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对冲iphone18泄密
Mac Phone(简称M Phone)完整产品方案+全套宣传文案 一、产品核心定位(苹果救泄密舆论+开辟全新赛道双重奇招) 推出背景 iPhone 18全套硬件图纸、尺寸、芯片A20全部泄露,秋季发布会毫无新鲜感,常规迭代讲稿无法制造热度。苹果跳出十几年iPhone固有框架,推出独立全新产品线Mac Phone,仅在9月发布会放出概念短片预告,2027年初单独线上发布,不冲击iPhone18全年销量。 硬件核心配置(精简优化M架构,非粗暴阉割) 屏幕:直板超大尺寸,尺寸全面大于iPhone 18 Pro Max,无折叠折痕,满足大屏追剧、游戏、办公需求; 芯片:基于Mac M系列架构重新优化定制手机专用芯片,全新命名,算力、AI性能全方位碾压A20;机身更大,散热、电池空间充足,能稳定释放高性能; 外观:跳脱现有iPhone设计,无传统灵动岛,全新一体化机身,全套研发资料仅留存苹果总部,全程无泄密; 定位分层 • iPhone数字系列(18/19):A系列芯片,均衡轻薄,面向大众日常用户; • Mac Phone:M同源高性能芯片+超大直板大屏,面向剪辑创作者、手游玩家、移动办公人群。 命名巧思 官方名:Mac Phone,日常简写M Phone; 官方含义:Mac桌面级算力下放手机;iPhone=我的日常手机,M Phone=面向创作人群的高性能设备; 民间自发谐音梗:读音近似“麦克风”,自带趣味传播话题,免费带动全网热度。 战略价值 短期:转移全网讨论焦点,彻底掩盖iPhone18泄密的尴尬,发布会直接翻盘; 长期:开辟苹果手机全新高性能赛道,打通Mac与手机生态,弥补超大屏旗舰空白,挽回因屏幕、性能流失到安卓的用户。 二、品牌核心宣传主题 解放你的设备包袱,让Mac的力量,握于掌心 三、分场景完整文案 2026年9月发布会收尾官方口播文案 过去多年,我们依靠A系列芯片打造日常iPhone,服务每一个普通人。 但创作者、游戏爱好者、常年移动办公的人,始终被有限性能、偏小屏幕束缚,出门总要背负手机、平板、笔记本多台设备。 今天,我们打破沿用多年的手机固有框架,带来全新独立产品线——Mac Phone。 它拥有比Pro Max更大的纯直板大屏,不做折叠妥协;搭载基于M系列架构深度重构的专属芯片,不是简单缩减核心,而是专为手持设备平衡能效与爆发算力,性能全面超越A20。 不必再随身携带厚重电脑,一台手机,就能承载完整桌面级生产力,解放所有设备包袱。 Mac Phone,将于2027年初正式与大家见面。 品牌主海报短句(极简苹果人文风) 卸下电脑包袱,掌心拥有Mac之力 Mac Phone,更大屏幕,更强性能 一台设备,兼顾生活与创作 不妥协的大屏,不缩水的算力 线上/线下广告短片旁白(温柔人文叙事) 我们总被设备困住脚步。 沉重的笔记本,局促的手机屏幕,有限的运算能力,都是随身携带的负担。 现在,Mac Phone到来。 源自Mac M架构的强劲核心,一块无妥协超大直板大屏。 不用背负多台设备,不用牺牲性能,不用忍受折叠瑕疵。 把电脑的全部力量,装进你的掌心。 Mac Phone,卸下所有包袱。 短视频传播短标语(适合数码平台、社交平台) Mac芯片下放入手机,这才是真正的性能旗舰 比Pro Max更大的直板大屏,Mac Phone来了 一机替代手机、平板、轻薄本 民间趣味玩梗:这款“麦克风”手机,性能碾压所有iPhone 四、整套方案核心优势总结 公关救场:全新无泄密底牌,话题热度远超折叠屏,完美化解iPhone18泄密负面; 技术创新:M架构移动端专属芯片,区别传统A系列,形成行业差异化; 市场补缺:超大直板大屏,抓住大屏需求用户,挽回流失客户; 商业低风险:仅远期预告,不分流今年iPhone销量,预留充足周期打磨成品; 长期布局:独立M Phone赛道,完善苹果手机产品矩阵,打通跨设备生态。
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question about apple.nanouniverse
i have an iphone 16e and noticed that under app and website activity there was apple.nanouniverse.Aegirlproxyap . I looked it up to see what it was and basically from what i understand it's normal for it to be used but that's if im connecting to an apple watch or mac which i have never done . So i was wondering why else it would show up if i didn't use those other devices ?
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Jul ’26
Walkie-Talkie app missing in watchOS 27 beta
While testing the watchOS 27 beta, I noticed that the standalone Walkie-Talkie app has been removed from the system. Walkie-Talkie has always been a great, lightweight way to stay connected. Much like Digital Touch, it’s one of those quick, low-friction features that makes the watch feel uniquely personal for communication throughout the day. I am really hoping its absence is just a temporary beta omission rather than a permanent retirement of the feature. I have already submitted a request via Feedback Assistant asking the engineering team to consider keeping it in the final release. If you also rely on this app for quick wrist-to-wrist updates, I highly recommend submitting your own feedback ticket to let the team know there is still an active user base for it. (FB23040695) Has anyone else ran into this or found an official note from Apple regarding its removal in the release notes? Hopefully, we will see it return before the public release this fall. Over and out!
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Jul ’26
Macbook M2
Good morning, everyone, I have been on a journey in web and mobile development since 2013, and I have now managed to buy my first used iPhone 12. Developing for Apple is difficult for me because I have to rent a MacBook every week. I am reaching out to the community for help; if anyone has a MacBook to assist me in this situation, I would be open to donations. This is one of the apps I have developed and successfully launched: https://apps.apple.com/br/app/marapp-delivery/id6755965892
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Jul ’26
Apple TV 4K AirPlay popup
I will turn on my Apple TV 4K, select my profile, and then I will receive an error for AirPlay that says unable to connect. I am not trying to utilize AirPlay at this time. Sometimes, when I select "OK," it goes away and stays away. However, sometimes I will select "OK" and it will pop up again immediately. When I unplug it and plug it back in it works. It is on the latest Developer Beta. Is anyone else experiencing this bug? I have reported it via the Feedback app.
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Jul ’26
Home not functioning properly
Hello, I wanted to share my experience with a recent bug I am having to see if anyone else is having the same issue. Recently, all of my devices will show as unresponsive on the Home app sometimes, and it will typically be accompanied by my Home Hubs also being unresponsive. Sometimes it works just fine. My iPhone is on the Developer Beta, as is my Apple TV 4K. However, my HomePod mini is on the 26 Beta still. The other members of my household are on the latest official release version. There is also another issue my Apple TV 4K is having... but I will make a separate post for that. Let me know if you are also experiencing this.
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Jul ’26
Persistent Kernel Panics and Automatic Reboots on M5 Pro MacBook Pro
A brand-new MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM) is experiencing frequent, severe kernel panics. The system freezes completely for a few seconds before executing an automatic reboot or shutdown. This behavior occurs roughly 10+ times per day, significantly disrupting production work. The issue initially triggered immediately after migrating data from a base M4 MacBook Pro via Migration Assistant. Steps Taken & Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostics: Ran Apple Diagnostics locally; all hardware checks passed with no errors detected. OS Updates: Installed the minor macOS patch intended to resolve M5 automatic reboot bugs. The issue persisted. System Erase: Performed a complete factory reset ("Erase All Content and Settings") and a clean OS reinstallation as advised by Apple Support. Beta Testing: Upgraded to the macOS Tahoe Beta following guidance from a DST Engineer who indicated the issue was addressed in this build. The frequent crashes continue to occur on the beta track. Case / Feedback Reference Feedback ID: FB23273513 (Captured after the system format)
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Jul ’26
I haven't heard back since I submitted my ID to Apple's Developer Program.
After paying the fee to join the Apple Developer Program, I received a message asking me to submit photos of my ID through Apple to complete the activation of my Developer Program account, but it’s been a month since I submitted my documents, and I haven’t heard back. I’ve written to support, but I haven’t received a reply. I should mention that this is the first time I’ve signed up for this service. I’ve never done this before.
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Jul ’26
Got no news after submit my id to Apple since 1 month NOW
After paying the fee to join the Apple Developer Program, I received a message asking me to submit photos of my ID through Apple to complete the activation of my Developer Program account, but it’s been a month since I submitted my documents, and I haven’t heard back. I’ve written to support, but I haven’t received a reply. I should mention that this is the first time I’ve signed up for this service. I’ve never done this before.
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Jul ’26
Apple Developer Program Enrollment PROBLEM
Hello, I'm having a serious problem registering for the Apple Developer Program, and I can't resolve it. I applied over two weeks ago, but I still haven't received an activation email. I've also tried using different credit cards, suspecting there might be a problem with my payment method. The main issues are as follows: My order/registration remains in the "processing" status, I haven't received an activation email, Apple Developer Program support isn't responding. I've already sent over seven emails to support, but haven't received any response or updates. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?
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Apple Devices
Hey all, I hope this is in the right spot. As of today, Apple devices (the program) has failed me 5-6 times when backing up and/or updating my phone. The app hangs in step/phase 2 during the handshake, leading to infinite loading and no backup. The app then will not allow me to cancel the sync or backup, and I must then force quit it. I'm running a custom built windows 11 PC, and, before ANYONE says anything, I no longer have access to a MacOS computer. These are my specs: Gigabyte X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor, Windows 11 (64 bit), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 32 gb of ram, and multiple drives but the NVME (main drive) is a Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500gb. My phone has also been forced into recovery mode while updating the phone via cable and Apple Devices. I'm on an iPhone 13. Now, the temporary fix to the backup issue was plug the phone into the back of the machine. That started and finished the backup. BUT, the backup doesn't always work if: OneDrive is running (there's a sync issue when OneDrive tries to sync data from Apple Devices/Music while the app(s) are being used. The phone doesn't receive the handshake, as in it never gets the "trust this PC, enter pass-code prompt". If a third party or slower apple cable is used. On the topic of the phone going into recovery while updating it via Apple Devices, the update gets to a point where I get an error. I don't remember the exact error and I am very hesitant to replicate it. It results in the phone going into recovery, and the phone being unable to restore a backup from the PC. I don't know if this is a port issue, or if anyone else has had this, but if you have, please chime in. I'm hopefully going to change out my mobo at some point due to the fact its one of the worse ones out on the market, but as of writing this I don't have the ability to. I hope this message reaches the Apple Developers, and if this is not the correct place to contact them, please let me know. I've spoken to advisors and senior staff, and they have put in feedback for me and have also reached out to the developers. I just figured I'd add in my two cents. Yes, I put in a feedback form, and yes I've talked to Apple Support. Thank you for reading all the way down here, and thank you for your time.
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Jul ’26
Guideline 4.3(a) Appeal – No Response After 12 Days
Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice from developers who have been through a Guideline 4.3(a) (Design – Spam) rejection. Our game was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a). We genuinely believe it is an original Unity project that we developed from scratch. Instead of immediately submitting a new build, we replied through the Resolution Center with extensive supporting documentation, including: Figma design history Unity project structure Development timeline Original UI/UX workflow Comparisons explaining how our game differs from similar titles We also submitted a formal appeal to the App Review Board and later sent a polite follow-up message. It has now been 12 days since our last message, and we still haven’t received any response from Apple. I’m not asking whether our rejection was correct or incorrect. I’m simply trying to understand the review process. For developers who have experienced this: Is waiting 10–14+ days after submitting evidence normal? Did Apple eventually respond? Did they continue the conversation in the Resolution Center, or did they ask for a new build? Is there anything else we should do besides waiting? Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Jun ’26
Contact names disappeared after syncing Messages in iCloud on new Mac
I got my first Mac today (14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro running the latest version of macOS). My iPhone 15 Pro is running iOS 27 Developer Beta 2. Before setting up my Mac, I went to Messages in iCloud on my iPhone and tapped Sync Now. The sync completed successfully, and all of my contacts and contact names were still there. I then signed into my new Mac and started syncing Messages in iCloud. The sync started but eventually changed to “Syncing Paused.” Right after that, random contact names disappeared from both the Contacts app and Messages on my Mac, and then the same random contact names disappeared from my iPhone. Now both my Mac and iPhone say “Syncing Paused.” If I tap Sync Now, it briefly says “Syncing…” and then goes right back to “Syncing Paused” (or on my iPhone, the Last Sync time never updates). Has anyone experienced this? I’m trying to figure out if this is an iCloud issue or a bug related to iOS 27 Developer Beta 2. If anyone knows how to fix this, please let me know.
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Jun ’26
Unable to Complete Apple Developer Payment for Over 6 Months
Hello everyone, I'm looking for help regarding a payment issue that has been preventing us from renewing/paying our Apple Developer account. For more than 6 months, we've been trying to resolve this problem. Our account was previously locked, and after a long process we finally regained access. However, every time we attempt to make the payment, Apple reports a payment failure. Here's what we've already done: Contacted our bank multiple times. Verified that the card is active and enabled for international payments. Confirmed that there are sufficient funds available. Tried different devices and payment attempts. Followed the instructions provided by Apple Support. The bank has confirmed that there is no issue on their side, yet the payment continues to fail. We are currently under significant time pressure because we have an application ready for release, and our client is waiting. This issue is delaying our project and we don't know what else to try. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Were you able to resolve it, and if so, how? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Order Number: 102906763319 Thank you.
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Jun ’26
AssetsV2 folder System\Library > 100GB
The AssetsV2 folder on my MacBook Air is greater than 100GB which is 20% of total disk space. The Library folder total is only 14GB more. The System total is 160GB Users 170GB VMs 40GB Any advice on what can be culled?
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Jul ’26
对冲iphone18泄密
Mac Phone(简称M Phone)完整产品方案+全套宣传文案 一、产品核心定位(苹果救泄密舆论+开辟全新赛道双重奇招) 推出背景 iPhone 18全套硬件图纸、尺寸、芯片A20全部泄露,秋季发布会毫无新鲜感,常规迭代讲稿无法制造热度。苹果跳出十几年iPhone固有框架,推出独立全新产品线Mac Phone,仅在9月发布会放出概念短片预告,2027年初单独线上发布,不冲击iPhone18全年销量。 硬件核心配置(精简优化M架构,非粗暴阉割) 屏幕:直板超大尺寸,尺寸全面大于iPhone 18 Pro Max,无折叠折痕,满足大屏追剧、游戏、办公需求; 芯片:基于Mac M系列架构重新优化定制手机专用芯片,全新命名,算力、AI性能全方位碾压A20;机身更大,散热、电池空间充足,能稳定释放高性能; 外观:跳脱现有iPhone设计,无传统灵动岛,全新一体化机身,全套研发资料仅留存苹果总部,全程无泄密; 定位分层 • iPhone数字系列(18/19):A系列芯片,均衡轻薄,面向大众日常用户; • Mac Phone:M同源高性能芯片+超大直板大屏,面向剪辑创作者、手游玩家、移动办公人群。 命名巧思 官方名:Mac Phone,日常简写M Phone; 官方含义:Mac桌面级算力下放手机;iPhone=我的日常手机,M Phone=面向创作人群的高性能设备; 民间自发谐音梗:读音近似“麦克风”,自带趣味传播话题,免费带动全网热度。 战略价值 短期:转移全网讨论焦点,彻底掩盖iPhone18泄密的尴尬,发布会直接翻盘; 长期:开辟苹果手机全新高性能赛道,打通Mac与手机生态,弥补超大屏旗舰空白,挽回因屏幕、性能流失到安卓的用户。 二、品牌核心宣传主题 解放你的设备包袱,让Mac的力量,握于掌心 三、分场景完整文案 2026年9月发布会收尾官方口播文案 过去多年,我们依靠A系列芯片打造日常iPhone,服务每一个普通人。 但创作者、游戏爱好者、常年移动办公的人,始终被有限性能、偏小屏幕束缚,出门总要背负手机、平板、笔记本多台设备。 今天,我们打破沿用多年的手机固有框架,带来全新独立产品线——Mac Phone。 它拥有比Pro Max更大的纯直板大屏,不做折叠妥协;搭载基于M系列架构深度重构的专属芯片,不是简单缩减核心,而是专为手持设备平衡能效与爆发算力,性能全面超越A20。 不必再随身携带厚重电脑,一台手机,就能承载完整桌面级生产力,解放所有设备包袱。 Mac Phone,将于2027年初正式与大家见面。 品牌主海报短句(极简苹果人文风) 卸下电脑包袱,掌心拥有Mac之力 Mac Phone,更大屏幕,更强性能 一台设备,兼顾生活与创作 不妥协的大屏,不缩水的算力 线上/线下广告短片旁白(温柔人文叙事) 我们总被设备困住脚步。 沉重的笔记本,局促的手机屏幕,有限的运算能力,都是随身携带的负担。 现在,Mac Phone到来。 源自Mac M架构的强劲核心,一块无妥协超大直板大屏。 不用背负多台设备,不用牺牲性能,不用忍受折叠瑕疵。 把电脑的全部力量,装进你的掌心。 Mac Phone,卸下所有包袱。 短视频传播短标语(适合数码平台、社交平台) Mac芯片下放入手机,这才是真正的性能旗舰 比Pro Max更大的直板大屏,Mac Phone来了 一机替代手机、平板、轻薄本 民间趣味玩梗:这款“麦克风”手机,性能碾压所有iPhone 四、整套方案核心优势总结 公关救场:全新无泄密底牌,话题热度远超折叠屏,完美化解iPhone18泄密负面; 技术创新:M架构移动端专属芯片,区别传统A系列,形成行业差异化; 市场补缺:超大直板大屏,抓住大屏需求用户,挽回流失客户; 商业低风险:仅远期预告,不分流今年iPhone销量,预留充足周期打磨成品; 长期布局:独立M Phone赛道,完善苹果手机产品矩阵,打通跨设备生态。
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Jul ’26
question about apple.nanouniverse
i have an iphone 16e and noticed that under app and website activity there was apple.nanouniverse.Aegirlproxyap . I looked it up to see what it was and basically from what i understand it's normal for it to be used but that's if im connecting to an apple watch or mac which i have never done . So i was wondering why else it would show up if i didn't use those other devices ?
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Jul ’26
Settings says “Manage settings for Device” instead of what you are using
So my iPad 10 is on iPadOS 27 and if you go to Settings and click General, it says “View and manage settings for Device“ instead of saying what you are using.
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Jul ’26
Walkie-Talkie app missing in watchOS 27 beta
While testing the watchOS 27 beta, I noticed that the standalone Walkie-Talkie app has been removed from the system. Walkie-Talkie has always been a great, lightweight way to stay connected. Much like Digital Touch, it’s one of those quick, low-friction features that makes the watch feel uniquely personal for communication throughout the day. I am really hoping its absence is just a temporary beta omission rather than a permanent retirement of the feature. I have already submitted a request via Feedback Assistant asking the engineering team to consider keeping it in the final release. If you also rely on this app for quick wrist-to-wrist updates, I highly recommend submitting your own feedback ticket to let the team know there is still an active user base for it. (FB23040695) Has anyone else ran into this or found an official note from Apple regarding its removal in the release notes? Hopefully, we will see it return before the public release this fall. Over and out!
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Jul ’26
Macbook M2
Good morning, everyone, I have been on a journey in web and mobile development since 2013, and I have now managed to buy my first used iPhone 12. Developing for Apple is difficult for me because I have to rent a MacBook every week. I am reaching out to the community for help; if anyone has a MacBook to assist me in this situation, I would be open to donations. This is one of the apps I have developed and successfully launched: https://apps.apple.com/br/app/marapp-delivery/id6755965892
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Jul ’26
Apple TV 4K AirPlay popup
I will turn on my Apple TV 4K, select my profile, and then I will receive an error for AirPlay that says unable to connect. I am not trying to utilize AirPlay at this time. Sometimes, when I select "OK," it goes away and stays away. However, sometimes I will select "OK" and it will pop up again immediately. When I unplug it and plug it back in it works. It is on the latest Developer Beta. Is anyone else experiencing this bug? I have reported it via the Feedback app.
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Jul ’26
Home not functioning properly
Hello, I wanted to share my experience with a recent bug I am having to see if anyone else is having the same issue. Recently, all of my devices will show as unresponsive on the Home app sometimes, and it will typically be accompanied by my Home Hubs also being unresponsive. Sometimes it works just fine. My iPhone is on the Developer Beta, as is my Apple TV 4K. However, my HomePod mini is on the 26 Beta still. The other members of my household are on the latest official release version. There is also another issue my Apple TV 4K is having... but I will make a separate post for that. Let me know if you are also experiencing this.
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Jul ’26
Persistent Kernel Panics and Automatic Reboots on M5 Pro MacBook Pro
A brand-new MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM) is experiencing frequent, severe kernel panics. The system freezes completely for a few seconds before executing an automatic reboot or shutdown. This behavior occurs roughly 10+ times per day, significantly disrupting production work. The issue initially triggered immediately after migrating data from a base M4 MacBook Pro via Migration Assistant. Steps Taken & Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostics: Ran Apple Diagnostics locally; all hardware checks passed with no errors detected. OS Updates: Installed the minor macOS patch intended to resolve M5 automatic reboot bugs. The issue persisted. System Erase: Performed a complete factory reset ("Erase All Content and Settings") and a clean OS reinstallation as advised by Apple Support. Beta Testing: Upgraded to the macOS Tahoe Beta following guidance from a DST Engineer who indicated the issue was addressed in this build. The frequent crashes continue to occur on the beta track. Case / Feedback Reference Feedback ID: FB23273513 (Captured after the system format)
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Jul ’26
IOS 27.1 bug issue
On the IOS 27.0 on my IP 16PM, I see it reduce heat significantly and after the next update, I see many bugs like keyboard stuck on tiktok app and heat more than 27.0. May I know it is the tiktok app issue or bug?
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Jul ’26
IOS 27 stopped receiving beta updates
Devices stopped receiving IOS 27 beta updates. Currently stuck on 27.0 missing all updates to 27.3
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Jul ’26
GhostWay update stuck in Waiting for Review since June 23
My app update has been in Waiting for Review since June 23. I’ve submitted multiple App Review Status requests and haven’t received any response. There are no messages in Resolution Center and no account warnings. Has anyone experienced this recently or is there a known backlog?
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Jul ’26
I haven't heard back since I submitted my ID to Apple's Developer Program.
After paying the fee to join the Apple Developer Program, I received a message asking me to submit photos of my ID through Apple to complete the activation of my Developer Program account, but it’s been a month since I submitted my documents, and I haven’t heard back. I’ve written to support, but I haven’t received a reply. I should mention that this is the first time I’ve signed up for this service. I’ve never done this before.
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Jul ’26
Got no news after submit my id to Apple since 1 month NOW
After paying the fee to join the Apple Developer Program, I received a message asking me to submit photos of my ID through Apple to complete the activation of my Developer Program account, but it’s been a month since I submitted my documents, and I haven’t heard back. I’ve written to support, but I haven’t received a reply. I should mention that this is the first time I’ve signed up for this service. I’ve never done this before.
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Jul ’26
Apple Developer Program Enrollment PROBLEM
Hello, I'm having a serious problem registering for the Apple Developer Program, and I can't resolve it. I applied over two weeks ago, but I still haven't received an activation email. I've also tried using different credit cards, suspecting there might be a problem with my payment method. The main issues are as follows: My order/registration remains in the "processing" status, I haven't received an activation email, Apple Developer Program support isn't responding. I've already sent over seven emails to support, but haven't received any response or updates. Has anyone else encountered a similar situation?
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Jul ’26
Apple Devices
Hey all, I hope this is in the right spot. As of today, Apple devices (the program) has failed me 5-6 times when backing up and/or updating my phone. The app hangs in step/phase 2 during the handshake, leading to infinite loading and no backup. The app then will not allow me to cancel the sync or backup, and I must then force quit it. I'm running a custom built windows 11 PC, and, before ANYONE says anything, I no longer have access to a MacOS computer. These are my specs: Gigabyte X470 AORUS GAMING 5 WIFI, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor, Windows 11 (64 bit), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 32 gb of ram, and multiple drives but the NVME (main drive) is a Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 500gb. My phone has also been forced into recovery mode while updating the phone via cable and Apple Devices. I'm on an iPhone 13. Now, the temporary fix to the backup issue was plug the phone into the back of the machine. That started and finished the backup. BUT, the backup doesn't always work if: OneDrive is running (there's a sync issue when OneDrive tries to sync data from Apple Devices/Music while the app(s) are being used. The phone doesn't receive the handshake, as in it never gets the "trust this PC, enter pass-code prompt". If a third party or slower apple cable is used. On the topic of the phone going into recovery while updating it via Apple Devices, the update gets to a point where I get an error. I don't remember the exact error and I am very hesitant to replicate it. It results in the phone going into recovery, and the phone being unable to restore a backup from the PC. I don't know if this is a port issue, or if anyone else has had this, but if you have, please chime in. I'm hopefully going to change out my mobo at some point due to the fact its one of the worse ones out on the market, but as of writing this I don't have the ability to. I hope this message reaches the Apple Developers, and if this is not the correct place to contact them, please let me know. I've spoken to advisors and senior staff, and they have put in feedback for me and have also reached out to the developers. I just figured I'd add in my two cents. Yes, I put in a feedback form, and yes I've talked to Apple Support. Thank you for reading all the way down here, and thank you for your time.
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Jul ’26
Agrement not being processed
Since this day 18 jun 2026 - 9 abr 2027 is still in process
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Jun ’26
Guideline 4.3(a) Appeal – No Response After 12 Days
Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice from developers who have been through a Guideline 4.3(a) (Design – Spam) rejection. Our game was rejected under Guideline 4.3(a). We genuinely believe it is an original Unity project that we developed from scratch. Instead of immediately submitting a new build, we replied through the Resolution Center with extensive supporting documentation, including: Figma design history Unity project structure Development timeline Original UI/UX workflow Comparisons explaining how our game differs from similar titles We also submitted a formal appeal to the App Review Board and later sent a polite follow-up message. It has now been 12 days since our last message, and we still haven’t received any response from Apple. I’m not asking whether our rejection was correct or incorrect. I’m simply trying to understand the review process. For developers who have experienced this: Is waiting 10–14+ days after submitting evidence normal? Did Apple eventually respond? Did they continue the conversation in the Resolution Center, or did they ask for a new build? Is there anything else we should do besides waiting? Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Jun ’26
Contact names disappeared after syncing Messages in iCloud on new Mac
I got my first Mac today (14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro running the latest version of macOS). My iPhone 15 Pro is running iOS 27 Developer Beta 2. Before setting up my Mac, I went to Messages in iCloud on my iPhone and tapped Sync Now. The sync completed successfully, and all of my contacts and contact names were still there. I then signed into my new Mac and started syncing Messages in iCloud. The sync started but eventually changed to “Syncing Paused.” Right after that, random contact names disappeared from both the Contacts app and Messages on my Mac, and then the same random contact names disappeared from my iPhone. Now both my Mac and iPhone say “Syncing Paused.” If I tap Sync Now, it briefly says “Syncing…” and then goes right back to “Syncing Paused” (or on my iPhone, the Last Sync time never updates). Has anyone experienced this? I’m trying to figure out if this is an iCloud issue or a bug related to iOS 27 Developer Beta 2. If anyone knows how to fix this, please let me know.
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Jun ’26
Unable to Complete Apple Developer Payment for Over 6 Months
Hello everyone, I'm looking for help regarding a payment issue that has been preventing us from renewing/paying our Apple Developer account. For more than 6 months, we've been trying to resolve this problem. Our account was previously locked, and after a long process we finally regained access. However, every time we attempt to make the payment, Apple reports a payment failure. Here's what we've already done: Contacted our bank multiple times. Verified that the card is active and enabled for international payments. Confirmed that there are sufficient funds available. Tried different devices and payment attempts. Followed the instructions provided by Apple Support. The bank has confirmed that there is no issue on their side, yet the payment continues to fail. We are currently under significant time pressure because we have an application ready for release, and our client is waiting. This issue is delaying our project and we don't know what else to try. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Were you able to resolve it, and if so, how? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Order Number: 102906763319 Thank you.
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Jun ’26