iOS 27: Returning back to in-app Share Sheet from ChatGPT freezes host app

 iOS 27 on an iPhone 17

09/22/2026

Reproducing app: Zillow app for iOS (version 2026.69.0) - this reproduces with ANY that app that has a share option which options the iOS Share Sheet 

Share destination: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic's Claude and Mistral's Vibe. 

Description: 

After sharing content from a third-party app (reproduced and screenshot with the latest version of the Zillow iOS app) to ChatGPT iOS via the Share Sheet's "More" list and then tapping the back arrow in the ChatGPT app to return to the third-party app results in the third-party app being completely unresponsive. A reboot of the third-party app is required. 

This appears to be happening with Google Gemini's, ChatGPT's, Claude's and Mistral's Vibe iOS app. This is awful end user experience with iOS 27. 

Steps to Reproduce: 

1. Open Zillow (or any app with a share option) and navigate to any listing/content with a share button.

2. Tap the in-app Share icon to open the iOS share sheet. 

3. In the row of app icons, tap the "More ..." 

4. From the App screen/full app list, select "ChatGPT"

5. ChatGPT opens with a new chat referencing the shared content. 

6. Tap the back arrow in the upper-left of the ChatGPT screen to return to the originating app (Zillow)

Expected Result: Zillow should regain responsiveness immediately - apps should not be frozen 

Actual Result: Entering into an iOS app chat bot via the iOS Share sheet (in this case the ChatGPT app) and then backing out and returning to the original app results in the app being unresponsive - reboot of the app is required 

Select the share option from inside any app (this is Zillow app) 

Select the "More ..." option from the iOS Share Sheet 

Select the iOS app version of an AI chatbot like "ChatGPT"...

Use the option in the upper left to return back to the app...

App is frozen. Bad end user experience. 

iOS 26.6.2: Springboard UI freeze and home gesture failure after tapping "More" in Share Sheet with no active background apps

iOS version 26.6.2

Model: iPhone 17

Active Apps: None (App Switcher is empty/ "No Recent Apps" state) 

Description:

When there are no background apps running in memory, initiating a "Share App" action from any Home Screen icon and selecting the "More" option in the iOS Share Sheet causes the system interface (SpringBoard) to freeze. 

The device handles the initial web link redirect through Safari to the App Store, but once inside the App Store, but once inside the App Store, the system's gesture recognizers fail completely. Swiping up on the home bar does not minimize the app, trigger the App Switcher, or respond to navigation. Dock apps and system controls become completely unresponsive, placing the device in a semi-frozen state that requires a forced hardware reboot to resolve. 

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Clear all background apps from memory so the App Switcher is empty. 

2. Long-press any app icon on the Home Screen to bring up the action menu. 

3. Select Share App.

4. On the iOS Share Sheet, tap the More icon (...) in the app list row. 

5. Observe as Safari briefly opens a web URL and hands execution off to the App Store app. 

6. Attempt to swipe up from the bottom home indication bar to exit the App Store or open the App Switcher. 

Expected Result:

The device should allow normal gesture navigation (swiping up to go home or accessing the App Switcher) without interrupting the SpringBoard's window management. 

Actual Result: 

The home bar gesture and lower UI controls become entirely unresponsive. SpringBoard enters a UI deadlock, trapping the device on the App Store page and forcing a manual hard reboot to restore full system function.

There are no active apps on the phone.

Select "Share App" from any Home Screen icon...

Select the More "..." option on the app list from the iOS Share Sheet...

Select the "Safari" option from the "Suggestions" list...

The user is whisked in (and out) of this screen...

Swipe up from the Apple App Store screen...

The device is in a semi-frozen state. Can't swipe through the home screen apps, can't activate app, etc. Phone must be rebooted. 

Woot app for iOS: The "terms of use" link in the app is dead

 iOS 26.6.1

Woot app for iOS (version 6.2.0)

09/10/2026

Description:

There is a dead link inside of the Woot app for iOS (version 6.2.0). The "terms of use" app that appears on the Woot Sign-in page is dead. It presumably should lead to a readable terms of use page. Specifically, this terms of use page: https://archive.is/ZRpVi

Note this problem also occurs with the Woot Android app. 

This is the "terms of use" link that works on a Chromebook:

https://www.woot.com/terms?ref=w_ft_wiw_tc

https://archive.is/ZRpVi

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Download and launch the Woot app for iOS (version 6.2.0)

2. Select the "Account" option at the bottom right of the screen 

3. Select the "Log in to Woot" option 

4. Press the "terms of use" link on the Woot sign-in page 

Result: The "terms of use" link does not work inside of the Woot app for iOS. Users are unable from reading the terms of use before creating at account 

Expected: The "terms of use" link inside of the iOS app should work - users should be able to read the terms of use 

Please see the screenshots below:

Download and launch the Woot app for iOS (version 6.2.0)

Select the "Account" option...

Select the "Log in to Woot" option...

Select/Press the "terms of use" link. The link is dead.

7 Brew Coffee app for iOS: Facebook Link Inside of App Takes User to Error Message Instead of Official Facebook Account When User Has Facebook App Installed on Phone

 iOS 26.5.2 (with an app that has Facebook app 574.0.0 installed)

7 Brew Coffee app for iOS (version 1)

Date: 08/13/2026

Description:

There is a minor bug with the 7 Brew Coffee app for iOS. If the user has the Facebook iOS app installed on the phone, the Facebook icon/link on the "Account Settings" screen of the 7 Brew Coffee app does not work - it takes the user to a "Page isn't available now" error screen. Oddly, this link works fine if the Facebook app is NOT installed on the app.  

This link is not working inside of the app. 

The Facebook icon on the "Account Settings" screen links to:

https://m.facebook.com/7brewcoffee/

Steps to Reproduce:

1. On an iPhone running iOS 26.5.2 that has ownload and launch the 7 Brew Coffee app for iOS

2. Skip through the tutorial - enter the app in Guest Mode 

3. Select the Profile icon in the upper left hand corner of the screen 

4. From the ACCOUNT SETTINGS screen select the Facebook icon 

5. Facebook opens and displays an error message

Expected behavior: The link should open the official 7 Brew Coffee Facebook page successfully, either in the Facebook app or in Safari. 

Actual Result: The Facebook app opens but reports that the page is unavailable 

The link inside of the 7 Brew Coffee iOS app. 

This is inaccurate as there is 7 Brew Coffee Facebook page 

Croissant App for iOS: "Sign Up with Apple" logo and button in violation of Human Interface Guidelines

 iOS 26.5.1

Croissant app for iOS (version 3.0.2)

07/05/2026

Description:

Apple's Human Interface Guidelines are very specific about the formatting of the "Sign in with Apple" button. The logo used by the Croissant app goes against Apple's regulations.

Here's a screenshot of how it looks inside of the Croissant app:

The following problems exist with how the Apple logo and the "Sign Up with Apple" button is displayed by the Croissant app for iOS.

• The logo is outlined. Apple's Human Interface Guidelines state that you must use the official, unaltered and solid logo. 
• Font. The guidelines require a specific font which is not used here.
• The button. Apple's guidelines require solid black, solid white or white with a thin gray outline. 

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Download and launch the Croissant app for iOS (version 3.0.2)

2. Select the "Create Account" option 

3. View the "Sign Up with Apple" button 

Result: the "Sign Up with Apple" button used by the Croissant app for iOS goes against Apple's Human Interface Guidelines 

Expected: the "Sign Up with Apple" button used by the Croissant app for iOS should be in compliance with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines 

Launch the Croissant app...

Select the "Create Account" option...

Examine the Apple logo and the "Sign Up with Apple" button on this screen. 

Pool screenshot app for iOS: Smart App Banner renders blank/empty when visiting pool.day on Safari (iOS)

 iOS 26.5.1

Pool, screenshot app for iOS (version 2.0.4)

06/30/2026

Description:

When a user navigates to (https://pool.day) using Safari on iOS, the native Apple Smart App Banner triggers but fails to populate any application metadata. The banner displays as an empty container containing only a close button, a generic gray placeholder icon, and empty rating stars. It is completely missing the app title, developer info, and the functional "View/Open" action button.

Environment

• URL: [https://pool.day](https://pool.day)

• Target App: Pool, the screenshot app (id6752956163)

• Devices Tested:

  • iPhone 17 (Running iOS 26.5.1)

  • iPhone Xr (Running iOS 18.6.2)

• Browser: Safari Mobile

Steps to Reproduce

1. Using a supported iOS test device, open the native Safari browser.

2. Navigate to the website: [https://pool.day](https://pool.day)

3. Observe the Smart App Banner that appears at the top of the viewport.

Expected Result

The Smart App Banner should correctly fetch and display the metadata for "Pool, the screenshot app" from the App Store. It should explicitly show the app icon, title, developer subtitle, star ratings, and an action button ("View" to download or "Open" if already installed).

Actual Result

The Smart App Banner displays as entirely blank metadata-wise, rendering an empty UI shell as highlighted by the arrow in the screenshot below

Challe Activity app for iOS: Google OAuth Consent Screen: Incorrect App Name of project-837812025812

 iOS 26.5.1

Challe Activity app for iOS (version 1.3.30)

06/23/2026

Description:

The Google OAuth sign-in screen for the Challe Activity app for iOS displays an app name of project-837812025812:

This is not an accurate representation of what the user is granting permission to. Take a look at the screenshots below.

1. Download the Challe app for iOS

2. Select the Google login option

3. Navigate to the Google OAuth screen

Result: app name of "project-837812025812" is displayed on Google OAuth screen

Expected: correct app name on Google OAuth login

Choose the Google option...

Select the "Continue" option...

Not very informative.