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As we are getting closer to Apple's usual keynote event in September, we're gearing up for the stable Xcode 16 release on Bitrise. We're passionate about providing you with the best and latest, and with this new Xcode release, it's no exception. However, we also want to give you a heads up about what this means for our platform and for our users.

Learn about Apple's new dynamic tinting feature for app icons, announced at WWDC. Discover how to update your icons for visual consistency across iOS themes, including dark mode. We provide steps to review, redesign, test, and submit icons using Xcode and App Store Connect. Early adoption of this feature can enhance your app's user experience.

Recently, Apple held its annual WWDC 2024 conference, unveiling several significant updates for the mobile developer community. While our last blog covered the top three high-level announcements, this post focuses on the latest advancements in Xcode 16 and App Store Connect.

Xcode 16 introduces "explicitly built modules," a feature aimed at speeding up builds and improving compiler error messages. This blog post explores how this feature works, its benefits for C, Objective-C, and Swift projects, and benchmarks its performance in real-world scenarios.

Apple's WWDC announced AI integration, iPhone mirroring for development, and a new testing framework for iOS apps. These features offer exciting possibilities but require developers to adapt to faster release cycles and potentially stricter quality standards.

Discover the new Artifact Details page and Private Install page from Bitrise, offering detailed artifact information that's easy to find, and secure to share.

Discover how Bitrise is transforming to meet the demands of large enterprises. Learn about our past updates, current enhancements, and future plans to ensure robust security, compliance, and centralized management.

This blog post summarizes our latest updates for May, all in one place. Missed it in our changelog? Want to read everything in one go? Then, voila! Read this post for new roles, build scheduler updates, shared secrets and more.

We've updated our build scheduler! You can now choose between our flexible scheduler for easy setup or use cron syntax for more precise control over your builds.

We have a new, improved way to integrate with GitHub using a GitHub App. It offers a more secure connection and granular control of which repositories Bitrise can access. Full integration with GitHub Checks allows developers to quickly identify if their changes have broken any existing functionality, improving workflow efficiency.

Discover how Swiggy's Mobile team embraced Bitrise for CI/CD, transforming their development process for speed, collaboration, and quality. Learn about the challenges faced and the benefits realized with insights from Agam Mahajan, Engineering Manager at Swiggy.

Discover Rippling's CI/CD journey with Bitrise, as shared by Staff Software Engineer Siddhant Soni. This post dives into the technical challenges and solutions that have shaped their scalable mobile infrastructure.

Discover alternative mobile app distribution platforms as Microsoft phases out AppCenter. This post provides insights into the essential features of a good distribution tool and guides you in selecting the best solution for your app release needs.

We've just rolled out new trigger controls and enhanced YAML syntax so you can initiate your builds with unmatched precision.

In April, we rolled out several exciting updates including Connected Apps for streamlined mobile app releases, advanced build triggers for precise control, a refreshed Workflow Editor, and the Gradle Critical Path Analyzer. Dive into the details and stay updated with our latest product enhancements by reading the full recap!

Here's how Apple's upcoming Privacy Manifest enforcement, starting May 1, 2024, will change the way app developers handle privacy. Learn the details of the new requirements, from creating privacy manifest files to meeting crucial deadlines, to ensure your app meets Apple's stringent privacy standards.

The Bitrise Runner is a new capability that allows you to use the machine of your choice within your own infrastructure, to run Bitrise builds, providing enhanced security, geolocation flexibility, and control over build environments

This series explores and compares the Jenkinsfile and Bitrise YAML, the scripting languages for Jenkins and Bitrise CI/CD pipelines, focusing on their unique approaches to automation in app development, starting with mobile.