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Is the new iPadOS/macOS 26 help icon available in SF Symbols?
Under macOS 26 and iPadOS, the Help menu in many cases has a menu item for "App Help". This item has the following icon: I need to use this in my own app. I am unable to find this icon in SF Symbols 7 beta. I've scanned all of the icons under "What's New". I've searched for "help", "light", and "bulb" and this icon does not appear. Does anyone know if it's even a new SF Symbol? Or does anyone know of a way to use this icon?
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Jul ’25
"Show API Changes" no longer available on Apple Developer Documentation website?
There was a time that Apple Developer Documentation provides a filter to show the changes across versions, at https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technologies , with purple (modified), green (added), and red (deprecated) annotations. I wonder if this feature is completely removed, or is it still hiding somewhere? It is helpful to diff the API changes among versions. Thanks. edit: as pointed out by Rick, here is an archive link to what it used to look like
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Jul ’25
Developer Mode without PC
My phone's charging port is fried. It only charges wirelessly. Fixing it costs the same as the phone. I currently am having a lot of issues enrolling for apple developer program as well, so I can't use test flight right now. I want to enable developer mode on my phone, but it's never been connected to xcode before, so the option is not available. How do I enable developer mode without being able to connect it to a pc? I have a mac, and both my mac and iphone are on the same apple id. thank you
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Feb ’26
Assertion failed: (reconstituted == accumulator), function setFixup64, file OutputFile.cpp, line 2975
Xcode 16.2 Flutter version 3.27.1 0 0x1008abee4 __assert_rtn + 160 1 0x1008add9c ld::tool::OutputFile::setFixup64(unsigned char*, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*) (.cold.3) + 0 2 0x100789640 ld::tool::OutputFile::setFixup64(unsigned char*, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*) + 656 3 0x100785b78 ld::tool::OutputFile::applyFixUps(ld::Internal&, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*, unsigned char*) + 4388 4 0x10078be18 ___ZN2ld4tool10OutputFile10writeAtomsERNS_8InternalEPh_block_invoke + 488 5 0x19bc19428 _dispatch_client_callout2 + 20 6 0x19bc2d850 _dispatch_apply_invoke3 + 336 7 0x19bc193e8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 8 0x19bc1ac68 _dispatch_once_callout + 32 9 0x19bc2c8a4 _dispatch_apply_invoke + 252 10 0x19bc193e8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 11 0x19bc2b080 _dispatch_root_queue_drain + 864 12 0x19bc2b6b8 _dispatch_worker_thread2 + 156 13 0x19bdc5fd0 _pthread_wqthread + 228 A linker snapshot was created at: /tmp/Test Kopi Kenangan.debug.dylib-2025-02-27-100512.ld-snapshot ld: Assertion failed: (reconstituted == accumulator), function setFixup64, file OutputFile.cpp, line 2975. clang: error: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation)
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Sep ’25
Controlling UIDesignRequiresCompatibility via Remote Config
Hello, I am currently in the process of gradually adding support for LiquidGlass to my app. The transition is taking place incrementally, i.e., new screens and minor features are gradually being adapted to the new design and already deployed. Currently, the old design is still active via the feature flag UIDesignRequiresCompatibility, as the existing UI should remain locked for the public app store version until the transition is complete. My challenge is as follows: I would like to work with the new LiquidGlass design during development without having to manually change the UIDesignRequiresCompatibility flag with each deployment. Ideally, I am looking for a solution where: • the new design is only activated for me (e.g., specific account or specific devices) • the old design remains active for all other users • the App Store version can be delivered unchanged So my question is: Is it possible to control UIDesignRequiresCompatibility via remote config or server-side logic in order to activate the new design specifically for certain users or devices? I have observed similar behavior on WhatsApp—two devices with the same app version, but only one shows the new design. This suggests server-side or remote config-based control. Do you have any experience or recommendations on how to implement something like this cleanly? Kind regards Heinz
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Dec ’25
crash while exectuing __llvm_profile_write_file() in Xcode26.0
I am developing an iOS in-app SDK for collecting code coverage data. The SDK writes coverage data to a specified file by calling __llvm_profile_set_filename and __llvm_profile_write_file. This implementation worked correctly until I switched to Xcode 26.0 to build my project. Now, when __llvm_profile_write_file() is executed, it crashes with the following error stack. Can anyone provide any assistance? Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV) Exception Subtype: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0x0000000000000001 Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000001, 0x0000000000000001 Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 11, Segmentation fault: 11 Terminating Process: exc handler [454] Thread 96 name: Dispatch queue: com.test-coverage.processing Thread 96: Crashed: 0 Demo 0x122602ea8 initializeValueProfRuntimeRecord (in Demo) (InstrProfilingValue.c:351) 1 Demo 0x00000001226064c0 writeOneValueProfData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:153) 2 Demo 0x0000000122606308 writeValueProfData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:234) 3 Demo 0x00000001226060d0 lprofWriteDataImpl (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:401) 4 Demo 0x0000000122605d98 lprofWriteData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:261) 5 Demo 0x0000000122604804 writeFile (in Demo) (InstrProfilingFile.c:536) 6 Demo 0x122604664 __llvm_profile_write_file_alias + 228 7 Demo 0x000000011c6dd108 -[BDTestCoverage p_dumpMainCoverageInfoWithCustomKey:] (in Demo) (TestCoverage.m:995) 8 Demo 0x000000011c6dcef8 -[BDTestCoverage p_dumpAllCoverageProfileWithCustomKey:] (in Demo) (TestCoverage.m:970)
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Nov ’25
symbolicate crashlog using .symbols files instead of dSYMs
Hi, Some crashes downloaded from TestFlight aren't symbolicated by Xcode and I don't know why, here's an example: Although all uploaded builds contain debug symbols (Symbols directory with .symbols files) and other crashlogs in the same version are symbolicated just fine (also visible on the above SS). I have access only to the .symbols files but not to the original dSYMs and I wonder how to perform symbolication manually. I tried pointing atos and symbolicatecrash utilities to respective .symbols file, but they are unable to work with it. I'm sure it's possible as TestFlight symbolicates crashlogs using only .symbols files somehow. Could you give a hint?
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Developer Disk Image could not be mounted on this device
I have been working on a M1 Mac mini, using my iPad Air M2 running 26.3 iPadOS. Switched to a new M4 Mac mini, went to connect my iPad to run from Xcode and was presented this "The developer disk image could not be mounted on this device." So how can a get an updated DDI? I appreciate any ideas. /Users/robertlawson/Desktop/Screenshot 2026-02-15 at 8.21.50 PM.png
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Feb ’26
Check whether app is built in debug or release mode
Currently, if as a library author you are shipping dependencies as code, you can use the #if DEBUG preprocessor check to execute logic based on whether app is being built for Debug or Release. My concern is more about the approach that should be taken when distributing frameworks/xcframeworks. One approach I am thinking of using is checking the presence of {CFBundleName}.debug.dylib in the main bundle. Is this approach reliable? Do you suggest any other approach?
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Dec ’25
Background Assets Directory Collision
Hello, I'm trying to use multiple Background Assets Packs to host map tiles. This is problematic for a few reasons. MKTileOverlay requires a method that returns a URL. AssetPackManager.shared.url() throws, but it's unrelated to the url. It will return a URL even if it points to nothing. There's no name-spacing. Everything appears to be flattened. (See Error below) Simultaneously, this also is not the case as the documentation states: if there’s a path collision across multiple asset packs, then it’s undefined from which asset pack an individual file will be resolved. AssetPackManager.shared.url() doesn't have an optional parameter to explicitly declare the asset pack you want to access, like AssetPackManager.shared.contents(at: FilePath) does For example, I have multiple different tiles I'm trying to overlay for z: 10, x: 239, and y: 414. Foo/10/239/414.png Bar/10/239/414.png And even when explicitly stating the fold directory, it appears that the assets are flattened down. As I'm receiving this error. The URL for “Foo/10/239/414.png” couldn’t be retrieved: “414.png” couldn’t be copied to “239” because an item with the same name already exists.
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Oct ’25
On Demand Resources as Legacy Technology
I read on this documentation : https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-uploads/on-demand-resources-size-limits that On Demand Resources a legacy technology. Does this mean ODR will be deprecated? If so, when will it officially take effect? Our application is planning to use it, so we need more information to support our decision.
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Nov ’25
SF Symbols 7: Hundreds of SF Symbols missing 'Availability' info
In SF Symbols 7 (115), there are 458 symbols missing Availability info. I only discovered this after using one that didn’t appear in iOS 18 but does in iOS 26. Questions: Are there plans to add Availability info for all symbols? If the field is blank, is there a safe latest-OS version we can assume? I realize managing 7,000+ icons is tough, but missing info like this makes development frustrating. It doesn't help that there's no build warning when a named image isn't found, it just defaults to the text label. Screenshot Screenshot of SF Symbols 7 showing three symbols missing Availability info. The symbol ellipsis.circle.badge is selected and its properties pane also shows no Availability info.
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Oct ’25
RECOLLECTING CODE FROM UPLOAD????
Hello All, I used to own an app named LOLIIPOP, and am in the process of transferring it to my new apple account. I am having two problems.... How do I transfer the source code and binary to my new apple account? My developers have an old code, so I need to send them the LAST code they uploaded to the App Store. How do I do that as well??? Please any help!!! Thanks, Mr. LM
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Aug ’25
Will Icon Composer support development of tvOS and visionOS icons?
In the beta of Icon Composer, I see macOS, iOS, and watchOS icons, but there is nothing about visionOS and tvOS. Those icons are particularly hard and it would be great if this app worked for developing icons for all Apple platforms. I tried asking this in a WWDC group lab, but they didn't get to it and suggested posting to the forum.
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Oct ’25
"Application has not loaded accessibility" timeout followed by silent auto-recovery corrupts framework state on iOS 18
On iOS 18, when XCUITest encounters an "Application has not loaded accessibility" error after the 60 second timeout, it performs an undocumented auto-recovery ("Setting up automation session") instead of halting the test as documented. This leaves the XCUITest framework in a corrupted state, causing subsequent tests in the same session to fail with unexpected behavior. Expected Behavior (per Apple documentation): Any failure in the launch sequence will be reported as a test failure and the test will be halted at that point. Actual Behavior: XCUITest waits 60 seconds for accessibility to load Logs "Application has not loaded accessibility" error Instead of halting, performs "Setting up automation session" (auto-recovery) Test continues with corrupted framework state Subsequent tests in the same session fail with phantom element queries Steps Run XCUITest suite on a real iOS 18 device Have an app with moderately heavy initialization (e.g., synchronous network operations during bootstrap) Observe intermittent "accessibility not loaded" errors When error occurs, subsequent tests fail with unexpected behavior Test Logs Evidence First test (accessibility failure + recovery): t = 11.11s Wait for accessibility to load t = 71.14s Capturing diagnostic spindump t = 76.24s Assertion Failure: Application 'com.example.app' has not loaded accessibility t = 76.26s Setting up automation session ← Undocumented recovery t = 77.29s Tear Down Second test (corrupted state): t = 35.01s Tap "signin-button" t = 35.55s Waiting for "bannerButtonStackFirstItem" ← Query NOT in test code! t = 40.58s Assertion Failure: Failed to find element The second test executes element queries that do not exist in its source code, indicating leaked/corrupted state from the previous test's failed recovery. Note: The tearDown() method terminates the app but cannot reset the internal state of the XCUITest framework itself, so corruption persists across tests. We are observing this behavior consistently on iOS 18 real devices. We would like to know: Is this a known issue with XCUITest on iOS 18? Is anyone experiencing similar "accessibility not loaded" failures followed by auto-recovery? Is the "Setting up automation session" recovery behavior intentional or a bug? Is there a recommended workaround to prevent framework state corruption between tests?
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Jan ’26
Is the new iPadOS/macOS 26 help icon available in SF Symbols?
Under macOS 26 and iPadOS, the Help menu in many cases has a menu item for "App Help". This item has the following icon: I need to use this in my own app. I am unable to find this icon in SF Symbols 7 beta. I've scanned all of the icons under "What's New". I've searched for "help", "light", and "bulb" and this icon does not appear. Does anyone know if it's even a new SF Symbol? Or does anyone know of a way to use this icon?
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Jul ’25
"Show API Changes" no longer available on Apple Developer Documentation website?
There was a time that Apple Developer Documentation provides a filter to show the changes across versions, at https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technologies , with purple (modified), green (added), and red (deprecated) annotations. I wonder if this feature is completely removed, or is it still hiding somewhere? It is helpful to diff the API changes among versions. Thanks. edit: as pointed out by Rick, here is an archive link to what it used to look like
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Jul ’25
Developer Mode without PC
My phone's charging port is fried. It only charges wirelessly. Fixing it costs the same as the phone. I currently am having a lot of issues enrolling for apple developer program as well, so I can't use test flight right now. I want to enable developer mode on my phone, but it's never been connected to xcode before, so the option is not available. How do I enable developer mode without being able to connect it to a pc? I have a mac, and both my mac and iphone are on the same apple id. thank you
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Feb ’26
Assertion failed: (reconstituted == accumulator), function setFixup64, file OutputFile.cpp, line 2975
Xcode 16.2 Flutter version 3.27.1 0 0x1008abee4 __assert_rtn + 160 1 0x1008add9c ld::tool::OutputFile::setFixup64(unsigned char*, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*) (.cold.3) + 0 2 0x100789640 ld::tool::OutputFile::setFixup64(unsigned char*, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*) + 656 3 0x100785b78 ld::tool::OutputFile::applyFixUps(ld::Internal&, unsigned long long, ld::Atom const*, unsigned char*) + 4388 4 0x10078be18 ___ZN2ld4tool10OutputFile10writeAtomsERNS_8InternalEPh_block_invoke + 488 5 0x19bc19428 _dispatch_client_callout2 + 20 6 0x19bc2d850 _dispatch_apply_invoke3 + 336 7 0x19bc193e8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 8 0x19bc1ac68 _dispatch_once_callout + 32 9 0x19bc2c8a4 _dispatch_apply_invoke + 252 10 0x19bc193e8 _dispatch_client_callout + 20 11 0x19bc2b080 _dispatch_root_queue_drain + 864 12 0x19bc2b6b8 _dispatch_worker_thread2 + 156 13 0x19bdc5fd0 _pthread_wqthread + 228 A linker snapshot was created at: /tmp/Test Kopi Kenangan.debug.dylib-2025-02-27-100512.ld-snapshot ld: Assertion failed: (reconstituted == accumulator), function setFixup64, file OutputFile.cpp, line 2975. clang: error: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation)
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Sep ’25
Controlling UIDesignRequiresCompatibility via Remote Config
Hello, I am currently in the process of gradually adding support for LiquidGlass to my app. The transition is taking place incrementally, i.e., new screens and minor features are gradually being adapted to the new design and already deployed. Currently, the old design is still active via the feature flag UIDesignRequiresCompatibility, as the existing UI should remain locked for the public app store version until the transition is complete. My challenge is as follows: I would like to work with the new LiquidGlass design during development without having to manually change the UIDesignRequiresCompatibility flag with each deployment. Ideally, I am looking for a solution where: • the new design is only activated for me (e.g., specific account or specific devices) • the old design remains active for all other users • the App Store version can be delivered unchanged So my question is: Is it possible to control UIDesignRequiresCompatibility via remote config or server-side logic in order to activate the new design specifically for certain users or devices? I have observed similar behavior on WhatsApp—two devices with the same app version, but only one shows the new design. This suggests server-side or remote config-based control. Do you have any experience or recommendations on how to implement something like this cleanly? Kind regards Heinz
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Dec ’25
crash while exectuing __llvm_profile_write_file() in Xcode26.0
I am developing an iOS in-app SDK for collecting code coverage data. The SDK writes coverage data to a specified file by calling __llvm_profile_set_filename and __llvm_profile_write_file. This implementation worked correctly until I switched to Xcode 26.0 to build my project. Now, when __llvm_profile_write_file() is executed, it crashes with the following error stack. Can anyone provide any assistance? Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV) Exception Subtype: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0x0000000000000001 Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000001, 0x0000000000000001 Termination Reason: Namespace SIGNAL, Code 11, Segmentation fault: 11 Terminating Process: exc handler [454] Thread 96 name: Dispatch queue: com.test-coverage.processing Thread 96: Crashed: 0 Demo 0x122602ea8 initializeValueProfRuntimeRecord (in Demo) (InstrProfilingValue.c:351) 1 Demo 0x00000001226064c0 writeOneValueProfData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:153) 2 Demo 0x0000000122606308 writeValueProfData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:234) 3 Demo 0x00000001226060d0 lprofWriteDataImpl (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:401) 4 Demo 0x0000000122605d98 lprofWriteData (in Demo) (InstrProfilingWriter.c:261) 5 Demo 0x0000000122604804 writeFile (in Demo) (InstrProfilingFile.c:536) 6 Demo 0x122604664 __llvm_profile_write_file_alias + 228 7 Demo 0x000000011c6dd108 -[BDTestCoverage p_dumpMainCoverageInfoWithCustomKey:] (in Demo) (TestCoverage.m:995) 8 Demo 0x000000011c6dcef8 -[BDTestCoverage p_dumpAllCoverageProfileWithCustomKey:] (in Demo) (TestCoverage.m:970)
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Nov ’25
Notarization stuck in 'In Progress' for 24+ hours - submission 55877c61-6e7e-4cc7-80aa-709a76d3ddad
As it has already been reported elsewehere, I also face the problem of endless waiting time for my submissions to be notarized. This prevents me from shipping a new release. A waiting/processing time of multiple days is simply unacceptable. I kindly request to fix this.
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Mar ’26
symbolicate crashlog using .symbols files instead of dSYMs
Hi, Some crashes downloaded from TestFlight aren't symbolicated by Xcode and I don't know why, here's an example: Although all uploaded builds contain debug symbols (Symbols directory with .symbols files) and other crashlogs in the same version are symbolicated just fine (also visible on the above SS). I have access only to the .symbols files but not to the original dSYMs and I wonder how to perform symbolication manually. I tried pointing atos and symbolicatecrash utilities to respective .symbols file, but they are unable to work with it. I'm sure it's possible as TestFlight symbolicates crashlogs using only .symbols files somehow. Could you give a hint?
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Developer Disk Image could not be mounted on this device
I have been working on a M1 Mac mini, using my iPad Air M2 running 26.3 iPadOS. Switched to a new M4 Mac mini, went to connect my iPad to run from Xcode and was presented this "The developer disk image could not be mounted on this device." So how can a get an updated DDI? I appreciate any ideas. /Users/robertlawson/Desktop/Screenshot 2026-02-15 at 8.21.50 PM.png
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Feb ’26
Check whether app is built in debug or release mode
Currently, if as a library author you are shipping dependencies as code, you can use the #if DEBUG preprocessor check to execute logic based on whether app is being built for Debug or Release. My concern is more about the approach that should be taken when distributing frameworks/xcframeworks. One approach I am thinking of using is checking the presence of {CFBundleName}.debug.dylib in the main bundle. Is this approach reliable? Do you suggest any other approach?
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Dec ’25
Download link broken for Foundation Models Adaptor Training Toolkit
https://developer.apple.com/download/foundation-models-adapter/ Download link to toolkit is borked: https://developer.apple.com/services-account/download?path=/Developer_Tools/Foundation_Models_Framework_Adapter_Toolkit/adapter_training_toolkit_v0_1_0.zip
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Jun ’25
Background Assets Directory Collision
Hello, I'm trying to use multiple Background Assets Packs to host map tiles. This is problematic for a few reasons. MKTileOverlay requires a method that returns a URL. AssetPackManager.shared.url() throws, but it's unrelated to the url. It will return a URL even if it points to nothing. There's no name-spacing. Everything appears to be flattened. (See Error below) Simultaneously, this also is not the case as the documentation states: if there’s a path collision across multiple asset packs, then it’s undefined from which asset pack an individual file will be resolved. AssetPackManager.shared.url() doesn't have an optional parameter to explicitly declare the asset pack you want to access, like AssetPackManager.shared.contents(at: FilePath) does For example, I have multiple different tiles I'm trying to overlay for z: 10, x: 239, and y: 414. Foo/10/239/414.png Bar/10/239/414.png And even when explicitly stating the fold directory, it appears that the assets are flattened down. As I'm receiving this error. The URL for “Foo/10/239/414.png” couldn’t be retrieved: “414.png” couldn’t be copied to “239” because an item with the same name already exists.
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Oct ’25
Forbidden request when using API in Codemagic
Failed to fetch certificates: This request is forbidden for security reasons - Unable to find a team with the given Content Provider ID '72df6041-c291-4d95-b690-2a3b75ff72f6' to which you belong. Please contact Apple Developer Program Support. https://developer.apple.com/support
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Sep ’25
On Demand Resources as Legacy Technology
I read on this documentation : https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-uploads/on-demand-resources-size-limits that On Demand Resources a legacy technology. Does this mean ODR will be deprecated? If so, when will it officially take effect? Our application is planning to use it, so we need more information to support our decision.
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Nov ’25
SF Symbols 7: Hundreds of SF Symbols missing 'Availability' info
In SF Symbols 7 (115), there are 458 symbols missing Availability info. I only discovered this after using one that didn’t appear in iOS 18 but does in iOS 26. Questions: Are there plans to add Availability info for all symbols? If the field is blank, is there a safe latest-OS version we can assume? I realize managing 7,000+ icons is tough, but missing info like this makes development frustrating. It doesn't help that there's no build warning when a named image isn't found, it just defaults to the text label. Screenshot Screenshot of SF Symbols 7 showing three symbols missing Availability info. The symbol ellipsis.circle.badge is selected and its properties pane also shows no Availability info.
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Oct ’25
How to test equality with a tolerance in Swift Testing
So I can see from the documentation that XCTAssertEqual(x, y) becomes #expect(x == y), but what about XCTAssertEqual(x, y, accuracy: 0.2)? Does something already exist or do we need to write a more involved statement to see if x is less than y plus z and more than y minus z?
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May ’25
Icon Composer does not create icon that appears in App
I am running into an issue where when layers are grouped, the icon is not shown as it does within the preview in the Icon Composer app Is this a bug or is it some setting within the group/app?
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Jul ’25
RECOLLECTING CODE FROM UPLOAD????
Hello All, I used to own an app named LOLIIPOP, and am in the process of transferring it to my new apple account. I am having two problems.... How do I transfer the source code and binary to my new apple account? My developers have an old code, so I need to send them the LAST code they uploaded to the App Store. How do I do that as well??? Please any help!!! Thanks, Mr. LM
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Aug ’25
Will Icon Composer support development of tvOS and visionOS icons?
In the beta of Icon Composer, I see macOS, iOS, and watchOS icons, but there is nothing about visionOS and tvOS. Those icons are particularly hard and it would be great if this app worked for developing icons for all Apple platforms. I tried asking this in a WWDC group lab, but they didn't get to it and suggested posting to the forum.
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Oct ’25
"Application has not loaded accessibility" timeout followed by silent auto-recovery corrupts framework state on iOS 18
On iOS 18, when XCUITest encounters an "Application has not loaded accessibility" error after the 60 second timeout, it performs an undocumented auto-recovery ("Setting up automation session") instead of halting the test as documented. This leaves the XCUITest framework in a corrupted state, causing subsequent tests in the same session to fail with unexpected behavior. Expected Behavior (per Apple documentation): Any failure in the launch sequence will be reported as a test failure and the test will be halted at that point. Actual Behavior: XCUITest waits 60 seconds for accessibility to load Logs "Application has not loaded accessibility" error Instead of halting, performs "Setting up automation session" (auto-recovery) Test continues with corrupted framework state Subsequent tests in the same session fail with phantom element queries Steps Run XCUITest suite on a real iOS 18 device Have an app with moderately heavy initialization (e.g., synchronous network operations during bootstrap) Observe intermittent "accessibility not loaded" errors When error occurs, subsequent tests fail with unexpected behavior Test Logs Evidence First test (accessibility failure + recovery): t = 11.11s Wait for accessibility to load t = 71.14s Capturing diagnostic spindump t = 76.24s Assertion Failure: Application 'com.example.app' has not loaded accessibility t = 76.26s Setting up automation session ← Undocumented recovery t = 77.29s Tear Down Second test (corrupted state): t = 35.01s Tap "signin-button" t = 35.55s Waiting for "bannerButtonStackFirstItem" ← Query NOT in test code! t = 40.58s Assertion Failure: Failed to find element The second test executes element queries that do not exist in its source code, indicating leaked/corrupted state from the previous test's failed recovery. Note: The tearDown() method terminates the app but cannot reset the internal state of the XCUITest framework itself, so corruption persists across tests. We are observing this behavior consistently on iOS 18 real devices. We would like to know: Is this a known issue with XCUITest on iOS 18? Is anyone experiencing similar "accessibility not loaded" failures followed by auto-recovery? Is the "Setting up automation session" recovery behavior intentional or a bug? Is there a recommended workaround to prevent framework state corruption between tests?
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Jan ’26