The App Store now allows developers to get featured directly from the App Store Console. Developers can share their apps, games, in-app content, or stories for featuring opportunities. Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect can be used to share new content or app enhancements. The App Store highlights developers through stories, collections, In-App Events, and more. Factors for featuring include user experience, UI design, and innovation.
Apple has revised its App Store screenshot requirements following the iPhone 16 Pro announcement. The update includes a new 6.9-inch screenshot requirement, replacing the previous 6.7-inch size, and removes the 5.5-inch requirement. For iPads, only one set of screenshots is now needed, eliminating older generation requirements. Developers must update their screenshot assets to comply, simplifying the submission process.
Apple will modify iOS and iPadOS for EU users by year-end to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Changes include an enhanced browser choice screen with more information and performance data for developers, a new Default Apps section in Settings for setting defaults in various functions, and expanded app deletion options allowing removal of previously un-removable apps. These updates aim to provide more choice and flexibility to EU users.
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Apple is updating its Digital Markets Act compliance plan. This fall, developers with apps in the EU App Store using the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement can promote offers at alternative destinations like other app marketplaces or websites. They can communicate prices and subscription details within their apps and use actionable links without declaring URLs in the app’s Info.plist. Links with parameters, redirects, and intermediate links are allowed.
Apple has revised App Store Review Guidelines effective August 1, 2024, impacting game emulators, mini-apps, and data sharing. Key changes include allowing PC emulator apps to offer game downloads, clearer rules for HTML5 mini-apps, and prohibiting unauthorized API extensions. New rules also mandate explicit user consent for data sharing. These updates aim to enhance app quality, security, and user privacy, while balancing developer flexibility.
Apple announced at WWDC 2024 that developers can nominate their apps for editorial consideration on the App Store via a new "Featuring Nominations" feature in App Store Connect. Developers can inform Apple's Editorial team about new content, enhancements, or launches. If selected, developers receive a push notification and marketing assets for promotion. TestFlight updates allow developers to filter testers and create deep links to custom product pages.
Apple has introduced AdAttributionKit, a new framework for privacy-preserving ad attribution, set to replace SKAdNetwork. It supports re-engagement, click-through attribution, JWS-formatted impressions, and postbacks. To protect user privacy, Apple ensures that no user-specific data is included in postbacks. Apple will host a session today at WWDC24 to discuss best practices and provide more details.
