Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.

As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.

Learn what a trader is and how to enter your status

As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.

This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.

Starting January 24, 2025, if your app performs on-device receipt validation and doesn’t support the SHA-256 algorithm, your app will fail to validate the receipt.

If your app performs on-device receipt validation, update your app to support certificates that use the SHA-256 algorithm; alternatively, use the AppTransaction and Transaction APIs to verify App Store transactions.

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Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web.

In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.

These algorithm changes will affect any secure connection you’ve established as part of your Apple Pay integration, including the following touchpoints:

In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.

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The beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 are now available.

Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases.

And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.2.

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Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.

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And it’s an especially impressive achievement for a team that had no iOS or Swift development experience before launch.

All three studied computer science with a concentration in AI, and had spent years working in their hometown of Antwerp.

Vincent Janssen, Oko founderThe trio began building a prototype that consisted of a microcomputer, 3D-printed materials, and a small portable speaker borrowed from the Janssen brothers’ father.

Vincent Janssen, Oko founderThe accessibility community took notice.

Today, the Oko team numbers 6, including a fleet of developers who handle more advanced Swift matters.

Attachment 2 of the Developer Program License Agreement has been amended to specify requirements for use of the In-App Purchase API.

Please review the changes and accept the updated terms in your account.

View the full terms and conditionsTranslations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.

In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.

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The busiest season on the App Store is almost here.

Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.

App Review will continue to accept submissions throughout the holiday season.

Please plan to submit time-sensitive submissions early, as we anticipate high volume and reviews may take longer to complete from December 20-26.

Learn more about submitting to the App Store

Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people's lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact.

This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize over 40 outstanding finalists.

Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

Learn about the finalists

These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts.

Tax updates as of October:Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been increased in:Nepal: Apple no longer remits Nepal value-added tax (VAT) for local developers and proceeds were increased accordingly.

Learn more about your proceedsView payments and proceedsDownload financial reportsPrice updates as of December 2:Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases will be updated for the Japan and Türkiye storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for you…

Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect.

If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.

In addition, you can promote your app or game’s biggest moments — such as an app launch, new version, or select featuring placements on the App Store — with readymade marketing assets.

Use the App Store Connect app to generate Apple-designed assets and share them to your social media channels.

Include the provided link alongside your assets so people can easily download your app or game on the App Store.

The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment.

The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.

Set up broadcast push notificationsBroadcast updates to your Live Activities

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Swift 6 scales even further through new low-level programming features, an embedded Swift language subset, expanded Linux and Windows support, new cross-platform APIs including the new Swift Testing library, and more.

macOS and iOS started using the Swift implementation of Foundation alongside Swift 5.9, and Swift 6 brings these improvements to Linux and Windows.

Swift TestingSwift 6 introduces Swift Testing, a new testing library designed from the ground up for Swift.

Since Swift Testing is included directly in Swift 6 toolchains, you can import Testing without needing to declare a package dependency.

Swift Testing supports all platforms that Swift officially supports, including all Apple …

Introducing Oblivious HTTP support in Swift August 21, 2024We’re excited to introduce an implementation of provisional support for Oblivious HTTP to the Swift ecosystem, with the availability of a new package called SwiftNIO Oblivious HTTP.

Oblivious HTTP helps ensure that personally identifiable data about the requesting source is never available to the device processing the request.

Binary HTTP EncodingThe Binary HTTP representation from RFC 9292 defines a mechanism to serialize and deserialize an abstract HTTP message that does not rely on a specific wire format, such as HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2.

nextMessage () { print ( message ) }Oblivious EncapsulationThe Oblivious HTTP specification marrie…

Announcing Swift Homomorphic Encryption July 30, 2024We’re excited to announce a new open source Swift package for homomorphic encryption in Swift: swift-homomorphic-encryption.

Homomorphic EncryptionAs mentioned above, homomorphic encryption enables computation on encrypted data without decryption or access to the decryption key.

The Swift implementation of homomorphic encryption implements the Brakerski-Fan-Vercauteren (BFV) HE scheme (https://eprint.iacr.org/2012/078, https://eprint.iacr.org/2012/144).

Below is a basic example for how to use Swift Homomorphic Encryption.

We’re excited to see how homomorphic encryption can empower developers and researchers in the Swift community to enabl…

Plotting a Path to a Package Ecosystem without Data Race Errors June 28, 2024Swift 6 introduces compile-time data race safety checking for any code that opts in to use the Swift 6 language mode.

Therefore, the quick adoption of Swift 6 language mode across the ecosystem of open-source packages will play a key role in advancing data race safety across the entire Swift ecosystem.

Tracking Swift 6 Readiness and ProgressThe Swift Package Index’s new Ready for Swift 6 page tracks progress toward data race safety across the entire package ecosystem.

Data Race Safety IndicatorsWhen evaluating a package, it is helpful to know if that package has any reported data race safety issues.

Every module th…

New GitHub Organization for the Swift Project June 10, 2024Today, we are announcing an exciting development for the Swift programming language: its migration to a dedicated GitHub organization at GitHub.com/swiftlang.

This migration reflects the growth and maturity of the Swift community and highlights Swift’s versatility beyond Apple’s own ecosystems.

With a GitHub organization dedicated to Swift, we are creating an even more conducive environment for collaboration and innovation.

As a first step, we will move the swift-evolution repository today, with other repositories transitioning over the coming weeks.

Ted (and the Swift Core Team)

Get Started with Embedded Swift on ARM and RISC-V Microcontrollers April 3, 2024 Kuba Mracek is a member of Apple's compiler team, focusing on Embedded Swift and using Swift for systems programming.

We’re pleased to introduce a repository of example projects that demonstrate how Embedded Swift can be used to develop software on a range of microcontrollers.

Swift on STM32F746, Raspberry Pi Pico, nRF52840, and ESP32C6This repository is meant to be a showcase of the wide applicability of Embedded Swift.

As an experimental mode, Embedded Swift is not yet available in release versions of Swift.

Your feedback will help bring Embedded Swift into a future release.

Hey everyone, I’m beyond thrilled to share that my very first app, Swipeart, is officially live on the App Store! 🎉 If you’re into art, museums, or discovering unique cultural experiences, this one’s for you. What’s Swipeart? Swipeart offers a new, interactive way to discover art and museums. Think Tinder, but for artworks! Here’s how it works: •Swipe Through Artworks: Like or pass on different pieces to let the app learn your preferences. • Personalized Museum Recommendations: Get tailored suggestions for museums and exhibits based on your favorite styles and artists. • Explore Collections: Dive deeper into specific museum collections and plan your next cultural adventure! I’ve poured so m…

I’ve spent the past year developing a meditation app that combines guided sessions with AI-generated playlists based on user moods. The app also tracks mindfulness streaks and syncs with wearables to suggest the best times for meditating. Here’s the problem: I feel like the market is oversaturated. Calm, Headspace, and countless others dominate the space, and I’m worried I’m just another drop in the ocean. Have you successfully launched an app in a crowded market? What strategies helped you stand out? I’ve poured my heart into this, but now I’m second-guessing if it’s worth pushing forward. submitted by /u/kateomali [link] [comments]

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I’m rethinking the onboarding process for my meditation app after noticing a drop-off in new users. It’s currently a bit text-heavy and might be overwhelming. What’s worked for you when it comes to onboarding new users? Do you use interactive tutorials, videos, or something else? submitted by /u/ethanator777 [link] [comments]

Hello all! I am adding location tracking and HealthKit features to my WatchOS workout app. What I intend to do is to track location, speed and heart rate during the workout, and only during the workout. I have set up my code to start querying these data during workout, and through debug log I have confirmed that the GPS and HR were not queried. I also introduced ways like “onappear” or “ondisppear” to stop query to ensure there is no background query happening when not in workout. In terms of the query method, I let the iOS/WatchOS handle that. So essentially I really did all I can and confirm that this is not the case. However, ever since I implemented this feature and relevant UI changes …

Hey everyone, I'm super excited to share that my very first app, The Untanglers, is now live on the App Store! 🎉🎉 It's a party game designed for friends, inspired by the well-known board game Black Stories. Here’s how it works: One person takes the role of the narrator, who reads out the title of a mysterious story, gives a brief outline of the situation, and shows an image related to the mystery. The rest of the group (the guessers) then works together to unravel what truly happened in the story by asking Yes/No questions. The twist? This is a game meant to be played in person, so everyone has to be in the same room for the full experience! Currently, the app includes 20 stories to play th…

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The app is quite simple - it helps you become braver through small tasks that are designed to meet you where you’re at in the area you want to get braver in! There’s also awards for streaks and community support so when times are tough you can get some encouragement from the community. While building it I felt I needed an extra challenge so I moved to Tunisia for 3 months. I don’t speak Arabic or French, and hardly anyone speaks English. It was one of the best experiences of my life. And Bravery was there with me the whole time, guiding me. Please have a look and let me know what you think. It’s free for now. submitted by /u/LCBres [link] [comments]

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It uses RealityKit, SharePlay, and integrates with SwiftUI to let you build shared experiences.

It doesn’t solve all the issues I wondered about in my article, like whether UI in a shared experience should be personal or shared, but it’s a start.

As for Apple, I’m glad to see them begin to tackle shared experiences with visionOS.

The code from his experiment is available if you’re also curious about using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to write an iOS app.

The new SwiftUI TabView is extremely versatile in adapting its UI to the platform you’re developing for.

I ended up selling Curated to another company, and it’s been sold a couple more times over the years.

Even though they did eventually get the system working again, my confidence in their ability to run the site has gone.

If I’d like to try some new things, that’s much easier now that I control the entire rendering of the site and email.

This is not intentional, but I hit an issue with creating it that I couldn’t easily fix.

Powering hundreds of popular iOS apps like Dropbox, Box, and Autodesk, as well as our own PDF Viewer.

If I had a pound (or dollar) for every time I had considered using Git to version files inside an app, I'd be a rich man.

What I realized back then is that this problem has already been solved very elegantly by a product that is extremely well-known and popular, and right under our noses.

It's called Git.

Of course, Drew McCormack chose a more elegant solution inspired by Git instead of directly using it.

That solution is now a new library, Forked, and I can’t imagine it’s anything but exceptional given his history in this area.

Issue 693 3rd January 2025 Written by Dave VerwerHappy New Year, everyone!

Last year was a year full of personal challenges for me, but I have plans for a much better 2025.

I have plans for this newsletter too, and of course we have goals for this year on the Swift Package Index.

🤞I also can’t wait to see what all the fine folks at Apple have in store for us this year.

NewsHere’s Alexandre Colucci’s annual update to the spread of technologies and languages used inside iOS 18.

From Issue 679:I didn’t link to this when I first saw it as it was hitting a download limit, but the mad rush of traffic should be over now, and these should not be lost to time.

Issue 692 20th December 2024 Written by Dave VerwerHere we are at the end of another year of iOS Dev Weekly.

I open every issue of the newsletter over the past year and see which And Finally… links either still make me smile or catch my interest.

And finally...From Issue 644:“… such that an unscrupulous person could technically modify them.”From Issue 666:From Issue 668:Tell me you’re a Swift developer without telling me you’re a Swift developer.

😂From Issue 671:From Issue 676:What’s that in your expansion slot?

What was that doing in my database?”From Issue 683:I was left with a series of “What if’s” ❤️From Issue 688:iPhone for sale.

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Swift is trying hard to shake the image of being only for Apple platform development.

The device monitors and mixes audio tracks that are flying around an Ethernet network as Audio over IP (AoIP).

The Swift app runs on Linux and handles the creation of two mixes for two headphone ports on each device.

Luke is a musician and producer by profession but has always kept one foot in the Apple development world ever since he worked on Rhapsody in 1997/98.

I’ve not done anything half as clever as the Swift team has with C++ and Java interoperability.

Next week’s issue will be my usual “Best of And Finally…” for 2024, and then I’ll take my annual week off the week after.

The Swift app runs on Linux and handles the creation of two mixes for two headphone ports on each device.

Software developers know how to fix problems that software developers have, but bring in some professional experience from outside of the industry and magic can happen.

I’ve not done anything half as clever as the Swift team has with C++ and Java interoperability.

Team up with six team members to build a state of the art iOS app with more than 5 million installations.

He started with a network request and this one covers loading data from disk.

The purpose of these posts is to work through a common task to help build up a real understanding of what is going on.

Last time, we looked at a network request.

These step-by-step posts from Matt Massicotte are great:Have you ever thought about unit testing your Xcode previews?

Noah Martin explains:Instead of manually testing each preview, you can write a unit test that automatically runs every preview in your app or framework.

Issue 690 6th December 2024 Written by Dave VerwerThere’s not a lot going on this week, so I’ll just share that I’m really enjoying Bluesky with its recent surge in popularity.

I have been really enjoying Bluesky recently, though.

JobsSenior iOS Developer @ komoot – Develop innovative new features from the first idea and concept over to road map planning, implementation, testing, release and monitoring.

Team up with six team members to build a state of the art iOS app with more than 5 million installations.

You could see them listed here next week with a Featured job listing over at iOS Dev Jobs.

Happy Friday, Happy Thanksgiving, and Happy Black Friday!

We may not celebrate Thanksgiving over here, but Black Friday is a truly global phenomenon.

This year, as always, Marius Landwehr’s repo of deals is bang up to date, this year with the help of Noah Tran, and you’re sure to find something worth your while.

Michael Tsai also has a great post covering even more deals.

One of the things it’s good at is writing code, so I thought I’d give it the task of turning the structured JSON export of my Curated data into.

I spent about ten minutes writing a fairly lengthy specification and included a sample of the JSON data.

It only took two prompts and less than thirty minutes, and the code was better than I would have written.

All AI code completion I have used so far has been additive, suggesting either a line or block of code.

Check out the basics of Swift Testing, the testing lifecycle, traits, and parameterized tests.

Including overcoming fear of the perceived complexity of swift-syntax and a full code example for if you want to do something similar.

The bad news is (also) that swift-syntax is quite powerful.

I like this quick macOS tip and tutorial from Mario Guzman about dynamic dock icons on macOS.

It’s worth noting that:It is rare to see apps use NSDockTilePlugIn because apps that contain one are not allowed on the Mac App Store.

That’s sad to hear, but the Mac App Store is far from mandatory if you’re writing a Mac app.

Issue 688 22nd November 2024 Written by Dave VerwerEvery developer, from solo indie devs to giant mega-corporations, has dreamt of Apple choosing them as a featured app on the App Store.

When the App Store first launched, I think the apps that got featured were likely sourced by the editorial teams themselves.

Here’s the full Developer News announcement, but the gist of it is that you can now submit and track the status of requests to have an app featured.

That’s sad to hear, but the Mac App Store is far from mandatory if you’re writing a Mac app.

Team up with six team members to build a state of the art iOS app with more than 5 million installations.

Staff Software Engineer - iOS @ NewStore – Join NewStore and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to crafting exceptional mobile experiences.

We embrace TDD, pairing, and best engineering principles, fostering an environment where you can lead, inspire, and help shape the future of our iOS engineering culture.

– Remote (within European timezones) with some on-site work (Germany, Netherlands, or United Kingdom)Senior iOS Developer @ komoot – You’ll team up with six world-class iOS engineers, take over full responsibility for our iOS app, and develop diverse features for navigation, routing, social interaction, and content visualization that will make your work challenging and fun.

– …

In our inaugural edition, we’re exploring the start of the next frontier for OpenAI, Anthropic’s thoughtful solution to a common AI critique, and presidential AI executive order ping-pong.

Frankly, I’m much more bullish on the prospects of ChatGPT Operator than I am on the relationship complexities of the billionaires.

With Citations, users can now add source documents to the context window, and when querying the model, Claude automatically cites claims in its output that are inferred from those sources.

New AI EO trumps last AI EOFollowing that brief break from presidential politics, let’s return to the American policy on AI.

President Trump continued his marathon executive order signing r…

It’s called the Advanced Commerce API, and here’s what we know so far.

Advanced Commerce API gives more flexibility to App Store developersHere’s the official announcement:The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience.

Developers can apply to use the Advanced Commerce API to support eligible App Store business models and more flexibly manage their In-App Purchases within their app.

But for now, it sounds like Apple is expanding the ways that developers can manage In-App Purchases for their apps.

Are you a developer interested in using this new App Store API?

Three weeks into 2025, Apple has now updated its CarPlay website with one small, but noteworthy change: CarPlay 2 is no longer promised to arrive in 2024, thus confirming the delay.

Apple’s plans to ship CarPlay 2 (‘next generation of CarPlay’) have hit an official delay.

Apple’s website has been updated to remove any reference to a 2024 deadline (first seen by MacRumors).

All throughout 2024, Apple’s CarPlay site claimed that the first models with CarPlay 2 would arrive in 2024.

But in 2024, Apple’s new CarPlay deadline came and went with no change.

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Today: an iPhone 17 Air leak, Apple’s spring product details, iOS 19 redesigns, and more.

iPhone 17 Air’s camera bar design leaksWe got the first possible glimpse at this fall’s iPhone 17 Air via a leaked image that lines up with CAD drawings seen by 9to5Mac.

My takeawaysThis iPhone 17 Air leak represents a fairly big change for iPhone design, but it’s not out of step with prior reports.

The 17 Air and also 17 Pro models have both been expected to feature some sort of rectangular bump.

Improved iPhone 17 cooling systemFinally for today, a new rumor from Chinese tech site MyDrivers indicates that Apple’s making changes to the full iPhone 17 lineup to improve device cooling.

It’s a Kensington Security Mount for the redesigned M4 Mac mini.

The Kensington Security Mount for Mac mini has everything you need to secure your Mac.

This security mount comes with a five-year limited warranty so you can rest assured you’re covered by Kensington, a worldwide leader in security locks.

More views here:Kensington Security Mount for Mac mini retails for $69.95 and is available to order from Apple today.

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Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance struggles to find new things to watch and — much to Benjamin’s delight — brings his own Apple TV app complaints to the table.

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Over the last year, we’ve seen multiple long-term holdouts finally cave to the pressure and adopt Apple Pay.

Walmart’s stance on Apple Pay isn’t changingFor years, Walmart has insisted that its own payment technologies are superior to Apple Pay.

At one point, Walmart even tried to justify its decision by making the bizarre claim that Walmart Pay is more popular than Apple Pay.

A quick search on social media reveals that Walmart shoppers are incredibly frustrated by the company’s lack of Apple Pay support.

Kroger rolled out Apple Pay support in 2023, followed by grocery chain H-E-B and Home Depot.

Apple has just released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, bringing revisions for developers ahead of an expected public launch.

Latest beta firmware arrives shortly before next iOS releaseAirPods Pro 2 have received their first new beta firmware since November, when build 7B21 launched to the public.

Version 7B21 is still the public firmware version for AirPods Pro 2, but that should change soon when the new beta makes its way to a wide release.

It’s unknown what’s contained in the new AirPods firmware, but it likely includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Have you installed the new AirPods Pro 2 firmware?

The EU is not exactly on the best of terms with several US tech giants, including Apple, and now the newly inaugurated President Trump is speaking up about it.

I think they’re after Facebook for billions and billions.” “These are American companies,” he continued.

In addition to defending US tech firms, Trump also spoke more broadly about the EU’s economic policies in general.

Trump said, “The EU treats us very, very unfairly, very badly…We have hundreds of billions of dollars of deficits with the EU.

It will be interesting to see how Trump’s second term might impact the fortunes of Apple and other US tech firms who have faced EU scrutiny.

Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear."

Apple's full statement today:Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear.

In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands.

Despite saying Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, Apple plans to phase out PFAS.

Apple did not immediately respond when we asked which Apple Watch bands contain PFAS, if any.

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016.

Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.

‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 212 includes fixes and updates for Authentication, Canvas, CSS, Forms, JavaScript, Loading, Networking, PDF, Rendering, SVG, Text, Web API and Web Inspector.

The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia, the newest version of macOS.

‌Safari Technology Preview‌ can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it…

Epic Games is planning to pay the Apple fees that EU developers incur when distributing their apps through the ‌Epic Games‌ Store, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney told The Verge today.

‌Epic Games‌ added almost 20 third-party games to its app store on iOS devices in the European Union, where alternate app stores are allowed to operate.

Epic also debuted its free games program, and the company says it will pay the Core Technology Fees for iOS developers in the EU who offer their apps for free on the ‌Epic Games‌ Store.

Developers who bring their apps to the ‌Epic Games‌ Store can get their Core Technology Fee (CTF) paid for one year.

‌Epic Games‌ claims that its mobile store can't attract developers be…

Apple today confirmed that "several" car makers still plan to support next-generation CarPlay in future vehicle models.

Apple said each car brand will share more details as they near the announcements of these vehicles, but it did not provide a timeframe.

Apple previously said next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ would launch in 2024, but that did not happen.

Apple previously said committed car makers included Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche, Renault, and Volvo.

In December 2023, Aston Martin and Porsche previewed next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ designs, but have yet to deliver.

Apple's website said the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay would "arrive in 2024," but that did not happen.

A little more than three weeks into 2025, Apple has now updated its website to remove that 2024 timeframe from the next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ section of its overall CarPlay page.

The fact that Apple did not remove the entire next-generation ‌CarPlay‌ section from the page suggests that the software might still launch at some point, but Apple is no longer providing a timeframe.

We have reached out to Apple for comment.

Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases.

The firmware has a build number of 7E5067b, and it is only available to developers at the current time.

Non-developers will have 7B21 firmware on the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 and 7B20 firmware on the ‌AirPods 4‌, with no change until the beta firmware sees an official launch.

There is no method for manually forcing the installation of a firmware update on AirPods.

Firmware updates are generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or a Mac.

A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials.

Specifically, the complaint alleges that Apple misleads customers into thinking the Apple Watch has health and wellness benefits, and is safe to wear daily.

The complaint cites a recent study that reportedly found some smartwatch bands contain "high levels" of so-called "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Citing the study, the lawsuit alleges that "elevated levels" of the PFAS fluorine were found in the "expensive" …

Big discounts have appeared today on Apple's M3 MacBook Air, with both Amazon and Best Buy offering up to $250 off 13-inch and 15-inch models.

At Best Buy, these deals are available to all shoppers with the exception of two 15-inch models, which are only available to My Best Buy Plus/Total members.

Prices start at $899.00 for the M3 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD, down from $1,099.00, and also include both 512GB models at both Amazon and Best Buy.

If you're shopping for the bigger MacBook Air, prices start at $1,099.00 for the M3 15-inch MacBook Air with 256GB SSD, down from $1,299.00, and reach up to $250 off for both 512GB models.

M3 13-inchM3 15-inchIf you're on the hunt for more dis…

Apple has announced its new Advanced Commerce API, designed to provide app developers the ability to manage large catalogs of in-app purchases or subscriptions.

Developers will be able to use either, or both, to manage their in-app purchases, assuming they receive access to Apple's Advanced Commerce API.

In-app purchases can be processed through App Store Connect or through the Advanced Commerce API.

Apple says that the Advanced Commerce API can only be used with applications that already use the App Store commerce system.

Whether developers choose to embrace the new Advanced Commerce API or not remains to be seen.

Epic Games is launching an additional 19 games for its third-party app store in the EU, once some bugs are worked out, and it has also promised to pay the Core Technology Fee for apps on its store.

After the European Union Digital Markets Act mandated that Apple allow third-party app stores, Epic Games jumped on the bandwagon.

According to The Verge, Epic Games is making moves to make its alternative app store more appealing with 19 new third-party titles and some financial incentives for developers.

The announcement arrives after it failed to meet a goal of 100 million alternative app store users, reaching only 29 million.

The slow adoption of the alternative app store has been blamed on "…

Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayDespite widespread adoption, Walmart has doubled down and gone on record saying it will not accept NFC-based payments like Apple Pay — in the U.S., at least.

Walmart has more than 4,500 stores in the United States, and exactly zero of them accept Apple Pay.

This includes Walmart Pay, which allows customers to scan a QR code to pay with a card saved to their Walmart account.

Most major retailers now accept Apple Pay, as well as other forms of NFC-based payment.

Even some notable holdouts like Midwest grocery retailer Kroger and home improvement chain The Home Depot have begun accepting Apple Pay in recent years.

Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, but it's not clear what the update contains.

This beta software release is available for Air Pods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning models.

Apple periodically releases beta software updates for nearly all its platforms, including AirPods.

How to install the AirPods beta firmwareApple has made it relatively easy to download and install beta versions for iOS and macOS, but that's not the case for AirPods firmware updates.

Near the bottom, select Pre-Release Beta Firmware under AirPods Testing.

The Samsung Galaxy S25, along with the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, are set to become the biggest smartphones on Android, and possibly in AI.

While this is comparable to ProMotion in the iPhone 16 Pro, the iPhone 16 is limited to just 60Hz.

iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 - CamerasOne area Samsung has a considerable advantage with the Galaxy S25 are the cameras.

The current iPhone 16 Geekbench score for the iPhone 16 lists the single-core test at 3,309 and the multi-core at 8,137.

iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25: For of Samsung's new launches - Image Credit: SamsungIt's safe to believe the Galaxy S25 will offer all-day battery life.

Apple Intelligence impacts on iPhone demandThe rollout of Apple Intelligence has been contentious.

So, the question of how much Apple Intelligence influences iPhone sales is an open one, with an enormous number of variables.

Apple will probably not update the schedule for wider global distribution of Apple Intelligence, particularly in China.

It's not clear where Apple stands on signing a deal with Chinese providers for Apple Intelligence, though.

As part of Morgan Stanley's estimates for services earnings, Woodring is also hoping for some clarity on Apple's installed user base.

Amazon wants you to enjoy a stress-free tax season with deals on TurboTax for Mac, allowing you to get a head start on filing your tax return.

Deluxe, Premier, and Business versions are all on sale.

Amazon's TurboTax deals apply to both Windows and Mac versions, with discounts up to 44% off.

Prices for the Deluxe version start at $36.99, while Premier is marked down to $64.99 and Home & Business has fallen to $75.99.

You can also find deals on Apple hardware at Amazon, with discounts of up to $350 off Mac computers.

Nobody can ever take away from Apple that it was the first-ever streamer to win a Best Picture Oscar for "CODA."

It's not going to repeat that in 2025, but unlike Netflix, Apple truly didn't try very hard this time.

Nonetheless, Netflix is in with a shot for the coveted Best Picture Oscar with French film "Emilia Perez."

Promoting a movie as a Best Picture candidate is a surprisingly costly business.

Apple has its Best Picture Oscar, it has the bragging rights of being the first streamer to get one.

A quick check on X shows plenty of iPhone owners reporting that their alarms are not going off or are going off silently.

A smaller subset of people are reporting that their alarms are going off at the incorrect time.

Why is my iphone alarm never going off recently what is this — Skyler (@Airbenderjpg) January 22, 2025It looks as though the problem began on or slightly before January 22.

Prior to that, most of the complaints were about the iPhone alarm sound resetting to 100% loudness, and not the lack thereof.

For that reason, it's always worth double-checking the volume settings on your iPhone.

The United Kingdom's competition regulator is investigating Apple and Google once again, with the CMA assessing the "strategic market status" of the two companies in mobile ecosystems.

Under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act of 2024, the CMA has the powers to investigate and to mandate corrective actions.

The aim of the competition regulator is, as the name implies, to ensure there is competition in the market.

If it determines there's a problem with Apple and Google's positions in the digital marketplace, the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act 2024 gives the CMA tools to tweak the market.

The real puzzle for the CMA is determining if it needs to actually appl…

The Apple Watch Sport Band is among those said to contain harmful chemicals -- image credit: AppleA class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.

As long ago as 2015, when it filed a patent regarding Apple Watch bands, Apple has been aware of health concerns over the fluoroelastomer material it uses in some bands such as the basic Sport Band.

The suit targets Apple's Sport Band — which comes as standard with an Apple Watch — plus the Ocean Band, and the Nike Sport Band.

As part of that, Apple lists materials used in its products, although the section about band…

It's been a few months since Apple launched the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the all-new Apple Watch Series 10.

Some specifications appear to be more important than they are — such as the difference between the S10 SiP in the Apple Watch Series 10 and the S9 in the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Reasons to buy the Apple Watch Series 10, and why to buy the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

It's not the best dive watch — there's no air integration — but it brings a dive watch to even more people.

Why to buy the Apple Watch Series 10On the opposite side, we have the Apple Watch Series 10.

The Indian government wants its own state-backed apps to be pre-installed on every iPhone and Android phone, but Apple and Google are expected to refuse.

India's government has a thing about pre-installed apps, having previously told Apple it should let its experts examine them before any updates are allowed.

There were apparently discussions about legal recourse in a meeting between the government with Apple, Google, and other smartphone manufacturers.

There is also this issue, though, of the apps being made available on third-party app stores and without cautionary warnings.

It's hard to see why India would want this if it wins the pre-install argument, unless this is the first step towar…

Tired of making mistakes while learning to code? You're not alone.

We got new API for colors and gradients, more scrollview improvements, tab improvements, and more.

When fully enabled, Swift 6 is likely to require changes in pretty much every project.

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Important concurrency clean ups ahead of Swift 6.

How Swift's result builders can help us write smarter, safer HTML.

In our final episode of 2024, we’re thrilled to welcome fellow podcasters Malin Sundberg and Kai Dombrowski of Triple Glazed Studios.

With a decade of experience in iOS and Mac development, Malin and Kai share how they’ve built thriving indie apps, established roots in new communities worldwide, and achieved repeated App Store features.

Tune in to learn actionable insights that can help you grow your indie app business too!

Show NotesJoin Suz, Jenn, and Dru as they chat with Malin and Kai, the creative minds behind Triple Glazed Studios, to explore what it takes to run a successful indie app business.

Mentioned in This EpisodeContact Kai, Malin, and the HostsFollow KodecoKodeco on LinkedInK…

The UIKit Apprentice is a series of epic-length tutorials for beginners where you’ll learn how to build four complete apps from scratch.

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The UIKit Apprentice series doesn’t cover every single feature of iOS – it just focuses on the absolutely essential ones that you need to know.

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This course explores on-device machine learning using Apple’s powerful tools.

See how simple the Vision framework makes complex computer vision tasks, enabling your app to understand the real world, through tasks like object detection and face recognition.

Learn to leverage the Translation framework for on-device, real-time language translation, breaking down language barriers for your users.

Before finally looking at how to develop your own machine learning models, by customizing Apple’s pre-built models for specific use cases within your apps.

CourseThis course equips you with the skills to leverage Apple’s latest user experience (UX) advancements within your iOS apps.

You’ll explore Writing Tools, a powerful suite for enhancing text input and editing.

Dive into Genmoji, a brand new tool for creating custom emoji characters, adding a layer of personalization and expression to your apps.

And unlock the power of Siri and App Intents with Apple Intelligence, enabling seamless voice interaction and context-aware functionality within your creations.

Incorporating third-party machine learning models requires knowledge about the source model as well as some Core ML conversion techniques.

This module will get you started with incorporating such a third-party model into an existing iOS app and use it for realtime object detection.

CourseThis course explores on-device machine learning using Apple’s powerful tools.

See how simple the Vision framework makes complex computer vision tasks, enabling your app to understand the real world, through tasks like object detection and face recognition.

Learn to leverage the Translation framework for on-device, real-time language translation, breaking down language barriers for your users.

Before finally looking at how to develop your own machine learning models, by customizing Apple’s pre-built models for specific use cases within your apps.

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In this episode of the Kodeco podcast, hosts Dru Freeman and Susannah Skyer Gupta delve into native platforms and the implications of cross-platform development.

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SwiftUI is a revolutionary Apple framework for creating UI across multiple platforms.

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environment [ "IRC_PASSWORD" ] else { fatal Error ( "Missing required environment variables" ) } // For testing only - never print credentials in production code print ( password )Run this on its own, and you’ll fail in proper 12 Factor fashion:$ swift run ❗️ "Missing required environment variables"But by prepending op run we read in that .env file, resolve each vault item reference, and injects those values into the evironment:$ op run -- swift run hunter2The double dash ( -- ) after op run is important!

It tells the shell to pass all subsequent arguments to the command being run, rather than interpreting them as options to op run itself.

Update Your Development ScriptWhatever command you …

Today, on the tenth anniversary of Overcast 1.0, I’m happy to launch a complete rewrite and redesign of most of the iOS app, built to carry Overcast into the next decade — and hopefully beyond.

Overcast is still Overcast!

Overcast is still Overcast!

It’s the best part of Overcast, and still leads the industry in sound quality, silence skipping, and volume normalization.

For Overcast to have a future, it needed a modern foundation for its second decade.

React Native в ShopifyОдно из главных приложений, использующих React Native – это Shopify. Про них рассказывают на всех конференциях, они довольно много контрибьютят и в сам проект, и в экосистему – короче говоря, двигают RN вперед. Так вот, ребята подбивают пять лет своего опыта работы с фреймворком, на который в итоге переехало большинство их проектов.

Небольшое напоминание – с 17 февраля из европейских App Store будут удалены все приложения, которым не был проставлен trader status.

Как AI меняет разработкуОтличный лонгрид про то, как текущее состояние AI меняет паттерны разработки. Вот несколько идей:👉Можно выделить две категории разработчиков. Бутстрапперы – те, кто использует разные генераторы приложений, чтобы за пару часов собрать работающий прототип. Итераторы – те, кто с помощью AI постепенно работает над существующей кодовой базой, вникая в суть изменений.👉AI позволяет нереально быстро выполнить первые 70% работы, но для большинства оставшиеся 30% становятся адом.👉Тех, кто успешно работает с AI, отличает следующее. Они не просто принимают сгенерированный код, а сначала разбивают его на модули поменьше, затем добавляют обработку всех эдж кейсов, проверяют и улуч…

Tab View Styles в SwiftUIМодификатор .tabViewStyle позволяет настраивать нестандартные поведения для табов в таббаре. Например, дать пользователю возможность кастомизировать порядок табов через drag-and-drop.

В Xcode 16 можно создать новый файл, просто скопировав в буфер обмена кусок кода, выбрав в навигаторе нужную директорию, и нажав "вставить".

Отслеживаем стабильность API библиотекОдна из самых сложных задач в развитии библиотеки – поддержка обратной совместимости. Мы сравнительно недавно записали целый выпуск Подлодки про историю вопроса, обязательно послушайте!Как у Swift разработчика, у вас есть несколько инструментов для того, чтобы отслеживать ломающие изменения. Статья детально сравнивает их все:👉Инструменты, доступные в SPM из коробки👉xcodebuild & swift-api-digester👉Swift Public API diff

Реализуем поддержку JWT на Swift сервереМне очень нравится блог SwiftOnServer. Ребята постят небольшие туториалы, показывающие, как решать самые частовстречающиеся задачи в серверной разработке с помощью текущей экосистемы Swift. В этот раз – разбирают, как с помощью JWTKit поддержать авторизацию на JWT.

10 привычек, помогающих ростуСо временем начинаешь понимать, что любые системы личной эффективности, правильно сформулированные по SMART цели, и затаскивание проектов на волевом рывке быстро проигрывают дисциплине на средних и длинных дистанциях. А дисциплина формируется из привычек.Если вы хотите научиться формировать привычки и внедрять их в свою практику, то вам нужно идти читать книгу Atomic Habits – она довольно неплохая, хоть, на мой взгляд, и содержит слишком много воды.А если вы хотите набрать себе в копилку уже прошедшие временем привычки, которые помогают многим другим людям быстро расти и получать удовольствие от работы – приходите на бесплатный марафон Стратоплана! Вот некоторые…

Как с помощью AI быстро локализовать приложениеЛокализовать приложение на все нужные языки теперь очень просто. В статье рассматривается один из возможных воркфлоу с использованием AI для того, чтобы получить перевод в первом приближении, и сервис POEditor для проверки его волонтерами.

Продолжаем погружаться в глубинный лор SQLite. Оказывается, изначально его разработали под нужды эсминца USS Oscar Austin, чтобы в случае отказа полноценного сервера софт мог продолжать функционировать.

1Password CLI для работы с секретамиВо-первых, в статье описывается отличный подход к работе с секретами, более надежный и удобный, чем хранение их в .env файлах. А во-вторых – это первая за очень долгое время статья в легендарном блоге NSHipster!

Forked – библиотека для работы с данными в коллаборативных приложенияхForked – новая библиотека, заточенная под чтение и модификацию данных сразу во многих потоках. Из интересного – она очень сильно вдохновляется устройством Git-веток и их мерджа, и написана специально под кейс local-first приложений.

SegmentedControl со смешиванием цветовВ догонку к недавней статье про реализацию кастомной анимации SegmentedControl держите гайд по тому, как правильно реализовать логику смешивания цветов при изменении выделения.

Перфоманс в приложении ThreadsШикарный лонгрид про то, как Meta работает над перфомансом приложения Threads – начиная от используемых метрик, заканчивая конкретными практиками их оптимизации.

Mobile Meetup SberHealth18 декабря в 18:00 Сбер приглашает на предновогодний открытый митап для мобильных разработчиков в Москве 🩵В программе доклады от:▪️ Смирнова Кирилла, Технического лидера iOS команды, про компиляцию массивного проекта и как его готовить. ▪️Беспалова Владислава, Старшего разработчика, о процессе оптимизации аналитики в компании. ⭐️ В качестве приглашенного спикера Сычев Александр — руководитель разработки рекомендательной ленты Яндекс Go, он расскажет про будущее мобильной разработки на основе грядущих трендов.Принять участие можно как офлайн, так и онлайн. Узнать подробнее и зарегистироваться 🔗

Tinkoff Mobile Meetup в Санкт-Петербурге— Неочевидные моменты в поддержке RTL-языков.— Результаты редизайна пайчарта трат.— Доклад о Jetpack Compose.📆Дата: 6 июня в 19:00📍Место: Санкт-Петербург, Аптекарский проспект, 4, к. 2, стр. 1, ЛенполиграфмашРегистрацияhttps://o.tinkoff.ru/mobile-meetup-SPB-iosevents

Привет! На связи Podlodka Crew. Мы организовываем онлайн конференции по разным аспектам разработки. Пришли рассказать вам про новый сезон конференции по iOS, который стартует уже 15 апреля.Темой этого сезона мы особенно гордимся — это хардкорный UI. Эксклюзивные доклады и воркшопы, спикеры с глубокой и уникальной экспертизой. Вместе мы обучимся сложным инструментам и узнаем как делать то, что не умеет большинство iOS-разработчиков. Вас ждут знания, которыми мало кто владеет и ещё реже обучает:💜 Создадим собственный графический редактор, освоим искусство превращать тачи в пиксели. Григорий Остробород расскажет как устроена «типичная рисовалка» интерфейса. Раскроет нюансы взаимодействия с пол…

In a recent article, my buddy @artemnovichkov provides an insightful look into creating a GitHub Contribution Graph using Swift Charts. The piece delves into how developers can effectively leverage Swift Charts to build customizable, data-rich visualizations.https://www.artemnovichkov.com/blog/github-contribution-graph-swift-charts#SwiftUI #Charts

When using a modular architecture, consider checking the ENABLE_MODULE_VERIFIER project setting. Disabling this flag can significantly reduce build times, especially in projects with a large number of modules. While it is useful for identifying issues with frameworks before distribution, it may not be necessary for most general projects.https://pfandrade.me/blog/swift-build-times-and-module-verification/#optimization #Xcode

A short but insightful article on the non-obvious quirks of SwiftUI's Menu component. Jeff addresses common issues developers face when using HStack and VStack in Menu, offering practical solutions to overcome them.https://jeffverkoeyen.com/blog/2024/08/16/SwiftUI-Menu-subtitle-shenanigans/#SwiftUI

It's a great idea to have quick answers about new features from WWDC, especially if you don't have the time to watch every session.https://askwwdc.com/#wwdc

If you want to go beyond writing the usual tests we are all used to, there is a demonstration of how to automatically detect memory leaks in applications using UI tests on CI.https://www.polpiella.dev/automatically-detect-memory-leaks-using-ui-tests/#testing

In interviews, questions about the stack and heap are common, excpecially where is what object stored? You can impress the interviewers by discussing trivial types in Swift. Mention that you can use an underscored function to determine whether a type involves heap allocations and reference counting or not.// POD - Plain old data_isPOD(Int.self) // true_isPOD(Array.self) // falseHow to know if a value type includes heap allocations and ref countinghttps://forums.swift.org/t/how-to-know-if-a-value-type-includes-heap-allocations-and-ref-counting/72919/3Trying to understand POD (plain old datatypes)https://forums.swift.org/t/trying-to-understand-pod-plain-old-datatypes/49738

Found a good article describing the nuances of using StateObject and ObservedObject.https://www.mattmoriarity.com/2020-07-03-stateobject-and-observableobject-in-swiftui/#SwiftUI

What a huge update with Swift 6 – it's packed with cool new features! A lot of the updates are all about making concurrency smoother and more efficient, which is super exciting. Plus, there are other great improvements and language tweaks that make coding in Swift even better.https://www.hackingwithswift.com/articles/269/whats-new-in-swift-6#Swift

Xcode 16 brings a lot of updates - I want to share some of them that I find interesting:- Predictive code completion- Support for EditorConfig- Explicitly built modules - more actionable error messages, improved debugger performance, and better scheduling decisions which maximize parallelism. LLDB can now import explicitly-built Swift and Clang modules directly- A new code deduplication algorithm brings additional code size savings and an improved static link time performance- New execution engine for Previews - shared build products between Build and Run and Previews, switching between the two is instant- Previews now support previewing views inside of static libraries- You can cut text fr…

Stephen and Brandon wrote an article to address common questions and misconceptions about the Composable Architecture (TCA). They aim to clarify its benefits, its relationship with SwiftUI, and its suitability for various apps. The article also tackles comparisons with Redux, and concerns about complexity, performance, and boilerplate code. Additionally, it discusses action modeling and state management efficiency within TCA.https://www.pointfree.co/blog/posts/141-composable-architecture-frequently-asked-questions#TCA #architecture

Author decided to explore the Attribute Graph - a key part of how SwiftUI updates the user interface. While the topic is advanced, it provides valuable insights for developers eager to dive into layout mechanism under the hood. 🤯https://rensbr.eu/blog/swiftui-attribute-graph/#SwiftUI #layout

If you also thought that in VStask the default spacing value is always 8, then this article is here to clarify.https://fatbobman.com/en/posts/spacing-of-swiftui/#SwiftUI #Layout

I often find that developers are confused about which component is best for them: ZStack or overlay (+background). So I hope this short article will clarify the differences and help delve deeper into the unique properties of these two modifiers.https://fatbobman.com/en/posts/in-depth-exploration-of-overlay-and-background-modifiers-in-swiftui/#SwiftUI #layout

TIL there’s a secret debug menu 🤯 https://x.com/hrumarek/status/1190942518080397317?s=46&t=YNy4qFziI3PFPTlrSCXpmA

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‘A Good Duck Butt’, With Allen PikeSpecial guest Allen Pike joins the show to talk about the state of generative AI and how Apple Intelligence measures up (so far).

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‘Holiday Party 2024’, With Merlin MannThis again.

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