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?

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?

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"]

👋Hi, I want to ask what equipment the auditors in SSC will use to evaluate students' playground, whether it is iPad pro and mac with camera, or something else. And what system will they use, iPadOS/macOS 26 or something else? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you

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

Recently, applications for the Swift Student Challenge opened up. I noticed, that when selected "where to run your app" (mine was developed in Xcode 26), and you select Xcode26, there is a note underneath it that basically says all Xcode projects will be run on the simulator. What if my project is dependent on AR? How would I let the judges test my submission?

My playground may require that the device has downloaded some resources in advance, such as Apple's advanced voice, translation language... But this is not necessary. It is just an incidental function. If it is not downloaded, the app will prompt that this function is not available and most of the other functions can continue to be used. But I want to know whether the judge's device will download these things in advance, and if not, will the judges think that there is a problem with my app that can't be used normally, which will cause my work to be rejected directly? Because my app uses the API of iOS 26, it needs to run in Xcode, and the competition allows the Apple intelligent function, but it is stipulated that if it runs with Xcode, the app will be tested on the simulator. However, my app involves image playground and cannot run on the simulator. Does anyone have a good solution? Thank you!

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?

After the last OS26 developer beta update the watch series 6 battery drains fast, in less than two hours life. I visited Apple Store , they said the battery was dead so I had to buy new watch series 10 The same issue happened in the new watch, the battery meter shows 50% after 1 hour Right now I’ve downgraded my update version to beta 11 until I can find a solution

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.

Hello, is it allowed to use Foundation Model in the app? Will it work when launched on the jury's device, or will it not work because the jury will not enable Apple Intelligence?

Hello, I want to use the Speech framework in my app. However, I found that if I want it to work offline, it must be downloaded separately on the device. Do I understand correctly that it is not allowed to use it in a Swift Student Challenge submission if English (as the speech language) must be downloaded by the tester on their device using the internet beforehand?

Hello all! My name is Luke, and I'm a 14 year old with a idea for SSC. This is my first SSC submission ever. I would like some feedback concerning a question. My app is an AI powered academic planner that helps you and your life. I won't give too much away, but I believe it's a really helpful concept. It uses a mini on-device LLM (built with simple if this word typed then do this logic) to help organize assignments. This is a real business I am building, and I put inside of my app simulated features such as the app saying "scanning your Google Classroom..", would this go against any terms and make the app less likely to win? I also have my app fully polished, and feels like an actual app and finished product, with demo assignments pre-loaded, and most stuff is placeholders. Should the app be more like a guided simulator? Such as "click here to see how this will be simulated in a final release" or again should it be polished? I just want some feedback, since I only have 3 minutes, and the app needs to be offline, I just want to improvise. Hopefully I can get some feedback from the community, and/or ex-winners! Thanks all! And good luck! :) - Luke

I'm suddenly receiving zero products from SKProductsRequest, even though this setup previously worked without issues. The debugger shows that both of my product identifiers are now being returned under invalidIdentifiers, and response.products is empty. I’ve confirmed the following: There are no pending agreements in App Store Connect. The subscription is active and configured correctly. The product identifiers match exactly with what’s defined in App Store Connect. Here is the delegate method I'm using (unchanged from when it previously worked): extension UpgradeViewModelProvider: SKProductsRequestDelegate { func productsRequest(_ request: SKProductsRequest, didReceive response: SKProductsResponse) { if response.products.count > 0 { delegate.send(.onProduct(response.products)) } } } Since everything was functioning before, I’m trying to understand what may have caused the identifiers to suddenly be marked as invalid. Any guidance or suggestions on what to check next would be greatly appreciated.

There seems to be an error with a code checkpoint in Swift Playground "getting started with apps" It says to put a VStack inside an HStack and shows how to do it. my screen looks the same but it is not getting marked as correct which is preventing me from moving on. Any Ideas?

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.

«Hello everyone, after installing iOS 26, I noticed that on my iPhone 13 Pro, which had its battery replaced, the battery status in the settings shows 0%, and the phone does not charge more than 1%, no matter how long I leave it plugged in. The same problem is observed on iPhones 14 and lower where the battery (FB18154101) was replaced.»

I have developed three apps using the Screen Time API. The following are common problems I encountered in the three apps: DeviceActivityMonitorExtension is automatically killed after running for a few days (frequently) The same DeviceActivityEvent in DeviceActivityMonitorExtension is triggered twice during eventDidReachThreshold (especially obvious in iOS18.5) Screen Time authorization is automatically canceled for no reason (occasionally) I hope to get help

Hello developers, i have a project for SSC that includes metal shader code. The project runs fine when I build and run it in Xcode, but it does not run in the Swift Playground app. The reason is that Swift Playgrounds doesn’t compile/build source files with the .metal extension the same way Xcode does (so the shader never gets built/loaded in Playgrounds). The requirements say: “Your app playground must be built with and run on Swift Playgrounds 4.6 or Xcode 26, or later.” Since it says “or” (not “and”), does that mean it’s acceptable if the project only builds/runs in Xcode?

Hello Apple Developer Community, I'm hoping someone can advise me on a serious issue. Our organization's Apple Developer Program account has been effectively locked because our Account Holder's Apple ID is inaccessible. I need to unlock that Apple ID so we can manage our apps. I've already reached out to Apple Developer Support, but so far, I haven't received a response. This situation is critical because our clients rely on us to maintain and update our apps. Key details (some info is masked for privacy): • We're enrolled as an Organization/Company. • The current Account Holder's Apple ID is locked and cannot perform any actions. • No other accounts have admin access. If anyone has encountered a similar issue or knows a more efficient route to escalate, I'd be extremely grateful for your insights. Thanks in advance for any advice you can share. This is critical to our organization, and we'd appreciate any pointers on how to navigate or expedite the support process.