Are there new push notification APIs?

Generated on 11/12/2024

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Yes, there are new push notification APIs introduced at WWDC 2024. Specifically, Apple has introduced broadcast push notifications for Live Activities in iOS and iPadOS 18. This new feature allows developers to send a single push notification to update multiple devices simultaneously, without needing to manage individual push tokens for each device. This is particularly useful for scenarios where a large number of people are following the same event, such as a sports game or a flight update.

The new API from APNs (Apple Push Notification service) supports the creation and management of channels, which are used to broadcast updates to all subscribed devices. Developers can use the Push Notifications console to create channels and send broadcast push notifications. This approach simplifies the process of keeping Live Activities up to date for a large audience.

For more details, you can refer to the session Broadcast updates to your Live Activities (08:39).

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Broadcast updates to your Live Activities

Broadcast updates to your Live Activities

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