CA Advanced Authentication SDK Updates for Upcoming Xcode 26 Mandate

Products

• CA Advanced Authentication

Issue/Introduction

This article provides an important update regarding CA Advanced Authentication (AA) iOS SDKs to ensure compliance with an upcoming Apple requirement for App Store submissions.

Apple has officially mandated that starting April 28, 2026, all applications submitted to the App Store must be built using Xcode 26 or later. Reference: https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ueeok6yw 

Key Details for the April 2026 Requirement:

• Deadline: April 28, 2026.
• Requirement: Apps must be built with Xcode 26 or later and the latest SDKs (e.g., iOS 26/iPadOS 26).
• Scope: All new apps and app updates submitted to App Store Connect.
• Platforms: Includes iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

This change impacts customers integrating CA Advanced Authentication SDKs into their iOS applications. Applications built with earlier Xcode versions will be rejected during submission. Customers using CA AA SDKs must ensure that their applications—and all embedded SDKs—are fully compatible with Xcode 26.

Environment

CA Advanced Authentication

• ca-authid-iOS-sdk 8.6
• ca-devicedna-iOS-sdk 8.4.1
• ca-mobile-authenticator-iOS-sdk 2.2.2

Resolution

Action Taken by Engineering

To support this requirement, the Engineering team is proactively updating the following SDKs:

• ca-authid-iOS-sdk: 8.6
• ca-devicedna-iOS-sdk: 8.4.1
• ca-mobile-authenticator-iOS-sdk: 2.2.2

These updates will ensure:

• Compatibility with Xcode 26 build requirements
• Successful compilation and linking in updated development environments
• Continued compliance with Apple App Store submission policies

Release Timeline

• Planned Release Date: April 15, 2026
• This timeline ensures customers have sufficient time to:
  • Integrate updated SDKs
  • Perform testing in lower environments
  • Submit applications before the Apple enforcement deadline

Progress updates will be shared as development advances.

Recommended Actions for Customers

To avoid disruption in app submissions, customers are advised to:

1. Plan SDK Upgrade Early
   Prepare to upgrade to the upcoming SDK versions as soon as they are released.
2. Validate in Lower Environments
   Test application builds using Xcode 26 (or beta versions, if available) along with updated SDKs.
3. Review Build Pipelines
   Ensure CI/CD pipelines and build environments are aligned with Xcode 26 requirements.
4. Monitor Updates
   Stay informed on release announcements and any additional guidance from Broadcom.

Additional Information

Broadcom is actively ensuring that CA Advanced Authentication SDKs remain fully compliant with Apple’s evolving requirements. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and adopt the updated SDKs once available to ensure a seamless transition and uninterrupted App Store submissions.

• No immediate action is required until the updated SDKs are released.
• Customers currently developing with earlier Xcode versions should begin planning their transition.
• Further documentation and release notes will accompany the updated SDKs.