Leaker Claims Mobile Version of Xcode Coming to iPad

Apple could be developing a version of Xcode that runs on iPads, according to a new rumor circulating this week. The capability has been linked to the release of iOS 14 by rising Apple leaker Jon Prosser, and if true, it would enable full-scale app development to take place on Apple's mobile devices for the first time.


Developers use Xcode to create apps for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS. However, Xcode is a complex app and has only ever been available on Mac. While Apple offers the Swift Playgrounds app for learning about coding on mobile, it has never indicated that it has any plans to bring Xcode to iPad.

But according to a tweet posted on Monday by Prosser, Xcode "is present on iOS/iPadOS 14," the implications of which are "huge" because it "opens the door for 'Pro' applications to come to ‌iPad‌."

Responding to Prosser's tweet, iOS developer and MacRumors writer Steve Moser noted that a hidden Xcode Preview app is present in iOS 13 that acts as a companion app for showing layout previews on device from the main Xcode Mac app. However, Prosser appears to be referring to the existence of a native full-fat version of Xcode for ‌iPad‌.

I’m not gonna say that Final Cut is coming to ‌iPad‌...

But XCode is present on iOS / ‌iPad‌ OS 14. 👀

The implications there are HUGE.

Opens the door for “Pro” applications to come to ‌iPad‌.

I mentioned this last week on a live stream, but figured it was worth the tweet 🤷🏼‍♂️

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) April 20, 2020

Such a step would be a big undertaking for Apple, requiring an overhaul of Xcode's interface to take advantage of the ‌iPad‌'s primarily touch-based operating system. If successful though, it could make full-scale app development a possibility for mobile users who don't have a Mac.

Hopefully we'll hear more at this year's virtual Worldwide Developers Conference, where Apple will reveal annual updates to all of its operating systems, including its plans for ‌iOS 14‌ and ‌iPadOS‌ 14.

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Apple Launches App Store, iCloud, Apple Podcasts, Apple Arcade and Apple Music in Several More Countries

Apple has broadened the reach of its major services, including the App Store, iCloud, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Arcade, by announcing their launch in 20 additional countries starting today. Apple also said on Tuesday it was expanding the availability of Apple Music to 52 additional countries.

"We're delighted to bring many of Apple's most beloved Services to users in more countries than ever before," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of ‌Apple Music‌ and International Content. "We hope our customers can discover their new favorite apps, games, music, and podcasts as we continue to celebrate the world's best creators, artists, and developers."

The ‌App Store‌, ‌Apple Arcade‌, ‌Apple Music‌, Apple Podcasts and ‌iCloud‌ are now available in the following countries and regions:

• Africa: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Libya, Morocco, Rwanda, and Zambia.


• Asia-Pacific: Maldives and Myanmar.


• Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia.


• Middle East: Afghanistan (excluding ‌Apple Music‌) and Iraq.


• Oceania: Nauru (excluding ‌Apple Music‌), Tonga, and Vanuatu.

‌Apple Music‌ is also expanding to the following countries and regions:

• Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Chad, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Tunisia.


• Asia-Pacific: Bhutan.


• Europe: Croatia, Iceland, and North Macedonia.


• Latin America and the Caribbean: the Bahamas, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Turks and Caicos, and Uruguay.


• Middle East: Kuwait, Qatar, and Yemen.


• Oceania: Solomon Islands.

With global smartphone shipments falling, today's expansion reflects Apple's growing reliance on services as a major source of revenue alongside its hardware. In terms of revenue and profit, Apple recorded its best quarter ever at the start of this year, and CEO Tim Cook hailed the company's "all-time record" for services.

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Trump, Disingenuously Citing Coronavirus, Says He Will Temporarily Shut Down All Immigration to U.S.

Donald Trump claimed on Monday evening that he would be temporarily suspending all immigration to the U.S., ostensibly due to the novel coronavirus pandemic but more likely as an extreme political ploy to rally his supporters amid massive disruptions to everyday life and an economy in the gutter.

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Twitter for Mac Gets Updated With Timeline Streaming Support

Twitter has announced that the official Twitter app for macOS has been updated with timeline streaming support. Mac users have been without the feature since Twitter remove the streaming API in August 2018.

What’s that new button in your timeline settings on Twitter for Mac? It’s a “Pin to top” toggle! Turning it on will keep you at the top of your timeline and let the latest Tweets stream in –– no need to manually refresh your timeline.






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Apple Posts Tutorial on 'How to Navigate Your iPad With a Trackpad' [Video]

Apple has posted a video tutorial on 'How to Navigate Your iPad With a Trackpad'.

Connect a compatible trackpad to your iPad and learn more about gestures, navigation, and settings.

The video features Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and its built-in trackpad; however, you can connect any trackpad to an iPad. The Magic Keyboard is now available for pre-order and it ships in 2-4 weeks. You can check out some early Magic Keyboard reviews here and pre-order it on Apple.com or Amazon.com.





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