The iOS 17 Developer Beta offers developers the opportunity to explore and test new features and functionalities before the official release. If you're a developer eager to get your hands on the latest version of iOS, follow this step-by-step guide to install the iOS 17 Developer Beta on your compatible device. Read more »
Apple today reminded developers to submit their app privacy information through App Store Connect. This information is expected to be used for a new privacy label feature that will be added to every app on the App Store.
Apple announced the new privacy feature during its latest WWDC. At the event, it was mentioned that apps will provide specific details about the information collected from users when an app is downloaded. Read more »
Apple announced today in a press release that its partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Atlantic City Club will benefit from the integration of its programs and technologies.
The company is supporting a new set of technology labs created by the Boys and Girls Club as part of its 21st Century Academic Enrichment Program. This support includes providing a large number of iPads and Macs. Read more »
Apple is inviting macOS developers, who are part of the Universal Apps Quick Start Program, to join Apple engineers in special labs next week.
The program is intended for developers who have access to the "Developer Transition Kit" to prepare applications for Apple Silicon.
In June, when the company announced the transition from Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon in the Mac. Read more »
Developers can now offer their apps for pre-order on the App Store. With up to 180 days' notice, the news was officially announced today through the Apple Developer Portal.
In 2016, Apple allowed Nintendo to offer Super Mario Run for pre-order through the App Store. The app was unveiled during the iPhone 7 presentation. Then, in 2017, the company made this feature available to all its developers.
Booking apps appear in App Store results and can be explored by users with videos and screenshots. Read more »
Apple today released the tenth beta of an upcoming macOS Big Sur developer update. The update includes new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
The macOS Big Sur beta can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center. Once the appropriate profile is installed, subsequent betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.
macOS Big Sur introduces a redesigned Mac operating system. It revamps the entire look, from the curved corners of windows to the dock icons and system sounds. Everything has a lighter, more modern feel. Read more »
Apple has released enhanced Sandbox testing for developers. The feature will allow developers to test in-app purchases for a wide range of scenarios, such as upgrades, downgrades, cancellations, introductory offers, and interrupted purchases.
Apple's Sandbox environment allows you to test in-app purchases on devices using product information configured in App Store Connect.
You can now try subscription upgrades, downgrades, and cancellations, as well as reset your eligibility for the introductory offer on a trial account, from Settings on devices running iOS 14 or later. Read more »
Apple today released the sixth beta of the upcoming macOS Big Sur update to developers for testing purposes. This beta update comes two weeks after the release of the fifth beta.
The macOS Big Sur beta can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center. Once the appropriate profile is installed, subsequent betas will be available through the Software Update menu in System Preferences.
macOS Big Sur introduces a redesigned Mac operating system, overhauling everything from the curved corners of windows to the Dock icons and system sounds. Read more »
Apple today released the third beta of the upcoming iOS and iPadOS 13.6 updates to developers. This comes a month after the release of iOS/iPadOS 13.5, which included an Exposure Notification API, Face ID updates, changes to Group FaceTime, and more.
iOS and iPadOS 13.6 can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center once the appropriate developer profile has been installed. Note that Apple changed the version number for this beta with the second beta update. The first beta released was iOS 13.5.5. Read more »
As planned, Apple's redesigned and revised developer forums launched today ahead of WWDC 2020. The new design is cleaner, more streamlined, and simpler to use, with the most important messages, tags, and posts highlighted.
Developer forums allow developers to interact with each other and solve problems together. But when WWDC kicks off on Monday, developers will also be able to chat and interact with more than 1.000 Apple engineers who will be available in the forums. Read more »
