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App Store Guidelines on Game Streaming Apps Lead to Lawsuit
Posted on October 10th, 2020
Apple’s App Store Guidelines have drawn ire over their rules for cloud gaming apps, resulting in a new lawsuit. This new lawsuit accuses the company of monopolizing the mobile game market by keeping competitors off iOS devices, thus enabling the company to charge higher prices for reduced options. What are the details behind these guidelines, who is filing the lawsuit and can it impact the mobile app market?
App Store Review Guidelines Updated: What Developers Should Know
Posted on September 15th, 2020
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines, adding new information about App Clips, streaming services and more. While some of these changes are clarifications to existing rules, others are new guidelines that can impact the presence of apps on the App Store. What should developers know about the new rules, and how will they impact App Store Optimization?
App Store Error Limits Country-Based App Distribution
Posted on September 4th, 2020
When developers launch an app on the Apple App Store, they can select where it’s released on a country-by-country basis. Each country is set in a certain region, so developers can be as broad or as specific as they need. However, a new bug in the App Store is limiting that range, which is causing trouble for app developers and their App Store Optimization.
Apple App Store Guidelines Will Not Allow Cloud Gaming Apps
Posted on August 8th, 2020
Apple has a strict set of App Store Guidelines that developers must follow in order to avoid being removed. Recently, it was announced that the guidelines will prevent developers from selling cloud gaming apps on the App Store. This could have an impact on app marketing, development and App Store Optimization.
App Store Antitrust Hearings Begin: What This Could Mean for App Developers
Posted on July 30th, 2020
The App Store and Play Store have faced accusations of anti-competitive behavior, and now their respective companies are defending themselves before the US House of Representatives. The CEOs of Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook are testifying before the Antitrust Subcommittee, and the results of this case could impact the app stores.
App Store Review Lets Developers Challenge Guidelines
Posted on June 25th, 2020
The App Store Review process is undergoing new changes in the wake of WWDC 2020. These changes will add new options for developers whose apps or updates are rejected for guideline violations, including ways to ensure bug fixes and updates will still reach users on time.
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App Store Error Prevents Apps from Launching
Posted on May 23rd, 2020
The Apple App Store is not impervious to errors. A newly discovered bug in iOS 13.5 is preventing users from accessing certain apps. Developers should be aware and keep an eye on their apps, as the bug could have a negative impact on their App Store Optimization.
App Store Adds 20 New Territories
Posted on March 26th, 2020
The App Store continues to expand across the world, with the announcement of 20 new countries. This increases the total number of countries the App Store is available in from 155 to 175, providing opportunities for app developers to reach new markets.
Preparing for Apple’s New App Store Categories
Posted on March 12th, 2020
Apple recently announced the addition of new App Store categories: “Developer Tools” and “Graphics & Design.” When these categories are added, apps across the store are likely to see their rankings change as a result of reindexation. App developers should determine if moving their app to one of the new categories will be beneficial, understand how these changes will shake up rankings and prepare their App Store Optimization accordingly.
Apple Updates App Store Guidelines and Resources
Posted on March 5th, 2020
The App Store Guidelines have been updated with new rules. These include rules regarding spam, push notifications, data collection, Sign in with Apple and more. App developers should be aware of these changes and what it could mean for their apps.
Apple App Store Adds New Categories
Posted on February 20th, 2020
The Apple App Store has adjusted several of its app categories for both the iOS and Mac stores. This shift could impact app rankings across the store as apps are shifted. Developers should be aware of these changes and how it might impact their App Store Optimization.
Apple Updates App Web View Requirements
Posted on January 3rd, 2020
Many apps rely on embedding or accessing web content, from shopping apps to social networking. These apps will need to update the API they use, as Apple has announced that all apps on the App Store must move from the UIWebView API to WKWebView. Developers that neglect to update their apps on time may find their apps rejected from the App Store, which could negatively impact their App Store Optimization.