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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…
WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android A single poisoned notification from WhatsApp, Slack, SMS, Signal, Instagram, or Messenger could have hijacked Google Gemini's voice assistant on Androi…
Free Apps Are Quietly Turning Smart TVs Into Web-Scraping Proxies for AI A researcher has reverse-engineered the iOS SDK that Bright Data embeds in consumer apps and documented how it turns devices, including always-on…
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing Top Models I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with thes…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on th…
Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam. Australia The 15+ age rating will no longer be available on the App…
Labyrinth 1.1: Making End-to-End Encrypted Backups Even More Reliable We’re rolling out version 1.1 of Labyrinth, the encrypted storage system and protocol that secures messages and history on Messenger. Labyrinth 1.1 e…
Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commit…
App Store expands support to 11 new languages To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total nu…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on th…
Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. As of March 15, 2026, changes will be made to th…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on th…
App Store Award finalists announced Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design,…
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained ex…
Hello Developer: November 2025 In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026,…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on th…
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while you…
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subsc…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on th…
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, w…
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 HELLO DEVELOPER Today @ WWDC25 Your daily guide to the conference. Today’s group labs Join Apple engineers and your developer peers online to ask questions, get advice, and follow the discussion ab…
Find out what’s new for Apple developers Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages,…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on the…
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union As of today , apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Ap…
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app pla…
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ ev…
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU Starting February 17, 2025 : Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act , apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in th…
Get ready with the latest beta releases The beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on the…
App Store Award finalists announced Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people's lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design,…
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way tha…
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 ent…
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 Ap…
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 prev…
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 16…
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks. With its global rhythms, sci-fi visuals, and clever puzzles, the 2024 Apple Design Award winner for Interaction is both a challe…
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-c…
Hello Developer: July 2024 Dive into all the new updates from WWDC24 Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities aro…
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 X…
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 Ju…
Today @ WWDC24: Day 5 Revisit the biggest moments from WWDC24 Explore the highlights. WWDC24 highlights View now Catch WWDC24 recaps around the world Join us for special in-person activities at Apple locations worldwide…
Today @ WWDC24: Day 4 Plan for platforms Find out what’s new across Apple platforms. Design great visionOS apps Watch now Bring your iOS or iPadOS game to visionOS Watch now Design App Intents for system experiences Wat…
Today @ WWDC24: Day 3 All Swift, all day Explore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions. What’s new in Swift Watch now What’s new in SwiftUI Watch now Meet Swift Testing Watch now Explore all Swift sessions Watch on the Apple D…
Find out what’s new and download beta releases Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experi…
WWDC24 Design guide WWDC24 GUIDE Design Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms. Whether you’re refining your design, building for visionOS, or starting from scratch…
WWDC24 Swift guide WWDC24 GUIDE Swift Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks. From expanded support across platforms and community resources, to an optional language mode with an…
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements: iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK…
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…
WWDC24 Developer Tools guide WWDC24 GUIDE Developer Tools Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever. Watch the latest video sessions to explore a…
Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2 Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU. Learn about alternative payments in the EU
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
Hello Developer: January 2025 In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko , and more. Read the full article
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
Hello Developer: April 2025 In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description. Read the full article
Reel Friends: Building Social Discovery that Scales to Billions On its face the new Friend Bubbles feature looks simple enough. It highlights Reels your friends have watched and reacted to.
Hello Developer: November 2024 In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton . Read the full article
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Hello Developer: February 2025 In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude , and more. Read the full article
Hello Developer: December 2025 In this edition: Meet the 2025 App Store Award winners. Sign up for new design and Liquid Glass activities in the new year.
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26. Apple Design Resources