Welcome to the first Hello Developer of the spatial computing era. In this edition: Join us to celebrate International Women's Day around the world, find out how Fantastic The team brought their app to life on Apple Vision Pro, get UX writing tips directly from Apple experts, and stay up to date with the latest news and documentation.
FEATURED
Join us for International Women's Day celebrations
In March, we celebrate International Women's Day with activities for developers around the world. Celebrate and uplift women in app development through a variety of sessions, panels and performances.
FEATURED
“The best version we’ve ever made”: Fantastical comes to Apple Vision Pro
The best calendar app in its class Fantastic has 11 years of history, a shelf full of awards and many well-curated fans across iPad, iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch. Again FantasticMichael Simmons of , says the app on Apple Vision Pro is “the best version we've ever made.” Find out what Simmons learned building for visionOS and what advice he would give to his fellow developers as they bring their apps to Apple Vision Pro.
“The best version we’ve ever made”: Fantastical comes to Apple Vision Pro
Michael Simmons, CEO of Flexibits, discusses calendar app integration on visionOS.
Questions and answers
Get tips from the Apple UX writing team
Writing is fundamental, especially in your apps and games, where the right words can have a profound impact on your app experience. During WWDC23, the Apple UX editorial team hosted an extensive Q&A that covered everything from technical concepts to inspiring content to whether apps should have “character.”
Q&A with the Apple UX Editorial Team
Get tips for writing clear onboarding flows, engaging content, and effective notifications.
NEWS
Download the Apple Developer app on visionOS
Apple Developer has arrived at Apple Vision Pro. Discover a whole new way to follow WWDC videos, browse news and features, and stay up to date with the latest Apple infrastructure and technology.
Download Apple Developer from the App Store
VIDEOS
Dive into Xcode Cloud, Apple Pay, and Network Selection
This month's new videos cover a lot of ground. Learn how to connect your source repository to Xcode Cloud, learn how to get started with Apple Pay on the web, and learn how your app can automatically select the best network for the best experience.
Connect your project to Xcode Cloud
Enjoy the benefits of continuous integration and delivery in Xcode Cloud with source code management tools. Learn how to set up Xcode Cloud with a self-hosted source control management provider like GitHub Enterprise, troubleshoot common issues, and explore key project maintenance tips.
Get started with Apple Pay on the web
Adding Apple Pay to your website improves your customer experience. Learn how to present Apple Pay as a payment option, validate your merchant session, and authenticate and process payments. You will also discover how to configure your environment, set up transactions using the Apple Pay demo site,…
Adapt to changing network conditions
Apple devices can connect to multiple networks at the same time. Learn how your app can automatically select the best one for the best experience. Explore the different types of networks and review their characteristics. And learn how to use URLSession and Network Framework to best describe…
BEHIND THE DESIGN
Rebooting an inventive puzzle game for visionOS
Bringing the mind-blowing puzzle Black Box at Apple Vision Pro presented Ryan McLeod with a challenge and opportunity unlike anything he had ever experienced before. Learn how McLeod and his team bring the Apple Design Award-winning game to life on the infinite canvas. Next, find our interviews with Apple Vision Pro developers and our Q&As with Apple experts.
Blackbox: reboot of an inventive puzzle game for visionOS
The incredible puzzle comes to the infinite web.
Apple Vision Pro developer testimonials and Q&As
Meet some of the incredible teams building for visionOS and get answers from Apple experts on spatial design and creating great apps for Apple Vision Pro.
MEET WITH APPLE EXPERTS
Sign up for developer activities
This month you can learn how to minimize churn and win back subscribers in an online session hosted by App Store Expertsand meet App Review to explore best practices for a smooth review process. You can also apply to participate in an in-person lab in Cork, Ireland to help you develop your alternative app market on iOS in the European Union. See it complete program of activities.
DOCUMENTATION
Explore and create with new and updated documents
See the full list of new resources.
Find out what's new in the Human Interface Guidelines.
NEWS
Keep up to date with the latest updates
- Swift Student Challenge applications are open: Check out past challenge winners and get everything you need to create a stunning app playground.
- App Store Connection API 3.2: Manage your apps in the App Store for Apple Vision Pro and download new install reports on sales and trends, including information on the history of first annual installs.
- New StoreKit right: If your app offers in-app purchases on the App Store for iPhone or iPad in the United States, you can include a link to your website to inform people of other ways to purchase your digital goods or services.
- New reports and connection options: You will soon be able to consult more than 50 new reports to help you measure the performance of your applications. And you can enjoy new flexibility when asking users to sign in to your app.
- Application distribution in the European Union: We're sharing some changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store that will impact apps from EU developers to make them compliant with the Digital Markets Act.
- Updated App Store Review Guidelines: Learn about the latest changes to support updated policies and provide clarification.
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