Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea
Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition,…
The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets
Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions…
Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2
The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2. Also, the Web Browser Engine Entitlement Addendum for Apps in…
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all. “We think of it more as a lifestyle app,” says Lotrič, from…
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it…
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe. The 2024 Apple Design Award (ADA) winner for Innovation is a point-and-click adventure that follows two young siblings, Toto and Gal, through a beautifully…
Hello Developer: August 2024
Meet with Apple Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world. Browse the full schedule > BEHIND THE DESIGN Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play Discover how the developers of…
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global…
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act. Please note these new…
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European…