The iOS Weekly Brief – Issue #37
iOS 26.1 becomes the default update, Apple Glasses hype rises, better document previews, smarter localization, simpler IAP setup, new Xcode test insights, and seven key project tweaks
🆕 What’s New
iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update
Apple finally made iOS 26.1 the default update for anyone still on iOS 18, after months of keeping it hidden behind the “alternate version” label.
Apple Glasses could be next year’s most attention-grabbing product
Apple Glasses are shaping up to be Apple’s next big swing, a brand-new product category and the company’s first truly AI-centric device. If Apple nails the price, comfort, and “iPhone accessory” positioning, smart glasses might finally move beyond early adopters. Worth keeping an eye on
📚 Must Read
Document Preview Options in SwiftUI
A great breakdown of all the ways you can show documents in SwiftUI, from the simple Quick Look sheet to full PDFKit control, WKWebView embeds, and even the old UIDocumentInteractionController for system-level actions. It’s a practical comparison that helps you pick the right tool. If your app deals with files, this is a solid reference worth keeping.
A Better Way to Localize Swift Packages with Xcode String Catalogs
Xcode 26 improves string catalogs for Swift Packages, but the new auto-generated symbols are internal-only. Daniel solves this with a script that converts them into public, type-safe keys you can use across apps. A clean, scalable approach to package localization.
Implementing Non-Consumable In-App Purchases with StoreKit 2
A clear, hands-on guide to implementing a simple non-consumable IAP with StoreKit 2, from local StoreKit configs to App Store Connect setup and TestFlight testing. It walks through the full flow end-to-end, demystifying how purchases actually work without any backend.
🛠️ Toolbox
Tuist’s new Test Insights finally gives teams real visibility into their test suite, detailed per-test reports, timing breakdowns, slowest cases, regressions over time, and direct links to failed tests right from CI. It removes the usual friction of digging through logs or downloading .xcresult files and turns test performance into a trackable metric. If your suite is growing and CI is slowing you down, this is a tool worth trying.
🍬 One More Thing…
The 7 changes I do for every new Xcode project
🗳️ Weekly Poll
📊 Last Week’s Poll Results
What’s your primary monetization model for iOS apps?
Top Answer: My apps are free / no monetization
🗓 Upcoming Conferences
December
9-26 — Meet with Apple (Global 🌎)
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
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May
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June
3–4 — MDevCamp 2026 (Prague 🇨🇿)
October
7–9 — Next.App DevCon 2026 (Berlin 🇩🇪)
👋 That’s it for this week
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