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Japan's Panasonic says it will cut 10,000 jobs, including 5,000 roles overseas, and book ~$895M in restructuring charges in the current fiscal year (Mayumi Negishi/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Fri, 09 May 2025 08:35:01 GMT
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Japan's Panasonic says it will cut 10,000 jobs, including 5,000 roles overseas, and book ~$895M in restructuring charges in the current fiscal year — The Osaka-based company said on Friday the job cuts target 5,000 employees in Japan and 5,000 overseas at consolidated companies, and would take place mostly in the current fiscal year.
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Understanding Linear Regression - Hack a Day Fri, 09 May 2025 02:00:03 GMT
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Although [Vitor Fróis] is explaining linear regression because it relates to machine learning, the post and, indeed, the topic have wide applications in many things that we do with electronics …read more
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DIY Driving Simulator Pedals - Hack a Day Thu, 08 May 2025 23:00:26 GMT
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In the driving simulator community, setups can quickly grow ever more complicated and expensive, all in the quest for fidelity. For [CNCDan], rather than buy pedals off the shelf, he …read more
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GoldenEye 007 and Quake join the World Video Game Hall of Fame - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 22:48:18 GMT
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The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 inductees today. The Strong National Museum of Play announced that the newest entries are GoldenEye 007 from Rare, Quake by id Software, Defender from Williams Electronics and Tamagotchi by Bandai. The four games chosen "have significantly influenced popular culture and the video game industry," the museum said in its press release. The other impactful games nominated for inclusion this year are Age of Empires, Angry Birds, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Frogger, Golden Tee, Harvest Moon, Mattel Football and NBA 2K.
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How to use a VPN on Roku - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 22:31:06 GMT
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The Roku smart TV platform is an accessible way to watch your favorite streaming content in a centralized location. You can either get a Roku TV with the platform built in, or add a miniature box or dongle to an older-model TV.
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Microsoft says it hasn't raised Surface prices - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 22:08:24 GMT
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Microsoft hasn't secretly raised Surface prices, as earlier reports claimed. Instead, it has removed the base models of the Surface Pro 13-inch and Surface Laptop 13.8-inch from Microsoft.com, according to a statement by Nancie Gaskill, GM of the Surface group. "Customers can purchase base models of Pro and Laptop at the starting price of $999 at other key retailers," she added.
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ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 21:59:09 GMT
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ChatGPT is bringing its Deep Research service directly into GitHub's developer ecosystem. This integration is beginning a beta test this week, with ChatGPT Plus, Pro and Team users the first to receive access over the coming days. Members of the Enterprise and Edu plans will get a chance to try it out "soon." Users can grant the AI assistant access to select code repositories and ask questions about their contents that ChatGPT will answer with cited reports.
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Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for crypto fraud - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 21:04:15 GMT
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CEO and founder of Celsius Network Alex Mashinsky has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a US District Court. Celsius Network held about $25 billion in assets at its height, but was one of the many cryptocurrency operations to fail during 2022. Prosecutors were seeking two decades for Mashinsky, claiming he defrauded and misled customers about the status of his company's CEL token.
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Affirm reports Q3 revenue up 36% YoY to $783M, vs. $783M est., GMV up 36% to $8.6B, above est., and forecasts Q4 revenue below est.; AFRM drops 8%+ after hours (MacKenzie Sigalos/CNBC) - Techmeme Thu, 08 May 2025 20:40:01 GMT
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Affirm reports Q3 revenue up 36% YoY to $783M, vs. $783M est., GMV up 36% to $8.6B, above est., and forecasts Q4 revenue below est.; AFRM drops 8%+ after hours — WATCH NOW — Affirm, the provider of buy now, pay later loans, gave a revenue forecast for the current quarter …
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The best last-minute Mother's Day gift: Gadgets and subscriptions mom will love - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 19:32:39 GMT
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It's getting down to the wire to snag a Mother's Day gift that will arrive on time. But luckily, as of this writing, more than a few of these gifts will arrive before Sunday for Amazon Prime members. Below, you'll find gift ideas we at Engadget think moms will appreciate long after a bouquet of flowers would have died. We've tried these gadgets and subscriptions ourselves, reviewing them for guides or otherwise using them in our everyday lives — so we know they're worthwhile. Be sure to double check shipping windows if you want something to arrive by Sunday. And for truly last-minute shopping, we also included a couple of subscriptions.
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Meta will test video ads on Threads - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 19:22:13 GMT
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Instagram's Threads app began testing advertisements for its users at the start of this year, and the social platform is already ramping up its monetization efforts. Meta announced at IAB NewFronts that it will start testing video ads on Threads. The company didn't get specific about the size or scale of this preliminary test, but said that a "small number" of advertisers will trial 19:9 or 1:1 video ad creatives placed between typical posts in users' feeds.
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The best tech gifts for mom that she'll appreciate for the rest of 2025 - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 19:16:13 GMT
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We don’t speak for all moms, but a brief and unscientific survey has confirmed one gift most moms will love across the board: Time. Unspoken for, unstructured, zero-obligation time. While we couldn’t find extra hours on sale anywhere online, we did find some gadgets and gizmos that help save time and others that make precious down time more enjoyable. Our recommendations include some of the gifts we’ve given to the moms in our own lives as well as what the moms on staff would want for themselves. Most have a tech bent, because we are who we are, but all should appeal to any mom who wants to make the most of their time.
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What we’ve learned from the FTC v. Meta antitrust trial - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 19:15:39 GMT
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Meta is facing its biggest existential threat in its history. Years after the Federal Trade Commission first sued the social network in an attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, the trial that will shape its future is finally underway. FTC v. Meta began last month when CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand, and is expected to last for several weeks.
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The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025 - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 19:00:35 GMT
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Most people consider getting a live TV streaming service so they can watch some combination of sports, news and/or local channels. Ten years ago, cable, satellite and broadcast signals were the only way to access that programming. These days, TVs don’t even have built-in digital antennas — and despite decades of consumer irritation, cable still requires impossible-to-cancel contracts. When live TV streaming arrived, it was hailed as a low-cost, contract-free alternative for cord-cutters.
Unfortunately, every major streaming service — YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Philo, DirecTV Steam and Fubo — has raised prices significantly over the past few years. Philo and Sling are the only holdouts you can get for less than $50 monthly. Almost in compensation, however, a slew of free live TV streaming services lies at the other end of the cost spectrum including Tubi, Pluto and Plex.
The line between live TV and traditional streaming is getting harder to discern, too, with services like Peacock, Prime Video, Max, Apple TV+ and even Netflix showing live sporting events and live shows. Taken all together, there’s a lot to consider when you’re trying to pick the best live TV streaming service — so we tested every major option, spelling out the pros, cons and features of each to help you out.
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Bungie Answers Big Destiny 2 Year of Prophecy Questions, Confirms Vault Space Upgrade, Power Refresh, Renegades Story, and More - The Game Post - Google Thu, 08 May 2025 18:56:47 GMT
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- Bungie Answers Big Destiny 2 Year of Prophecy Questions, Confirms Vault Space Upgrade, Power Refresh, Renegades Story, and More The Game Post
- The Edge of Fate and Year of Prophecy Reveal Recap Bungie
- Destiny 2's Year of Prophecy: Here's Everything Guardians Need to Know IGN
- 'Destiny 2' is getting four new expansions, including a 'Star Wars' crossover that adds lightsabers and blasters (video) Space
- Destiny 2 is going from kinda Star Wars to literally Star Wars in new expansion Polygon
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Chrome will now use Gemini Nano to catch scams - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:57 GMT
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Google just announced an upgrade to Chrome’s Enhanced Protection feature. On desktop, the browser now uses Gemini Nano to protect users against remote tech support scams. According to Google, the on-device large language model allows Chrome to protect people against scams the company hasn’t seen before.
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ASUS equips its NUC 14 Pro mini PC with AI capabilities - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 16:40:30 GMT
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ASUS is now outfitting its NUC 14 Pro mini PC with a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of reaching 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The new model, the ASUS NUC Pro AI, will have up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor. With a height of only 1.3 inches, this mini PC can be carried anywhere and won’t get in your way. Most of the features like ports and internals should be similar compared to its predecessor.
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Samsung acquires Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, in $350M audio deal - TechSpot Thu, 08 May 2025 16:34:00 GMT
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This move supercharges Samsung's ambitions in the premium audio space. Harman already owns a stable of respected audio brands, including JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Arcam, Mark Levinson, and Revel – all thanks to Samsung's $8 billion acquisition of the company back in 2016.
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The best high school graduation gifts in 2025 - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:35 GMT
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The transition from high school to young adulthood is usually as overwhelming as it is exciting. If you know a recent graduate and want to celebrate this milestone, the right gift can make their next chapter a little more manageable. Below we’ve compiled a few of our favorite gadgets, gear and other gift ideas that should help them out, whether they’re off to college or heading straight into the workforce.
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The Owon HDS160 Reviewed - Hack a Day Thu, 08 May 2025 15:30:55 GMT
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These days, if you are in the market for a capable digital voltmeter, you might as well consider getting one with an oscilloscope built-in. One choice is the Owon HDS160, …read more
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The Apple Pencil Pro falls back to its lowest price this year - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 15:06:30 GMT
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There are some great keyboard attachments for the iPad, but sometimes, you just want to physically write things down with a "pencil." While Apple's stylus lineup can be confusing, it's clear that the Apple Pencil Pro is the most advanced model of the bunch. If you've been looking to grab one, whether it's for note-taking or more intricate drawing, the device is back down to $99 at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. That's $30 off Apple's list price, and while it's $10 more than the all-time low we saw last October, it matches the largest discount we've tracked in 2025.
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Apple Mac Mini M4 is currently on sale for $494 - TechSpot Thu, 08 May 2025 15:02:00 GMT
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Apple's latest Mac Mini, powered by the M4 SoC, delivers impressive performance in a compact design and offers a generous selection of ports and connectivity options. The base model now includes 16GB of RAM, providing an ideal entry point for Mac users seeking a desktop.
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Apple files emergency hold to challenge App Store payment injunction - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 12:30:30 GMT
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Apple has filed an emergency motion, asking a federal appeals court to put a pause on orders that would significantly change how the App Store works. Those changes, the company argued in its motion, will cost the company "substantial sums annually" and are based on conduct that hasn't been "adjudicated to be (and is not) unlawful." It said those orders were made to punish Apple for "purported non-compliance" to previous orders.
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The best gaming gear for graduates - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 12:00:35 GMT
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With school behind them and summer ahead, the new graduate in your life is going to have a lot more free time for playing games, so why not indulge them with a few choice items to add to their gaming collection? Whether they’re a console owner or are building the ultimate PC rig, we have items that will make their days a whole lot brighter without breaking the bank.
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The 18-inch Lenovo Legion 9i can switch between 2D and 3D without glasses - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:02 GMT
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Lenovo's 10th-generation Legion 9i has a novel wrinkle that complements its powerhouse specs. The 18-inch gaming laptop can be fitted with a 2D / 3D screen that switches between standard (flat) graphics and glasses-free 3D. It's available first in China and will come to the US "sometime this fall.” To be fair to Lenovo, that vague-ass window is about as much clarity as an overseas company could realistically offer in this tariff-infused climate.
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The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025 - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 09:01:27 GMT
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Justified or not, Apple’s AirPods have become the default choice for most iPhone owners in the market for new wireless earbuds. If you’re shopping for an Android phone, however, the options aren’t so obvious. That’s where we can help: We’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds over the years, so we’ve broken down our top recommendations for Android users below. Whether you want powerful noise cancellation, a pair that’ll survive in the gym or just something that works particularly well with a Galaxy or Pixel phone, here are our favorite AirPods alternatives for Android.
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Tesla will no longer release the Cybertruck range extender - Engadget Thu, 08 May 2025 00:48:09 GMT
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Tesla has scrapped its plans to sell a range extender for the Cybertruck, the automaker has notified customers who have previously paid a $2,000 reservation fee for the $16,000 add-on. Based on copies of the email people have been posting on social networks and forums, Tesla will be refunding their deposits in full. It didn't say why it's no longer planning to sell the accessory, but the emails come a month after the company quietly pulled the option to add it to the vehicle from its website configurator.
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Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 21:10:10 GMT
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The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on claims that the new entity would fall afoul of antitrust laws. In the court's ruling, released today, the FTC failed to prove that Microsoft would have blocked access to popular titles such as Call of Duty on hardware owned by other gaming brands. The appeals court was also unswayed by the FTC's arguments that the deal would have lessened competition in gaming subscription services and cloud streaming.
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Google launches a Gemini app for iPad - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 19:40:47 GMT
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Google is once again crossing the great divide between rival tech giants, at least with artificial intelligence. The company has launched a dedicated iPad app for its Gemini AI assistant. In addition to natively running on Apple hardware, Gemini's iPad app can take advantage of the tablet's split view, so that the AI assistant is open on the screen at the same time as another program for easier use. The app is available today from the App Store in all countries where Gemini is currently available.
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The best streaming deals: Save on Spotify, YouTube TV, Starz, Disney+ and more - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 17:39:10 GMT
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If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is, but we also think you should be smart with your money — and that’s where streaming deals come in.
Yes, it is possible to get discounts on services like Peacock and Paramount+, even if those deals aren’t as common as a sale on AirPods. If you’re looking to save money and still stream all of the content you want, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know before paying for yet another streaming service.
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The DEA abandons bodycams after only four years - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 17:28:43 GMT
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"We welcome the addition of body-worn cameras and appreciate the enhanced transparency and assurance they provide," a then-DEA official wrote in a 2021 press release. So much for that. ProPublica published an investigative report on Tuesday that details how the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under the Trump administration has abandoned its bodycam program.
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Dopamine audio player debuts new v3 preview version - TechSpot Wed, 07 May 2025 16:02:00 GMT
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Dopamine is an elegant audio player designed to make organizing and listening to music as simple as possible. The team has just released a new preview of version 3 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. New features include a mini player, gapless playback, and more.
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Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km - TechSpot Wed, 07 May 2025 15:16:00 GMT
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The breakthrough – developed by Professor Lilin Yi at Shanghai Jiao Tong University – is called the Integrated Encryption and Communication (IEAC) system. Unlike traditional methods such as TLS or IPsec, which apply software-level security while leaving the optical signal exposed, IEAC redefines how security operates within fiber networks. Rather...
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New PlayStation studio teamLFG is working on a multiplayer action game - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 14:30:20 GMT
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Sony has expanded its PlayStation Studios roster with teamLFG, which spun out from Bungie and is working on an "ambitious" incubation project. The studio is based in Bellevue, Washington (where Bungie's HQ is), though some team members work remotely elsewhere in the US and Canada. The crew includes a mix of industry newcomers and veterans who have worked on the likes of Destiny, Halo, League of Legends, Fortnite and Roblox.
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Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk - Engadget Wed, 07 May 2025 13:15:14 GMT
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Harman International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, is purchasing the audio business of health technology company Masimo for $350 million in cash. The deal is expected to finalized by the end of 2025, though it's still subject to regulatory approvals. Samsung purchased Harman International back in 2017 for $8 billion, though it allowed the company to operate as an independent subsidiary. Harman's brands include JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, Arcam and Revel. If and when the acquisition pushes through, Masimo's audio brands under Sound United will be added to the list, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio.
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Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
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In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
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The age-old problem of long-term care - MIT Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT
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Informal help is a huge share of elder care in U.S., a burden that is only set to expand. A new book explores different countries’ solutions.
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Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
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The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
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Studying work, life, and economics - MIT Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:50:00 GMT
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Economics doctoral student Tishara Garg takes a novel approach to answering ambitious questions about big-push industrial policy and development.
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Beneath the biotech boom - MIT Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT
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MIT historian Robin Scheffler’s research shows how local regulations helped create certainty and safety principles that enabled an industry’s massive growth.
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Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:14 GMT
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The beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.3.
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Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
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The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
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App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:55 GMT
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Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people's lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize over 40 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
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Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
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New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
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The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
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Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
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The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
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New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
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Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
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Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
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We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
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Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
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Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
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Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
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You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
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App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:34 GMT
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iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 16 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test them using TestFlight, and submit them for review to the App Store. You can now start deploying seamlessly to TestFlight and the App Store from Xcode Cloud. With exciting new features like watchOS Live Activities, app icon customization, and powerful updates to Swift, Siri, Controls, and Core ML, you can deliver even more unique experiences on Apple platforms.
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Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
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Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
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Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
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In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
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Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
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In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
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Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
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Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
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The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:46 GMT
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Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.
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Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:06:41 GMT
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Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.
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Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:50:46 GMT
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The App Review Guidelines, Apple Developer Program License Agreement, and Apple Developer Agreement have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms as needed.
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Coming in swiftly. - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:28 GMT
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Join the worldwide developer community for an incredible week of technology and creativity — all online and free. WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.
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Hello Developer: May 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT
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It won’t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June 10 through 14, and we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:
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Q&A with the SharePlay team - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:46 GMT
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SharePlay is all about creating meaningful shared experiences in your app. By taking advantage of SharePlay, your app can provide a real-time connection that synchronizes everything from media playback to 3D models to collaborative tools across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. We caught up with the SharePlay team to ask about creating great SharePlay experiences, spatial Personas, that magic “shockwave” effect, and more.
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What’s new for apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:15 GMT
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The CTF is an element of the alternative business terms in the EU that reflects the value Apple provides developers through tools, technologies, and services that enable them to build and share innovative apps. We believe anyone with a good idea and the ingenuity to bring it to life should have the opportunity to offer their app to the world. Only developers who reach significant scale (more than one million first annual installs per year in the EU) pay the CTF. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions approved for a fee waiver don’t pay the CTF. Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required:
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Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1 - Apple Developer Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:00:50 GMT
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The App Store was created to be a safe place for users to discover and get millions of apps all around the world. Over the years, we‘ve built many critical privacy and security features that help protect users and give them transparency and control — from Privacy Nutrition Labels to app tracking transparency, and so many more.
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Apple Search Ads now available in Brazil and more Latin American markets - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:37 GMT
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Drive discovery and downloads on the App Store with Apple Search Ads in 70 countries and regions, now including Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Paraguay.
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Q&A with the Mac notary service team - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:43 GMT
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Security is at the core of every Apple platform. The Mac notary service team is part of Apple Security Engineering and Architecture, and in this Q&A, they share their tips on app distribution and account security to help Mac developers have a positive experience — and protect their users.
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App submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:11 GMT
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iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 15.3 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, then test them using TestFlight. You can submit your iPhone and iPad apps today.
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Q&A with the Apple UX writing team - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:00:51 GMT
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Writing is fundamental — especially in your apps and games, where the right words can have a profound impact on your experience. During WWDC23, the Apple UX writing team hosted a wide-ranging Q&A that covered everything from technical concepts to inspiring content to whether apps should have “character.” Here are some highlights from that conversation and resources to help you further explore writing for user interfaces.
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Hello Developer: February 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:00:34 GMT
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Welcome to the first Hello Developer of the spatial computing era. In this edition: Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day all over the world, find out how the Fantastical team brought their app to life on Apple Vision Pro, get UX writing advice straight from Apple experts, and catch up on the latest news and documentation.
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“The best version we’ve ever made”: Fantastical comes to Apple Vision Pro - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:00:06 GMT
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The best-in-class calendar app Fantastical has more than a decade of history, a shelf full of awards, and plenty of well-organized fans on iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. Yet Michael Simmons, CEO and lead product designer for Flexibits, the company behind Fantastical, says the Apple Vision Pro app is “the best version we’ve ever made.” We asked Simmons about what he’s learned while building for visionOS, his experiences visiting the developer labs, and what advice he’d give fellow developers bringing their apps to Vision Pro.
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Update on apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:05:42 GMT
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We’re sharing some changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store, impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes create new options for developers who distribute apps in any of the 27 EU member states, and do not apply to apps distributed anywhere else in the world. These options include how developers can distribute apps on iOS, process payments, use web browser engines in iOS apps, request interoperability with iPhone and iOS hardware and software features, access data and analytics about their apps, and transfer App Store user data.
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Realizing their vision: How djay designed for visionOS - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:42 GMT
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Years ago, early in his professional DJ career, Algoriddim cofounder and CEO Karim Morsy found himself performing a set atop a castle tower on the Italian coast. Below him, a crowd danced in the ruins; before him streched a moonlit-drenched coastline and the Mediterranean Sea. “It was a pretty inspiring environment,” Morsy says, probably wildly underselling this.
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Hello Developer: January 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:29 GMT
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Welcome to Hello Developer. In this Apple Vision Pro-themed edition: Find out how to submit your visionOS apps to the App Store, learn how the team behind djay approached designing for the infinite canvas, and get technical answers straight from Apple Vision Pro engineers. Plus, catch up on the latest news, documentation, and developer activities.
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Q&A: Building apps for visionOS - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:27 GMT
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Over the past few months, Apple experts have fielded questions about visionOS in Apple Vision Pro developer labs all over the world. Here are answers to some of the most frequent questions they’ve been asked, including insights on new concepts like entities, immersive spaces, collision shapes, and much more.
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Submit your apps to the App Store for Apple Vision Pro - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:08 GMT
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Apple Vision Pro will have a brand-new App Store, where people can discover and download incredible apps for visionOS. Whether you’ve created a new visionOS app or are making your existing iPad or iPhone app available on Apple Vision Pro, here’s everything you need to know to prepare and submit your app to the App Store.
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Announcing contingent pricing for subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:30:24 GMT
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Contingent pricing for subscriptions on the App Store — a new feature that helps you attract and retain subscribers — lets you give customers a discounted subscription price as long as they’re actively subscribed to a different subscription. It can be used for subscriptions from one developer or two different developers. We’re currently piloting this feature and will be onboarding more developers in the coming months. If you’re interested in implementing contingent pricing in your app, you can start planning today and sign up to get notified when more details are available in January.
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Hello Developer: December 2023 - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:10:39 GMT
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Welcome to Hello Developer. In this edition: Check out new videos on Game Center and the Journaling Suggestions API, get visionOS guidance straight from the spatial design team, meet three App Store Award winners, peek inside the time capsule that is Ancient Board Game Collection, and more.
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Q&A: Spatial design for visionOS - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:10:04 GMT
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Spatial computing offers unique opportunities and challenges when designing apps and games. At WWDC23, the Apple design team hosted a wide-ranging Q&A to help developers explore designing for visionOS. Here are some highlights from that conversation, including insights on the spectrum of immersion, key moments, and sound design.
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New design and technology consultations now available - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:09 GMT
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Have questions on designing your app or implementing a technology? We’re here to help you find answers, no matter where you are in your development journey. One-on-one consultations with Apple experts in December — and newly published dates in January — are available now.
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Get your apps ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:17 GMT
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The busiest season on the App Store is almost here! Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready in advance of the upcoming holidays. We’ll remain open throughout the season and look forward to accepting your submissions. On average, 90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours. However, reviews may take a bit longer to complete from December 22 to 27.
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Optimize your game for Apple platforms - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:53 GMT
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In this series of videos, you can learn how to level up your pro app or game by harnessing the speed and power of Apple platforms. We’ll discover GPU advancements, explore new Metal profiling tools for M3 and A17 Pro, and share performance best practices for Metal shaders.
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The “sweet, creative” world of Kimono Cats - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:59:28 GMT
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Games simply don’t get much cuter than Kimono Cats, a casual cartoon adventure about two cats on a date (awww) that creator Greg Johnson made as a present for his wife. “I wanted to make a game she and I could play together,” says the Maui-based indie developer, “and I wanted it to be sweet, creative, and romantic.”
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Spotlight on: Apple Vision Pro apps for enterprise - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:59:23 GMT
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Businesses of all kinds and sizes are exploring the possibilities of the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro — and realizing ideas that were never before possible. We caught up with two of those companies — JigSpace and PTC — to find out how they’re approaching the new world of visionOS.
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Reimagine your enterprise apps on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:07 GMT
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Discover the languages, tools, and frameworks you’ll need to build and test your apps in visionOS. Explore videos and resources that showcase productivity and collaboration, simulation and training, and guided work. And dive into workflows for creating or converting existing media, incorporating on-device and remote assets into your app, and much more.
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Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2024 - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:20:05 GMT
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Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of student developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. The Swift Student Challenge has given thousands of students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and build real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond. From connecting their peers to mental health resources to identifying ways to support sustainability efforts on campus, Swift Student Challenge participants use their creativity to develop apps that solve problems they’re passionate about.
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Tax updates for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:00:15 GMT
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The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to enable you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. Apple administers tax on behalf of developers in over 70 countries and regions and provides you with the ability to assign tax categories to your apps and in‑app purchases.
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TestFlight makes it even simpler to manage testers - Apple Developer Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:00:53 GMT
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TestFlight provides an easy way to get feedback on beta versions of your apps, so you can publish on the App Store with confidence. Now, improved controls in App Store Connect let you better evaluate tester engagement and manage participation to help you get the most out of beta testing. Sort testers by status and engagement metrics (like sessions, crashes, and feedback), and remove inactive testers who haven’t engaged. You can also filter by device and OS, and even select relevant testers to add to a new group.
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New delivery metrics now available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:50:26 GMT
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The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for notifications sent in production through the Apple Push Notification service (APNs). With the console’s intuitive interface, you’ll get an aggregated view of delivery statuses and insights into various statistics for notifications, including a detailed breakdown based on push type and priority.
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Apple Vision Pro developer labs expand to New York City and Sydney - Apple Developer Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:20:50 GMT
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We’re thrilled with the excitement and enthusiasm from developers around the world at the Apple Vision Pro developer labs, and we’re pleased to announce new labs in New York City and Sydney. Join us to test directly on the device and connect with Apple experts for help with taking your visionOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps even further on this exciting new platform. Labs also take place in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.
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Hello Developer: October 2023 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:00:00 GMT
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Find out about our latest activities (including more Apple Vision Pro developer lab dates), learn how the Plex team embraced Xcode Cloud, discover how the inventive puzzle game Automatoys came to life, catch up on the latest news, and more.
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Pre-orders by region now available - Apple Developer Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:45:23 GMT
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Offering your app or game for pre-order is a great way to build awareness and excitement for your upcoming releases on the App Store. And now you can offer pre-orders on a regional basis. People can pre-order your app in a set of regions that you choose, even while it’s available for download in other regions at the same time. With this new flexibility, you can expand your app to new regions by offering it for pre-order and set different release dates for each region.
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Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications now open - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:33 GMT
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Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Building on the success of our alumni from cohorts for female*, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx founders, starting this fall, we’re expanding our reach to welcome professionals from Indigenous backgrounds who are looking to enhance and grow their existing app-driven businesses. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive insight, inspiration, and unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
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Take your iPad and iPhone apps even further on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:50 GMT
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A brand‑new App Store will launch with Apple Vision Pro, featuring apps and games built for visionOS, as well as hundreds of thousands of iPad and iPhone apps that run great on visionOS too. Users can access their favorite iPad and iPhone apps side by side with new visionOS apps on the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro, enabling them to be more connected, productive, and entertained than ever before. And since most iPad and iPhone apps run on visionOS as is, your app experiences can easily extend to Apple Vision Pro from day one — with no additional work required.
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Inside the Apple Vision Pro labs - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:39 GMT
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As CEO of Flexibits, the team behind successful apps like Fantastical and Cardhop, Michael Simmons has spent more than a decade minding every last facet of his team’s work. But when he brought Fantastical to the Apple Vision Pro labs in Cupertino this summer and experienced it for the first time on the device, he felt something he wasn’t expecting.
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List of APIs that require declared reasons now available - Apple Developer Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:35:54 GMT
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Apple is committed to protecting user privacy on our platforms. We know that there are a small set of APIs that can be misused to collect data about users’ devices through fingerprinting, which is prohibited by our Developer Program License Agreement. To prevent the misuse of these APIs, we announced at WWDC23 that developers will need to declare the reasons for using these APIs in their app’s privacy manifest. This will help ensure that apps only use these APIs for their intended purpose. As part of this process, you’ll need to select one or more approved reasons that accurately reflect how your app uses the API, and your app can only use the API for the reasons you’ve selected.
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Meet with App Store experts - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:45 GMT
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Join us for online sessions August 1 through 24 to learn about the latest App Store features and get your questions answered. Live presentations with Q&A are being held in multiple time zones and languages.
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Upcoming price and tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:00:05 GMT
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The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to empower you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. When tax regulations or foreign exchange rates change, we sometimes need to update prices on the App Store in certain regions and/or adjust your proceeds. These updates are done using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help ensure prices for apps and in‑app purchases stay equalized across all storefronts.
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Providing safe app experiences for families - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:25:28 GMT
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The App Store was created to be a safe and trusted place for users to get apps, and a great business opportunity for developers. Apple platforms and the apps you build have become important to many families, as children use our products and services to explore the digital world and communicate with family and friends. We hold apps for kids and those with user-generated content and interactions to the highest standards. To continue delivering safe experiences for families together, we wanted to remind you about the tools, resources, and requirements that are in place to help keep users safe in your app.
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visionOS SDK now available - Apple Developer Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:30:36 GMT
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You can now start creating cutting-edge spatial computing apps for the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro. Download Xcode 15 beta 2, which includes the visionOS SDK and Reality Composer Pro (a new tool that makes it easy to preview and prepare 3D content for visionOS). Add a visionOS target to your existing project or build an entirely new app, then iterate on your app in Xcode Previews. You can interact with your app in the all-new visionOS simulator, explore various room layouts and lighting conditions, and create tests and visualizations. New documentation and sample code are also available to help you through the development process.
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WWDC23 highlights - Apple Developer Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:00:35 GMT
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Looking to explore all the big updates from an incredible week of sessions? Start with this collection of essential videos across every topic. And as always, you can watch the full set of sessions any time.
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Friday @ WWDC23 - Apple Developer Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:00:37 GMT
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The final day of WWDC is upon us — but before we power down, here's a look at some of the activities and sessions available today.
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Discover documentation and sample code - Apple Developer Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:42 GMT
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Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC23. You’ll find new ways to enhance your apps targeting the latest platform releases.
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Tuesday @ WWDC23 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:00:14 GMT
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Welcome to day two of WWDC! There’s more than ever to explore this week: Xcode is getting updated, SwiftUI is getting animated, and — did we mention? — apps are getting a lot more spatial. Here’s a guide to what happened yesterday and what’s on tap today.
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Behind the Design: 2023 Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:59 GMT
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Every year, the Behind the Design series takes a special look at the remarkable teams behind the Apple Design Award-winning apps and games. Read on to meet 12 incredible teams from around the world and learn how they brought their winning ideas to life.
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Behind the Design: Universe - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:52 GMT
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As a kid, Universe founder Joseph Cohen loved nearly everything about the internet: how it brought people together, created avenues for his twin passions of creativity and commerce, and democratized the flow of information. “I grew up in New York,” Cohen says, “but I like to say that I really grew up on the internet.”
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Behind the Design: Duolingo - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:46 GMT
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What makes Duolingo such an engaging way to learn a language? The answer is hiding in plain sight. “The secret to Duolingo is that we’re not an education company. We’re a fun and motivation company,” says Ryan Sims, VP of design. “Fun is the most important part of the work we do.”
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Behind the Design: Afterplace - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:42 GMT
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At first glance, Evan Kice’s Afterplace appears to have time-traveled from the late 1980s. It’s a 2D top-down pixelated adventure game full of blocky characters, blippy music, and retro typefaces. If you were ever into the games of the era — and Kice very much was — it feels like a delightful visit from an old friend.
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Apple Design Award winners announced - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:22 GMT
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The Apple Design Awards celebrate apps and games that excel in the categories of Inclusivity, Delight and Fun, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Innovation. Learn about the 2023 winning apps and the talented developers behind them.
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Behind the Design: stitch. - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:18 GMT
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For all its many genres and styles, the gaming world has been awfully threadbare when it comes to experiences about embroidery. That all changes with stitch., a charming cross between casual puzzler, meditative exercise, and afternoon craft project — and as cross-generational a game as you’re likely to find.
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Behind the Design: Flighty - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:14 GMT
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Flighty might be the easiest thing travelers navigate on their entire trip. “Travel can be a high-stress situation,” says Ryan Jones, the Austin-based developer who founded the app in 2019. “We want Flighty to work so well that it feels almost boringly obvious.”
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Meet visionOS - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:00:00 GMT
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Get ready to design and build an entirely new universe of apps and games for Apple Vision Pro. Find out how developers of apps like djay, Blackbox, JigSpace, and XRHealth are starting to build for spatial computing.
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Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:35:14 GMT
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Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With an incredible new opportunity in spatial computing in visionOS, new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools and services, you can create even more unique experiences for users worldwide.
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Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:30:17 GMT
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Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Apple Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. Featuring visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system, Apple Vision Pro lets users interact with digital content in a way that feels like it is physically present in their space. The breakthrough design of Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays, and custom Apple silicon in a unique dual-chip design to ensure every experience feels like it’s taking place in front of the user’s eyes in real time.
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What’s new in privacy on the App Store - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:20:35 GMT
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At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. That is why we’ve built a number of features to help users understand developers’ privacy and data collection and sharing practices, and put users in the driver’s seat when it comes to their data. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) empowers users to choose whether an app has permission to track their activity across other companies’ apps and websites for the purposes of advertising or sharing with data brokers. With Privacy Nutrition Labels and App Privacy Report, users can see what data an app collects and how it’s used.
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WWDC23 Overview - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:00:27 GMT
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Join us for an exhilarating week of technology and community. Be among the first to learn the latest about Apple platforms, technologies, and tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with Apple experts and other developers. All online and at no cost.
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Xcode 15 beta now available - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:15:13 GMT
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The Xcode 15 beta supports the latest SDKs for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. This version of Xcode helps you code and design your apps faster with enhanced code completion, interactive previews, and live animations. Use Git staging to craft your next commit without leaving your code. Explore and diagnose your test results with redesigned test reports with video recording. And start deploying seamlessly to TestFlight and the App Store from Xcode Cloud.
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WWDC23 schedule and lab requests now available - Apple Developer Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:10:24 GMT
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Check out the session schedule to plan your week! Sessions will be posted daily and will include links to resources and forums tags. And you can now request one-on-one lab appointments to get your questions answered, whether you’re just starting out or need to solve an advanced issue.
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Upcoming tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:10 GMT
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The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to empower you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services at a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. Apple administers tax on behalf of developers in over 70 countries and regions and provides you with the ability to assign tax categories to your apps and in‑app purchases. Periodically, we update your proceeds in certain regions based on changes in tax regulations.
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Code new worlds - Apple Developer Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:05 GMT
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WWDC23 is almost here. We’ll be kicking off with the Apple Keynote on June 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Watch online at apple.com or in the Apple Developer app. You can even use SharePlay to watch with friends.
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Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate - Apple Developer Fri, 26 May 2023 17:58:30 GMT
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As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate that’s used to verify the sale of apps and associated in‑app purchases is being updated to use the SHA‑256 cryptographic algorithm. This update will be completed in multiple phases and new apps and app updates may be impacted, depending on how they verify receipts.
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Apple notary service update - Apple Developer Fri, 26 May 2023 15:58:41 GMT
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As announced last year at WWDC, if you notarize your Mac software with the Apple notary service using the altool command-line utility or Xcode 13 or earlier, you’ll need to transition to the notarytool command-line utility or upgrade to Xcode 14 or later. Starting November 1, 2023, the Apple notary service will no longer accept uploads from altool or Xcode 13 or earlier. Existing notarized software will continue to function properly.
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Apple Design Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Tue, 23 May 2023 15:01:50 GMT
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The Apple Design Awards celebrate apps and games that excel in the categories of Inclusivity, Delight and Fun, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Innovation. Discover this year’s finalists, then check back June 5 at 6:30 p.m. PT to learn about the winners.
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Swiftly developing - Apple Developer Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:55 GMT
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Get ready for an action-packed online experience at WWDC23. Join the developer community for a week of sessions, labs, and activities, starting June 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
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Report bugs effectively - Apple Developer Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:58 GMT
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Bugs are an inevitable part of the development process. Though they can be frustrating, you can help squash these sorts of problems quickly by identifying the issue you’re running into, reproducing it, and filing a report through Feedback Assistant.
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