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Apple is promoting a cluster of developer tools centred on AI-assisted app creation, including agents in Xcode for building UI prototypes and a feature that lets apps reference on-screen content. It is also pushing App Store Connect Analytics for acquisition and monetisation, alongside repeated demonstrations framed around an “online co-worker” building apps.
Nick explains how App Store Connect Analytics can help developers improve app acquisition by tracking downloads, product page performance, and performance by source. He also highlights benchmark data, privacy-friendly aggregation, and links to tools such as product page optimization and custom product pages.
Source: Apple Developer
• Published: September 03, 2026
Nick, a product manager on the App Store, outlines how App Store Connect Analytics can help developers measure in-app purchases, subscription performance, and revenue. He describes the sales dashboard, key metrics such as proceeds and paying users, and the option to export data through the Analytics Data API.
Source: Apple Developer
• Published: September 03, 2026
Aivars Meijers reports that his indie app sales continued to grow after he lost his job, with August revenue up 24% from July, and he uses the update to judge whether he can stay full-time indie for another month without taking new employment.
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• Published: September 02, 2026
Aivars Meijers promotes his iOS development resources, setup, and affiliate links, with references to his apps and social channels.
Source: Aivars Meijers
• Published: September 04, 2026
The video shows how the new View Annotations API can link on-screen messages to app entities so they can be used in intents, allowing Siri to act on content in a conversation. The example demonstrates sending a photo and drafted message through the app by voice command.
Source: Apple Developer
• Published: September 04, 2026
Aivars Meijers opens a livestream by discussing a redesign of his app, using non-software sources such as product design for inspiration.
Source: Aivars Meijers
• Published: September 03, 2026
The video explains how agents in Xcode can be used to generate multiple UI prototypes, compare iterations in previews, and refine animations with tuning panels. It presents the workflow as a faster way to explore design ideas and improve transitions.
Source: Apple Developer
• Published: September 03, 2026