VoltBuilder now supports Xcode 12 and iOS 14
The VoltBuilder servers are now using Xcode 12, the latest update from Apple. This allows you to build apps for iOS 14, which was released last week by Apple.
You don’t need to make any changes to your project to use the new release: all VoltBuilder jobs are now processed using it.
Before we went live with the new release, we tested by processing an entire day of iOS builds. They executed cleanly, with the same results as Xcode 11.7. We don’t anticipate any problems for you with the new release, but please let is know if you spot anything.
The latest version of Xcode supported by PhoneGap Build is 9.2.
What’s New in Xcode 12
Xcode 12 supports developing apps for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS 10.16. Xcode 12 supports on-device debugging for iOS 9 and later, tvOS 9 and later, and watchOS 2 and later. Xcode 12 requires a Mac running macOS Mojave 10.15.4 or later.
VoltBuilder provides a high level interface to Xcode, so you don’t have get involved with its installation, complexity and features. We run it on servers with all the latest Apple software, continuously updated.
New and improved features in XCode 12 include Universal apps (including Apple Silicon), templates, testing and UI changes. Most importantly, it has support for iOS 14. There is more information here.
What’s New in iOS 14
iOS 14 is required for the new devices announced Sep 15, 2020, including a new iPad Air an Watch 6. It is also a free update for existing iOS devices. We expect most iOS users to be on the new OS with a month or two.
The builds you make with VoltBuilder will conform to Apple’s latest guidelines for security and App Store approval.
New and improved features in iOS 14 include App Clips, CarPlay, Car keys, Home screen, Widgets,App Library, Compact UI, Search and Siri. There more information on the features and supported devices in this article.
What VoltBuilder does
To start testing your app right away check out VoltBuilder!
VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor. We make it easy for you to build native executables (e.g., .apk, .aab, and .ipa) for Android and iOS from web apps. You can augment these executables with native code plugins to extend your app’s capabilities far beyond what is possible in Web Apps and PWAs.
Using VoltBuilder simplifies and speeds up your workflow while keeping things framework neutral. As a web service, there is nothing you need to install. We also keep everything up to date so you can focus on building to the latest standards, and make sure to keep you in the loop on things that might affect your build process.
The way VoltBuilder works is simple. Zip your project, upload it to VoltBuilder, and download your Android or iOS executable.
Getting Started With VoltBuilder
If you haven’t already, sign up and select the VoltBuilder plan that best fits your needs and budget. You can use the Free plan for limited testing, or get more builds by trying out our Indy or Pro plans with a 15 day free trial!
Then, check out our Docs Section to learn how to integrate VoltBuilder into your development process.
When you’re ready to upload your first project, watch our video tutorial (or read the tutorial in our docs). The Docs section has plenty of other helpful resources, like Migration Guides, sample projects, and tips to get you started! If you need extra help, stop by our Support Forum!