Hi,
wanted to test if possible to use Mesa3D OGLon12+D3DMetal 2b3 to get GL>4.1 support on windows apps via D3D12Metal..
using simple wglgears.c app (similar glxgears) and running like:
GALLIUM_DRIVER=d3d12 wine64 wglgears64 -info
with overridden opengl32.dll using contents from:
https://github.com/pal1000/mesa-dist-win/releases/download/24.3.0-rc1/mesa3d-24.3.0-rc1-release-msvc.7z
I get:
[D3DMetal:LOG:5E53] Unsupported API: CreateCommandQueue1
caused by:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/commit/c022c9603d500b59ff5e6f93c8a214d1785ab20a
API:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/d3d12/nf-d3d12-id3d12device9-createcommandqueue1
note setup is correct as using:
GALLIUM_DRIVER=llvmpipe wine64 wglgears64 -info
I get:
GL_RENDERER = llvmpipe (LLVM 19.1.3, 128 bits)
GL_VERSION = 4.5 (Compatibility Profile) Mesa 24.3.0-rc1 (git-85ba713d76)
GL_VENDOR = Mesa
GL_EXTENSIONS = GL_ARB_multisample GL_EXT_abgr GL_EXT_bgra GL_EXT_blend_color GL_EXT_blend_minmax GL_EXT_blend_subtract
r GL_EXT_texture.. etc..
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Due to the release of ProMotion devices, the system may switch frame rates in certain scenarios, resulting in the loss of reference value for data collected through CADisplayLink callbacks at a fixed 60Hz frame rate. We cannot distinguish whether the slow callback of CADisplayLink is due to a stutter or a system switch in frame rate.
I know Hitch Time Ratio, but I can't use this scheme for some reasons.
How can I distinguish between stuck and frame rate gear shift in CADisplaylink callback?
In iOS 15, CADisplayLink.preferredFrameRateRange.preferred always returns 0, while minimum and maximum do change. Can I use these minimum and maximum range values as criteria to distinguish between frame rate switching and stuttering?
I'm trying to build an MDLMesh then add normals
let mdlMesh = MDLMesh.newBox(withDimensions: SIMD3<Float>(1, 1, 1),
segments: SIMD3<UInt32>(2, 2, 2),
geometryType: MDLGeometryType.triangles,
inwardNormals:false,
allocator: allocator)
mdlMesh.addNormals(withAttributeNamed: MDLVertexAttributeNormal, creaseThreshold: 0)
When I render the mesh, some normals are (0,0,0). I don't know if the problem is in the mesh, or in the conversion to MTKMesh. Is there a way to examine an MDLMesh with the geometry viewer?
When I look at the variable values for my mdlMesh I get this:
Not too useful. I don't know how to track down the normals.
What's the best way to find out where the normals getting broken?
let dic : [AnyHashable:Any] = [
kCGPDFXRegistryName: "http://www.color.org" as CFString,
kCGPDFXOutputConditionIdentifier: "FOGRA43" as CFString,
kCGPDFContextOutputIntent: "GTS_PDFX" as CFString,
kCGPDFXOutputIntentSubtype: "GTS_PDFX" as CFString,
kCGPDFContextCreateLinearizedPDF: "" as CFString,
kCGPDFContextCreatePDFA: "" as CFString,
kCGPDFContextAuthor: "Placeholder" as CFString,
kCGPDFContextCreator: "Placeholder" as CFString
]
Hello,
Now I would like to export my PDF's as PDF/A. In my opinion, there is also the right option for this under Core Graphics.
Unfortunately, the documentation does not show what is 'kCGPDFContextCreatePDFA' or 'kCGPDFContextLinearizedPDF' for
a stringvalue is required.
What I have already tried: GTS_PDFA1 , PDF/A-1, true as CFString.
(Above my CFDictionary. ...Author e.g are working perfectly.)
In the Finder you can see these two options, which I would also like to implement in my app.
Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone,
I’m developing an iPad app that will be running continuously with the screen always on — similar to a restaurant ordering system.
I understand that some of the newer iPad Pro models are equipped with OLED displays. I'm concerned about the potential risk of screen burn-in due to static UI elements being displayed for extended periods.
Does burn-in occur on the OLED iPad Pro models under such usage?
Would it be advisable to implement a screen saver or periodically animate/change parts of the UI to prevent this?
Any insights or best practices would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Topic:
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Hi Apple & devs,
I'm trying to test various Windows .exe files using the Game Porting Toolkit (GPTK), but I’m hitting a wall: no matter what .exe I try, the command returns instantly with no output — no error, no logs, nothing.
Here's what I'm doing:
I'm using macOS Sequioa 15.5 on M1 macbook pro.
I installed gameportingtoolkt GPTK 2.1 through brew from gcenx:
brew install gcenx/wine/game-porting-toolkit
When I run any .exe using GPTK's wine64, like this, e.g. with steam
user@JMacBook-Pro / % WINEPREFIX=~/wine_prefix /usr/local/bin/gameportingtoolkit 'C:\SteamSetup.exe' --verbose
user@JMacBook-Pro / %
Immediate exit without any return code, output, nor errors.
No output, no crash, no logs. Same result with simple test apps
Running with WINEDEBUG=+all (still no output)
Even running wine64 does the same thing.
I’ve tried:
Removing and reinstalling GPTK
Creating a fresh WINEPREFIX
Checking /tmp and ~/Library/Logs for logs — nothing
Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea how to debug it?
Is there ANY Apple support for this??
Thanks in advance.
I just got the new iOS 26 beta, and I LOVE the games app, but it show all of my games, even from years back. Is there a way to remove games from your library on the app?
What is Game Mode?
Game Mode optimizes your gaming experience by giving your game the highest priority access to your CPU and GPU, lowering usage for background tasks. And it doubles the Bluetooth sampling rate, which reduces input latency and audio latency for wireless accessories like game controllers and AirPods.
See Use Game Mode on Mac
See Port advanced games to Apple platforms
How can I enable Game Mode in my game?
Add the Supports Game Mode property (GCSupportsGameMode) to your game’s Info.plist and set to true
Correctly identify your game’s Application Category with LSApplicationCategoryType (also Info.plist)
Note:
Enabling Game Mode makes your game eligible but is not a guarantee; the OS decides if it is ok to enable Game Mode at runtime
An app that enables Game Mode but isn’t a game will be rejected by App Review.
How can I disable Game Mode?
Set GCSupportsGameMode to false.
Note: On Mac Game Mode is automatically disabled if the game isn’t running full screen.
Hi everyone,
I'm building a native iOS app using Unreal Engine 5.6 with Firebase for authentication and Firestore. The app uses a MetaHuman avatar and is meant to run as a standalone UE app on iPhone.
I'm using this Firebase wrapper:
👉 https://pandoa.github.io/FirebaseFeatures/
I've followed all the steps, including:
Adding GoogleService-Info.plist to the Xcode project and ensuring it’s in the correct target
Calling FIRApp.configure() in AppDelegate
Verifying the plist is bundled correctly
However, the app crashes on launch, and Firebase does not initialize properly.
Crash log shows:
[FirebaseCore][I-COR000005] No app has been configured yet.
Setup details:
Unreal Engine: 5.6 (source build, macOS)
iOS Deployment: 17.5
MetaHuman character packaged correctly and app launches fine without Firebase
Has anyone here managed to get Firebase working inside a native Unreal Engine iOS app with this setup? I'd love to hear if there’s something I’m missing — maybe something with initialization timing or module loading?
Thanks so much in advance 🙏
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
I'm experiencing a specific issue where when using any of the MacOS 26 Tahoe betas with Low Power Mode enabled and using Vsync in fullscreen, my application framerate gets limited to a hard 30 fps. I have not experienced this on any older OS. For example Low Power Mode on 13.6 Ventura with Vsync fullscreen lets my application run at full 60 fps without issues.
Is this a bug or a change in behavior of Low Power Mode on Tahoe?
My application is 3D, runs at 60 fps and is sensitive to tearing, so I need Vsync and it is mostly utilized in fullscreen. And Low Power Mode is a default for many Macs, so default experience on Tahoe currently is a halved 30 fps. However there also seems to be inconsistencies of on which machines this happens, but older OSes are always fine.
Hi,
I am a Multimedia and Graphics researcher and I am wondering if OpenGL API and drivers will be removed after appleOS 26?
macOS 26
iOS 26
iPadOS 26
visionOS 26
I am asking this because most of the libraries I use depends on OpenGL. Like CGAL, libigl, immediate mode ui, nanovg, nanogui, bullet physics. Transitioning from Vulkan and metal while using and learning those libraries is just not viable.
I would like to ask you that. I am the sole developer and I just want to ask you that.
Regards.
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
Hello, when I'm looking to customize the icons of my phone, the applications that are in the grouping genres without replacing with all-black images, I don't know what happens by changing the color of the applications in group of change no color throws just listen not the black stuff
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
HI all,
I'm in the early stages of testing a game that will have real-time device-to-device communication using GameCenter.
I've read something about setting up GameCenter "sandbox" accounts to test prior to the game's release, but I can't find anything reliable about how to do so.
I've found lots of web pages which purport to describe how to do this task, but what they describe seems to be outdated, as the steps don't appear to be available in modern versions of iOS. I'm testing on iOS 18 and 26.
Document search isn't helping--I mostly find information on how to set up StoreKit sandbox accounts, which I assume are different things altogether--so if you could point me towards an article that allows me to test a new, unreleased GameKit app between devices, I'd appreciate it.
People are developing GameCenter apps, so I know it's possible...
advTHANKSance
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
I want to display the refresh rate on the screen of the iPhone (14 Pro Max), but each app of the App Store's
"Floating Clock", "Floating Clock Premium" and "Screen Renewal Rate - RefreshRate Realtime" can only display two of 60Hz and 120Hz, and I wonder if it can display numbers of 1Hz, 10Hz, tens of Hz, or more than 3 levels. Does anyone know how to do it?
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
Dear Apple Developer Support,
I hope this message finds you well. I am a game developer looking to integrate Game Center into our game. Before proceeding, I would like to understand the analytical capabilities available post-integration. Specifically, I am interested in tracking detailed metrics such as:
The number of new player downloads driven by Game Center features (e.g., friend challenges, leaderboards, or achievements).
Data on user engagement and conversions originating from Game Center interactions.
I have explored App Store Connect’s App Analytics but would appreciate clarification on whether Game Center-specific data (e.g., referrals from challenges or social features) is available to measure growth and optimize our strategies.
If such data is accessible, could you guide me on how to view it? If not, are there alternative methods or plans to incorporate this in the future?
Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Bella
Hello,
MacOS 26 Betas are limiting games (noticeably, games that use java) to the native display of the MacBook Pro (120hz). Even connecting an external display this is not changing. I have submitted a bug report, but I have not had any responses to it yet. I am looking to see if anyone may have an answer or fix to this issue.
Thanks!
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
Looks like is something to do with the code and that is why my images are distorted. please help me get to the right person to help me get this issue resolved
Topic:
Graphics & Games
SubTopic:
General
Hello,
I found an issue with the Games app on macOS 26 (Tahoe) when viewing achievements:
In App Store Connect, each achievement has different values set for the pre-earned description and the post-earned description.
When testing with GameKit directly (GKAchievementDescription), both values are returned correctly.
However, in the macOS Games app, the post-earned description is shown even before the achievement is earned.
This seems to be a display issue specific to the Games app on macOS.
Could you confirm if this is a known bug in the Games app, or if there is a reason why pre-earned descriptions are not being shown?
Thank you.
Hi everyone,
I faced an issue that on IOS 26 removeAnnotation method doesn't remove annotation. This code worked on previous versions (IOS 18, 17) but suddenly stopped working on IOS 26.
Has anyone faced this issue?
guard let document = await pdfView.document else { return }
for pageIndex in 0..<document.pageCount {
guard let page = document.page(at: pageIndex) else { continue }
let annotations = page.annotations
for annotation in annotations {
page.removeAnnotation(annotation)
}
}
Hello, I am trying to capture screen recording ( output.mp4 ) using ScreenCaptureKit and also the mouse positions during the recording ( mouse.json ). The recording and the mouse positions ( tracked based on mouse movements events only ) needs to be perfectly synced in order to add effects in post editing.
I started off by using the await stream?.startCapture() and after that starting my mouse tracking function :-
try await captureEngine.startCapture(configuration: config, filter: filter, recordingOutput: recordingOutput)
let captureStartTime = Date()
mouseTracker?.startTracking(with: captureStartTime)
But every time I tested, there is a clear inconsistency in sync between the recorded video and the recorded mouse positions.
The only thing I want is to know when exactly does the recording "actually" started so that I can start the mouse capture at that same time, and thus I tried using the Delegates, but being able to set them up perfectly.
import Foundation
import AVFAudio
import ScreenCaptureKit
import OSLog
import Combine
class CaptureEngine: NSObject, @unchecked Sendable {
private let logger = Logger()
private(set) var stream: SCStream?
private var streamOutput: CaptureEngineStreamOutput?
private var recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput?
private let videoSampleBufferQueue = DispatchQueue(label: "com.francestudio.phia.VideoSampleBufferQueue")
private let audioSampleBufferQueue = DispatchQueue(label: "com.francestudio.phia.AudioSampleBufferQueue")
private let micSampleBufferQueue = DispatchQueue(label: "com.francestudio.phia.MicSampleBufferQueue")
func startCapture(configuration: SCStreamConfiguration, filter: SCContentFilter, recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput) async throws {
// Create the stream output delegate.
let streamOutput = CaptureEngineStreamOutput()
self.streamOutput = streamOutput
do {
stream = SCStream(filter: filter, configuration: configuration, delegate: streamOutput)
try stream?.addStreamOutput(streamOutput, type: .screen, sampleHandlerQueue: videoSampleBufferQueue)
try stream?.addStreamOutput(streamOutput, type: .audio, sampleHandlerQueue: audioSampleBufferQueue)
try stream?.addStreamOutput(streamOutput, type: .microphone, sampleHandlerQueue: micSampleBufferQueue)
self.recordingOutput = recordingOutput
recordingOutput.delegate = self
try stream?.addRecordingOutput(recordingOutput)
try await stream?.startCapture()
} catch {
logger.error("Failed to start capture: \(error.localizedDescription)")
throw error
}
}
func stopCapture() async throws {
do {
try await stream?.stopCapture()
} catch {
logger.error("Failed to stop capture: \(error.localizedDescription)")
throw error
}
}
func update(configuration: SCStreamConfiguration, filter: SCContentFilter) async {
do {
try await stream?.updateConfiguration(configuration)
try await stream?.updateContentFilter(filter)
} catch {
logger.error("Failed to update the stream session: \(String(describing: error))")
}
}
func stopRecordingOutputForStream(_ recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput) throws {
try self.stream?.removeRecordingOutput(recordingOutput)
}
}
// MARK: - SCRecordingOutputDelegate
extension CaptureEngine: SCRecordingOutputDelegate {
func recordingOutputDidStartRecording(_ recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput) {
let startTime = Date()
logger.info("Recording output did start recording \(startTime)")
}
func recordingOutputDidFinishRecording(_ recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput) {
logger.info("Recording output did finish recording")
}
func recordingOutput(_ recordingOutput: SCRecordingOutput, didFailWithError error: any Error) {
logger.error("Recording output failed with error: \(error.localizedDescription)")
}
}
private class CaptureEngineStreamOutput: NSObject, SCStreamOutput, SCStreamDelegate {
private let logger = Logger()
override init() {
super.init()
}
func stream(_ stream: SCStream, didOutputSampleBuffer sampleBuffer: CMSampleBuffer, of outputType: SCStreamOutputType) {
guard sampleBuffer.isValid else { return }
switch outputType {
case .screen:
break
case .audio:
break
case .microphone:
break
@unknown default:
logger.error("Encountered unknown stream output type:")
}
}
func stream(_ stream: SCStream, didStopWithError error: Error) {
logger.error("Stream stopped with error: \(error.localizedDescription)")
}
}
I am getting error
Value of type 'SCRecordingOutput' has no member 'delegate'
Even though I am targeting macOs 15+ ( macOs 26 actually ) and macOs only.
What is the best way to achieving the desired result? Is there any other / better way to do it?