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SDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soonSDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soon
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Dev Tools/2026-04-10Intermediate

When a Rork Max Build Won't Pass — Debugging SwiftUI, Expo Router, and Native Modules

Master troubleshooting for Rork Max build errors with in-depth guides for SwiftUI, Expo Router, native modules, and platform-specific issues

AI Models/2026-04-10Intermediate

Rork × Gemini 2.5 Flash Integration Guide — Build Ultra-Responsive AI Apps at Minimal Cost

Learn how to integrate Gemini 2.5 Flash (with Thinking support) into your Rork Max app. Achieve up to 5x faster responses vs Pro models and reduce AI costs by 70% while maintaining quality.

AI Models/2026-04-10Advanced

Building an AI Personalization Engine with Rork Max — Adaptive UI, Smart Content Ranking, and Notification Timing That Learns from Every User

An advanced guide to building an AI-powered personalization engine in Rork Max. Learn how to collect user behavior data, build real-time learning pipelines, dynamically optimize UI layouts and content delivery, and automate notification timing — with the production lessons I learned running wallpaper and calming-tone apps solo for over a decade.

Business/2026-04-10Intermediate

Building Monetized Apps with Rork AI — to Ads, IAP & Subscriptions

Ads, IAP, and subscriptions compared on one footing — monthly revenue per 1,000 DAU — with the runnable model behind it, why a misread conversion denominator shifts projections 6x, and a ternary entitlement type that stops cold-start ads.

AI Models/2026-04-10Intermediate

Improving Quality of Rork AI Native App Generation: SwiftUI Output Pitfalls

When Rork AI's SwiftUI output misses, the thing to fix is usually the instruction, not the code. Here is what happened when I regenerated one screen three ways and counted the round trips, plus the device conditions worth locking down before you send a screenshot.

Dev Tools/2026-04-10Advanced

Rork Max Advanced Techniques— SwiftUI APIs and Cloud-Native Development

Master advanced Rork Max techniques: cloud Swift compilation, custom SwiftUI component design, REST/GraphQL/WebSocket integration, multi-platform support for Apple Watch and Vision Pro, and production-grade performance optimization.

Business/2026-04-10Intermediate

What Rork's $15M Round Reveals About Launching in the AI Era

How Rork went from $2.8M to $15M — and what it chose not to do along the way. A breakdown of PMF discovery, App Store strategy, marketing tactics, and revenue design at a resolution you can act on.

Getting Started/2026-04-10Beginner

Rork Max: Troubleshooting App Publishing & App Store Review Issues

Generated an app with Rork Max but hitting roadblocks during publishing or App Store review? This guide walks you through common errors by symptom, from connection issues to rejection reasons—everything you need to get your app live.

Business/2026-04-10Beginner

Rork Raises $2.8M from a16z: What It Means for Indie App Developers

AI app builder Rork announced $2.8M in pre-seed funding from a16z, alongside stunning growth metrics: $1.5M ARR in 3 days, 743k monthly visitors, and 85% growth rate. Here's what this means for indie developers and app builders.

Dev Tools/2026-04-09Intermediate

Rork × OneSignal: Supercharging Push Notifications in Your App

Learn how to integrate OneSignal into your Rork app for advanced push notifications — covering SDK setup, user segmentation, rich notifications, and delivery analytics.

Dev Tools/2026-04-09Intermediate

Rork Max EAS Build and App Store Submission Errors: Complete Troubleshooting Guide

Solve every error blocking your Rork Max app from reaching the App Store—code signing failures, expired certificates, ITMS upload errors, and App Store review rejections—with step-by-step fixes and commands.

Getting Started/2026-04-09Beginner

Rork Companion: Test Your iPhone App on a Real Device — No Apple Developer Account Needed

With Rork Companion, you can test your Rork-built iOS app on a real iPhone for free — no Apple Developer account required. This guide covers scanning the QR code, troubleshooting connection issues, what to check on a real device, and what Companion can't test.