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PLAY — Google Play's target API level 36 requirement took effect yesterday, August 31. From today, new apps and updates must target Android 16VISIBILITY — Apps still on API 35 stay listed but disappear for users on newer Android versions. No error is raised; new installs simply fade, which makes the change easy to missEXTENSION — If you missed the deadline, an extension through November 1, 2026 can be requested in Play Console — best filed alongside a concrete migration planAPPLE — On the Apple side, the event lands September 9 and iOS 27 is reported to ship September 14. Testing generated apps on iOS 27 hardware before release week is time well spentEXPO — Expo released expo-paste-input on August 28, a native module that brings image, GIF, and sticker paste to React Native TextInputEAS — EAS Observe reached general availability on August 20, putting crash and performance monitoring on the same EAS platform as builds and updatesPLAY — Google Play's target API level 36 requirement took effect yesterday, August 31. From today, new apps and updates must target Android 16VISIBILITY — Apps still on API 35 stay listed but disappear for users on newer Android versions. No error is raised; new installs simply fade, which makes the change easy to missEXTENSION — If you missed the deadline, an extension through November 1, 2026 can be requested in Play Console — best filed alongside a concrete migration planAPPLE — On the Apple side, the event lands September 9 and iOS 27 is reported to ship September 14. Testing generated apps on iOS 27 hardware before release week is time well spentEXPO — Expo released expo-paste-input on August 28, a native module that brings image, GIF, and sticker paste to React Native TextInputEAS — EAS Observe reached general availability on August 20, putting crash and performance monitoring on the same EAS platform as builds and updates
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Business/2026-05-15Intermediate

Evaluating Rork Max SwiftUI Output After 12 Years of Native App Development

An honest review of Rork Max's SwiftUI generation quality from someone who has been shipping native wallpaper apps for 12 years and 50 million downloads. What worked, what didn't, and where I rewrote the code myself.

Rork Dev/2026-05-10Intermediate

When expo-image-picker won't launch in your Rork app — Info.plist and permission fixes that actually worked

Your Rork-generated app's pick image button works in the simulator but does nothing on TestFlight builds. Walk through the four real-world causes I keep hitting: missing Info.plist keys, wrong permission order, iOS 14 Limited Photo Access, and Android 13+ media permissions.

Rork Dev/2026-05-10Intermediate

Why Your Rork iOS App's API Calls Fail Silently — Fixing App Transport Security the Right Way

When a Rork-built iOS app's API requests fail with no error and no log, App Transport Security (ATS) is almost always the culprit. Here is the minimum-privilege fix and an Info.plist that actually passes review.

Rork Dev/2026-05-10Advanced

Why Your Rork iOS Widget Keeps Showing Stale Data — Rebuilding the App Group + WidgetKit Pipeline That Actually Refreshes

Your Rork-built iOS widget shows yesterday's data. Rebuild the App Group, shared UserDefaults, and timeline reload pipeline so parent and widget share state.

Rork Dev/2026-05-09Intermediate

Premium-Only App Icons in Rork: Implementing Alternate App Icons Without Stumbling on Expo's Quirks

Wanted to swap your app's icon when a user upgrades to premium? Expo's standard SDK won't get you there. Here is how I wired up Alternate App Icons in a Rork-built app, including the Info.plist tweaks, asset placement, and the iOS 18 caching gotcha that wasted an afternoon.

Rork Dev/2026-05-08Intermediate

Why Rork Max Cloud Compile Fails — and How to Fix It

A symptom-based guide to fixing Rork Max Cloud Compile failures. Covers code signing errors, Swift version mismatches, dependency resolution failures, and build timeouts with practical solutions.

Rork Dev/2026-05-07Intermediate

Rork iOS App: Why Your App Tracking Transparency Prompt Never Shows Up — and How to Fix It

Three real causes the ATT (App Tracking Transparency) dialog never appears in Rork-generated iOS apps — Info.plist, call timing, and AdMob init order — with working code and on-device verification steps.

Business/2026-05-05Advanced

Running iOS and Android Simultaneously with Rork Max — A Dual-Store Revenue Strategy

A complete guide to expanding Rork Max apps to both iOS and Android, with platform-specific monetization strategies, RevenueCat + AdMob integration, and a unified revenue management system. Includes real calculations and implementation patterns for independent developers.

Rork Dev/2026-05-05Advanced

Getting Your Rork Max App Through App Store Review: A Practical Guide

A complete guide to App Store submission for Rork Max apps—covering the most common rejection reasons, metadata requirements, privacy policy setup, pre-submission testing, and post-launch ASO for continued growth.

Business/2026-05-05Advanced

Rork Max × RevenueCat Paywalls SDK: Remote Paywalls, A/B Testing, and Conversion Gains

A complete guide to integrating RevenueCat Paywalls SDK with Rork Max apps — enabling remote paywall updates and A/B testing without App Store reviews, with production-ready code examples and conversion optimization strategies.

Rork Dev/2026-05-04Intermediate

Microphone and Audio Recording Not Working in Rork — A Symptom-Based Troubleshooting Guide

When microphone or audio recording stops working in a Rork-generated app, the root cause is often not obvious. This guide walks through common failure patterns — permissions, audio mode setup, simulator limits, and async pitfalls — with working code fixes.

Rork AI/2026-05-04Advanced

Rork Max SwiftUI Indie App Revenue Blueprint 2026 — Native Generation, AdMob, and Subscriptions Toward Six Figures

A practical blueprint for indie developers using Rork Max's SwiftUI native app generation to build app revenue toward six figures monthly. Covers ideation scoring, AdMob placement, subscription onboarding, retention design, and long-term operations from a developer with 12 years of indie iOS experience.