{
  "id": 19377377,
  "title": "Apple announces Swift Student Challenge 2027 with new twist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/apple-announces-swift-student-challenge-2027-with-new-twist",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T18:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/10/apple-announces-swift-student-challenge-2027-with-new-twist/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled the details for the 2027 Swift Student Challenge, introducing an exciting new feature this year. The Challenge, aimed at nurturing the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs, is open to students worldwide. Participants have until February 28, 2027, to submit their innovative apps. Notably, this year, students have the freedom to submit an app for any Apple platform, including tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, offering fresh avenues for creativity. Registration opens February 8, 2027, and Apple encourages participants to sign up early to receive notifications about related activities. Winners, classified into \"winners\" and \"distinguished winners,\" will be celebrated, with the latter being invited to Cupertino for an exclusive experience. All winners will also receive a year-long Apple Developer program membership and a special gift.",
  "summary": "Apple has announced details for 2027’s Swift Student Challenge, and there’s a new twist this year: students can submit an app for any Apple platform. more…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/apple-announces-swift-student-challenge-ahead-of-wwdc-2027",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:28:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Swift Student Challenge expands contest to all Apple platforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/swift-student-challenge-expands-contest-to-all-apple-platforms",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:57:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}