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
VoltBuilder converts your web projects into native Android and iOS apps. VoltBuilder is a wrapper for Apache Cordova and Ionic Capacitor, so you can add native features to your apps via Cordova and Capacitor plugins.
VoltBuilder's Key features:
- Produces native executables — for easy testing & app store publishing.
- Publish in minutes — VoltBuilder uploads directly to Google Play and the Apple App Store.
- Easily generate certificates — VoltSigner makes Android and iOS certificates. No Mac needed!
- Nothing to install — just head to the Uploads page to get building.
- Nothing to store — we don't keep your passwords, certs, or code in our cloud.
- Always up-to-date — we install and maintain the latest SDKs and tooling so you don't have to.
How to Use VoltBuilder
It's as simple as Upload, Download, Run. Done.
- Zip your web project.
- Upload it to our platform.
- Download the native app or let us deploy it to stores.
- Run it instantly via QR code or direct link for testing.
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