11-29-23 -

App Store Award winners announced
Join us in celebrating the work of these outstanding developers from around the world!Discover the winners

11-14-23 -

App Store Award finalists announced
Every year, the App Store celebrates exceptional apps that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year we’re proud to recognize nearly 40...

11-09-23 -

PTC is uniting the makers
APPLE VISION PRO APPS FOR ENTERPRISEPTC’s CAD products have been at the forefront of the engineering industry for more than three decades. And the company’s AR/VR CTO, Stephen Prideaux-Ghee, has too. “I’ve been doing VR for 30 years, and I...

11-09-23 -

Optimize your game for Apple platforms
In this series of videos, you can learn how to level up your pro app or game by harnessing the speed and power of Apple platforms. We’ll discover GPU advancements, explore new Metal profiling tools for M3 and A17 Pro, and share performance best ...

11-09-23 -

JigSpace is in the drivers seat
APPLE VISION PRO APPS FOR ENTERPRISEIt’s one of the most memorable images from JigSpace’s early Apple Vision Pro explorations: A life-size Alfa Romeo C43 Formula 1 car, dark cherry red, built to scale, reflecting light from all around, and par...

11-09-23 -

The sweet, creative world of Kimono Cats
Games simply don’t get much cuter than Kimono Cats, a casual cartoon adventure about two cats on a date (awww) that creator Greg Johnson made as a present for his wife. “I wanted to make a game she and I could play together,” says the Maui-b...

11-09-23 -

Spotlight on: Apple Vision Pro apps for enterprise
Businesses of all kinds and sizes are exploring the possibilities of the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro — and realizing ideas that were never before possible. We caught up with two of those companies — JigSpace and PTC — to find out how...

11-08-23 -

Reimagine your enterprise apps on Apple Vision Pro
Discover the languages, tools, and frameworks you’ll need to build and test your apps in visionOS. Explore examples across productivity and collaboration, simulation and training, and guided work. Dive into workflows for creating or converting e...

11-08-23 -

Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2024
Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of student developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. The Swift Student Challenge has given thousands of students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through a...

11-07-23 -

Over 30 new developer activities now available
Ready to level up your app or game? Join us around the world for a new set of developer labs, consultations, sessions, and workshops, hosted in person and online throughout November and December.You can explore: App Store activities: Learn about d...

10-31-23 -

Tax updates for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions
The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to enable you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. Apple administers tax on behalf of developers in over 70 ...

10-26-23 -

Get ready with the latest beta releases
The beta versions of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, tvOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 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 su...

10-24-23 -

TestFlight makes it even simpler to manage testers
TestFlight provides an easy way to get feedback on beta versions of your apps, so you can publish on the App Store with confidence. Now, improved controls in App Store Connect let you better evaluate tester engagement and manage participation t...

10-24-23 -

Scary fast.
Join us for a special Apple Event on October 30 at 5 p.m. PT. Watch it online at apple.com.

10-19-23 -

New delivery metrics now available in the Push Notifications Console
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for notifications sent in production through the Apple Push Notification service (APNs). With the console’s intuitive interface, you’ll get an aggregated view of delivery statuses and insight...

10-17-23 -

Apple Vision Pro developer labs expand to New York City and Sydney
We’re thrilled with the excitement and enthusiasm from developers around the world at the Apple Vision Pro labs, and we’re pleased to announce new labs in New York City and Sydney. Join us to test directly on the device and connect with Appl...

10-03-23 -

Small but mighty: How Plex serves its global community
The team behind Plex has a brilliant strategy for dealing with bugs and addressing potential issues: Find them first. “We’ve got a pretty good process in place,” says Steve Barnegren, Plex senior software engineer on Apple platforms, “and ...

10-03-23 -

The gorgeous gadgets of Automatoys
Steffan Glynn’s Automatoys is a mix between a Rube Goldberg machine and a boardwalk arcade game — and there’s a very good reason why. In 2018, the Cardiff-based developer visited the Musée Mécanique, a vintage San Francisco arcade packed ...

10-03-23 -

Hello Developer: October 2023
Find out about our latest activities (including more Apple Vision Pro developer lab dates), learn how the Plex team embraced Xcode Cloud, discover how the inventive puzzle game Automatoys came to life, catch up on the latest news, and more.Meet wi...

09-27-23 -

Get ready with the latest beta releases
The beta versions of iOS 17.1, iPadOS 17.1, macOS 14.1, tvOS 17.1, and watchOS 10.1 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 su...

09-26-23 -

Meet with AppleExperts
Join us around the world for a variety of sessions, consultations, labs, and more — tailored for you.Apple developer activities are for everyone, no matter where you are on your development journey. Activities take place all year long, both onli...

09-13-23 -

Pre-orders by region now available
Offering your app for pre-order is a great way to build awareness and excitement for your upcoming releases on the App Store. And now you can offer pre-orders on a regional basis. People can pre-order your app in a set of regions that you choose,...

09-12-23 -

App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases
iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 15 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test them using TestFlight, and submit them for review to...

09-07-23 -

Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications now open
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Building on the success of our alumni from cohorts for female*, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx f...

09-05-23 -

Take your iPad and iPhone apps even further on AppleVisionPro
A brand‑new App Store will launch with Apple Vision Pro, featuring apps and games built for visionOS, as well as hundreds of thousands of iPad and iPhone apps that run great on visionOS too. Users can access their favorite iPad and iPhone app...

08-29-23 -

Watch the special Apple Event
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 12 at 10 a.m. PT. Watch it live at apple.com.

08-28-23 -

Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement have been revised to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. The revisions include: Definitions, Section 3.3.39: Specified requirements for use of the Journaling ...

08-23-23 -

Inside the Apple Vision Pro labs
As CEO of Flexibits, the team behind successful apps like Fantastical and Cardhop, Michael Simmons has spent more than a decade minding every last facet of his team’s work. But when he brought Fantastical to the Apple Vision Pro labs in Cupertin...

08-09-23 -

Helping customers resolve billing issues without leaving your app
As announced in April, your customers will soon be able to resolve payment issues without leaving your app, making it easier for them to stay subscribed to your content, services, and premium features.Starting August 14, 2023, if an auto-renewable...

07-27-23 -

List of APIs that require declared reasons now available
Apple is committed to protecting user privacy on our platforms. We know that there are a small set of APIs that can be misused to collect data about users’ devices through fingerprinting, which is prohibited by our Developer Program License Agre...

07-25-23 -

Meet with AppStoreexperts
Join us for online sessions August 1 through 24 to learn about the latest App Store features and get your questions answered. Live presentations with Q&A are being held in multiple time zones and languages. Explore App Store pricing upgr...

07-24-23 -

Take your apps and games beyond the visionOS simulator
Apple Vision Pro compatibility evaluationsWe can help you make sure your visionOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps behave as expected on Vision Pro. Align your app with the newly published compatibility checklist, then request to have your app evaluated dir...

07-10-23 -

Upcoming price and tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions
The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to empower you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. When tax regulations or foreign exchange rates change, we...

07-10-23 -

Providing safe app experiences for families
The App Store was created to be a safe and trusted place for users to get apps, and a great business opportunity for developers. Apple platforms and the apps you build have become important to many families, as children use our products and servi...

06-26-23 -

New design resources now available
Now it’s even easier to design your apps quickly and accurately with new and updated design resources for creating apps on Apple platforms. visionOS design library and templates for Figma and Sketch. iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 design kits for Figma...

06-21-23 -

visionOS SDK now available
You can now start creating cutting-edge spatial computing apps for the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro. Download Xcode 15 beta 2, which includes the visionOS SDK and Reality Composer Pro (a new tool that makes it easy to preview and prepar...

06-21-23 -

Spotlight on: Developer tools for visionOS
With the visionOS SDK, developers worldwide can begin designing, building, and testing apps for Apple Vision Pro. For Ryan McLeod, creator of iOS puzzle game Blackbox, the SDK brought both excitement and a little nervousness. “I didn’t expect...

06-09-23 -

WWDC23 resources and survey
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to: Watch sessions at any time. Check out session highlights. Read about newly announced technologies. Get sample code from ses...

06-09-23 -

Friday @ WWDC23
The final day of WWDC is upon us — but before we power down, here's a look at some of the activities and sessions available today.Get ready for day fiveWe’ve saved some of the best for last. Pop into Slack to learn more about Metal, meet some ...

06-08-23 -

Meet three winners of the 2023 Swift Student Challenge
Every year, the Swift Student Challenge recognizes students all over the world who’ve created remarkable app playgrounds. The 2023 edition drew submissions from more than 30 countries and regions, and covered topics as varied as healthcare, spo...

06-08-23 -

Thursday @ WWDC23
Day four is here — and a fresh round of sessions, labs, and activities await.Get started with labs and sessionsCurious about the difference between the Shared Space and a Full Space in visionOS? Want to learn more about Observable? There’s a Q...

06-07-23 -

Discover documentation and sample code
Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC23. You’ll find new ways to enhance your apps targeting the latest platform releases. Explore highlights of new t...

06-07-23 -

Wednesday @ WWDC23
Two days are in the books — and there’s so much more to come. Get ready for another big day at WWDC.Dive into sessions and activitiesStart off in Slack, where you can connect with Apple engineers and designers on spatial design, WidgetKit, mac...

06-06-23 -

Tuesday @ WWDC23
Welcome to day two of WWDC! There’s more than ever to explore this week: Xcode is getting updated, SwiftUI is getting animated, and — did we mention? — apps are getting a lot more spatial. Here’s a guide to what happened yesterday and what...

06-06-23 -

Sign up for WWDC23 labs and activities
Online labs and activities are a great way to connect with Apple engineers, designers, and experts all week long.One-on-one labsGet personalized guidance about development basics, complex concepts, and everything in between. Learn how to implement...

06-05-23 -

Behind the Design: 2023 Apple Design Awards
Every year, the Behind the Design series takes a special look at the remarkable teams behind the Apple Design Award-winning apps and games. Read on to meet 12 incredible teams from around the world and learn how they brought their winning ideas to...

06-05-23 -

Behind the Design: Universe
As a kid, Universe founder Joseph Cohen loved nearly everything about the internet: how it brought people together, created avenues for his twin passions of creativity and commerce, and democratized the flow of information. “I grew up in New Yor...

06-05-23 -

Behind the Design: Duolingo
What makes Duolingo such an engaging way to learn a language? The answer is hiding in plain sight. “The secret to Duolingo is that we’re not an education company. We’re a fun and motivation company,” says Ryan Sims, VP of design. “Fun is...

06-05-23 -

Behind the Design: MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP reboots the entire collectible-card game universe. The game is stacked with incredible visuals, a multiverse of gameplay variations, and a “snap” mechanic — a double-or-nothing bet — that’s as simple as it is revolutionary. I...

06-05-23 -

Behind the Design: Afterplace
At first glance, Evan Kice’s Afterplace appears to have time-traveled from the late 1980s. It’s a 2D top-down pixelated adventure game full of blocky characters, blippy music, and retro typefaces. If you were ever into the games of the era —...