Developers

AR/VR press invited to WWDC keynote

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 24, 2023

Specialized AR/VR press is invited to attend the June 5 keynote where the rumored extended-reality Apple headset should be formally unveiled.

Apple will soon let you resolve billing issues with iPhone subscriptions right within apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 20, 2023

Apple's new prompt will help people resolve any billing issues with renewable subscriptions on their iPhone or iPad, right within the app itself.

Apple calls this year’s WWDC a “very special event”

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2023

WWDC 2023 will be running from June 5 to 9 as an online affair, with Apple calling it a “very special event.” There will also be an in-person event on opening day.

iOS 16.4 lets you enroll in betas via Software Update

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 17, 2023

iOS 16.4 brings new toggles in Software Update that let you install developer or public betas of iOS without downloading configuration profiles.

$0.29 is the new 99 cents: Apple adds 700 new price points for App Store apps

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 6, 2022

Apple has added 700 new price points for developers to take advantage of and make their App Store prices more flexible, with the lowest price set at $0.29.

The annual App Store freeze won’t be happening this holiday

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 1, 2022

Apple's App Store will remain open during the busiest season so there'll be plenty of new apps and updates to download during the 2022 holidays.

Apple reinstates the battery percentage in the status bar with the latest iOS 16 beta

Evan Selleck ∙ August 8, 2022

When Apple introduced the iPhone X, it also took something away: the battery percentage present in the status bar. This used to be a handy feature, making it easy to see just how much battery life remained in your iPhone at a glance. Especially if you prefer percentages. But, Apple removed it, and, up until today, it didn't appear that the company was too ken on bringing it back.

Here’s what’s new and different in iOS 16 beta 4

Evan Selleck ∙ July 27, 2022

As we march towards the eventual arrival of the iOS 16 update, Apple is still seeding beta versions of the software to help prepare developers for what's to come. To that end, we've got a brand new beta seeded today and, along with it, some new features and changes for the prerelease software.

Here’s what’s new in iOS 16 beta 3

Evan Selleck ∙ July 6, 2022

As we we march towards the public launch of iOS 16, Apple is in the process of issuing betas of the upcoming update. And, as is par for the course, Apple continues to tweak the software and add new features to the mix preparing for the public launch later this year.