Under the Radar
277: Go Time
Sep 13, 2023
The hosts discuss the release of iOS 17 and the impact on their apps. They share strategies for managing test devices and preventing accidental updates. The episode also covers small business challenges, app update submissions, and the process of submitting an app update to the App Store. They speculate on iOS adoption and congratulate each other on a smooth GM day.
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Quick takeaways
- Downgrade test devices to iOS 16 and disable automatic updates for compatibility testing.
- Avoid releasing app updates with iOS 17 features immediately to prevent confusion among users who haven't updated yet.
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Preparing for iOS 17 Release
The hosts discuss the upcoming release of iOS 17 and the importance of preparing developer devices for testing. They recommend downgrading test devices to iOS 16 and disabling automatic updates to ensure compatibility testing. They also advise labeling devices with relevant software versions to keep track of testing setups. The hosts caution against releasing app updates with iOS 17 features immediately, as most users won't be running the new iOS version right away, leading to potential confusion. Additionally, they remind developers to avoid directly mentioning iOS 17 in release notes to prevent rejections based on mention of pre-release software.
