The iOS Weekly Brief – Issue #36
Huge Black Friday dev deals, Siri-style voice integration, smarter app monetization with StoreKit 2, lessons from building for iOS and Android, auto-format Swift code on every commit
🆕 What’s New
This ChatGPT voice update previews what we can expect from the new Siri
ChatGPT’s new voice update finally blends voice, text, and visuals into one seamless mode, completely changing how natural the interaction feels. The author argues this is exactly the type of integration Apple is still struggling to deliver with the new Siri, especially as it tries to bridge voice commands with Apple Intelligence’s text-based features. It’s a good look at why Siri may need third-party AI help to keep up, and why next year is Apple’s last window to ship something truly competitive.
📚 Must Read
Managing In-App Purchases in your apps
A clean, practical overview of all the monetization paths Apple gives us, from one-time unlocks to subscriptions. Jan breaks down when each model makes sense and how StoreKit 2 fits into a sustainable revenue strategy. A quick read if you’re planning to add or rethink your app’s IAP model.
From iOS to Android: A Candid Look at My Real-World Journey into Dual-Platform Development
A clear look at what it actually takes to build and maintain the same product across iOS and Android, and why true parity is more about adapting to each platform than mirroring features. A useful read if you’re considering expanding beyond iOS.
Using associated domains alternate mode during development
A very handy tip for anyone working with universal links or App Clips. Apple’s alternate associated-domains mode lets you bypass the CDN and fetch AASA files directly from your server, making changes visible instantly during development. If you’ve ever waited minutes (or hours) for propagation, this is a small feature that saves a lot of time
🛠️ Toolbox
A massive, community-maintained list of Black Friday deals across macOS and iOS developer tools, AI apps, utilities, books, and courses. If you’re hunting for discounts on your favorite dev apps or want to discover new ones, this page is the most complete roundup you’ll find this year.
🍬 One More Thing…
Format Swift with a Git Commit Hook
A quick, practical guide to auto-formatting Swift code on every commit using a Git pre-commit hook and the built-in swift-format tool from Xcode 16.
🗳️ Weekly Poll
📊 Last Week’s Poll Results
How would you rate Tim Cook’s tenure as Apple’s CEO?
Top Answer: 4/5
🗓 Upcoming Conferences
November
3-28 — Meet with Apple (Global 🌎)
December
13–15 — Mobile Developers Week Abu Dhabi 2025 (Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪)
January
21–23 — iOS Conf SG (Singapore 🇸🇬)
February
10–12 — Arctic Conference (Oulu 🇫🇮)
March
April
12–14 — Try! Swift Tokyo 2026 (Tokyo 🇯🇵)
12–14 — Deep Dish Swift (Chicago 🇺🇸)
May
19–21 — MAU Vegas 2026 (Las Vegas 🇺🇸)
June
3–4 — MDevCamp 2026 (Prague 🇨🇿)
October
7–9 — Next.App DevCon 2026 (Berlin 🇩🇪)
👋 That’s it for this week
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Until next Friday — keep shipping 🍏