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jack 4d61cec032 Prepare for App Store submission

- Added public domain headers to all test files
- Updated Info.plist with required App Store keys:
  - ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption = NO
  - LSApplicationCategoryType = Social Networking
  - UIRequiresFullScreen = YES
- Created proper Assets.xcassets structure
- Configured AppIcon.appiconset with all icon references
- Removed last TODO comment
- Created comprehensive App Store submission checklist
- Updated project.yml to include Assets.xcassets

The app is now ready for App Store submission. All debug code has been removed,
icons are configured, and privacy/security compliance is documented.

2025-07-04 16:44:00 +02:00

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App Store Submission Checklist

Pre-Submission Preparation ✓

Code Quality

All debug print statements removed
No TODOs or FIXMEs in code
Public domain headers added to all source files
Unit tests included and passing
No hardcoded values or test data

App Configuration

Bundle ID: com.bitchat.app
Version: 1.0.0 (build 1)
Deployment targets: iOS 16.0, macOS 13.0
App category: Social Networking
App icons included (all required sizes)
Launch screen configured (black background)

Privacy & Security

Bluetooth permissions descriptions added
ITSAppUsesNonExemptEncryption = NO (using standard crypto)
No third-party tracking or analytics
No personal data collection
End-to-end encryption implemented

Features Complete

Bluetooth mesh networking
End-to-end encrypted messaging
Private messaging
@mentions with autocomplete
Favorites system
Message relay (TTL-based)
Store-and-forward for offline delivery
Panic mode (triple-tap to clear data)
Battery-optimized scanning
Background Bluetooth support

App Store Connect Setup

App Information

App Name: bitchat Subtitle: Secure Bluetooth mesh chat Primary Category: Social Networking

Description

bitchat is a secure, decentralized chat app that works without internet. Create a mesh network with nearby devices using Bluetooth.

Features:
• No account or signup required
• End-to-end encrypted messages
• Works completely offline
• Private messaging
• @mentions and favorites
• Messages auto-expire for privacy
• Public domain software

Perfect for:
• Events and conferences
• Emergency communication
• Privacy-conscious users
• Areas without internet
• Group coordination

Your messages stay local and encrypted. No servers, no tracking, no data collection.

Keywords

bluetooth, mesh, chat, offline, encrypted, secure, private, local, decentralized, messaging

Privacy Policy

bitchat does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. 
All communication is local, encrypted, and ephemeral.
No analytics, no tracking, no servers.

Screenshots Required

Main chat interface
Private messaging
Peer list/connected users
@mention autocomplete
Dark mode view

Review Notes

App uses Bluetooth for local communication only
No internet connection required or used
Messages are ephemeral and encrypted
Standard iOS encryption (no export compliance needed)

Testing Checklist

Test on iPhone (multiple models)
Test on iPad
Test on macOS
Test Bluetooth connectivity between devices
Test message delivery and relay
Test background operation
Test battery usage over extended period
Test with 10+ devices in mesh

Final Steps

Generate project with XcodeGen: xcodegen generate
Open in Xcode and set development team
Archive for App Store
Upload to App Store Connect
Submit for review

Post-Launch

Monitor crash reports
Respond to user feedback
Consider adding:
- Custom themes
- Message reactions
- File sharing
- Voice notes (removed for v1)

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