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Weekend good reads for Apple developers #2023/39
Fall is here, another nice weekend is here too. Let’s go through great articles.
- Point-free pointers advertise their new tool to test Swift Macros – A new tool for testing macros in Swift;
- Apple added new lifecycle method to
UIView, Keith Harrison covers it in UIKit View Lifecycle – viewIsAppearing; - Majid Jabrayilov continues his series on charts – Mastering charts in SwiftUI. Pie and Donut charts.;
- The Future of Accessing User Location in SwiftUI by Leonardo Maia Pugliese is covering location tracking aspects in modern apps;
- Antoine van der Lee goes through parameter packs in Swift – Value and Type parameter packs in Swift explained with examples;
- Bruno Rocha goes deep into implementation details of Swift structured concurrency – How async/await works internally in Swift;
- Craig Hockenberry explores design changes in watchOS – The Timer in watchOS 10.
And that is it. Come back next week for more great articles!
Apple Configurator has issues in macOS Sonoma 14
According to support article, Apple Configurator fails to add apps to iPhones and iPads. Apple suggests that issue will be resolved in next update.
As of now, Macs used for device management should not be updated to macOS Sonoma.
Apple Support: If you use Apple Configurator to add apps from the App Store to an iPhone or iPad
Reference: Apple Configurator Issue Will Be Fixed in Future macOS Sonoma Update
Apple seems yet still to comply with Chinese App Store regulations
According to Reuters Apple is not yet listed as company which complies with new regulations on mobile app stores. Notably, Samsung is already on the list.
It is not yet known, if developers will need to provide additional information to Apple.
No comments from Apple were available at the time of writing.
Reuters: China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing
Reference: Apple still not complied with Chinese App Store law, as others do [U]
Apple releases Safari 17 for macOS Ventura and Monterey
Together with release of macOS Sonoma 14 Apple also releases Safari for previous macOS releases – Ventura and Monterey. This brings new Safari features including Profiles, Locked Private Browsing and others. It also updates WebKit to the same level as new macOS Sonoma.
Safari 17 introduces new features, even faster performance, and improved security.
- Profiles keep your browsing separate for topics like work and personal, separating your history, cookies, extensions, Tab Groups, and Favorites
- Enhanced Private Browsing locks your private browsing windows when you’re not using them, blocks known trackers from loading, and removes identifying tracking from URLs
- Streamlined search offers more relevant, faster, and easier-to-read results
- Multiple tab selection allows you to select multiple tabs at once and move them around the tab bar or create a Tab Group
Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices.
Safari 17 is available as software update in System Settings.
Reference: Apple Releases Safari 17 With Profiles, Locked Private Browsing Windows and More
Apple launches next round of beta releases for iOS 17.1 and other platforms
Apple launches next round of beta versions for iOS/iPadOS 17.1, macOS Sonoma 14.1, watchOS 10.1 and tvOS 17.1.
watchOS 10.1 to bring ability to use Double Tap gesture on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. NameDrop coming to watchOS 10.1 too.
iOS 17.1 brings couple of updates to Apple Music app, AirDrop transfer continuation via Internet.
But most notable addition is capabilities to see up to date card balances and transaction history for supported bank accounts. Feature is currently available for users with UK bank accounts.
No corresponding Xcode beta is published yet.
Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases
Beta download: Operating Systems
Release notes:
- iOS & iPadOS 17.1 Beta Release Notes
- macOS Sonoma 14.1 Beta Release Notes
- watchOS 10.1 Beta Release Notes (no changes are reported)
- tvOS 17.1 Beta Release Notes (no changes are reported)
References:
- Apple Wallet app can now show current account balances from UK banks
- watchOS 10.1 beta to enable new Double Tap gesture on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
- watchOS 10.1 Beta Brings NameDrop to Apple Watch
- iOS 17.1 beta 1: New Apple Music and AirDrop features, more
- New Battery Health Features Remain Limited to iPhone 15 Models on First iOS 17.1 Beta
- Everything New in iOS 17.1 Beta 1
- iOS 17.1 brings Dynamic Island flashlight indicator to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15
- How to View Your UK Bank Account Balance and Deposits in Apple Wallet
- Hands on with all the changes in the first beta of iOS 17.1
- iOS 17.1 Adds Custom Playlist Art Options to Apple Music
- Apple Wallet adds exclusive UK features with signs of more to come
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