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…
New requirement for app updates in the European Union
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide…
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think. Based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, the Apple Design Award-winning game is a macabre reimagining of the story of a puppet who…
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization. Starting September 16: Users in the EU can download iPadOS apps on the App Store and through alternative distribution. As mentioned in May, if you have entered into the Alternative…
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can…
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes…
It’s Glowtime.
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
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…
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
Attachment 2 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been amended to specify requirements for use of the In-App Purchase API. Please review the changes and accept the updated terms in your account. View the full terms and conditions…
Hello Developer: December 2024
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games. Read the full article