{
  "id": 11176464,
  "title": "StreetComplete on iOS is now in public beta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/streetcomplete-on-ios-is-now-in-public-beta",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:59:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://github.com/streetcomplete/StreetComplete/issues/5421"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "StreetComplete, an open-source mapping application, has entered the public beta phase for its iOS version. The project, coordinated through a dedicated GitHub ticket, aims to transition the app to the iOS platform by leveraging Kotlin Multiplatform technology. By utilizing Kotlin, a modern programming language compatible with JavaScript and machine code, developers can create a unified codebase for both Android and iOS. The UI framework, Jetpack Compose Multiplatform, allows for shared UI code between Android and iOS, reducing platform-specific development efforts. Currently, about half of the iOS port has been completed, with the remaining work distributed across a project board containing various tasks for community contributions. Potential helpers can choose from existing tasks or learn technologies like Jetpack Compose and Compose Multiplatform to contribute effectively.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}