend for learning iOS best practices, not just syntax? Apple Ecosystem & Tools Beyond Xcode, what tools should be in my toolkit? How important is it to learn about TestFlight, Instruments, and other Apple developer tools early on? Should I get comfortable with CocoaPods/SPM from the start, or wait until I'm more experienced? MY GOALS My goal is to build a solid foundation over the next 6-8 months, create a few portfolio-worthy apps and pursuing iOS development as a career path after graduation. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS How many hours per week would you recommend dedicating to learning iOS development while managing university coursework? What's the best way to stay updated with Apple's annual changes and new frameworks? When should I start thinking about publishing apps to the App Store? Are there any mentorship programs or communities specifically for beginner iOS developers you'd recommend? I know this is a lot of questions, but I genuinely want to learn the right way rather than picking up bad habits I'll have to unlearn later. Any advice, resources, or personal experiences you're willing to share would be incredibly valuable to me. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help a beginner. I'm committed to putting in the work and learning properly!
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Oct ’25
Challenges with iOS 26
While the new system presents several advantages, I have encountered some issues with my iPhone. Specifically, I have noticed instances where the device becomes unresponsive when I open or close an application rapidly. Although the design of the system is commendable, it appears that the devices are not fully optimized to handle the increased demands of the new system.
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Oct ’25
Possible to bring back "Time in Bed" iOS feature?
I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max running iOS 26. But since iOS 18, Apple decided to remove the "Time in Bed" feature[1][2]. Is it possible to develop an app that, effectively, "brings back" this feature? It doesn't have to be that accurate. Just a gauge is fine. As a starter I would like to track the time the phone was in Sleep mode (regardless whether the phone is being used). I have a minimal programming background but have not developed an iOS app before so any help would be appreciated. I found out about HealthKit[3] which lets me access (edit?) Health data, but I don't know where to go from there. [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1em8bl6/ios_181_db1_time_in_bed_via_iphone_feature_removed [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/ios/comments/1fkjat4/apple_removed_the_iphoneonly_sleep_tracking [3] https://developer.apple.com/documentation/healthkit
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Oct ’25
Apple Arcade Pitch: Cup Pong Galaxy — 100% Spatial Vision Pro Game
Hello Apple Arcade Team, My partner and I are indie developers building premium spatial games for Apple platforms. We’ve created Cup Pong Galaxy, a 100% spatial game written specifically for Apple Vision Pro and we’d love to have it considered for Apple Arcade. ***** At-a-glance ***** Title: Cup Pong Galaxy Platform: Designed from the ground up for Vision Pro (spatial gameplay) Status: Approved for distribution on the App Store (release on hold pending Arcade interest) TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aCBcUUJb (fully functional build) Game Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGoJTfUwTdg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPExWW94ZvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJOKXVhRShA ***** Why it stands out for Apple Arcade ***** Original spatial mechanics: Natural throwing using custom hand gestures and a physics-accurate ping pong system built for Vision Pro. Innovative collision system: Each animated alien has per-body-part collision objects that follow the armature's animation, allowing ping pong balls to bounce realistically off arms, legs, and heads. Epic scale: 10 unique worlds with over 50 animated 3D alien characters, 150+ unique 3D obstacles, and 100 total levels. Boss fights: Defeat bosses by hitting specific body parts with ping pong balls in full 3D space — we haven’t seen this implemented elsewhere on the App Store. Cinematic world progression: Animated 3D level maps and victory scenes as players conquer worlds. ***** Business/fit ***** No ads or in-app purchases; prepared to align with Apple Arcade guidelines. Actively adding Game Center integration. We’ve started work on a second VisionOS game and would love to understand what makes a game a great fit for Arcade. We’d be grateful if you could review Cup Pong Galaxy and let us know if there’s interest or point us to the correct person/process for Apple Arcade submissions. Any feedback is welcome — it will help us improve our next VisionOS game as well. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Oct ’25
spcData payload (fairplay.cer) for FairPlay key server
We're sending the spcData payload to our fairplay key server (version 5.1) with the base64 encoded string of our fairPlay.cer that was downloaded from our developer portal and we're getting a spcVersionErr (-42580) for the spc version. The value that is being received by the key server seems to be 813827283 when it should be either 1 (base_constants.SPCVersion.v1.rawValue) or 2 (base_constant.SPCVersion.v2.rawValue). We're assuming we're encoding the fairplay.cer incorrectly. Any insight from anybody would be appreciated.
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Oct ’25
CarPlay Image Issue on iPhone 17?
Has anyone else had any issued with their CarPlay with the new phone? My screen gets distorted and you cannot make up anything that shows up on it, it's specific to the new phone since I have also tried it with an iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 13. I have updated my car's firmware, reset it, reset my phone settings (per Apple's request) and nothing seems to be working, and unfortunately since I'm on the beta they are limited with the assistance they are able to provide to me.
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Oct ’25