Hello everyone,
I'm very impressed with the Liquid Glass design introduced in iOS 26, especially how native app icons automatically adapt to the system's display mode (dark or light).
This brings me to a question: Is it possible to make a website shortcut icon created via Safari's "Add to Home Screen" feature adapt to Dark Mode in the same way?
For native apps, we can use tools like Icon Composer and asset catalogs (Assets.xcassets) to provide different icons for each mode. It would be a huge improvement for web clips if we could achieve the same with existing web technologies like apple-touch-icon or the Web App Manifest.
If anyone has figured out a way to do this, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share your knowledge.
Thanks in advance!
日本語の原文:
iOS 26から導入されたLiquid Glassデザインについて。
ネイティブアプリのアイコンがシステムの表示モード(ダークモード/ライトモード)に合わせて自動で最適化されるようになりました。
そこで疑問に思ったのですが、Safariから「ホーム画面に追加」機能を使って作成するWebサイトのショートカットアイコンは、ネイティブアプリと同じようにダークモードに対応できないのでしょうか?
ネイティブアプリの場合は、Icon Composerなどのツールでアセットカタログ(Assets.xcassets)を使い、モードごとのアイコンを用意できますよね。
Web側でも、apple-touch-iconやWeb App Manifestといった既存の仕組みを使って、アイコンを動的に切り替えられるようになると、Webクリップの使い勝手がさらに向上すると思うのですが
もし、すでに何らかの方法で対応されている方がいらっしゃれば、ぜひその知見を共有していただけると嬉しいです。
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I'm using a NavigationSplitView on macOS which needs to show 2 or 3 columns depending on the selection of the sidebar.
Column 1 has a list of main activities. Some of these just have some data to show and some have a sublist.
Currently, when an item that has no sublist is selected, I set the 2nd column (content:) to:
Spacer()
.navigationSplitViewColumnWidth(0)
This works, although it started hitting bugs requiring a workaround on macOS 26, which got me wondering, what is the correct approach here?
NavigationSplitViewVisibility.doubleColumn is not the solution, as this hides column 1, not column 2.
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on my own Apple TV app. So far, things are going pretty well, but right now, I'm stuck on the design of the categories or selection menus.
Here's a screenshot of how it looks right now:
The green color and the border are intentionally added for now so I can see what is where. My actual goal is to remove the gray bar (or is this the "main bar"?). The pink bar and its border are just design elements that can be removed if needed. I want it to look more "original," like this:
Here is the code:
let title: String
let isSelected: Bool
var body: some View {
HStack {
Text(title)
.foregroundColor(isSelected ? .black : .white)
.font(.system(size: 22, weight: .regular))
.padding(.leading, 20)
Spacer()
Image(systemName: "chevron.right")
.foregroundColor(isSelected ? .black : .gray)
.padding(.trailing, 20)
}
.frame(height: 50) // Einheitliche Höhe für die Kategorien
.background(Color.pink) // Innerer Hintergrund auf pink gesetzt
.cornerRadius(10) // Abrundung direkt auf den Hintergrund anwenden
.overlay(
RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 10)
.stroke(Color.green, lineWidth: 3) // Äußerer Rahmen auf grün gesetzt
)
.padding(.horizontal, 0) // Entferne äußere Ränder
.background(Color.clear) // Entferne alle anderen Hintergründe
}
}
struct SettingsView_Previews: PreviewProvider {
static var previews: some View {
SettingsView()
}
}
I’ve adjusted the code, but it’s still not quite right. When a category is not selected, it appears black instead of gray, like in the original design
Here is the code:
struct SettingsView: View {
@State private var selectedCategory: String?
var body: some View {
NavigationStack {
ZStack {
Color.black
.edgesIgnoringSafeArea(.all)
VStack(spacing: 0) {
// Überschrift oben in der Mitte
Text("Einstellungen")
.font(.system(size: 40, weight: .semibold))
.foregroundColor(.white)
.padding(.top, 30)
HStack {
// Linke Seite mit Logo
VStack {
Spacer()
Image(systemName: "applelogo")
.resizable()
.scaledToFit()
.frame(width: 120, height: 120)
.foregroundColor(.white)
Spacer()
}
.frame(width: UIScreen.main.bounds.width * 0.4)
// Rechte Seite mit Kategorien
VStack(spacing: 15) {
ForEach(categories, id: \.self) { category in
NavigationLink(
value: category,
label: {
SettingsCategoryView(
title: category,
isSelected: selectedCategory == category
)
}
)
.buttonStyle(PlainButtonStyle())
}
}
.frame(width: UIScreen.main.bounds.width * 0.5)
}
}
}
.navigationDestination(for: String.self) { value in
Text("\(value)-Ansicht")
.font(.title)
.foregroundColor(.white)
.navigationTitle(value)
}
}
}
private var categories: [String] {
["Allgemein", "Benutzer:innen und Accounts", "Video und Audio", "Bildschirmschoner", "AirPlay und HomeKit", "Fernbedienungen und Geräte", "Apps", "Netzwerk", "System", "Entwickler"]
}
}
struct SettingsCategoryView: View {
let title: String
let isSelected: Bool
var body: some View {
HStack {
Text(title)
.foregroundColor(.white)
.font(.system(size: 22, weight: .medium))
.padding(.leading, 20)
Spacer()
Image(systemName: "chevron.right")
.foregroundColor(.gray)
.padding(.trailing, 20)
}
.frame(height: 50) // Einheitliche Höhe für die Kategorien
.background(isSelected ? Color.gray.opacity(0.3) : Color.clear) // Hervorhebung des ausgewählten Elements
.cornerRadius(8) // Abgerundete Ecken
.scaleEffect(isSelected ? 1.05 : 1.0) // Fokus-Animation
.animation(.easeInOut, value: isSelected)
}
}
struct SettingsView_Previews: PreviewProvider {
static var previews: some View {
SettingsView()
}
}
I recently detected a special crash on 18.0, 18.1, 18.1.1, 18.2,18.3 which cannot be repeated, and the page logs are related to the keyboard, is there any idea to deal with this problem?
Exception Type: EXC_CRASH (SIGABRT)
Exception Codes: 0x00000000 at 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
CrashDoctor Diagnosis: Application threw exception NSInternalInconsistencyException: Multi layer delegate table missing.
Thread 0 Crashed:
0 CoreFoundation 0x000000018fa487cc __exceptionPreprocess + [ : 164]
1 libobjc.A.dylib 0x000000018cd1b2e4 objc_exception_throw + [ : 88]
2 Foundation 0x000000018ee188d8 _userInfoForFileAndLine
3 UIKitCore 0x0000000192ee8074 -[UIView _multiLayerDelegatesTableCreateIfNecessary:] + [ : 208]
4 UIKitCore 0x0000000192ee80c4 -[UIView _registerMultiLayerDelegate:] + [ : 36]
5 UIKitCore 0x00000001924f74c0 -[_UIPortalView setSourceView:] + [ : 132]
6 UIKitCore 0x000000019325b6bc -[_UIPortalView initWithSourceView:] + [ : 68]
7 UIKitCore 0x0000000193283ea4 -[_UITextMagnifiedLoupeView initWithSourceView:] + [ : 444]
8 UIKitCore 0x000000019373461c +[UITextLoupeSession _makeLoupeViewForSourceView:selectionWidget:orientation:] + [ : 84]
9 UIKitCore 0x00000001937347bc +[UITextLoupeSession _beginLoupeSessionAtPoint:fromSelectionWidgetView:inView:orientation:] + [ : 304]
10 UIKitCore 0x0000000192dc0ce0 -[UITextRefinementTouchBehavior textLoupeInteraction:gestureChangedWithState:location:translation:velocity:modifierFlags:shouldCancel:] + [ : 1756]
11 UIKit 0x0000000249cc89e0 -[UITextRefinementTouchBehaviorAccessibility textLoupeInteraction:gestureChangedWithState:location:translation:velocity:modifierFlags:shouldCancel:] + [ : 216]
12 UIKitCore 0x00000001935445b4 -[UITextRefinementInteraction loupeGestureWithState:location:translation:velocity:modifierFlags:shouldCancel:] + [ : 124]
13 UIKitCore 0x0000000193543f74 -[UITextRefinementInteraction loupeGesture:] + [ : 548]
14 UIKitCore 0x000000019259eac4 -[UIGestureRecognizerTarget _sendActionWithGestureRecognizer:] + [ : 128]
15 UIKitCore 0x000000019259e934 _UIGestureRecognizerSendTargetActions + [ : 92]
16 UIKitCore 0x000000019259e6f4 _UIGestureRecognizerSendActions + [ : 284]
17 UIKitCore 0x0000000192251b28 -[UIGestureRecognizer _updateGestureForActiveEvents] + [ : 572]
18 UIKitCore 0x0000000192223724 _UIGestureEnvironmentUpdate + [ : 2488]
19 CoreFoundation 0x000000018f9ea1f4 __CFRUNLOOP_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_AN_OBSERVER_CALLBACK_FUNCTION__ + [ : 36]
20 CoreFoundation 0x000000018f9e9f98 __CFRunLoopDoObservers + [ : 552]
21 CoreFoundation 0x000000018fa19028 __CFRunLoopRun + [ : 948]
22 CoreFoundation 0x000000018fa18830 CFRunLoopRunSpecific + [ : 588]
23 GraphicsServices 0x00000001db9f81c4 GSEventRunModal + [ : 164]
24 UIKitCore 0x000000019257eeb0 -[UIApplication _run] + [ : 816]
25 UIKitCore 0x000000019262d5b4 UIApplicationMain + [ : 340]
26 顺丰小哥 0x00000001042c7cc0 main + [main.m : 13]
27 (null) 0x00000001b5406ec8 0x0 + 7335866056
I found that unofficial apps like ChatGPT and Shadowrocket can use widgets in VisionOS 26. How is this achieved? How can I also enable widgets for apps I develop?
I have accidentally missed the sign up window for the UX Writing lab by 1 hour, but I'd still love to join it if at all possible. I have had this lab several times in the past and it was always very informative.
I have a time tracking app that helps people make the most of their time. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timelines-time-tracking/id1112433234
I'm looking for guidance on how to improve copywriting in my onboarding sequence, on my paywall, and overall throughout the app.
Thank you for considering. My Apple ID is lukas[at]glimsoft.com.
I'm working to emulate the Activity Rings featured in Apple's Fitness app.
Here's a copy of what's in the swift file so far.
//
// ProgressRingPrototype.swift
// Nutrition
//
// Created by Derek Chestnut on 1/13/25.
//
import SwiftUI
struct ProgressRingPrototype: View {
@State var progress = 0.00
let size: CGSize
let thickness: CGFloat
var color: Color?
var gradientColors: [Color]?
var body: some View {
let color = color ?? .primary
ZStack {
RingPrototype(
size: self.size,
thickness: self.thickness,
color: color.opacity(0.2)
)
let gradient = AngularGradient(
colors: gradientColors ?? [.primary, .secondary],
center: .center
)
let style = StrokeStyle(
lineWidth: 32,
lineCap: .round
)
Circle()
.trim(from: 0, to: progress)
.stroke(gradient, style: style)
.rotationEffect(.degrees(-90))
.frame(width: size.width, height: size.height)
}
.onAppear {
DispatchQueue.main.asyncAfter(deadline: .now() + 1) {
withAnimation(.easeInOut(duration: 1)) {
progress = 0.75
}
}
}
}
}
#Preview {
ZStack {
ProgressRingPrototype(
progress: 0.1,
size: CGSize(width: 256, height: 256),
thickness: CGFloat(32),
color: .primary
)
ProgressRingPrototype(
progress: 0.1,
size: CGSize(width: 190, height: 190),
thickness: CGFloat(32),
color: .primary
)
ProgressRingPrototype(
progress: 0.1,
size: CGSize(width: 124, height: 124),
thickness: CGFloat(32),
color: .primary
)
}
}
Here's a snapshot of the live preview.
I'm experiencing an issue where the trailing line cap generated by the stroke exceeds the start angle of the angular gradient, which creates an ugly artifact at 0 degrees.
Anyone have a solution to this problem?
Derek
Context & Issue
I am developing an iOS application.
My app icon uses colors that are relatively close to each other.
When the user enables Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Color Filters → Grayscale (or similar modes), the icon becomes harder to distinguish because it loses color and contrast is reduced.
Goal
When iOS switches to grayscale mode, I want the app icon to maintain good contrast between its elements so it remains clearly recognizable.
What I’ve tried
Redesigned the icon with more contrasting colors.
Added strokes/outlines, but it still doesn’t look much better in grayscale.
Researched how iOS renders app icons when grayscale is enabled, but couldn’t find a way to override or provide an alternative icon.
Specific questions
Is there any API or mechanism in iOS that allows providing a different version of the app icon when the user has grayscale mode enabled?
If there’s no direct API, are there any best practices for designing iOS app icons to ensure good contrast when converted to grayscale?
Do we have to design grayscale version for app icon?
Thank you!
Hello,
I recently submitted my app to the Apple Store and received a rejection under Guideline 4.3(a) - Design - Spam, stating that my app is similar to others on the store. However, my app has a unique feature set, offers more functionality and content than competitors, and is completely free with ad monetization, unlike most similar apps that require subscriptions.
I have spent five months developing this app from scratch, ensuring it provides an original and valuable experience for users. I did not use an app template or repackaged code, and my app is not a reskinned version of any existing app. I genuinely believe it brings meaningful differentiation to the market.
I would appreciate any guidance on how I can better communicate my app’s uniqueness to the review team or what specific aspects I should adjust to comply with Apple's guidelines.
Thank you for your time and support.
Can I use the “apple.intelligence” SF symbol to refer to the functionality of Foundation Models frameworks within my app, or does it specifically refer to Apple Intelligence and not a feature of my own creation that is built upon Apple Intelligence?
Hi everyone,
I've noticed that on iOS 26 beta 1 through beta 4, when using a List with the .plain style, the section header overlaps with the cell content below it, as there is no background for the header. This creates a poor visual experience.
Additionally, when using NavigationSplitView on iPad, the second column's list always shows this issue.
Is this an intentional design change, or just a temporary issue? I haven't found a good workaround so far.
Thanks!
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I just discover that feature (a folder lost in the middle of others desktop folder ).
so with each updates:
-/usr/local is emptied
-somes apps in the Application folder, are deleted, even paid apps ..
-i lost : Docker, python 3.13, latexlive2025, Apache NetBeans, java install, Affinity Publisher 2, all my 3D slicers ... github desktop, Epic Games Launcher, ........
296go of apps
Franckly : c'est la merde !!!
I am using a MacBook Pro 16" 2019
any way to stop this behavior ?
thank you !!!
I see the logo all over the internet, but the only Official logo I can find is the swift logo, the orange one, but the blue one I do not see a place to download it nor the usage guidelines. I have seen it on various Icon site like Icon8. I would like to use it on my reddit forum that is dedicated to SwiftUI but I want to be legal. Is it allowed to use and if so, where can you download the official verison?
Hi everyone,
I’m having trouble getting the new glassEffect() modifier to render correctly in SwiftUI.
No matter what I try, it just appears as a solid white background (instead of translucent glass). This happens both in Beta 1 and Beta 2.
My setup:
• Mac mini (M4 chip)
• macOS 15 Beta 2 (Tahoe)
• Xcode 16 Beta 2
• Samsung Odyssey G9 57” monitor (super ultrawide)
• Using Preview in SwiftUI (not the Simulator)
Even when I use Apple’s default demo code like:
Text("Hello World")
.padding()
.glassEffect()
Hi is there possibly to put text data or information into Roomplanapi elements like data wall color etc and export to usdz after lidar scan
Hello Apple Developer Support,
We initially uploaded our INRx App on a different Apple Developer account for internal testing purposes.
Now, we would like to publish the same app under a new Apple Developer account for production, but we're currently facing a design-related rejection during the review process.
We believe the app meets all guidelines, and there were no design issues flagged previously when submitted from the testing account.
Could you please help us understand:
Why the same app is now being rejected for design issues?
Is there a way to resolve this while moving the app to the new account?
Any advice or clarification would be greatly appreciated so we can successfully proceed with publishing.
Thank you!
I noticed a discrepancy between the Material specifications for tvOS on the Developer page and the naming in the Design Resources (Sketch files). Which one should we consider authoritative?
Apple developer design web page:https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/materials
design resource(sketch)
Prior to iOS 26, this successfully gave me a modal view with a transparent background:
let settingsVC = MySettingsViewController()
settingsVC.modalPresentationStyle = .automatic
//settingsVC.modalPresentationStyle = .overCurrentContext
self.present(settingsVC, animated: true, completion: {
}
MySettingsViewController:
self.view.backgroundColor = UIColor(white: 0, alpha: 0.5)
Now in iOS 26, modal view is presented in a opaque grey background.