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DEADLINE — From August 31, 2026, Google Play requires target API level 36 (Android 16) or higher for both new apps and updates to existing ones. Twelve days leftEXTENSION — If you cannot make the date, the deadline extension form in Play Console buys you until November 1. The extension is not automatic, so the request itself has to land before August 31TARGET SDK — Even for the Expo and React Native apps Rork produces, the targetSdkVersion is yours to verify. A template pinned to an older SDK will not meet the requirement on its ownRORK MAX — Where the original Rork emits React Native and Expo, Rork Max generates native Swift, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and iMessageFUNDING — A $15M seed round led by Left Lane Capital was announced on April 9, alongside the acquisition of app builder Paperline to bring in engineering talentiOS — Developer beta 6 of iOS 27 arrived on August 17 with the autumn release drawing closer. If you ship native Swift output, the new OS timeline feeds straight into your release planDEADLINE — From August 31, 2026, Google Play requires target API level 36 (Android 16) or higher for both new apps and updates to existing ones. Twelve days leftEXTENSION — If you cannot make the date, the deadline extension form in Play Console buys you until November 1. The extension is not automatic, so the request itself has to land before August 31TARGET SDK — Even for the Expo and React Native apps Rork produces, the targetSdkVersion is yours to verify. A template pinned to an older SDK will not meet the requirement on its ownRORK MAX — Where the original Rork emits React Native and Expo, Rork Max generates native Swift, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and iMessageFUNDING — A $15M seed round led by Left Lane Capital was announced on April 9, alongside the acquisition of app builder Paperline to bring in engineering talentiOS — Developer beta 6 of iOS 27 arrived on August 17 with the autumn release drawing closer. If you ship native Swift output, the new OS timeline feeds straight into your release plan
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Rork Dev/2026-08-18Intermediate

Version code 1 has already been used — who owns that number, app.json or EAS?

When a Play upload stops on versionCode, check where the number actually lives before bumping it. A one-command way to tell whether app.json, EAS, or build.gradle wins.

Rork Dev/2026-06-29Advanced

Rork × Vision Camera v4: A Production-Grade Camera Stack with QR, OCR, and ML Inference

Wire React Native Vision Camera v4 into a Rork project end-to-end — frame processors, ML inference, QR/OCR, plus battery and thermal tuning, a real-device test matrix, store review, and a staged rollout.

Rork Dev/2026-06-19Advanced

Make ITMS-91053 Stop Catching Your Rork Max App — A Release-Proof Privacy Manifest Workflow

Fixing ITMS-91053 once doesn't keep it away — every new dependency can bring it back. Here's a field-tested workflow to audit your dependency tree, generate declarations, and catch the rejection locally before you upload.

Rork Dev/2026-06-01Intermediate

Fixing 'JavaScript heap out of memory' in Metro and EAS Builds

Your Rork or Expo build dies with 'FATAL ERROR: Reached heap limit Allocation failed - JavaScript heap out of memory.' Here is why it happens and exactly how to fix it, both locally and on EAS Build.

Rork Dev/2026-05-11Intermediate

Rork vs Expo CLI: What the Build Experience Actually Feels Like — A 12-Year Indie Dev Perspective

A hands-on comparison of Rork and Expo CLI build workflows from a developer with 12 years of indie app experience and 50M+ cumulative downloads. Honest take on where Rork creates friction for CLI-savvy developers — and where it genuinely wins.

Rork Dev/2026-05-06Intermediate

Adding Expo Dev Client to Your Rork App

The moment you add react-native-mmkv or RevenueCat to a Rork app, Expo Go stops launching it. Here's how to set up Expo Dev Client (a custom development build) and the three pitfalls I've actually walked into.

Rork Dev/2026-05-05Intermediate

Rork EAS Build Profile Switching Gone Wrong — Fixing development, preview, and production Pitfalls

Troubleshoot common EAS Build profile mistakes in Rork Max — environment variable misconfig, uploading development builds to TestFlight, hitting dev APIs in production, and more. Practical fixes for each symptom.

Rork Dev/2026-05-02Intermediate

Adding Native Modules to Rork-Generated Apps: A Practical Guide to Expo Prebuild

When your Rork prototype needs a native SDK or custom module, Expo Prebuild is the bridge to production. This practical guide walks through the limits of Managed Workflow and the actual commands for moving toward Bare Workflow.

Rork Dev/2026-04-27Intermediate

Don't Ship Rork Apps With an Empty EXPO_PUBLIC_RORK_AUTH_URL — A Practical Setup Walkthrough

What to put in EXPO_PUBLIC_RORK_AUTH_URL when Rork generates an app with login, and how to wire it up across dev, EAS Build, and production safely.

Rork Dev/2026-04-25Intermediate

Why Your Rork App Icon Won't Update — Cache Fixes for iOS and Android

Replaced your Rork app icon but still seeing the old one? Walk through the layered causes — iOS SpringBoard cache, EAS Build cache, missing Android adaptive icons — and the exact fixes that get the new icon to stick.

Rork Basics/2026-04-18Beginner

What Actually Happens When You Ship a Rork App to iOS and Android at the Same Time

A practical account of releasing a Rork app to both the App Store and Google Play simultaneously — covering screenshot specs, privacy manifests, SDK requirements, review timing, and what actually trips you up along the way.

Rork Dev/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.