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Explore expert guides on app localization, including tips, tutorials, and best practices for using Xcode and string catalogs to localize your mobile apps.

Mar 30, 2026

Localization Testing for iOS and Android: Catch UI Issues Before Release

Learn how to test localized apps using pseudo-localization, String Catalogs, and Android resources to catch layout issue...

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Mar 15, 2026

Designing a Cross-Platform Localization Workflow for iOS and Android

Learn how modern mobile teams manage localization across iOS (.xcstrings) and Android (strings.xml) while keeping transl...

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Mar 08, 2026

iOS Localization File Formats Explained: .xcstrings vs .strings vs .xcloc

Understand the modern iOS localization workflow. Learn when to use .xcstrings, .strings, .xcloc, and how they fit into s...

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Feb 25, 2026

The Complete Guide to Xcode String Catalogs (.xcstrings)

Learn what Xcode string catalogs are, why Apple introduced `.xcstrings`, how to migrate from `.strings`, handle plurals,...

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Feb 15, 2026

Native iOS Localization Workflows with XCStrings and XCLoc: Best Practices and Advanced Tips

Learn how Xcode String Catalogs (.xcstrings) and .xcloc workflows work, where they scale, and where manual localization...

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Feb 06, 2026

How to Collect Translation Feedback at Scale Without Account Friction

A practical guide to gathering translation feedback with secure links, per-string suggestions, and a review queue.

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Jan 15, 2026

How to Choose Languages to Localize First (A Practical Framework)

Choosing which languages to localize first can have a bigger impact than the localization itself. This guide walks throu...

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Sep 02, 2025

Protected Terms: Keep Brand and Technical Words Untranslated

Make sure brand names, product names, and technical terms stay consistent in every language. With String Catalog’s new P...

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Aug 22, 2025

Auto-Localized TestFlight Notes with String Catalog

Easily localize your TestFlight release notes with String Catalog. Manage one base file and let translations update auto...

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Jun 09, 2025

Accurate Translation Comments in String Catalogs with Xcode 26

Discover how Xcode 26’s AI-powered Generate Comment feature can auto-create precise context notes in your .xcstrings fil...

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Mar 27, 2025

Beta Support for Android Localization Now Available

String Catalog now supports Android localization with automatic syncing for strings.xml files. Connect your GitHub repo...

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Nov 05, 2024

Unlocking Global Reach: A Complete Guide to App Localization

Unlock new markets and enhance user experience with app localization. Learn the essentials of mobile app localization, t...

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Oct 11, 2024

Migrate from legacy strings file to string catalog in Xcode

Looking to migrate your `.strings` file to a String Catalog in Xcode? It's easier than you think! With just a few clicks...

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Oct 01, 2024

Exciting News: We've Reduced Our App Localization Prices!

We’ve reduced our app localization prices! Discover our new lower rates on Hobby, Pro, and Business plans, plus save 20%...

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Sep 16, 2024

Improving Accuracy of Localizations in Xcode

Localization is hard, especially with edge cases like idioms and context-dependent phrases. Learn how using comments in...

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