Developer tool API

Apple APNs binary provider API

Removed legacy provider protocol replaced by the HTTP/2-based APNs provider API.

StatusRemoved

Still usableNo

Action requiredMigrate

Production riskCritical

Current state

Support ended March 31, 2021

Apple states that APNs no longer supports the legacy binary protocol after March 31, 2021. Push providers must use the HTTP/2-based APNs provider API.

Provider: Apple
Replacement: HTTP/2-based APNs provider API
Removed: 2021-03-31
Last checked: 2026-08-20

Evidence

Official source

Apple Developer — updated APNs provider API deadline