VoltBuilder supports Xcode 13 and iOS 15
The VoltBuilder servers are now using Xcode 13.0, the latest update from Apple. This allows you to build apps for iOS 15.0, 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 12.4. We don’t anticipate any problems for you with the new release, but please let is know if you spot anything.
The last version of Xcode supported by PhoneGap Build was 9.2.
What’s New in Xcode 13
Xcode 13 includes SDKs for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Big Sur 11.3. The Xcode 13 release supports on-device debugging for iOS 9 and later, tvOS 9 and later, and watchOS 2 and later. Xcode 13 requires a Mac running macOS 11.3 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.
Xcode 13 has a number of changes and fixes, including better logging output. Most importantly, it has support for iOS 15. There is more information here.
What’s New in iOS 15
iOS 15 introduces new ways to stay connected, powerful updates that help users focus and explore, and intelligent features to get more done with iPhone. FaceTime updates provide more natural video calls, Focus helps users reduce distraction, new features like Live Text use on-device intelligence to surface useful information, upgrades to Maps provide brand new ways to navigate the world, and much more.
The builds you make with VoltBuilder will conform to Apple’s latest guidelines for security and App Store approval.
There is 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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