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no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small "> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=ek82tlh0"><h2>App Store Award finalists announced</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 25, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B2301648-89FA-47CD-A640-4006E6F6B2E8/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B2301648-89FA-47CD-A640-4006E6F6B2E8/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A white App Store logo set against a deep blue background"></div><p>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, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize over 40 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.</p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-store-awards-2024/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the finalists</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ek82tlh0" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ek82tlh0" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ek82tlh0" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store Award finalists announced - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ek82tlh0" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ek82tlh0" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-onjo01rj" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=onjo01rj"><h2>Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 14, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>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.</p><p>From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes in tax regulations or foreign exchange rates. These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts.</p> <p><strong>Tax updates as of October:</strong></p><p>Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been increased in: </p><ul> <li><strong>Nepal:</strong> Apple no longer remits Nepal value-added tax (VAT) for local developers and proceeds were increased accordingly.</li> <li><strong>Kazakhstan:</strong> Apple no longer remits Kazakstan VAT for local developers and proceeds were increased accordingly.</li> <li><strong>Madeira:</strong> Decrease of the Madeira VAT rate from 5% to 4% for news publications, magazines and other periodicals, books, and audiobooks.</li> </ul><p>Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple will not remit VAT in Nepal and Kazakhstan for local developers.</p><p><strong>Learn more about your proceeds</strong></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/view-payments-and-proceeds/">View payments <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and proceeds</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/download-financial-reports">Download <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">financial reports</span></a></p><p><strong>Price updates as of December 2:</strong></p><ul> <li>Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases will be updated for the Japan and Türkiye storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for your app or In‑App Purchases.</li> </ul><p>If you’ve selected the Japan or Türkiye storefront as the base for your app or In-App Purchase, prices won’t change. On other storefronts, prices will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price.</p><p>Prices won’t change in any region if your In‑App Purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription and won’t change on the storefronts where you manually manage prices instead of using the automated equalized prices.</p><p>The Pricing and Availability section of Apps has been updated in <a href="https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/login">App Store Connect</a> to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, In‑App Purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time.</p><p><strong>Learn more about managing your prices</strong></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">View or edit upcoming <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">price changes</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price#edit-your-apps-base-country-or-region">Edit your app’s base country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-store-pricing-and-availability-start-times-by-country-or-region/">Pricing and availability start times by country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Set a price for an <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">In-App Purchase</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=onjo01rj" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=onjo01rj" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=onjo01rj" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=onjo01rj" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=onjo01rj" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-nx3eotat" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=nx3eotat"><h2>Enhancements to the App Store featuring process</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 12, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B050D898-AB7F-47BE-ACF4-61EBB0E3288F/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B050D898-AB7F-47BE-ACF4-61EBB0E3288F/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A MacBook, iPad, and iPhone showing various App Store screens."></div><p>Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.</p><p>In addition, you can promote your app or game’s biggest moments — such as an app launch, new version, or select featuring placements on the App Store — with readymade marketing assets. Use the App Store Connect app to generate Apple-designed assets and share them to your social media channels. 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The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/usernotifications/setting-up-broadcast-push-notifications">Set up broadcast <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">push notifications</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10069/">Broadcast updates to your <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Live Activities</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=106dpbzt" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=106dpbzt" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=106dpbzt" data-share-type="mail" data-title="New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=106dpbzt" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=106dpbzt" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-b6tejt6f" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/mac-app-store-11/mac-app-store-11-96x96_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=b6tejt6f"><h2>Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 31, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.</p><p>This update is being completed in <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj">multiple phases</a> and some existing apps on the App Store may be impacted by the next update, depending on how they verify receipts.</p><p>Starting <strong>January 24, 2025</strong>, if your app performs on-device receipt validation and doesn't support a SHA-256 algorithm, your app will fail to validate the receipt. If your app prevents customers from accessing the app or premium content when receipt validation fails, your customers may lose access to their content.</p><p>If your app performs on-device receipt validation, update your app to support certificates that use the SHA-256 algorithm; alternatively, use the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/apptransaction">AppTransaction</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/transaction">Transaction</a> APIs to verify App Store transactions.</p><p>For more details, view <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technotes/tn3138-handling-app-store-receipt-signing-certificate-changes">TN3138: Handling App Store receipt signing certificate change</a>. </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b6tejt6f" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b6tejt6f" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b6tejt6f" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b6tejt6f" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b6tejt6f" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-fps422ld" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=fps422ld"><h2>TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 24, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/3AEA78D3-11B8-4822-81F5-75EED2409528/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/3AEA78D3-11B8-4822-81F5-75EED2409528/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="An iPad and iPhone, both showing the app AwayFinder against a white and blue background."></div><p>Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:</p><ul> <li><strong>Redesigned invitations.</strong> TestFlight invitations now include your beta app description to better highlight new features and content your app or game offers to prospective testers. Apps and games with an approved version that’s ready for distribution can also <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/test-a-beta-version/provide-test-information">include</a> their screenshots and app category in their invite. We’ve also added a way for people to leave feedback if they didn’t join your beta, so you can understand why they didn’t participate.</li> <li><strong>Tester enrollment criteria.</strong> You can choose to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/test-a-beta-version/invite-external-testers#invite-testers-using-a-public-link">set criteria</a>, such as device type and OS versions, to more easily enroll qualified testers via a public link to provide more relevant feedback on your invite.</li> <li><strong>Public link metrics.</strong> Find out how successful your public link is at enrolling testers for your app with <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/test-a-beta-version/view-and-manage-tester-information#view-public-link-metrics">new metrics</a>. Understand how many testers viewed your invite in the TestFlight app and chose to accept it. If you’ve set criteria for the public link, you can also view how many testers didn’t meet the criteria.</li> </ul><p>To get started with TestFlight, upload your build, add test information, and invite testers. </p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/testflight/">Learn more <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">about TestFlight</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fps422ld" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fps422ld" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fps422ld" data-share-type="mail" data-title="TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fps422ld" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fps422ld" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-qs5bol0g" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-18/sdk-18-256x256_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get ready with the latest beta releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=qs5bol0g"><h2>Get ready with the latest beta releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 23, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The beta versions of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/">releases</a>. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.2 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.</p><p>As <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=zglax7gc">previewed earlier this year</a>, changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users, as well as support in Safari for exporting user data and for web browsers to import that data, are now available in the beta versions of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2.</p><p>These releases also include improvements to the Apps area in Settings first introduced in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. All users worldwide will be able to manage their default apps via a Default Apps section at the top of the Apps area. New calling and messaging defaults are also now available for all users worldwide.</p><p>Following feedback from the European Commission and from developers, in these releases developers can develop and test EU-specific features, such as alternative browser engines, contactless apps, marketplace installations from web browsers, and marketplace apps, from anywhere in the world. Developers of apps that use alternative browser engines can now use WebKit in those same apps.</p><p>View details about the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/browser-choice-screen/">browser choice screen</a>, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/updates/defaultapps">how to make an app available for users to choose as a default</a>, how to create a <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/callkit/preparing-your-app-to-be-the-default-calling-app">calling</a> or <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/messages/preparing-your-app-to-be-the-default-messaging-app">messaging</a> app that can be a default, and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/SafariServices/importing-data-exported-from-safari">how to import user data from Safari</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qs5bol0g" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qs5bol0g" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qs5bol0g" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get ready with the latest beta releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qs5bol0g" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qs5bol0g" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-g6ycjsnl" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=g6ycjsnl"><h2>Updated agreements now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 23, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in <a href="https://developer.apple.com/account">your account</a>.</p><p><strong>Apple Developer Program License Agreement</strong></p> <ul> <li>Definitions, Section 3.3.3(J): Specified requirements for use of App Intents.</li> <li>Definitions, Section 3.3.5(C): Clarified requirements for use of Sign in With Apple.</li> <li>Definitions, Section 3.3.8(G): Specified requirements for use of the Critical Messaging API.</li> <li>Definitions, Sections 3.3.9(C): Clarified requirements for use of the Apple Pay APIs; updated definition of “Apple” for use of the Apple Pay APIs.</li> <li>Attachment 2: Clarified requirements for use of the In-App Purchase API.</li> </ul><p><strong>Schedules 1, 2, and 3</strong></p><p>Apple Services Pte. Ltd. is now the Apple legal entity responsible for the marketing and End-User download of the Licensed and Custom Applications by End-Users located in the following regions:</p><ul> <li>Bhutan </li> <li>Brunei</li> <li>Cambodia</li> <li>Fiji</li> <li>Korea</li> <li>Laos</li> <li>Macau</li> <li>Maldives</li> <li>Micronesia, Fed States of</li> <li>Mongolia</li> <li>Myanmar</li> <li>Nauru</li> <li>Nepal</li> <li>Papua New Guinea</li> <li>Palau</li> <li>Solomon Islands</li> <li>Sri Lanka</li> <li>Tonga</li> <li>Vanuatu</li> </ul><p><strong>Paid Applications Agreement (Schedules 2 and 3)</strong></p> <p>Exhibit B: Indicated that Apple shall not collect and remit taxes for local developers in Nepal and Kazakhstan, and such developers shall be solely responsible for the collection and remittance of such taxes as may be required by local law.</p><p>Exhibit C:</p><ol> <li>Section 6: Clarified that Apple will apply Korean VAT on the commissions payable by Korean developers to Apple to be deducted from remittance with respect to sales to Korean customers pursuant to local tax laws.</li> <li>Section 10: For Singaporean developers who have registered for Singapore GST and have provided their Singapore GST registration number to Apple, clarified that Apple will apply Singaporean GST on the commissions payable by Singaporean developers to Apple to be deducted from remittance with respect to sales to Singaporean customers pursuant to local tax laws.</li> </ol><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">View the full terms <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and conditions</span></a></p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">Translations of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement will be available on the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">Apple Developer website</a> within one month.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g6ycjsnl" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g6ycjsnl" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g6ycjsnl" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated agreements now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g6ycjsnl" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g6ycjsnl" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-yfacfeal" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="New requirement for app updates in the European Union" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=yfacfeal"><h2>New requirement for app updates in the European Union</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 17, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p><strong>Starting today</strong>, 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 your trader information before you can submit your app for review.</p> <p><strong>Starting February 17, 2025</strong>, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU until trader status is provided and verified in order to comply with the <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-services-act_en">Digital Services Act</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-compliance-information/manage-european-union-digital-services-act-trader-requirements/">Learn what a trader is and how to enter <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">your status</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal" data-share-type="mail" data-title="New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=yfacfeal" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-09za8wzy" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/notifications/notifications-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Apple Push Notification service server certificate update" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=09za8wzy"><h2>Apple Push Notification service server certificate update</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 17, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: <a href="https://www.sectigo.com/knowledge-base/detail/Sectigo-Intermediate-Certificates/kA01N000000rfBO">SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate</a>. </p> <p>To ensure a smooth transition and avoid push notification delivery failures, please make sure that both old and new server certificates are included in the Trust Store before the cut-off date for each of your application servers that connect to sandbox and production. </p> <p>At this time, you don’t need to update the APNs SSL provider certificates issued to you by Apple. </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=09za8wzy" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-hu2iq38q" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=hu2iq38q"><h2>Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 8, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4C086A3B-E1E3-4F77-AD6A-C3D00F14A2C3/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4C086A3B-E1E3-4F77-AD6A-C3D00F14A2C3/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Swift bird logo on a colorful background with decorative code."></div><p>We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.</p><p>Applications for the next Challenge will open in February 2025 for three weeks.</p><p>We’ll select 350 Swift Student Challenge winners whose submissions demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity. From this esteemed group, we’ll name 50 Distinguished Winners whose work is truly exceptional and invite them to join us at Apple in Cupertino for three incredible days where they’ll gain invaluable insights from Apple experts and engineers, connect with their peers, and enjoy a host of unforgettable experiences.</p><p>All Challenge winners will receive one year of membership in the Apple Developer Program, a special gift from Apple, and more.</p><p>To help you get ready, we’re launching new coding resources, including Swift Coding Clubs designed for students to develop skills for a future career, build community, and get ready for the Challenge.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=hu2iq38q" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=hu2iq38q" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=hu2iq38q" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=hu2iq38q" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=hu2iq38q" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-4mfp130q" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-256x256_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=4mfp130q"><h2>Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">September 26, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.</p><p><strong>Australia</strong></p><p>Apps with any instances of simulated gambling will display an R18+ regional age rating in addition to the Apple global age rating on the App Store in Australia.</p><p><strong>France</strong></p><p>Apps with a 17+ Apple global age rating will also display an 18+ regional age rating on the App Store in France.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/age-ratings">Learn more about the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">age ratings</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4mfp130q" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4mfp130q" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4mfp130q" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - 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Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:</p><ul> <li>Across the App Store, including on your product page, as well as in personalized recommendations and editorial selections on the Today, Games, and Apps tabs.</li> <li>In your app or game.</li> <li>Via a direct link you share using your own marketing channels.</li> <li>In Subscription settings.</li> </ul><p>When creating win-back offers in App Store Connect, you’ll determine customer eligibility, select regional availability, and choose the discount type. Eligible customers will be able to discover win-back offers this fall.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-subscriptions/set-up-win-back-offers">Set up <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">win-back offers</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/subscriptions/#winback-offers">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">win-back offers</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8utnewzk" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8utnewzk" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8utnewzk" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8utnewzk" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8utnewzk" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-utw4yhtp" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=utw4yhtp"><h2>App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">September 9, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>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 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test them using TestFlight, and submit them for review to the App Store. You can now start deploying seamlessly to TestFlight and the App Store from Xcode Cloud. With exciting new features like <a href="https://developer.apple.com/watchos/">watchOS Live Activities</a>, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/app-icons#iOS-iPadOS">app icon customization</a>, and powerful updates to Swift, Siri, Controls, and Core ML, you can deliver even more unique experiences on Apple platforms.</p><p>And beginning next month, you’ll be able to bring the incredible new features of <a href="https://developer.apple.com/apple-intelligence/">Apple Intelligence</a> into your apps to help inspire the way users communicate, work, and express themselves.</p><p>Starting April 2025, apps uploaded to App Store Connect must be built with SDKs for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, or watchOS 11.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/submitting/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">submitting apps</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=utw4yhtp" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-rob1vlg0" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=rob1vlg0"><h2>Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">August 29, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>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.</p><p>From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes in tax regulations or foreign exchange rates. These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts.</p><h3>Price updates</h3><p><strong>On September 16:</strong></p><ul> <li>Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases¹ will be updated for the Chile, Laos, and Senegal storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for your app or In‑App Purchase.¹ These updates also consider value‑added tax (VAT) introductions listed in the “Tax updates” section below.</li> </ul><p>If you’ve selected the Chile, Laos, or Senegal storefront as the base for your app or In-App Purchase, prices won’t change. On other storefronts, prices will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price.</p><p>Prices won’t change in any region if your In‑App Purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription and won’t change on the storefronts where you manually manage prices instead of using the automated equalized prices.</p><p>The Pricing and Availability section of Apps has been updated in <a href="https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/login">App Store Connect</a> to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, In‑App Purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time.</p><p><strong>Learn more about managing your prices</strong></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">View or edit upcoming <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">price changes</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price#edit-your-apps-base-country-or-region">Edit your app’s base country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-store-pricing-and-availability-start-times-by-country-or-region/">Pricing and availability start times <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">by region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Set a price for an <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">In-App Purchase</span></a></p><h3>Tax updates</h3><p><strong>As of August 29:</strong></p><p>Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been modified in:</p><ul> <li>Laos: VAT introduction of 10%</li> <li>Senegal: VAT introduction of 18%</li> <li>India: Equalization levy of 2% no longer applicable</li> </ul><p>Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple collects and remits applicable taxes in Laos and Senegal.</p><p><strong>Beginning in September:</strong></p><p>Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases will be modified in: </p><ul> <li>Canada: Digital services tax introduction of 3%</li> <li>Finland: VAT increase from 24% to 25.5%</li> </ul><p><strong>Learn more about your proceeds</strong></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/view-payments-and-proceeds/">View payments <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and proceeds</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/download-financial-reports">Download <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">financial reports</span></a></p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">1: Excludes auto-renewable subscriptions.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=rob1vlg0" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=rob1vlg0" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=rob1vlg0" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - 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These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.</p><p>Developers of browsers offered in the browser choice screen in the EU will have additional information about their browser shown to users who view the choice screen, and will get access to more data about the performance of the choice screen. The updated choice screen will be shown to all EU users who have Safari set as their default browser. For details about the changes coming to the browser choice screen, view <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/browser-choice-screen/">About the browser choice screen in the EU</a>.</p><p>For users in the EU, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will also include a new Default Apps section in Settings that lists defaults available to each user. 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Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.</p><p>Applications are now open for female,* Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous founders and developers. And this year we’re thrilled to bring back our in-person programming at Apple in Cupertino. For those who can’t attend in person, we’re still offering our full program online. We welcome established entrepreneurs with app-driven businesses to learn more about eligibility requirements and apply today.</p><p>Apply by September 3, 2024.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/entrepreneur-camp/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a> </p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">* Apple believes that gender expression is a fundamental right. 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We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:</p><ul> <li>Developers can communicate and promote offers for purchases available at a destination of their choice. The destination can be an alternative app marketplace, another app, or a website, and it can be accessed outside the app or via a web view that appears in the app.</li> <li>Developers may design and execute within their apps the communication and promotion of offers. This includes providing information about prices of subscriptions or any other offer available both within or outside the app, and providing explanations or instructions about how to subscribe to offers outside the application. These communications must provide accurate information regarding the digital goods or services available for purchase.</li> <li>Developers may choose to use an actionable link that can be tapped, clicked, or scanned, to take users to their destination.</li> <li>Developers can use any number of URLs, without declaring them in the app’s Info.plist.</li> <li>Links with parameters, redirects, and intermediate links to landing pages are permitted.</li> <li>Updated business terms for apps with the External Purchase Link Entitlement are being introduced to align with the changes to these capabilities.</li> </ul><p>Learn more by visiting <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/alternative-payment-options-on-the-app-store-in-the-eu/">Alternative payment options on the App Store in the European Union</a> or <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?search=apps%20distributed%20in%20the%20European%20Union">request a 30-minute online consultation</a> to ask questions and provide feedback about these changes.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=szrqxadx" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=szrqxadx" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=szrqxadx" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=szrqxadx" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=szrqxadx" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-saqachfa" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/gatekeeper/gatekeeper-256x256_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=saqachfa"><h2>Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">August 6, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override <a href="https://developer.apple.com/developer-id/">Gatekeeper</a> 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 to run.</p><p>If you distribute software outside of the Mac App Store, we recommend that you submit your software to be notarized. The Apple notary service automatically scans your Developer ID-signed software and performs security checks. 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Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.</p><p>If you’d like, you can:</p><ul> <li>Manage the availability of your <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-your-apps-availability/manage-availability-for-your-app-on-the-app-store">visionOS apps</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-your-apps-availability/manage-availability-of-iphone-and-ipad-apps-on-apple-vision-pro">compatible iPhone or iPad apps</a> at any time.</li> <li>Request to have your app <a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/compatibility-evaluations/">evaluated directly on Apple Vision Pro</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/localization/">Localize your product page metadata</a> for local audiences.</li> </ul><p>You can also learn how to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/pathway/">build native apps</a> to fully take advantage of exciting visionOS features. </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=is9ltg6s" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=is9ltg6s" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=is9ltg6s" data-share-type="mail" data-title="The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=is9ltg6s" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=is9ltg6s" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-7byvco78" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-256x256_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=7byvco78"><h2>Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 18, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>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, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.</p><p><strong>Australia</strong></p><p>A regional age rating is shown if Games is selected as the primary or secondary category in App Store Connect.</p><ul> <li><strong>15+ regional age rating:</strong> Games with loot boxes available for purchase.</li> <li><strong>18+ regional age rating:</strong> Games with Frequent/Intense instances of Simulated Gambling indicated in App Store Connect.</li> </ul><p><strong>South Korea</strong></p><p>A regional age rating is shown if either Games or Entertainment is selected as the primary or secondary category in App Store Connect, or if the app has Frequent/Intense instances of Simulated Gambling in any category.</p><ul> <li><strong>KR-All regional age rating:</strong> Apps and games with an Apple global age rating of 4+ or 9+.</li> <li><strong>KR-12 regional age rating:</strong> Apps and games with an Apple global age rating of 12+. Certain apps and games in this group may receive a KR-15 regional age rating from the South Korean Games Ratings and Administration Committee (GRAC). If this happens, App Review will reach out to impacted developers.</li> <li>Certain apps and games may receive a KR-19 regional age rating from the GRAC. 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We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/sessions/">Watch sessions at any time.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=o38yplz0">Check out session highlights.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/whats-new/">Read about newly announced technologies.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/sample-code/wwdc/2024/">Get sample code from sessions.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/updates/wwdc2024">Dive into new and updated documentation.</a></li> </ul> <p>We’d love to know what you thought of this year’s conference. 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Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms as needed.</p><h3>App Review Guidelines</h3><ul> <li>2.1(a): Added to Notarization.</li> <li>2.1(b): Added requirement to explain why configured in-app items cannot be found or reviewed in your app to your review notes.</li> <li>2.5.8: We will no longer reject apps that simulate multi-app widget experiences.</li> <li>4.6: This guideline has been removed.</li> </ul><h3>Apple Developer Agreement</h3><ul> <li>Sections 1, 6(B): Updated “Apple ID” to “Apple Account.”</li> <li>Section 16(A): Clarified export compliance requirements.</li> <li>Section 18: Updated terminology for government end users.</li> </ul><h3>Developer Program License Agreement</h3><ul> <li>Definitions, Section 2.1, 3.3.6(C), 3.3.10(A), 14.2(C), Attachment 9, Schedules 1-3: Updated “Apple ID” to “Apple Account.”</li> <li>Definitions: Clarified definition of Apple Maps Service.</li> <li>Definitions, Section 3.3.6(F): Specified requirements for using the Apple Music Feed API. </li> <li>Definitions, Section 3.3.8(F): Added terms for use of the Now Playing API.</li> <li>Section 3.2(h): Added terms for use of Apple Software and Services.</li> <li>Section 6.5: Added terms for use of TestFlight.</li> <li>Section 7.7: Added terms on customization of icons.</li> <li>Section 11.2(f), 14.8(A): Clarified export compliance requirements.</li> <li>Section 14.9: Updated terminology for government end users.</li> <li>Attachment 5, Section 3.1: Added terms for use of Wallet pass templates.</li> </ul><p>Please sign in to your account to review and accept the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/account">updated terms</a>.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">View all agreements <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and guidelines</span></a></p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">Translations of the terms will be available on the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">Apple Developer website</a> within one month.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=og4hxxz8" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=og4hxxz8" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=og4hxxz8" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=og4hxxz8" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=og4hxxz8" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-snw2iznw" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=snw2iznw"><h2>Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 6, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>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.</p><p>From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes in tax regulations or foreign exchange rates. These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts.</p><h3>Price updates</h3><p><strong>On June 21</strong>, pricing for apps and In-App Purchases¹ will be updated for the Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nepal, Nigeria, Suriname, and Zambia storefronts if you haven’t selected one of these as the base for your app or In‑App Purchase.¹ These updates also consider the following value‑added tax (VAT) changes:</p><ul> <li>Ivory Coast: VAT introduction of 18%</li> <li>Nepal: VAT introduction of 13% and digital services tax of 2%</li> <li>Suriname: VAT introduction of 10%</li> <li>Zambia: VAT introduction of 16%</li> </ul><p>Prices won’t change on the Egypt, Ivory Coast, Nepal, Nigeria, Suriname, or Zambia storefront if you’ve selected that storefront as the base for your app or In-App Purchase.¹ Prices on other storefronts will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price.</p><p>Prices won’t change in any region if your In‑App Purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription and won’t change on the storefronts where you manually manage prices instead of using the automated equalized prices.</p><p>The Pricing and Availability section of Apps has been updated in <a href="https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/login">App Store Connect</a> to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, In‑App Purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time.</p><h3>Learn more about managing your prices</h3><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">View or edit upcoming <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">price changes</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price#edit-your-apps-base-country-or-region">Edit your app’s base country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-store-pricing-and-availability-start-times-by-country-or-region/">Pricing and availability start times <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">by region</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Set a price for an <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">In-App Purchase</span></a></p><h3>Tax updates</h3><p>Your proceeds for sales of apps and In-App Purchases will change to reflect the new tax rates and updated prices. Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple collects and remits applicable taxes in Ivory Coast, Nepal, Suriname, and Zambia.</p><p><strong>As of today, June 6</strong>, your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been modified in the following countries to reflect introductions of or changes in tax rates.</p><ul> <li>France: Digital services tax no longer applicable</li> <li>Ivory Coast: VAT introduction of 18%</li> <li>Malaysia: Sales and Service Tax (SST) increased to 8% from 6%</li> <li>Nepal: VAT introduction of 13% and digital services tax introduction of 2%</li> <li>Norway: VAT increased to 20% from 0% for certain Norwegian news publications</li> <li>Suriname: VAT introduction of 10%</li> <li>Uganda: Digital services tax introduction of 5%</li> <li>Zambia: VAT introduction of 16%</li> </ul><h3>Learn more about your proceeds</h3><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/view-payments-and-proceeds/">View payments <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and proceeds</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/getting-paid/download-financial-reports">Download <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">financial reports</span></a></p><h3>Tax categories</h3><p>The Fitness and Health category has a new attribute: “Content is primarily accessed through streaming”. If this is relevant to your apps or In-App Purchases that offer fitness video streaming, review and update your selections in the Pricing and Availability section of Apps in App Store Connect.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/set-a-tax-category">Learn about setting <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">tax categories</span></a></p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">1: Excludes auto-renewable subscriptions.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=snw2iznw" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=snw2iznw" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=snw2iznw" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - 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Don’t miss the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.</p><p>Keynote kicks off at 10 a.m. PT on June 10.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/WWDC2024_KEYNOTE.ics">Add <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">to calendar</span></a></p><p>Join us for the Platforms State of the Union at 1 p.m. PT on June 10.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/WWDC2024_SOTU.ics">Add <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">to calendar</span></a></p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b633x0zx" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b633x0zx" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=b633x0zx" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Action packed [DOT] - 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WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Get ready</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=nqvp22zz" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=nqvp22zz" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=nqvp22zz" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Coming in swiftly [DOT] - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=nqvp22zz" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=nqvp22zz" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-hufhlpow" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/forums/forums-256x256_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Check out the new Apple Developer Forums" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=hufhlpow"><h2>Check out the new Apple Developer Forums</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 23, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The Apple Developer Forums have been redesigned for WWDC24 to help developers connect with Apple experts, engineers, and each other to find answers and get advice.</p> <p>Apple Developer Relations and Apple engineering are joining forces to field your questions and work to solve your technical issues. 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We believe anyone with a good idea and the ingenuity to bring it to life should have the opportunity to offer their app to the world. Only developers who reach significant scale (more than one million first annual installs per year in the EU) pay the CTF. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions approved for a fee waiver don’t pay the CTF. Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required:</p><ul> <li>First, no CTF is required if a developer has no revenue whatsoever. This includes creating a free app without monetization that is not related to revenue of any kind (physical, digital, advertising, or otherwise). This condition is intended to give students, hobbyists, and other non-commercial developers an opportunity to create a popular app without paying the CTF.</li> <li>Second, small developers (less than €10 million in global annual business revenue*) that adopt the alternative business terms receive a 3-year free on-ramp to the CTF to help them create innovative apps and rapidly grow their business. Within this 3-year period, if a small developer that hasn’t previously exceeded one million first annual installs crosses the threshold for the first time, they won’t pay the CTF, even if they continue to exceed one million first annual installs during that time. If a small developer grows to earn global revenue between €10 million and €50 million within the 3-year on-ramp period, they’ll start to pay the CTF after one million first annual installs up to a cap of €1 million per year.</li> </ul><h3>iPadOS</h3><p>This week, the European Commission designated iPadOS a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act. Apple will bring our <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/dma-and-apps-in-the-eu">recent iOS changes for apps in the European Union (EU)</a> to iPadOS later this fall, as required. Developers can choose to adopt the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU that will include these additional capabilities and options on iPadOS, or stay on Apple’s existing terms.</p><p>Once these changes are publicly available to users in the EU, the CTF will also apply to iPadOS apps downloaded through the App Store, Web Distribution, and/or alternative marketplaces. Users who install the same app on both iOS and iPadOS within a 12-month period will only generate one first annual install for that app. To help developers estimate any potential impact on their app businesses under the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU, we’ve updated the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/distributing-apps-in-the-european-union/choosing-terms-for-your-app-in-the-european-union">App Install reports</a> in App Store Connect that can be used with our fee calculator.</p><p>For more details, visit <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/core-technology-fee/">Understanding the Core Technology Fee for iOS apps in the European Union</a>. If you’ve already entered into the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU, be sure to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/alternative-eu-terms-addendum/">sign the updated terms</a>.</p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">Global business revenue takes into account revenue across all commercial activity, including from associated corporate entities. For additional details, read the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/download/alternate_eu_terms_addendum.pdf">Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx" data-share-type="mail" data-title="What’s new for apps distributed in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=d0z8d8rx" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-pvszzano" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=pvszzano"><h2>Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">April 26, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store was created to be a safe place for users to discover and get millions of apps all around the world. Over the years, we‘ve built many critical privacy and security features that help protect users and give them transparency and control — from Privacy Nutrition Labels to app tracking transparency, and so many more.</p><p>An essential requirement of maintaining user trust is that developers are responsible for all of the code in their apps, including code frameworks and libraries from other sources. That‘s why we’ve created privacy manifests and signature requirements for the most popular third-party SDKs, as well as required reasons for covered APIs.</p><p>Starting <strong>May 1, 2024</strong>, new or updated apps that have a newly added third-party SDK that‘s on the list of <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements/">commonly used third-party SDKs</a> will need all of the following to be submitted in App Store Connect:</p><ol> <li>Required reasons for each <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_api">listed API</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements/">Privacy manifests</a></li> <li>Valid signatures when the SDK is added as a binary dependency</li> </ol><p>Apps won’t be accepted if they fail to meet the manifest and signature requirements. Apps also won’t be accepted if all of the following apply:</p><ol> <li>They’re missing a reason for a listed API</li> <li>The code is part of a dynamic framework embedded via the Embed Frameworks build phase</li> <li>The framework is a newly added third-party SDK that’s on the list of commonly used third-party SDKs</li> </ol><p>In the future, these required reason requirements will expand to include the entire app binary. If you’re not using an API for an approved reason, please find an alternative. These changes are designed to help you better understand how third-party SDKs use data, secure software dependencies, and provide additional privacy protection for users.</p><p>This is a step forward for all apps and we encourage all SDKs to adopt this functionality to better support the apps that depend on them.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pvszzano" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pvszzano" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pvszzano" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1 - 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Here’s a sample of our new activities — and you can always <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events">browse the full schedule</a> to find more.</p><ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=expand%20your%20app">Expand your app to new markets</a>: Learn how to bring your apps and games to Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in new online sessions with App Store experts.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=app%20review%20consultation">Request a one-on-one App Review consultation</a>: Meet online to discuss the App Review Guidelines and explore best practices for a smooth review process.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=apple%20vision%20pro%20developer%20labs">Visit the Apple Vision Pro developer labs</a>: Test, refine, and optimize your apps and games for the infinite canvas — with in-person help from Apple.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=design%20and%20technology%20consultation">Request a design or technology consultation</a>: In this 30-minute online consultation, you’ll get expert advice tailored to your app or game.</li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events">Browse the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">full schedule</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3yl9nsgl" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3yl9nsgl" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3yl9nsgl" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Check out our newest developer activities - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3yl9nsgl" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3yl9nsgl" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-vczf3oga" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=vczf3oga"><h2>Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">April 16, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Web Distribution lets authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to users in the European Union (EU) directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web, integrate with system functionality, and back up and restore users’ apps, once they meet certain requirements designed to help protect users and platform integrity. For details, visit <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/web-distribution-eu/">Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Web Distribution now available in iOS 17 [DOT] 5 beta 2 and App Store Connect - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=vczf3oga" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-pxz79udi" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-17/sdk-17-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get ready with the latest beta releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=pxz79udi"><h2>Get ready with the latest beta releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">April 5, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The beta versions of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, tvOS 17.5, visionOS 1.2, and watchOS 10.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 15.3.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/">View downloads and <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">release notes</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/testing-a-beta-os">Learn about testing a <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">beta OS</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">sending feedback</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pxz79udi" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pxz79udi" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pxz79udi" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get ready with the latest beta releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pxz79udi" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pxz79udi" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-0kjli9o1" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=0kjli9o1"><h2>Updated App Review Guidelines now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">April 5, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies, upcoming features, and to provide clarification. The following guidelines have been updated:</p><ul> <li>3.1.1(a): Updated to include Music Streaming Services Entitlements. </li> <li>4.7: Added games from retro game console emulator apps to the list of permitted software, and clarifies that mini apps and mini games must be HTML5.</li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">View guidelines</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0kjli9o1" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0kjli9o1" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0kjli9o1" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0kjli9o1" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0kjli9o1" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-omf4tekg" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=omf4tekg"><h2>WWDC24: June 10-14</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 26, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/7DBC4C30-A7D2-4458-8662-CF17FDB886D5/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/7DBC4C30-A7D2-4458-8662-CF17FDB886D5/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="The phrase “WWDC24” is shown in a glowing gradient of red, purple, and blue on a black background."></div><p>Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.</p><p>Be there for the unveiling of the latest Apple platforms, technologies, and tools. 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Marketplaces can choose to offer a catalog of apps solely from the developer of the marketplace.</li> <li>Linking out to purchase. When directing users to complete a transaction for digital goods or services on an external webpage, developers can choose how to design promotions, discounts, and other deals. The Apple-provided design templates, which are optimized for key purchase and promotional use cases, are now optional. </li> </ul><h3>Distributing directly from your website</h3><p>Web Distribution, available with a software update later this spring, will let authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to EU users directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide authorized developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web, integrate with system functionality, back up and restore users’ apps, and more. 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These reports include hundreds of new metrics that can enable you to evaluate your performance and find opportunities for improvement. Reports are organized into the following categories:</p><ul> <li>App Store Engagement — the number of users on the App Store interacting with a developer’s app or sharing it with others</li> <li>App Store Commerce — downloads, sales, pre-orders, and transactions made with the secure App Store In-App Purchase system</li> <li>App Usage — active devices, installs, app deletions, and more</li> <li>Frameworks Usage — an app’s interaction with OS capabilities, such as PhotoPicker and Widgets</li> <li>Performance — how your apps perform and how users interact with specific features</li> </ul><p>Additionally, new reports are also available through the CloudKit console with data about <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/pushkit/exporting-delivery-metrics-logs">Apple Push Notifications</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/fileprovider/exporting_file_provider_metrics_data">File Provider</a>.</p><ul> <li>Apple Push Notifications — notification states as they pass through the Apple Push Notification service (APNs)</li> <li>File Provider — usage, consistency, and error data</li> </ul></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=en9v7jtv" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=en9v7jtv" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=en9v7jtv" data-share-type="mail" data-title="New App Store and iOS data analytics now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=en9v7jtv" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=en9v7jtv" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-0yrn1puh" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=0yrn1puh"><h2>Updates to app distribution in the European Union</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 5, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Over the past several weeks, we’ve communicated with thousands of developers to discuss DMA-related changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting apps in the European Union. As a result of the valuable feedback received, we’ve revised the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/download/alternate_eu_terms_addendum.pdf">Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU</a> to update the following policies and provide developers more flexibility:</p><ul> <li><strong>Decisioning by membership:</strong> To make it easier for more developers to sign up for the new terms, we’ve removed the corporate entity requirement that the Addendum must be signed by each membership that controls, is controlled by, or is under control with another membership. This means an entity can now choose to sign up for the new terms at the developer account level.</li> <li><strong>Switching back:</strong> To help reduce the risk of unexpected business changes under the new terms, such as reaching massive scale more quickly than anticipated, or if you simply change your mind, we’ve created a one-time option to terminate the Addendum under certain circumstances and switch back to Apple’s standard business terms for your EU apps. For details, view the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/download/alternate_eu_terms_addendum.pdf">Addendum</a>.</li> <li><strong>Alternative app marketplace requirements:</strong> To make it easier for developers who want to create alternative app marketplaces, we’ve added a new eligibility criteria that lets developers qualify without a stand-by letter of credit. For details, view the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/alternative-app-marketplace-in-the-eu/">marketplace support page</a>.</li> </ul><p>If you’ve already entered into the Addendum, you can sign the updated version <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/alternative-eu-terms-addendum/">here</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0yrn1puh" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0yrn1puh" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0yrn1puh" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updates to app distribution in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0yrn1puh" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0yrn1puh" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-7tt9f8cu" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="The latest OS Release Candidates are now available" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=7tt9f8cu"><h2>The latest OS Release Candidates are now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 5, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>You can now submit your apps and games built with Xcode 15.3 and all the latest SDKs for iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4.</p><p>Developers who have agreed to the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU can now submit apps offering <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/apps-using-alternative-payment-providers-in-the-eu/">alternative payment options</a> in the EU. They can also now <a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/distributing-apps-in-the-european-union/measure-your-first-annual-installs">measure the number of first annual installs</a> their apps have accumulated.</p><p>If you’d like to discuss changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting apps in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=request%20a%20consultation%20about%20the%20changes%20to%20apps%20distributed%20in%20the%20European%20Union">request a 30-minute online consultation</a> with an Apple team member. </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7tt9f8cu" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7tt9f8cu" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7tt9f8cu" data-share-type="mail" data-title="The latest OS Release Candidates are now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7tt9f8cu" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7tt9f8cu" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-flmb6ri3" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=flmb6ri3"><h2>Updated App Review Guidelines now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 5, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies, upcoming features, and to provide clarification.</p><ul> <li>The title of the document has been changed to App Review Guidelines.</li> <li>The Introduction section explains that in the European Union, developers can also distribute notarized iOS apps from alternative app marketplaces. This section provides links to further information about alternative app marketplaces and Notarization for iOS apps.</li> </ul><p>The following guidelines have been updated:</p><ul> <li>2.3.1: Added that a violation of this rule is grounds for an app being blocked from installing via alternative distribution.</li> <li>2.3.10: Added that developers cannot include names, icons, or imagery of other mobile platforms or alternative app marketplaces in their apps or metadata, unless there is specific, approved interactive functionality.</li> <li>3.1.3(b): Added a link to 3.1.1 to make clear that 3.1.1(a) applies, and multiplatform services apps can use the 3.1.1(a) entitlement.</li> <li>4.8 Login Services: Updated to make clear that the login service cannot collect interactions with your app for advertising purposes without consent. It also adds that another login service is not required if your app is an alternative app marketplace, or an app distributed from an alternative app marketplace, that uses a marketplace-specific login for account, download, and commerce features.</li> <li>5.1.1(viii): Added that apps that compile personal information from any source that is not directly from the user or without the user’s explicit consent, even public databases, are not permitted on alternative app marketplaces.</li> <li>5.4 and 5.5: Updated to state that apps that do not comply with these guidelines will be blocked from installing via alternative distribution.</li> <li>Bug Fix Submissions: Added that bug fixes will not be delayed for apps that are already on alternative app marketplaces, except for those related to legal or safety issues.</li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/">View the App <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Review Guidelines</span></a> </p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">Translations of the guidelines will be available on the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">Apple Developer website</a> within one month.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=flmb6ri3" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=flmb6ri3" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=flmb6ri3" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=flmb6ri3" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=flmb6ri3" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-3d8a9yyh" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Privacy updates for App Store submissions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=3d8a9yyh"><h2>Privacy updates for App Store submissions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">February 29, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Developers are responsible for all code included in their apps. At WWDC23, we introduced new <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements/">privacy manifests and signatures</a> for commonly used third-party SDKs and announced that developers will need to declare <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_api">approved reasons for using a set of APIs</a> in their app’s privacy manifest. These changes help developers better understand how third-party SDKs use data, secure software dependencies, and provide additional privacy protection for users.</p><p><strong>Starting March 13:</strong> If you upload a new or updated app to App Store Connect that uses an API requiring approved reasons, we’ll send you an email letting you know if you’re missing reasons in your app’s privacy manifest. This is in addition to the existing notification in App Store Connect.</p><p><strong>Starting May 1:</strong> You’ll need to include approved reasons for the listed APIs used by your app’s code to upload a new or updated app to App Store Connect. If you’re not using an API for an allowed reason, please find an alternative. And if you add a new third-party SDK that’s on the list of commonly used third-party SDKs, these API, privacy manifest, and signature requirements will apply to that SDK. Make sure to use a version of the SDK that includes its privacy manifest and note that signatures are also required when the SDK is added as a binary dependency.</p><p>This functionality is a step forward for all apps and we encourage all SDKs to adopt it to better support the apps that depend on them.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3d8a9yyh" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3d8a9yyh" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3d8a9yyh" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Privacy updates for App Store submissions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3d8a9yyh" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3d8a9yyh" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-11ojrqk9" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="App submissions now open for the latest OS releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=11ojrqk9"><h2>App submissions now open for the latest OS releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">February 28, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><h3>Submit in App Store Connect</h3><p>iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 15.3 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, then test them using TestFlight. You can submit your iPhone and iPad apps today.</p><h3>Apps in the European Union</h3><p>Developers who’ve agreed to the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU can set up marketplace distribution in the EU. Eligible developers can also submit marketplace apps and offer apps with alternative browser engines.</p><p>Once these platform versions are publicly available:</p><ul> <li>First annual installs for the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/core-technology-fee/">Core Technology Fee</a> begin accruing and the new commission rates take effect for these developers.</li> <li>Apps offering <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/apps-using-alternative-payment-providers-in-the-eu/">alternative payment options</a> in the EU will be accepted in App Store Connect. In the meantime, you can test in the sandbox environment.</li> </ul><p>If you’d like to discuss changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting apps in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=request%20a%20consultation%20about%20the%20changes%20to%20apps%20distributed%20in%20the%20European%20Union">request a 30-minute online consultation</a> to meet with an Apple team member. In addition, if you’re interested in getting started with operating an alternative app marketplace on iOS in the EU, you can <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=Alternative%20app%20marketplace%20labs%20-%20Cork">request to attend an in-person lab</a> in Cork, Ireland.</p><p><a href="https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/">Sign in <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">to App Store Connect</span></a> </p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=11ojrqk9" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=11ojrqk9" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=11ojrqk9" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=11ojrqk9" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=11ojrqk9" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-caakolzs" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=caakolzs"><h2>Developer activities you’ll love</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">February 14, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/02C54728-A44D-49AF-923D-EC54D9EBF3DC/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/02C54728-A44D-49AF-923D-EC54D9EBF3DC/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A smiling developer wearing a blue denim shirt sits in front of an open laptop at a table in a bright room."></div><p>Apple developer activities are in full swing. Here’s a look at what’s happening:</p><ul> <li><strong>Join an online session</strong> to learn to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=app%20store">minimize churn and win back subscribers</a> hosted by App Store experts.</li> <li><strong>Celebrate International Women’s Day</strong> with <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=a%20force%20together%20women%20in%20app%20development">special in-person activities</a> in Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo.</li> <li><strong>Visit an Apple Vision Pro developer lab</strong> in Cupertino, London, Munich, Singapore, Sydney, or Tokyo to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=apple%20vision%20pro%20developer%20lab">test and refine your apps</a> for the infinite canvas.</li> <li><strong>Meet with an Apple team member</strong> to <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=request%20a%20consultation%20about%20the%20changes%20to%20apps%20distributed%20in%20the%20European%20Union">discuss changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store</a> impacting apps in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. </li> </ul><p>And we’ll have lots more activities in store — online, in person, and in multiple languages — all year long. </p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events">Browse <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the schedule</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=caakolzs" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=caakolzs" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=caakolzs" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Developer activities you’ll love - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=caakolzs" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=caakolzs" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-e59yuu15" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=e59yuu15"><h2>Updates to support app distribution changes in the European Union</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">February 8, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>We recently <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/dma-and-apps-in-the-eu">announced changes</a> to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), supported by more than 600 new APIs, a wide range of developer tools, and related documentation.</p> <p>And we’re continuing to provide new ways for developers to understand and utilize these changes, including:</p><ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=Request%20a%20consultation%20about%20the%20changes%20to%20apps%20distributed%20in%20the%20European%20Union">Online consultations</a> to discuss alternative distribution on iOS, alternative payments on the App Store, linking out to purchase on their webpage, new business terms, and more. </li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events?q=labs">Labs</a> to help develop alternative app marketplaces on iOS.</li> </ul><p>Developers who have agreed to the new business terms can now use new features in <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/?id=02082024e">App Store Connect</a> and the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/app_store_connect_api_release_notes/app_store_connect_api_3_3_release_notes">App Store Connect API</a> to set up marketplace distribution and marketplace apps, and use TestFlight to beta test these features. 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Developers can now submit a single app with the capability to stream all of the games offered in their catalog.</p><p>Apps will also be able to provide enhanced discovery opportunities for streaming games, mini-apps, mini-games, chatbots, and plug-ins that are found within their apps.</p><p>Additionally, mini-apps, mini-games, chatbots, and plug-ins will be able to incorporate Apple’s In-App Purchase system to offer their users paid digital content or services for the first time, such as a subscription for an individual chatbot.</p><p>Each experience made available in an app on the App Store will be required to adhere to all App Store Review Guidelines and its host app will need to maintain an age rating of the highest age-rated content included in the app.</p><p>The changes Apple is announcing reflect feedback from Apple’s developer community and is consistent with the App Store’s mission to provide a trusted place for users to find apps they love and developers everywhere with new capabilities to grow their businesses. Apps that host this content are responsible for ensuring all the software included in their app meets Apple’s high standards for user experience and safety.</p><h3>New app analytics</h3><p>Apple provides developers with powerful dashboards and reports to help them measure their apps’ performance through App Analytics, Sales and Trends, and Payments and Financial Reports. Today, Apple is introducing new analytics for developers everywhere to help them get even more insight into their businesses and their apps’ performance, while maintaining Apple’s long-held commitment to ensure users are not identifiable at an individual level.</p><p>Over 50 new reports will be available through the App Store Connect API to help developers analyze their app performance and find opportunities for improvement with more metrics in areas like:</p><p>Engagement — with additional information on the number of users on the App Store interacting with a developer’s app or sharing it with others;</p><p>Commerce — with additional information on downloads, sales and proceeds, pre-orders, and transactions made with the App Store’s secure In-App Purchase system;</p><p>App usage — with additional information on crashes, active devices, installs, app deletions, and more.</p><p>Frameworks usage — with additional information on an app’s interaction with OS functionality such as PhotoPicker, Widgets, and CarPlay.</p><p>Additional information about report details and access will be available for developers in March.</p><p>Developers will have the ability to grant third-party access to their reports conveniently through the API.</p><h3>More flexibility for sign in options in apps</h3><p>In line with Apple’s mission to protect user privacy, Apple is updating its App Store Review Guideline for using Sign in with Apple. Sign in with Apple makes it easy for users to sign in to apps and websites using their Apple ID and was built from the ground up with privacy and security in mind. Starting today, developers that offer third-party or social login services within their app will have the option to offer Sign in with Apple, or they will now be able to offer an equivalent privacy-focused login service instead.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=f1v8pyay" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=f1v8pyay" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=f1v8pyay" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Apple introduces new options worldwide for streaming game services and apps that provide access to mini apps and games - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=f1v8pyay" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=f1v8pyay" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-fsmaf67j" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=fsmaf67j"><h2>Update on apps distributed in the European Union</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">January 25, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>We’re sharing some changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store, impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes create new options for developers who distribute apps in any of the 27 EU member states, and do not apply to apps distributed anywhere else in the world. These options include how developers can distribute apps on iOS, process payments, use web browser engines in iOS apps, request interoperability with iPhone and iOS hardware and software features, access data and analytics about their apps, and transfer App Store user data.</p><p>If you want nothing to change for you — from how the App Store works currently in the EU and in the rest of the world — no action is needed. You can continue to distribute your apps only on the App Store and use its private and secure In-App Purchase system.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/dma-and-apps-in-the-eu">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the updates</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fsmaf67j" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fsmaf67j" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fsmaf67j" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Update on apps distributed in the European Union - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fsmaf67j" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fsmaf67j" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-7j1f99yf" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Updated App Store Review Guidelines now available" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=7j1f99yf"><h2>Updated App Store Review Guidelines now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">January 25, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies, upcoming features, and to provide clarification. We’ve added notations to all guidelines to indicate which guidelines only apply to Notarization for iOS apps in EU, and which guidelines additionally apply to apps distributed on the App Store.</p></span> <p class="read-more-link"><a class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright" href="/news/?id=7j1f99yf">Read more</a></p> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7j1f99yf" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7j1f99yf" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7j1f99yf" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated App Store Review Guidelines now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7j1f99yf" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7j1f99yf" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-4610zxw8" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=4610zxw8"><h2>Swift Student Challenge applications open February 5</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">January 23, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5D41BDFB-09E7-4A11-8376-C037FBF3DCF3/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5D41BDFB-09E7-4A11-8376-C037FBF3DCF3/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Swift bird logo on a colorful background with decorative code."></div><p>We’re so excited applications for the Swift Student Challenge 2024 will open on February 5.</p><p><strong>Looking for some inspiration?</strong> <a href="https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/">Learn about past Challenge winners</a> to gain insight into the motivations behind their apps.</p><p><strong>Just getting started?</strong> <a href="https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/get-ready/">Get tools, tips, and guidance</a> on everything you need to create an awesome app playground.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4610zxw8" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4610zxw8" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4610zxw8" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Swift Student Challenge applications open February 5 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4610zxw8" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=4610zxw8" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-plt8qzea" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=plt8qzea"><h2>StoreKit and review guideline update</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">January 16, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Starting today, because of a recent United States Court decision, App Store Review Guideline 3.1.1 has been updated to introduce the StoreKit Purchase Link Entitlement (US), which allows apps that offer in-app purchases in the iOS or iPadOS App Store on the United States storefront the ability to include a link to the developer’s website that informs users of other ways to purchase digital goods or services.</p><p>We believe Apple’s in-app purchase system is the most convenient, safe, and secure way for users to purchase digital goods and services. If you’re considering using this entitlement along with in‑app purchase, which continues to be required for the purchase of digital goods and services within your app — it’s important to understand that some App Store features, such as Ask to Buy or Family Sharing, won’t be available to your customers when they make purchases on your website. Apple also won’t be able to assist customers with refunds, purchase history, subscription management, and other issues encountered when purchasing digital goods and services. You will be responsible for addressing such issues with customers.</p><p>A commission will apply to digital purchases facilitated through the StoreKit Purchase Link Entitlement (US). For additional details on commissions, requesting the entitlement, usage guidelines, and implementation details, view our <a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/storekit-external-entitlement-us">support page</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=plt8qzea" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=plt8qzea" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=plt8qzea" data-share-type="mail" data-title="StoreKit and review guideline update - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=plt8qzea" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=plt8qzea" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-h5nqhq3y" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store-vision/app-store-vision-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Submit your apps to the App Store for Apple Vision Pro" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=h5nqhq3y"><h2>Submit your apps to the App Store for Apple Vision Pro</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">January 8, 2024</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Apple Vision Pro will have a brand-new App Store, where people can discover and download incredible apps for visionOS. Whether you’ve created a new visionOS app or are making your existing iPad or iPhone app available on Apple Vision Pro, here’s everything you need to know to prepare and submit your app to the App Store.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/submit/">Find <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">out more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=h5nqhq3y" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=h5nqhq3y" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=h5nqhq3y" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Submit your apps to the App Store for Apple Vision Pro - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=h5nqhq3y" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=h5nqhq3y" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-7k36ynqd" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=7k36ynqd"><h2>Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 22, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support updated policies and provide clarification. The revisions include:</p><ul> <li> <p>Definitions, Section 3.3.3(N): Updated "Tap to Present ID" to "ID Verifier"</p> </li> <li> <p>Definitions, Section 14.10: Updated terms regarding governing law and venue</p> </li> <li> <p>Section 3.3: Reorganized and categorized provisions for clarity</p> </li> <li> <p>Section 3.3.3(B): Clarified language on privacy and third-party SDKs</p> </li> <li> <p>Section 6.7: Updated terms regarding analytics</p> </li> <li> <p>Section 12: Clarified warranty disclaimer language</p> </li> <li> <p>Attachment 1: Updated terms for use of Apple Push Notification Service and Local Notifications</p> </li> <li> <p>Attachment 9: Updated terms for Xcode Cloud compute hours included with Apple Developer Program membership</p> </li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/apple-developer-program-license-agreement/">View full terms <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and conditions</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7k36ynqd" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7k36ynqd" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7k36ynqd" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7k36ynqd" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=7k36ynqd" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-6e9odqgu" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Announcing contingent pricing for subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=6e9odqgu"><h2>Announcing contingent pricing for subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 15, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Contingent pricing for subscriptions on the App Store — a new feature that helps you attract and retain subscribers — lets you give customers a discounted subscription price as long as they’re actively subscribed to a different subscription. It can be used for subscriptions from one developer or two different developers. We’re currently piloting this feature and will be onboarding more developers in the coming months. 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Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 15.2 beta.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/">View downloads and <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">release notes</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/testing-a-beta-os">Learn about testing a <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">beta OS</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">sending feedback</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wb126b0o" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wb126b0o" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wb126b0o" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get ready with the latest beta releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wb126b0o" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wb126b0o" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-ik9z4ll6" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/xcode-cloud/xcode-cloud-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="25 hours of Xcode Cloud now included with the Apple Developer Program" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=ik9z4ll6"><h2>25 hours of Xcode Cloud now included with the Apple Developer Program</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 7, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Xcode Cloud, the continuous integration and delivery service built into Xcode, accelerates the development and delivery of high-quality apps. It brings together cloud-based tools that help you build apps, run automated tests in parallel, deliver apps to testers, and view and manage user feedback.</p><p>We’re pleased to announce that as of January 2024, all Apple Developer Program memberships will include 25 compute hours per month on Xcode Cloud as a standard, with no additional cost. If you’re already subscribed to Xcode Cloud for free, no additional action is required on your part. And if you haven’t tried Xcode Cloud yet, now is the perfect time to start building your app for free in just a few minutes. </p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/xcode-cloud/">Learn more about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Xcode Cloud</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ik9z4ll6" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ik9z4ll6" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ik9z4ll6" data-share-type="mail" data-title="25 hours of Xcode Cloud now included with the Apple Developer Program - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ik9z4ll6" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ik9z4ll6" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-r1henawx" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Privacy updates for App Store submissions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=r1henawx"><h2>Privacy updates for App Store submissions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 7, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p><strong>Third-party SDK privacy manifest and signatures.</strong> Third-party software development kits (SDKs) can provide great functionality for apps; they can also have the potential to impact user privacy in ways that aren’t obvious to developers and users. As a reminder, when you use a third-party SDK with your app, you are responsible for all the code the SDK includes in your app, and need to be aware of its data collection and use practices. </p><p>At <a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10060/">WWDC23</a>, we introduced new privacy manifests and signatures for SDKs to help app developers better understand how third-party SDKs use data, secure software dependencies, and provide additional privacy protection for users. Starting in spring 2024, if your new app or app update submission adds a third-party SDK that is commonly used in apps on the App Store, you’ll need to include the privacy manifest for the SDK. Signatures are also required when the SDK is used as a binary dependency. This functionality is a step forward for all apps, and we encourage all SDKs to adopt it to better support the apps that depend on them.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/third-party-SDK-requirements/">Learn more and view list of commonly-used <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">third-party SDKs</span></a></p><p><strong>New use cases for APIs that require reasons.</strong> When you upload a new app or app update to App Store Connect that uses an API (including from third-party SDKs) that requires a reason, you’ll receive a notice if you haven’t provided an approved reason in your app’s privacy manifest. Based on the feedback we received from developers, the list of approved reasons has been expanded to include additional use cases. If you have a use case that directly benefits users that isn’t covered by an existing approved reason, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/privacy-manifest-reason/">submit a request</a> for a new reason to be added.</p><p>Starting in spring 2024, in order to upload your new app or app update to App Store Connect, you’ll be required to include an approved reason in the app’s privacy manifest which accurately reflects how your app uses the API.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_api">Learn more and view list of APIs and <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">approved reasons</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=r1henawx" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=r1henawx" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=r1henawx" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Privacy updates for App Store submissions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=r1henawx" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=r1henawx" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-tngt30f4" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=tngt30f4"><h2>New design and technology consultations now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/11B79680-81C3-4BFE-B897-9EF81F273D99/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/11B79680-81C3-4BFE-B897-9EF81F273D99/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A developer wearing a denim jacket sits in front of an open laptop at a table in a room with white walls. They smile at the person next to them, who is off camera. Other developers sit in the background."></div><p>Have questions on designing your app or implementing a technology? We’re here to help you find answers, no matter where you are in your development journey. One-on-one consultations with Apple experts in December — and newly published dates in January — are available now.</p> <p>We’ll have lots more consultations and other activities in store for 2024 — online, in person, and in multiple languages.</p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?shouldHideClosedEvents=true">Browse <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the schedule</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=tngt30f4" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=tngt30f4" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=tngt30f4" data-share-type="mail" data-title="New design and technology consultations now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=tngt30f4" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=tngt30f4" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-uijoypq9" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get your apps ready for the holidays" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=uijoypq9"><h2>Get your apps ready for the holidays</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The busiest season on the App Store is almost here! Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready in advance of the upcoming holidays. We’ll remain open throughout the season and look forward to accepting your submissions. On average, 90% of submissions are reviewed in less than 24 hours. However, reviews may take a bit longer to complete from December 22 to 27.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store/submitting/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">submitting apps</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=uijoypq9" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=uijoypq9" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=uijoypq9" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get your apps ready for the holidays - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=uijoypq9" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=uijoypq9" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-0iphuoc7" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=0iphuoc7"><h2>App Store Award winners announced</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 29, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/3AB36E43-9934-4A0D-99EC-113C5EE107A9/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/3AB36E43-9934-4A0D-99EC-113C5EE107A9/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="The App Store Awards icon"></div><p>Join us in celebrating the work of these outstanding developers from around the world!</p><p><a href="http://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-store-awards-2023/">Discover <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the winners</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0iphuoc7" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0iphuoc7" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0iphuoc7" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store Award winners announced - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0iphuoc7" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=0iphuoc7" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-jh5opnb7" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=jh5opnb7"><h2>App Store Award finalists announced</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 14, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/BE6CE6CB-BE2B-4867-9453-8A05F95E9929/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/BE6CE6CB-BE2B-4867-9453-8A05F95E9929/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="App Store Awards 2023 Finalists"></div><p>Every year, the App Store celebrates exceptional apps that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year we’re proud to recognize nearly 40 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p><a href="http://developer.apple.com/app-store/app-store-awards-2023/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the finalists</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jh5opnb7" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jh5opnb7" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jh5opnb7" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store Award finalists announced - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jh5opnb7" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jh5opnb7" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-ufhu8rqs" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=ufhu8rqs"><h2>Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2024</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 8, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5D41BDFB-09E7-4A11-8376-C037FBF3DCF3/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5D41BDFB-09E7-4A11-8376-C037FBF3DCF3/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Swift bird logo on a colorful background with decorative code."></div><p>Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of student developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. The Swift Student Challenge has given thousands of students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and build real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond. From connecting their peers to mental health resources to identifying ways to support sustainability efforts on campus, Swift Student Challenge participants use their creativity to develop apps that solve problems they’re passionate about.</p><p>We’re releasing new coding resources, working with community partners, and announcing the Challenge earlier than in previous years so students can dive deep into Swift and the development process — and educators can get a head start in supporting them.</p><p>Applications will open in February 2024 for three weeks.</p><p>New for 2024, out of 350 overall winners, we’ll recognize 50 <a href="https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/distinguished-winners/">Distinguished Winners</a> for their outstanding submissions and invite them to join us at Apple in Cupertino for three incredible days next summer.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/swift-student-challenge/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ufhu8rqs" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ufhu8rqs" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ufhu8rqs" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2024 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ufhu8rqs" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ufhu8rqs" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-46ox5uok" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=46ox5uok"><h2>Over 30 new developer activities now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">November 7, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E37E35FD-D28B-4204-8107-425410EF41F5/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E37E35FD-D28B-4204-8107-425410EF41F5/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A developer wearing a denim jacket sits in front of an open laptop at a table in a room with white walls. They smile at the person next to them, who is off camera. Other developers sit in the background."></div><p>Ready to level up your app or game? Join us around the world for a new set of developer labs, consultations, sessions, and workshops, hosted in person and online throughout November and December.</p><p>You can explore:</p><ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?q=App%20Store&shouldHideClosedEvents=true">App Store activities</a>: Learn about discovery, engagement, in-app events, custom product pages, subscription best practices, and much more.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?q=Apple%20Vision%20Pro%20developer%20labs&shouldHideClosedEvents=true">Apple Vision Pro developer labs</a>: Apply to attend a lab in Cupertino, London, Munich, New York City, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, or Tokyo.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?q=Apple%20Vision%20Pro&shouldHideClosedEvents=true">Apple Vision Pro activities</a>: Learn to design and build an entirely new universe of apps and games for visionOS.</li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?q=consultation&shouldHideClosedEvents=true">Design and technology consultations</a>: Sign up for one-on-one guidance on app design, technology implementation, and more.</li> </ul><p>Discover activities in multiple time zones and languages.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events/?shouldHideClosedEvents=true">Browse the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">full schedule</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=46ox5uok" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=46ox5uok" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=46ox5uok" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Over 30 new developer activities now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=46ox5uok" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=46ox5uok" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-2s2oe3qf" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Tax updates for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=2s2oe3qf"><h2>Tax updates for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 31, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to enable you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. Apple administers tax on behalf of developers in over 70 countries and regions and provides you with the ability to assign tax categories to your apps and in‑app purchases.</p><p>Periodically, we make updates to rates, categories, and agreements to accommodate new regulations and rate changes in certain regions. As of today, the following updates have been made in App Store Connect.</p><h3>Tax rates</h3><p>Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and in‑app purchases (including auto‑renewable subscriptions) have been increased to reflect the following reduced value-added tax (VAT) rates. Prices on the App Store haven’t changed.</p><ul> <li>Austria: Reduced VAT rates for certain apps in the Video tax category</li> <li>Cyprus: Reduced VAT rate of 3% for certain apps in the following tax categories: Books, News Publications, Audiobooks, Magazines and other periodicals</li> <li>Vietnam: Eliminated VAT for certain apps in the following tax categories: Books, News Publications, Magazines, and other periodicals</li> </ul><h3>Tax categories</h3><ul> <li>New Boosting category: Apps and/or in-app purchases that offer resources to provide exposure, visibility, or engagement to enhance the prominence and reach of specific content that’s experienced or consumed in app (such as videos, sales of “boosts” in social media apps, listings, and/or other forms of user-generated content).</li> <li>New attribute for books: Textbook or other educational publication used for teaching and studying between ages 5 to 18</li> <li>New attributes for videos: Exclusively features live TV broadcasting and/or linear programming. Public TV broadcasting, excluding shopping or infomercial channels.</li> </ul><p>If any of these categories or attributes are relevant to your apps or in-app purchases, you can review and update your selections in the Pricing and Availability section of My Apps.</p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/set-a-tax-category">Learn about setting <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">tax categories</span></a></p><h3>Paid Applications Agreement</h3><ul> <li>Exhibit C Section 1.2.2: Updated language to clarify the goods and services tax (GST) requirements for developers on the Australia storefront.</li> </ul></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2s2oe3qf" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2s2oe3qf" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2s2oe3qf" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Tax updates for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2s2oe3qf" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2s2oe3qf" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-1ly0bcfj" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-17/sdk-17-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get ready with the latest beta releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=1ly0bcfj"><h2>Get ready with the latest beta releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">October 26, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The beta versions of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, tvOS 17.2, and watchOS 10.2 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 15.1 beta.</p><p>To check if a known issue from a previous beta release has been resolved or if there’s a workaround, review the latest release notes. Please let us know if you encounter an issue or have other comments. 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Now, improved controls in App Store Connect let you better evaluate tester engagement and manage participation to help you get the most out of beta testing. Sort testers by status and engagement metrics (like sessions, crashes, and feedback), and remove inactive testers who haven’t engaged. 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Join us to test directly on the device and connect with Apple experts for help with taking your visionOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps even further on this exciting new platform. 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Activities take place all year long, both online and in person around the world. 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And now you can offer pre-orders on a regional basis. People can pre-order your app in a set of regions that you choose, even while it’s available for download in other regions at the same time. 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Build your apps and games using the Xcode 15 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test them using TestFlight, and submit them for review to the App Store. You can now start deploying seamlessly to TestFlight and the App Store from Xcode Cloud. With exciting new capabilities, as well as major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can deliver even more unique experiences on Apple platforms.</p></span> <p class="read-more-link"><a class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright" href="/news/?id=khzvxn8a">Read more</a></p> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=khzvxn8a" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=khzvxn8a" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=khzvxn8a" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=khzvxn8a" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=khzvxn8a" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-cvqqmwbs" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=cvqqmwbs"><h2>Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications now open</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">September 7, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E52AF812-C53B-4CE7-BE31-722D62435E9A/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E52AF812-C53B-4CE7-BE31-722D62435E9A/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Female Founders and Developers"></div><p>Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Building on the success of our alumni from cohorts for female*, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx founders, starting this fall, we’re expanding our reach to welcome professionals from Indigenous backgrounds who are looking to enhance and grow their existing app-driven businesses. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive insight, inspiration, and unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.</p><p>Applications are now open for founders and developers from these groups who have either an existing app on the App Store, a functional beta build in TestFlight, or the equivalent. Attendees will join us online starting in October 2023. We welcome eligible entrepreneurs with app-driven organizations to apply and we encourage you to share these details with those who may be interested.</p><p>Apply by September 24, 2023.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/entrepreneur-camp/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p><p class="sosumi margin-top-small">* Apple believes that gender expression is a fundamental right. 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Users can access their favorite iPad and iPhone apps side by side with new visionOS apps on the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro, enabling them to be more connected, productive, and entertained than ever before. 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The revisions include:</p><ul> <li> <p>Definitions, Section 3.3.39: Specified requirements for use of the Journaling Suggestions API.</p> </li> <li> <p>Schedule 1 Exhibit D Section 3 and Schedules 2 and 3 Exhibit E Section 3: Added language about the Digital Services Act (DSA) redress options available to developers based in the European Union.</p> </li> <li> <p>Schedule 1 Section 6.3 and Schedules 2 and 3 Section 7.3: Added clarifying language that the content moderation process is subject to human and systematic review and action pursuant to notices of illegal and harmful content.</p> </li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/terms/">View full terms <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">and conditions</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9liziwsj" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9liziwsj" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9liziwsj" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9liziwsj" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9liziwsj" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-kjsf2tlp" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/storekit/storekit-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Helping customers resolve billing issues without leaving your app" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=kjsf2tlp"><h2>Helping customers resolve billing issues without leaving your app</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">August 9, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>As <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc">announced in April</a>, your customers will soon be able to resolve payment issues without leaving your app, making it easier for them to stay subscribed to your content, services, and premium features.</p><p>Starting August 14, 2023, if an auto-renewable subscription doesn’t renew because of a billing issue, a system-provided sheet will appear in your app with a prompt that lets customers update the payment method for their Apple ID. You can test this sheet in Sandbox, as well as delay or suppress it using <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/3954510-messages">messages</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/3963915-display">display</a> in StoreKit. This feature is available in iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 or later, and no action is required to adopt it.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/reason/4123328-billingissue">Learn about the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">system-provided sheet</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/in-app_purchase/testing_in-app_purchases_with_sandbox/testing_failing_subscription_renewals_and_in-app_purchases">Learn how to test billing issues <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">in Sandbox</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=kjsf2tlp" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=kjsf2tlp" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=kjsf2tlp" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Helping customers resolve billing issues without leaving your app - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=kjsf2tlp" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=kjsf2tlp" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-z6fu1dcu" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="List of APIs that require declared reasons now available" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=z6fu1dcu"><h2>List of APIs that require declared reasons now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">July 27, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Apple is committed to protecting user privacy on our platforms. We know that there are a small set of APIs that can be misused to collect data about users’ devices through fingerprinting, which is prohibited by our Developer Program License Agreement. To prevent the misuse of these APIs, we announced at <a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10060/?time=457">WWDC23</a> that developers will need to declare the reasons for using these APIs in their app’s privacy manifest. This will help ensure that apps only use these APIs for their intended purpose. As part of this process, you’ll need to select one or more approved reasons that accurately reflect how your app uses the API, and your app can only use the API for the reasons you’ve selected.</p><p>Starting in fall 2023, when you upload a new app or app update to App Store Connect that uses an API (including from third-party SDKs) that requires a reason, you’ll receive a notice if you haven’t provided an approved reason in your app’s privacy manifest. And starting in spring 2024, in order to upload your new app or app update to App Store Connect, you’ll be required to include an approved reason in the app’s privacy manifest which accurately reflects how your app uses the API.</p><p>If you have a use case for an API with required reasons that isn’t already covered by an approved reason and the use case directly benefits the people using your app, let us know.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/privacy_manifest_files/describing_use_of_required_reason_api">View list of APIs and <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">approved reasons</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/contact/request/privacy-manifest-reason/">Submit a request for a new <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">approved reason</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=z6fu1dcu" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=z6fu1dcu" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=z6fu1dcu" data-share-type="mail" data-title="List of APIs that require declared reasons now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=z6fu1dcu" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=z6fu1dcu" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-13o0yrtg" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=13o0yrtg"><h2>Meet with App Store experts</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">July 25, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/7ED4820B-E3B1-4F08-A0FE-1708671981CC/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/7ED4820B-E3B1-4F08-A0FE-1708671981CC/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="The App Store logo in a speech bubble"></div><p>Join us for online sessions August 1 through 24 to learn about the latest App Store features and get your questions answered. Live presentations with Q&A are being held in multiple time zones and languages.</p><ul> <li>Explore App Store pricing upgrades, including enhanced global pricing, tools to manage pricing by storefront, and additional price points.</li> <li>Find out how to measure user acquisition with App Analytics and grow your subscription business using App Store features.</li> <li>Discover how product page optimization lets you test different elements of your product page to find out which resonate with people most.</li> <li>Understand how custom product pages let you create additional product page versions to highlight specific features or content.</li> <li>Learn how to boost discovery and engagement with Game Center and how to configure in-app events.</li> </ul><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/app-store/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/view/upcoming-events"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">View schedule</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=13o0yrtg" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=13o0yrtg" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=13o0yrtg" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Meet with App Store experts - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=13o0yrtg" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=13o0yrtg" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-beltofx4" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=beltofx4"><h2>Take your apps and games beyond the visionOS simulator</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">July 24, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4CC97B65-CD76-433A-8139-18D6DD7BB227/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4CC97B65-CD76-433A-8139-18D6DD7BB227/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt=""></div><h3>Apple Vision Pro compatibility evaluations</h3><p>We can help you make sure your visionOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps behave as expected on Vision Pro. Align your app with the newly published compatibility checklist, then request to have your app evaluated directly on Vision Pro.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/compatibility-evaluations/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p><h3>Apple Vision Pro developer labs</h3><p>Experience your visionOS, iPadOS, and iOS apps running on Vision Pro. With support from Apple, you’ll be able to test and optimize your apps for the infinite spatial canvas. Labs are available in Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/labs/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p><h3>Apple Vision Pro developer kit</h3><p>Have a great idea for a visionOS app that requires building and testing on Vision Pro? Apply for a Vision Pro developer kit. With continuous, direct access to Vision Pro, you’ll be able to quickly build, test, and refine your app so it delivers amazing spatial experiences on visionOS.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/developer-kit/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=beltofx4" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=beltofx4" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=beltofx4" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Take your apps and games beyond the visionOS simulator - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=beltofx4" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=beltofx4" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-9o2nwe38" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming price and tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=9o2nwe38"><h2>Upcoming price and tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">July 10, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to empower you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services on a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. When tax regulations or foreign exchange rates change, we sometimes need to update prices on the App Store in certain regions and/or adjust your proceeds. These updates are done using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help ensure prices for apps and in‑app purchases stay equalized across all storefronts.</p><p>On July 25, pricing for apps and in‑app purchases (excluding auto‑renewable subscriptions) will be updated for the Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Türkiye storefronts. These updates also consider the following tax changes:</p><ul> <li>Egypt: introduction of a value‑added tax (VAT) of 14%</li> <li>Tanzania: introduction of a VAT of 18% and a digital service tax of 2%</li> <li>Türkiye: increase of the VAT rate from 18% to 20%</li> </ul><h3>How this impacts pricing</h3><ul> <li>If you’ve selected Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Türkiye as the base storefront for your app or in‑app purchase (excluding auto‑renewable subscriptions), the price won’t change on that storefront. Prices on other storefronts will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price.</li> <li>If the base storefront for your app or in‑app purchase (excluding auto‑renewable subscriptions) isn’t Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, or Türkiye, prices will increase on the Egypt, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Türkiye storefronts.</li> <li>If your in‑app purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription or if you manually manage prices on storefronts instead of using the automated equalized prices, your prices won’t change.</li> </ul><p>The Pricing and Availability section of My Apps has been updated in <a href="https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/">App Store Connect</a> to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, in‑app purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time.</p><h3>How this impacts proceeds and tax administration</h3><p>Your proceeds for sales of apps and in-app purchases (including auto‑renewable subscriptions) will change to reflect the new tax rates and updated prices. Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement has been updated to indicate that Apple collects and remits applicable taxes in Egypt and Tanzania.</p><h3>Learn more about managing your prices</h3><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">Viewing <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">new pricing</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price">Selecting a base country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/app-store-pricing-and-availability-start-times-by-region">Pricing and availability start times <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">by region</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Setting in‑app <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">purchase pricing</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9o2nwe38" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9o2nwe38" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9o2nwe38" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming price and tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9o2nwe38" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9o2nwe38" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-db58g7r0" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/family/family.svg" width="128" height="128" alt="Providing safe app experiences for families" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=db58g7r0"><h2>Providing safe app experiences for families</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">July 10, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store was created to be a safe and trusted place for users to get apps, and a great business opportunity for developers. Apple platforms and the apps you build have become important to many families, as children use our products and services to explore the digital world and communicate with family and friends. We hold apps for kids and those with user-generated content and interactions to the highest standards. To continue delivering safe experiences for families together, we wanted to remind you about the tools, resources, and requirements that are in place to help keep users safe in your app.</p></span> <p class="read-more-link"><a class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright" href="/news/?id=db58g7r0">Read more</a></p> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=db58g7r0" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=db58g7r0" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=db58g7r0" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Providing safe app experiences for families - 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Download Xcode 15 beta 2, which includes the visionOS SDK and Reality Composer Pro (a new tool that makes it easy to preview and prepare 3D content for visionOS). Add a visionOS target to your existing project or build an entirely new app, then iterate on your app in Xcode Previews. You can interact with your app in the all-new visionOS simulator, explore various room layouts and lighting conditions, and create tests and visualizations. New documentation and sample code are also available to help you through the development process.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/download/all/?q=xcode%2015">Download <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Xcode 15 beta 2</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/">Learn about developing <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">for visionOS</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8sntwknb" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8sntwknb" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8sntwknb" data-share-type="mail" data-title="visionOS SDK now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8sntwknb" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=8sntwknb" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-o0heb4h4" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=o0heb4h4"><h2>WWDC23 resources and survey</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 9, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/04E0F9DF-A231-4A1B-AEF9-CA97585EAF51/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/04E0F9DF-A231-4A1B-AEF9-CA97585EAF51/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A colorful Apple logo"></div><p>Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:</p><ul> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/wwdc2023/">Watch sessions at any time.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=cj1fjit2">Check out session highlights.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/whats-new/">Read about newly announced technologies.</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/sample-code/wwdc/2023/">Get sample code from sessions.</a></li> </ul><p>We’d love to know what you thought of this year’s conference. 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Learn how to implement new Apple technologies, explore UI design principles, improve your App Store presence, and much more.</p><h3>Activities</h3><p>There are plenty of exciting activities happening daily on Slack.</p><ul> <li>Ask engineering and design questions in Q&As.</li> <li>Join or follow real-time conversations while watching session videos together, and stay for a Q&A with the presenter.</li> <li>Get to know other developers and teams from Apple in community icebreakers.</li> <li>Test your trivia expertise starting on June 6.</li> </ul><p>Labs and activities are open to all members of the Apple Developer Program and Apple Developer Enterprise Program, as well as 2023 Swift Student Challenge applicants.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/labs-and-activities/dashboard/upcoming">Register <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">for labs</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/labs-and-activities/dashboard/upcoming/activities">Register <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">for activities</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/">Learn <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">about WWDC23</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2uddyv29" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2uddyv29" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2uddyv29" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Sign up for WWDC23 labs and activities - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2uddyv29" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2uddyv29" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-65uux97z" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=65uux97z"><h2>Apple Design Award winners announced</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E850A8C5-A85A-4438-8592-7C617EEC8C67/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/E850A8C5-A85A-4438-8592-7C617EEC8C67/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Three rows of app icons belonging to Apple Design Award winners"></div><p>The Apple Design Awards celebrate apps and games that excel in the categories of Inclusivity, Delight and Fun, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Innovation. Learn about the 2023 winning apps and the talented developers behind them.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/design/awards/">Discover <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the winners</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=65uux97z" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=65uux97z" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=65uux97z" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Apple Design Award winners announced - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=65uux97z" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=65uux97z" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-6tins8w0" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-17/sdk-17-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Find out what’s new for Apple developers" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=6tins8w0"><h2>Find out what’s new for Apple developers</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With an incredible new opportunity in spatial computing in visionOS, new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools and services, you can create even more unique experiences for users worldwide.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/whats-new/">Learn <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">what’s new</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6tins8w0" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6tins8w0" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6tins8w0" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6tins8w0" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6tins8w0" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-p7g1u5kk" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=p7g1u5kk"><h2>Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/213FE0A2-813D-404D-B093-D766AC8D7AF3/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/213FE0A2-813D-404D-B093-D766AC8D7AF3/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Apple Vision Pro"></div><p>Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Apple Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible — a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. Featuring visionOS, the world’s first spatial operating system, Apple Vision Pro lets users interact with digital content in a way that feels like it is physically present in their space. The breakthrough design of Apple Vision Pro features an ultra-high-resolution display system that packs 23 million pixels across two displays, and custom Apple silicon in a unique dual-chip design to ensure every experience feels like it’s taking place in front of the user’s eyes in real time.</p><p>Discover the resources you can use to bring your spatial computing creations to life with a new, yet familiar, way to build apps that reimagine what it means to be connected, productive, and entertained.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/visionos/">Learn more <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">about visionOS</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=p7g1u5kk" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=p7g1u5kk" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=p7g1u5kk" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Introducing Apple Vision Pro and visionOS - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=p7g1u5kk" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=p7g1u5kk" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-3cwqvk28" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=3cwqvk28"><h2>Updated agreements and guidelines now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store Review Guidelines, the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, and the Apple Developer Agreement have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms as needed.</p></span> <p class="read-more-link"><a class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright" href="/news/?id=3cwqvk28">Read more</a></p> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3cwqvk28" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3cwqvk28" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3cwqvk28" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3cwqvk28" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3cwqvk28" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-av1nevon" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="What’s new in privacy on the App Store" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=av1nevon"><h2>What’s new in privacy on the App Store</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. That is why we’ve built a number of features to help users understand developers’ privacy and data collection and sharing practices, and put users in the driver’s seat when it comes to their data. App Tracking Transparency (ATT) empowers users to choose whether an app has permission to track their activity across other companies’ apps and websites for the purposes of advertising or sharing with data brokers. With Privacy Nutrition Labels and App Privacy Report, users can see what data an app collects and how it’s used.</p><p>Many apps leverage third-party software development kits (SDKs), which can offer great functionality but may have implications on how the apps handle user data. To make it even easier for developers to create great apps while informing users and respecting their choices about how their data is used, we’re introducing two new features.</p><p>First, to help developers understand how third-party SDKs use data, we’re introducing new privacy manifests — files that outline the privacy practices of the third-party code in an app, in a single standard format. When developers prepare to distribute their app, Xcode will combine the privacy manifests across all the third-party SDKs that a developer is using into a single, easy-to-use report. With one comprehensive report that summarizes all the third-party SDKs found in an app, it will be even easier for developers to create more accurate Privacy Nutrition Labels.</p><p>Additionally, to offer additional privacy protection for users, apps referencing APIs that could potentially be used for fingerprinting — a practice that is prohibited on the App Store — will now be required to select an allowed reason for usage of the API and declare that usage in the privacy manifest. As part of this process, apps must accurately describe their usage of these APIs, and may only use the APIs for the reasons described in their privacy manifest.</p><p>Second, we want to help developers improve the integrity of their software supply chain. When using third-party SDKs, it can be hard for developers to know the code that they downloaded was written by the developer that they expect. To address that, we’re introducing signatures for SDKs so that when a developer adopts a new version of a third-party SDK in their app, Xcode will validate that it was signed by the same developer. Developers and users alike will benefit from this feature.</p><p>We’ll publish additional information later this year, including:</p><ul> <li>A list of privacy-impacting SDKs (third-party SDKs that have particularly high impact on user privacy)</li> <li>A list of “required reason” APIs for which an allowed reason must be declared</li> <li>A developer feedback form to suggest new reasons for calling covered APIs</li> <li>Additional documentation on the benefits of and details about signatures, privacy manifests, and when they will be required</li> </ul></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=av1nevon" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=av1nevon" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=av1nevon" data-share-type="mail" data-title="What’s new in privacy on the App Store - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=av1nevon" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=av1nevon" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-gdfhn2ah" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/xcode-beta/xcode-beta-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Xcode 15 beta now available" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=gdfhn2ah"><h2>Xcode 15 beta now available</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">June 5, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The Xcode 15 beta supports the latest SDKs for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. This version of Xcode helps you code and design your apps faster with enhanced code completion, interactive previews, and live animations. Use Git staging to craft your next commit without leaving your code. Explore and diagnose your test results with redesigned test reports with video recording. 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Sessions will be posted daily and will include links to resources and forums tags. And you can now request one-on-one lab appointments to get your questions answered, whether you’re just starting out or need to solve an advanced issue.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ovwlehq8" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ovwlehq8" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ovwlehq8" data-share-type="mail" data-title="WWDC23 schedule and lab requests now available - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ovwlehq8" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ovwlehq8" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-9eq8c3h2" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=9eq8c3h2"><h2>Upcoming tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 30, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store’s commerce and payments system was built to empower you to conveniently set up and sell your products and services at a global scale in 44 currencies across 175 storefronts. Apple administers tax on behalf of developers in over 70 countries and regions and provides you with the ability to assign tax categories to your apps and in‑app purchases. Periodically, we update your proceeds in certain regions based on changes in tax regulations.</p><p>On May 31, your proceeds from the sale of apps and in‑app purchases (including auto‑renewable subscriptions) will be adjusted to reflect the tax changes listed below. Prices will not change.</p><ul> <li>Ghana: Increase of the VAT rate from 12.5% to 15%.</li> <li>Lithuania: Reduction of the VAT rate from 21% to 9% for eligible e‑books and audiobooks.</li> <li>Moldova: Reduction of the VAT rate from 20% to 0% for eligible e‑books and periodicals.</li> <li>Spain: Digital services tax of 3%.</li> </ul><p>Due to changes to tax regulations in Brazil, Apple now withholds taxes for all App Store sales in Brazil. We’ll administer the collection and remittance of taxes to the appropriate tax authority on a monthly basis. You can view the amount of tax deducted from your proceeds starting in June 2023 with your May earnings. Developers based in Brazil aren’t impacted by this change.</p><p>Once these changes go into effect, the Pricing and Availability section of My Apps will be updated in App Store Connect. As always, you can change the prices of your apps and in‑app purchases (including auto‑renewable subscriptions) at any time. And now you can change them for any storefront with 900 price points to choose from.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9eq8c3h2" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9eq8c3h2" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9eq8c3h2" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming tax changes for apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9eq8c3h2" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=9eq8c3h2" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-6yr4jbxv" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=6yr4jbxv"><h2>Code new worlds</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 30, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B6D2ADBF-1563-457E-82CE-374A654AA6B0/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/B6D2ADBF-1563-457E-82CE-374A654AA6B0/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A colorful Apple logo"></div><p>WWDC23 is almost here. We’ll be kicking off with the Apple Keynote on June 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Watch online at <a href="https://apple.com">apple.com</a> or in the Apple Developer app. You can even use SharePlay to watch with friends.</p><p>Activities are now open for sign-up for eligible developers. Designed to connect you with the developer community and Apple experts, they’ll feature Q&As, Meet the Presenters, and community icebreakers in online group chats.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p><p><a class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright" href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/labs-and-activities/dashboard/upcoming/activities/register">Sign up</a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6yr4jbxv" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6yr4jbxv" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6yr4jbxv" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Code new worlds - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6yr4jbxv" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6yr4jbxv" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-smofnyhj" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=smofnyhj"><h2>Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 26, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate that’s used to verify the sale of apps and associated in‑app purchases is being updated to use the SHA‑256 cryptographic algorithm. This update will be completed in multiple phases and new apps and app updates may be impacted, depending on how they verify receipts.</p><h3>What to expect</h3><p>If your app verifies App Store transactions using the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/apptransaction">AppTransaction</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/transaction">Transaction</a> APIs, or the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstorereceipts/verifyreceipt">verifyReceipt</a> web service endpoint, no action is required.</p><p>If your app validates App Store <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstorereceipts/validating_receipts_on_the_device">receipts on device</a>, make sure your app will support the SHA-256 version of this certificate. New apps and app updates that don’t support the SHA-256 version of this certificate will no longer be accepted by the App Store starting August 14, 2023.</p><h3>Important dates</h3><ul> <li>June 20, 2023. Receipts in the sandbox environment will be signed with the SHA‑256 version of this certificate for devices running a minimum of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, watchOS 9.6, or macOS Ventura 13.5.</li> <li>August 14, 2023. Receipts in new apps and app updates submitted to the App Store, as well as all apps in sandbox, will be signed with the SHA‑256 intermediate certificate.</li> </ul><p>For more details, view TN3138: <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technotes/tn3138-handling-app-store-receipt-signing-certificate-changes">Handling App Store receipt signing certificate change</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=smofnyhj" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-y5mjxqmn" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=y5mjxqmn"><h2>Apple notary service update</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 26, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>As announced last year at <a href="https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2022/10109">WWDC</a>, if you notarize your Mac software with the Apple notary service using the altool command-line utility or Xcode 13 or earlier, you’ll need to transition to the notarytool command-line utility or upgrade to Xcode 14 or later. Starting November 1, 2023, the Apple notary service will no longer accept uploads from altool or Xcode 13 or earlier. Existing notarized software will continue to function properly.</p><p>The Apple notary service is an automated system that scans Mac software for malicious content, checks for code-signing issues, and returns the results quickly. Notarizing your software assures users that Apple has checked it for malicious software and none was detected.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/technotes/tn3147-migrating-to-the-latest-notarization-tool?changes=_3_3">Learn about migrating to the latest <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">notarization tool</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/security/notarizing_macos_software_before_distribution">Learn about notarizing <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">macOS software</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=y5mjxqmn" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=y5mjxqmn" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=y5mjxqmn" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Apple notary service update - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=y5mjxqmn" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=y5mjxqmn" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-pikn0gp3" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=pikn0gp3"><h2>Apple Design Award finalists announced</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 23, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/020C144B-0FE5-49A1-ADB2-7B01072574C7/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/020C144B-0FE5-49A1-ADB2-7B01072574C7/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt=""></div><p>The Apple Design Awards celebrate apps and games that excel in the categories of Inclusivity, Delight and Fun, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Innovation. Discover this year’s finalists, then check back June 5 at 6:30 p.m. PT to learn about the winners.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/design/awards/">Discover <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the finalists</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pikn0gp3" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pikn0gp3" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pikn0gp3" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Apple Design Award finalists announced - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pikn0gp3" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=pikn0gp3" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-wbsb4qj6" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=wbsb4qj6"><h2>Swiftly developing</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 23, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/A1EDB1A7-F73C-4614-AABB-E5E4D8E1B986/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/A1EDB1A7-F73C-4614-AABB-E5E4D8E1B986/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="A colorful Swift logo"></div><p>Get ready for an action-packed online experience at WWDC23. Join the developer community for a week of sessions, labs, and activities, starting June 5 at 10:00 a.m. PT.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/">Find out <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">what's ahead</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wbsb4qj6" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wbsb4qj6" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wbsb4qj6" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Swiftly developing - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wbsb4qj6" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=wbsb4qj6" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-uuxzevey" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-16/sdk-16-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get ready with the latest beta releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=uuxzevey"><h2>Get ready with the latest beta releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">May 19, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The beta versions of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 14.3.1.</p><p>To check if a known issue from a previous beta release has been resolved or if there’s a workaround, review the latest release notes. Please let us know if you encounter an issue or have other feedback. 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Starting this summer, if an auto-renewable subscription doesn’t renew due to a billing issue, a system-provided sheet appears in your app with a prompt that lets customers update their payment method for their Apple ID. No action is required to adopt this feature. Starting today, you can get familiar with the sheet in Sandbox. You can also test delaying or suppressing it using <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/3954510-messages">messages</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/3963915-display">display</a> in StoreKit. This feature will require a minimum of iOS 16.4 or iPadOS 16.4.</p><p>All of this adds to existing powerful App Store features that help you retain subscribers. For example, if a subscription is in the billing retry state, Apple uses machine learning to optimize payment retries for the best possible recovery rate. And when you enable Billing Grace Period, customers can continue accessing their subscriptions while Apple attempts to collect payment.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/message/reason/4123328-billingissue">Learn about the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">system-provided sheet</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/in-app_purchase/testing_in-app_purchases_with_sandbox/testing_failing_subscription_renewals_and_in-app_purchases">Learn how to test billing issues <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">in Sandbox</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get ready to help customers resolve billing issues without leaving your app - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=mfx8xxtc" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-74739es1" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Preparing for the enhanced global pricing update on May 9" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=74739es1"><h2>Preparing for the enhanced global pricing update on May 9</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">April 19, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The App Store’s world-class commerce and payments system provides a convenient and effective way to set equalized prices across international markets, adapt to foreign exchange rate or tax changes, and manage prices per storefront. Last month, we <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62">introduced major pricing upgrades</a>, including enhanced global pricing, across all purchase types. Now more customer friendly, the new price points follow the most common conventions in each country or region, and are globally equalized to your selected base country or region using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers.</p><p>As a reminder, on May 9, 2023, pricing for existing apps and one-time in-app purchases will be updated across App Store storefronts using your current price in the United States as the basis — unless you’ve made relevant updates after March 8, 2023. You can update your base country or region at anytime using App Store Connect or the App Store Connect API. If you choose to do so, prices in your selected base country or region won’t be adjusted when prices are globally equalized on the App Store to account for foreign currency changes or new taxes. You can also choose to manually adjust prices on multiple storefronts of your choice instead of using the equalized price.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price">Learn how to select a base country <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">or region</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Learn how to set in-app <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">purchase availability</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">Learn how to view the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">new pricing</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=74739es1" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=74739es1" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=74739es1" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Preparing for the enhanced global pricing update on May 9 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=74739es1" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=74739es1" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-azt15hkh" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=azt15hkh"><h2>Swift Student Challenge applications now open</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 29, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/1FFB9751-9FB2-4171-B6E2-14CF821F6887/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/1FFB9751-9FB2-4171-B6E2-14CF821F6887/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Swift Student Challenge logo"></div><p>We’re excited to continue our long-standing support of students around the world who love to code. Show us your passion for coding by submitting an incredible app playground on the topic of your choice using Swift Playgrounds or Xcode. Winners will receive an award, recognition, and more.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/swift-student-challenge/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">the Challenge</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=azt15hkh" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=azt15hkh" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=azt15hkh" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Swift Student Challenge applications now open - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=azt15hkh" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=azt15hkh" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-w2pqpg97" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=w2pqpg97"><h2>WWDC23 is coming June 5</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 29, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4508744A-29D9-43A0-9B71-E245065F041C/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/4508744A-29D9-43A0-9B71-E245065F041C/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Apple WWDC23"></div><p>Mark your calendars June 5 through 9 for an exhilarating week of technology and community. Be among the first to learn the latest about Apple platforms, technologies, and tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with Apple experts and other developers. All online and at no cost.</p><p>In addition, Apple will host a special all‑day event for developers and students on June 5 at Apple Park. Watch the keynote and State of the Union videos together, meet some of the teams at Apple, celebrate great apps at the Apple Design Awards ceremony, and enjoy activities into the evening.</p><p>Talented students can showcase their creativity for the opportunity to receive an award in the Swift Student Challenge.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/"><span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">Learn more</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w2pqpg97" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w2pqpg97" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w2pqpg97" data-share-type="mail" data-title="WWDC23 is coming June 5 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w2pqpg97" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w2pqpg97" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-2cakrt06" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/sdk-16/sdk-16-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Get ready with the latest beta releases" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=2cakrt06"><h2>Get ready with the latest beta releases</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 28, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>The beta versions of iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, macOS 13.4, tvOS 16.5, and watchOS 9.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 14.3.</p><p>To check if a known issue from a previous beta release has been resolved or if there’s a workaround, review the latest release notes. Please let us know if you encounter an issue or have other feedback. We value your feedback, as it helps us address issues, refine features, and update documentation.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/">View downloads and <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">release notes</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/testing-a-beta-os">Learn about testing a <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">beta OS</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/bug-reporting/">Learn about <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">sending feedback</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2cakrt06" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2cakrt06" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2cakrt06" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Get ready with the latest beta releases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2cakrt06" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=2cakrt06" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-jd9wcyov" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="App Store submission requirement starts April 25" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=jd9wcyov"><h2>App Store submission requirement starts April 25</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 28, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>Starting April 25, 2023, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS apps submitted to the App Store must be built with Xcode 14.1 or later. The latest version of Xcode 14, which includes the latest SDKs for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9, is available for free on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?mt=12">Mac App Store</a>.</p><p>When building your app, we highly recommend taking advantage of the latest advances in <a href="https://developer.apple.com/ios/">iOS 16</a>, <a href="https://developer.apple.com/ipados/">iPadOS 16</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/watchos/">watchOS 9</a>.</p><p>iOS 16 enhances iPhone with all-new personalization features, deeper intelligence, and more seamless ways to communicate and share. Take advantage of Live Activities to help people stay on top of what’s happening live in your app, right from the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro. Use App Intents to help users quickly accomplish tasks related to your app by voice or tap. And get the most out of the latest enhancements in MapKit, ARKit, Core ML, and more.</p><p>iPadOS 16 introduces new productivity features that let you deliver compelling collaboration experiences and build more capable, intuitive apps and powerful pro workflows on iPad. You can bring desktop-class features, such as an editor-style navigation bar, enhanced text editing menu, and external display support, to your iPad app. Metal 3 introduces powerful features that help your games and pro apps tap into the full potential of Apple silicon on the latest generations of iPad Pro and iPad Air.</p><p>watchOS 9 provides new and powerful communication features for watchOS apps. You can deliver timely information with rich complications on more Apple Watch faces, enable sharing of your app content, let users make VoIP calls directly from Apple Watch, and more. And with a simplified watchOS app structure, managing your projects is simpler than ever.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jd9wcyov" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jd9wcyov" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jd9wcyov" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store submission requirement starts April 25 - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jd9wcyov" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=jd9wcyov" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-dbrszv62" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/app-store/app-store-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="App Store pricing upgrades have expanded to all purchase types" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=dbrszv62"><h2>App Store pricing upgrades have expanded to all purchase types</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 9, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>In December, we announced the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qzex35ch">most comprehensive upgrade to pricing capabilities</a> since the App Store first launched, including additional price points and new tools to manage pricing by storefront. Starting today, these upgrades and new prices are now available for all app and in‑app purchase types, including paid apps and one‑time in‑app purchases.</p><ul> <li> <p><strong>More flexible price points.</strong> Choose from 900 price points — nearly 10 times the number of price points previously available for paid apps and one‑time in‑app purchases. These options also offer more flexibility, increasing incrementally across price ranges (for example, every $0.10 up to $10, every $0.50 between $10 and $50, etc.).</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Enhanced global pricing.</strong> Use globally equalized prices that follow the most common pricing conventions in each country or region, so you can provide pricing that’s more relevant to customers.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Worldwide options for base price.</strong> Specify a country or region you’re familiar with as the basis for globally equalized prices across the other 174 storefronts and 43 currencies for paid apps and one‑time in‑app purchases. Prices you set for this base storefront won’t be adjusted by Apple to account for taxes or foreign currency changes, and you’ll be able to set prices for each storefront if you prefer.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Regional options for availability.</strong> Define the availability of in‑app purchases (including subscriptions) by storefront, so you can deliver content and services customized for each market.</p> </li> </ul><h3>Get ready for enhanced global pricing updates in May</h3><p>The App Store’s global equalization tools provide a simple and convenient way to manage pricing across international markets. On May 9, 2023, pricing for existing apps and one‑time in‑app purchases will be updated across all 175 App Store storefronts to take advantage of new enhanced global pricing. The updated prices will be globally equalized to your selected base country or region using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers. These price points will also follow the most common conventions in each country or region so that prices are more relevant to customers.</p><p>You can now update your current pricing to take advantage of the enhanced global pricing using <a href="http://appstoreconnect.apple.com/">App Store Connect</a> or the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/app-store-connect/api/">App Store Connect API</a>. If you haven’t made price updates for your existing apps and one‑time in‑app purchases by May 9, Apple will update them for you using your current price in the United States as the basis. If you’d like a different price to be used as the basis, update the base country or region for your apps or in‑app purchases to your preferred storefront. You can also choose to manually manage prices on storefronts of your choice instead of using the equalized price.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/set-a-price">Learn how to select a <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">base storefront</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-in-app-purchases/set-a-price-for-an-in-app-purchase">Learn how to set in-app <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">purchase availability</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-pricing/schedule-price-changes#view-or-edit-upcoming-price-changes">Learn how to view the <span class="icon icon-after icon-chevronright nowrap">new pricing</span></a></p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62" data-share-type="mail" data-title="App Store pricing upgrades have expanded to all purchase types - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=dbrszv62" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-5eryjwz3" class="article thumbnail"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <div class="article-image-wrapper"> <img class="article-image" src="/assets/elements/icons/asc-outline/asc-outline-128x128_2x.png" width="128" height="128" alt="Peer group benchmarks now available in App Analytics" data-hires="false"> </div> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=5eryjwz3"><h2>Peer group benchmarks now available in App Analytics</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">March 1, 2023</p> <span class="article-text"><p>App Analytics in App Store Connect is a helpful tool with a breadth of features to help you understand and improve how your app is performing on the App Store. With metrics related to acquisition, usage, and monetization strategy, App Analytics enables you to monitor results in each stage of the customer lifecycle, from awareness to conversion and on to retention. Starting today, you can put your app’s performance into context using peer group benchmarks, which compare your app’s performance to that of similar apps on the App Store. Now you’ll have even more insights to help you identify growth opportunities.</p><p>Peer group benchmarks provide powerful new insights across the customer journey, so you can better understand what works well for your app and find opportunities for improvement. Apps are placed into groups based on their App Store category, business model, and download volume to ensure relevant comparisons. 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Periodically, we update prices on the App Store in certain regions based on changes in taxes and foreign exchange rates. This is done using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help ensure prices for apps and in‑app purchases stay equalized across all storefronts.</p><p>On February 13, 2023, prices of apps and in-app purchases (excluding auto-renewable subscriptions) on the App Store will increase in Colombia, Egypt, Hungary, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Prices in Uzbekistan will decrease to reflect a reduction of the value-added tax rate from 15% to 12%. Your proceeds will be adjusted accordingly and will be calculated based on the tax-exclusive price.</p><p>While prices on the App Store in Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Zimbabwe won't change, your proceeds will be adjusted to reflect the following tax changes:</p><ul> <li>Ireland: Reduction of value-added tax rate on electronic newspapers and periodicals from 9% to 0%</li> <li>Luxembourg: Reduction of value-added tax rate from 17% to 16%</li> <li>Singapore: Increase of goods and services tax rate from 7% to 8%</li> <li>Zimbabwe: Increase of value-added tax rate from 14.5% to 15%</li> </ul><p>Additionally, by the end of January proceeds will increase for local developers selling in Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.</p><p>Apple will estimate and remove taxes based on the tax category information you have provided before calculating commission. Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement will be updated to reflect this change.</p><p>Once these changes go into effect, the Pricing and Availability section of My Apps will be updated. As always, you can change the price of your apps and in-app purchases (including auto-renewable subscriptions) at any time in App Store Connect. If you offer subscriptions, you can choose to preserve prices for existing subscribers.</p><p>And as <a href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=qzex35ch">previously announced</a>, in spring 2023, upgraded pricing capabilities for apps and in-app purchases will provide you 700 additional price points and more flexibility to set prices per storefront, so you can manage foreign exchange rate changes independent of globally equalized prices.</p><p><a href="https://developer.apple.com/support/downloads/price-tier-updates/mVuHzUTLW8A3n4bvJzP3/App-Store-Price-Tier-Updates-February-2023.pdf">View the updated price tier charts</a>.</p></span> </div> <section class="social-share-container"> <ul class="sharesheet-options"> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-facebook social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g8dce2t4" data-share-type="facebook" aria-label="Share via Facebook"> </button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-twitter social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g8dce2t4" data-share-type="twitter" aria-label="Share via Twitter"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-mail social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g8dce2t4" data-share-type="mail" data-title="Upcoming tax and price changes for apps and in‑app purchases - Latest News - Apple Developer" data-description="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g8dce2t4" aria-label="Share via mail"></button> </li> <li class="social-option"> <button class="icon icon-link social-icon" data-href="https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=g8dce2t4" data-share-type="copy" data-copy-title="Copied to clipboard" aria-label="Share via link"></button> </li> </ul> </section> </section> </section> </article> <article id="article-boedv89w" class="article no-image"> <section class="row-full"> <section class="article-content-container column large-centered large-9 medium-9 small-12 no-padding-left padding-top padding-bottom-small divider-top"> <a class="article-title" href="/news/?id=boedv89w"><h2>Ask Apple Q&As and survey</h2></a> <div class="article-text-wrapper no-margin-top"> <p class="lighter article-date">December 20, 2022</p> <span class="article-text"><div class="inline-article-image"><img src="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5A13BEF0-31D6-466B-B88B-8484635BEA2A/2048.jpeg" data-img-dark="https://devimages-cdn.apple.com/wwdc-services/articles/images/5A13BEF0-31D6-466B-B88B-8484635BEA2A/2048.jpeg" data-hires="false" alt="Three rows of colorful icons representing technology topics placed in speech bubbles"></div><p>Thank you to everyone who joined us during three great weeks of Ask Apple in October, November, and December. <a href="https://developer.apple.com/events/ask-apple/questions-and-answers/">Q&As</a> remain available in Slack for Ask Apple participants to review as needed.</p><p>If you haven’t already told us about your experience in Q&As, we’d love to get your feedback in our short survey. 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The existing intermediate certificate expires on February 7, 2023. In most cases, this certificate change won’t require changes to apps. However, we recommend reviewing how you verify the sale of your apps and in-app purchases from the App Store to make sure your apps aren’t impacted.</p><p>If you verify App Store transactions using the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/apptransaction">AppTransaction</a> and <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/storekit/transaction">Transaction</a> APIs, or the <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstorereceipts/verifyreceipt">verifyReceipt</a> web service endpoint, no action is required.</p><p>If you validate App Store receipts on device using the App Store receipt signing certificate, make sure you haven’t hardcoded the intermediate certificate and verify that the chain of trust for the container’s signature matches the <a href="https://www.apple.com/certificateauthority/">Apple Inc. 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Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 14.2.</p><p>To check if a known issue from a previous beta release has been resolved or if there’s a workaround, review the latest release notes. Please let us know if you encounter an issue or have other feedback. 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