How to find a ton of WWDC 2026 community-led events

While Apple's keynote video is typically the most memorable part of WWDC, Apple has shown off how and where developers can participate in a bunch of community events across the globe before and after the conference.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 1

Chatbots take a back seat as new GPT-5.5 model focuses on getting work done

OpenAI is pushing AI beyond chat with the recent release of GPT-5.5, a model designed to complete multi-step work instead of stopping at answers.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 1

Giant Mac mini cluster powers Overcast podcast transcripts without the cloud

A rack of 48 Mac minis now powers Overcast's podcast transcripts, as developer Marco Arment bypasses cloud AI in favor of local Apple Silicon.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 7

Developers that won the 2026 WWDC invite lottery are being notified

If you've applied to attend WWDC 2026, now is a great time to check your email, as Apple has started notifying those invited to experience the event in person.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 0

Apple is more aggressively booting vibe coding apps from the App Store

Apple made vibe coding easier with Xcode integrations, which has allowed the App Store to grow faster than ever. However, it is cracking down on apps that use AI to generate unreviewable code inside the app.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 3

Stop holding out hope, Liquid Glass will be mandatory in iOS 27

The Liquid Glass design that rolled out with iOS 26 isn't going anywhere, according to a recount of an Apple Developer workshop.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 24

Apple begins notifying 2026 Swift Student Challenge winners

Win or lose, notifications are being sent out to all participants of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge ahead of WWDC.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 1

Developers finally get more App Store data from Apple

Apple has revamped its App Store Connect service for developers, allowing for over 100 new metrics to help track in-app purchase trends and more.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 0

2026 Swift Student Challenge winners to be announced on March 26

The winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge will be announced on March 26, with the best among them set to receive a trip to Apple Park.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 0

What to expect at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, Siri as a chatbot, Intel's end, and more

Apple has just announced that WWDC 2026 will take place on June 8 through June 12, and we can expect to see several exciting software updates. Here's what's rumored to debut.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 27

A now-resolved Apple server outage stopped developers from verifying apps

Apple's verification servers experienced an outage on Tuesday, as developers were unable to complete new installations of enterprise-signed apps.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 0

Xcode with vibecoding AI agents to help build apps is now available

Apple has released Xcode 26.3 with support for autonomous coding agents, that can directly analyze projects, modify files, and assist developers inside the official development environment.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 5

App Store age verification tools upgraded to comply with emerging laws

Apple's App Store age verification system has been updated to ensure compliance can be maintained in places like Louisiana, Utah, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore.

Marko Zivkovic 3 months ago 0

iBoot to mBoot — Apple's iPhone bootloader has a mysterious new name

The iOS bootloader just got its first name change, from 'iBoot' to 'mBoot.' As to why, nobody outside of Apple Park knows yet.

Marko Zivkovic 3 months ago 4

Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge — but hurry

Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 0

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