Dear Apple Developer team, dear Apple Developer community, I’m posting this publicly because I honestly don’t know how else to get a response. Timeline: December 3rd: I applied for the Apple Developer Program and received the confirmation email: “Your program enrollment has been received.” After that: complete silence for weeks – no status updates, no emails, nothing. End of December: Only after I opened a support ticket myself did I receive a response asking me to upload additional documents. January 12th: I uploaded all requested documents in full. Since then: silence again. Last Monday, I sent a follow-up email → no reply. Today (January 26th), I opened a new ticket, referencing the existing case number. Honestly, I have to ask: Where is the professionalism in this process? For comparison: The Google Play Developer account verification (including identity and company checks) took around 24 hours. Apple is one of the most valuable technology companies in the world. Why does a basic developer enrollment take over two months, without transparent communication or even a simple status update? At this point, I would really appreciate: a clear status update, or at least a realistic timeline for when this process will be completed Right now, this experience feels neither professional nor developer-friendly. Thank you for reading, and I sincerely hope for a timely response.

I’m looking for iOS and Apple Watch users to help beta test ChoreFit, a fitness app that transforms everyday chores into measurable workouts using NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) science. What it does: • Tracks chores like vacuuming, mopping, and laundry as real workouts • Syncs with Apple Health for steps, heart rate, and calories • Lets you start or pause chores right from your Apple Watch • Adjusts effort based on body weight and optional weighted vests What I need from testers: • Install via TestFlight (link provided once approved) • Use the app during normal household tasks • Share feedback on usability, Apple Watch sync, and calorie accuracy If you’re interested in movement tracking, fitness analytics, or wearable integration, I’d love your help validating and refining this app before public release.

noticed that when I use PHPickerViewController in iOS26, preselectedAssetIdentifiers not working. It doesn't pre-select an image. This is the code snapshot how I use it with UIViewControllerRepresentable Same code works in iOS18 but not iOS26 func makeUIViewController(context: Context) -> UIViewController { var configuration = PHPickerConfiguration(photoLibrary: PHPhotoLibrary.shared()) configuration.filter = .images configuration.selectionLimit = 5 configuration.preselectedAssetIdentifiers = ["some id from previous selected results"] let imagePicker = PHPickerViewController.init(configuration: configuration) imagePicker.delegate = context.coordinator return imagePicker }

Hello Apple Developer Community, I need some assistance with my account. I created a new developer account for a new project I am working on, and paid the apple developer fee. Everything was working fine for a few weeks, I was able to get my app on TestFlight and invite testers to it, as well as push updates and get feedback. The testers were family/business partners. As of a few days ago, I was locked out of my account. I first tried resetting my password, and was then met with an email claiming my account was locked with no additional information. I am trying to understand how I can either unlock my account, or transfer my existing app to a new account, so that I do not have to bother my users with downloading a new app. Additionally, I would like some help in understanding how I can safeguard myself from this issue in the future, especially given this would not be fun if my app were published. Could anyone please assist me, provide me with any advice, or point me to a place where I could get support? I spent 25 minutes on the phone with apple support, and was treated excellently as I've come to expect of Apple, but unfortunately was not given any help as the support did not have additional information. I'm hoping I'm asking in the right place, and can get some help! Thanks in advance, Fritz

アプリ開発を依頼して公開中ですが、 アプリ開発会社が倒産し、連絡もつかず、 アップル社への年間料金の支払いができません。 登録アカウントがわかりませんので、どうしたらいいでしょうか？ よろしくお願いいたします。

I’m experiencing an issue on macOS Tahoe (Developer Beta, July 2025) related to the new “Allow in Menu Bar” section in System Settings. After uninstalling the application Backdrop (developer: Cindori), the entry com.cindori.Backdrop.Wallpaper still appears in the list of apps allowed to show in the menu bar, even though: — The app and all its associated files have been fully deleted. — The LaunchAgents files in ~/Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchAgents have been removed. — Preferences have been deleted via defaults delete com.cindori.Backdrop and defaults delete com.cindori.Backdrop.Wallpaper. — The system has been restarted. It seems the “Allow in Menu Bar” section keeps phantom references to apps or agents even after complete cleanup. Could you please confirm if this is expected behavior (perhaps for future reactivation) or a bug? Is there any official method or recommended command to permanently remove such residual entries from this list? Thank you very much for your help and clarifications.

I've paid - and have the confirmation of subscription email. But when I try to enroll both on my iphone and macbook air - I get errors. on the iphone said could not complete enrollment. on the macbook it said "not available in your area" I am in australia and it should work. Does anyone know how to fix the enrollment bugs?

Hello, Can anyone tell me what this means? Or if it's normal? I'm seeing about 10% battery drain per day on sleep, and pmset -g log shows wakes nearly every minute. 2025-06-10 17:10:35 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 5 secs 2025-06-10 17:10:43 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 17:13:49 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 8 secs 2025-06-10 17:14:01 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 17:14:10 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 17:15:01 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 17:16:31 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 17:18:07 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:94%) 6 secs Looking at one section of them: 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 DarkWake DarkWake from Deep Idle [CDNP] : due to smc.70070000 wifibt SMC.OutboxNotEmpty/ Using BATT (Charge:90%) 6 secs 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 WakeDetails DriverReason:smc.70070000 - DriverDetails: DriverReason:wifibt - DriverDetails: DriverReason:SMC.OutboxNotEmpty - DriverDetails: 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 HibernateStats hibmode=3 standbydelaylow=0 standbydelayhigh=0 35177 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 WakeTime WakeTime: 0.094 sec 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 Kernel Client Acks Delays to Sleep notifications: [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(60 ms)] 2025-06-10 22:00:46 -0700 Kernel Client Acks Delays to Wake notifications: [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(121 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(59 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(123 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(116 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [powerd is slow(5915 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(64 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(78 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(119 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(122 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(117 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(119 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(118 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(121 ms)] [Port-USB-C driver is slow(msg: SetState to 0)(58 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [Codec Output driver is slow(msg: WillChangeState to 1)(77 ms)] [AppleConvergedIPCOLYBTControl driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(117 ms)] [AppleMultiFunctionManager driver is slow(msg: SetState to 1)(120 ms)] [RTBuddy(ANS2) driver is slow(msg: SetState to 2)(68 ms)] [AppleCS42L84Audio driver is slow(msg: DidChangeState to 1)(76 ms)] 2025-06-10 22:00:48 -0700 com.apple.sleepservices.sessionTerminated SleepService: window has terminated. 2025-06-10 22:00:52 -0700 Assertions PID 323(powerd) Released InternalPreventSleep "PM configd - Wait for Device enumeration" 00:00:05 id:0x0xd00009032 [System: PrevIdle] 2025-06-10 22:00:52 -0700 Sleep Entering Sleep state due to 'Maintenance Sleep':TCPKeepAlive=active Using Batt (Charge:90%) 14 secs 2025-06-10 22:00:53 -0700 Assertions Summary- [System: PrevIdle] Using Batt(Charge: 90) 2025-06-10 22:00:53 -0700 Wake Requests [process=mDNSResponder request=Maintenance deltaSecs=6474 wakeAt=2025-06-10 23:48:48 info="DHCP lease renewal"] [*process=dasd request=SleepService deltaSecs=979 wakeAt=2025-06-10 22:17:13 info="com.apple.dasd:501:com.apple.intelligenceplatform.IntelligencePlatformCore.Pipeline.FastPass"] [process=powerd request=TCPKATurnOff deltaSecs=227969 wakeAt=2025-06-13 13:20:22] [process=powerd request=CSPNEvaluation deltaSecs=2005 wakeAt=2025-06-10 22:34:18] [process=powerd request=UserWake deltaSecs=7086 wakeAt=2025-06-10 23:59:00 info="com.apple.alarm.user-visible-com.apple.donotdisturb.server.ScheduleLifetimeMonitor.timer,619"]

I'm trying to understand how UIDevice.current.identifierForVendor behaves when an iOS app is restored via iCloud onto a different physical device. Context I'm building an app that needs to detect whether it’s running on a newly restored device (for example, after the user transfers their iPhone via iCloud setup). To do this, I save the value of UIDevice.current.identifierForVendor?.uuidString in persistent storage (e.g., UserDefaults). The question If I install my app on Device A, store the identifierForVendor value, back up the device to iCloud, and then restore that backup onto Device B, will the restored app see the same identifierForVendor value, or a new one? More specifically: Does iCloud backup/restore preserve the underlying “vendor” ID across devices? Is the identifierForVendor tied only to the bundle identifier and vendor prefix, or also to the physical device hardware? If the user deletes all apps from the same vendor, then restores them from iCloud, is the ID reset? What I’ve found so far Apple’s docs say: “The value of this property is the same for apps that come from the same vendor running on the same device. If the user deletes all of that vendor’s apps from the device and then reinstalls one or more of them, the value may change.” However, it doesn’t explicitly mention what happens after iCloud restore onto a new device. Goal I want to know if it’s safe to use identifierForVendor to detect a new device context (e.g., trigger a refresh of a Firebase token when the user’s device changes). Environment iOS 17+ (latest) Swift / Capacitor app bridge Testing between iPhone 14 Pro → iPhone 15 Pro (iCloud restore)

Hi everyone, my Digital Services Act (DSA) status in App Store Connect has been “In Review” for over a week. Is this normal? The app is already available in 178 countries, but it can’t be released in the EU (my home market) solely because this DSA isn’t approved yet. How long did it take for you? Is there anything that helps speed up the DSA review? Thanks for any insights.

So I downloaded and installed iOS26 on my iPhone 15 Pro and after that it does not want to boot anymore. It shows a battery with one red line. Which is weird because before it restarted it had 80% of the battery and I had the power cable connected at all time. Now I can't boot it up anymore. Not even with the volume button up, down, power button trick. Please help!

When I try to create a post in Apple Support Community, it forces me to create a new account (for some supersmart reason because my apple account is apparently not enough). In this process, I am required to pick a new username and choose my communications preferences. The next screen? 403 Forbidden Error page.

Guideline 2.3.1 - Performance The app contains hidden features. Specifically, we still noticed that your app includes code which causes it to behave differently during the review process regarding web game presentation and payment. It would be appropriate to ensure that all features and functions in the app are visible and fully accessible during review. Guideline 3.1.1 - Business - Payments - In-App Purchase The app allows users to purchase digital content natively or via a web view in the app using payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. Apps cannot include in-app payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. Apps on the United States storefront may also include buttons, external links, or other calls to action to direct users to payment mechanisms other than in-app purchase. We have been rejected three times due to hidden functions and issues with web payment and web games. However, in the last package we submitted for review, it was confirmed that the code related to web games was removed, and the code related to web interaction JS bridging payment calls was also removed Dear experts, we sincerely invite you to offer your valuable suggestions. If you have any experience of meeting us, please share with us. We would be extremely grateful

I am writing to report an issue encountered while testing the iOS 26 beta. It appears that adding VPN configurations is currently not possible in this version. Specifically, attempts to add a new VPN configuration through the Settings app or via programmatic configuration profiles are unresponsive. As VPN functionality is essential for a number of development and enterprise use cases, I would appreciate it if your team could confirm whether this is a known issue, or provide guidance on any changes to VPN configuration handling in iOS 26. Please let me know if additional diagnostic information or logs would be helpful. Thank you for your support and for providing access to the iOS 26 beta. Best regards, Majid

I’m concerned because my iCloud account was recently migrated to AWS (Amazon Web Service) against my will, and now it seems.like people are rummaging through my files, photos, and mail, When I try to contact Apple Support, I get bumped to a spoofed site. Calling the hotline is the same, I get a Siri operator with platitudes and gaslighting but no action. I have run sysdiagnose and it looks really sketchy. Can anyone help?

Title says it all, so I get to 5 minutes left, and then the error message 'failed to prepare update' appears. I've done this for about a week now and the same thing happens. Does anyone have any insight to this problem?

With ios 26 the chapter images are not updating anymore. At first I thought this is carlay related but it also occures when the phone is connected only through USB or bluetooth to play a podcast. I tried Apple podcasts and other apps like Pocketcast or audible. Same problem. The phone shows the correct chapter image while my car shows the inital image all the time. Even tried a different car :-) I checked focus and settings but found nothing related. With ios18 everything works fine. Any ideas?

Hello everyone, on August 31st, all the apps in my personal developer account were suddenly expired and deleted, I have not received any response from Apple. My apps are in compliance with Apple's policies. I then uploaded a new version and sent it to the review team, but I received the following error "There was an error processing your request. Please try again later." I have contacted Apple via Email and Phone but no one cares about my problem. Has anyone had the same situation as me, I am really worried.

I have filed 27 bug reports against macOS using Feedback Assistant and none have had any sort of follow-up. I'm wondering if anyone at Apple looks at these reports? A few of these involve accessibility features that are not working (for example: speak announcements doesn't work -- and yes, my feedback is much more detailed than "doesn't work"). I would have thought issues with accessibility would be a high priority for Apple to fix quickly. Another report is that Grapher uses black text on dark gray making it very difficult to see the formula you enter. This should be a one-line code fix. These two, and 25 other bug reports have seemingly been ignored. Several of these reports indicate more than 10 similar reports, yet go unfixed. Leading me back to my opening question -- does anyone at Apple read these reports? I'd like to think I'm helping Apple to deliver a more perfect product but I feel like I'm wasting my time writing detailed bug reports. Is there another way to bring these to Apple's attention?