Apple Developer News — 2026-06-04

165 articles found.

Update for Apps Distributed in Texas

Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:22 PDT

Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app they

Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin

Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:13 PDT

Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.With locations in Cupertino, Shanghai, Bengaluru, and Singapore, these purpose-built facilities bring expert guidance and hands-on learning directly to the developer community. Later this year, Apple will open its fifth Developer Center in Berlin, offering developers throughout Europe even greater access to Apple experts

Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award winners

Published: Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:50:09 PDT

Join us in celebrating these extraordinary apps and games.Meet the 2026 Apple Design Award winners

All systems glow

Published: Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:22 PDT

WWDC26 is just one week away. Get ready for five days of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Learn more

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:14 PDT

The beta versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and watchOS 26.6 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback

Upcoming changes to age ratings in Australia and Vietnam

Published: Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:22 PDT

Starting June 18, 2026, age ratings on the App Store will be updated in Australia and Vietnam.AustraliaThe 15+ age rating will no longer be available on the App Store in Australia. Apps currently rated 15+ with the following content descriptors will be updated to 16+: Unrestricted web access Frequent medical or treatment information Loot boxes The new rating will appear on your app’s product page in Australia. Please ensure your responses to the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect accu

Introducing the 2026 Apple Design Award finalists

Published: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:09 PDT

Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. But they’ve also become something more: A moment to step back and celebrate the work of Apple developers across the community.Meet this year’s finalists

Coming bright up

Published: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:22 PDT

Get ready for a week of technology, creativity, and community — all online and free. Here’s what WWDC26 has in store.Learn more

Hello Developer: May 2026

Published: Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:16 PDT

In this edition: Meet inspiring developers, advocates, and educators. Prepare your app for Accessibility Nutrition Labels. Meet the team behind the stylish open-world adventure Infinity Nikki. Get the most out of your Apple Developer account. Update your Intel-based Mac apps to Apple silicon. Read now

Get the most out of your Apple Developer account

Published: Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:26 PDT

A free Apple Developer account provides access to the tools, resources, and support you need to build and test apps and games. A free developer account is separate from an Apple Developer Program membership. Even if your organization holds the paid membership, creating your own free account gives you direct access to downloads and support resources.Don’t have an account?To create your Apple Developer account, sign in to your Apple Account. If you don’t have an Apple Account, you can create one d

Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability

Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:46 PDT

Following changes to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting “Yes” to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store Connect), you’ll need to provide this license. Keep in mind that answering “Yes” to the gambling question in t

To those who build community

Published: Mon, 04 May 2026 17:31:09 PDT

All around the world, Apple developers do meaningful work that extends beyond great apps and games. They organize events, write tutorials, mentor others, and create spaces to learn and grow. By sharing their expertise and championing each other, they represent the best of the community. Meet some of the inspiring people who are making a difference in the Apple developer community through technical contributions, thoughtful mentorship, and a commitment to helping others succeed.Meet the community

Now Available: Monthly Subscriptions with a 12-Month Commitment

Published: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:33 PDT

Today, we’re introducing a new way that people can pay for your auto-renewable subscriptions on the App Store: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they’ve completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment.To provide transparency, people can easily view the number of completed and remai

Lykke Studios: In pursuit of puffy perfection

Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:15 PDT

The delightful game puffies. combines the satisfying snap of a jigsaw puzzle with the nostalgic delight of a sticker book.This 2025 Apple Design Award finalist for Inclusivity is brimming with virtual puffy stickers, the sort that ’80s kids would slap on their binders or trade at recess. Players tear open themed packs of vibrant, kitschy decals — maybe punk-rock capybaras, maybe sporty sushi rolls — and place them on a blank sheet so everything fits without overlapping.The stickers are rendered

Hello Developer: April 2026

Published: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:16 PDT

In this edition: Join us on bilibili and LinkedIn. Catch up on essential sessions before WWDC26. Build a travel app with sample code. Browse the latest edition of our new design gallery. Learn about the biggest-ever update to Analytics in App Store Connect. Read now

How Infold Games fashioned an open world for Infinity Nikki

Published: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:02:01 PDT

Infinity Nikki is a literally glowing example of what video game graphics can be.The fifth in a series of dress-up titles from Infold Games, Infinity Nikki is also the first to embrace elements of RPG action-adventure. But instead of tracking down weapons and battling bad guys, this installment finds its wide-eyed heroine solving puzzles by collecting enchanted outfits found throughout a series of wondrous lands.Infinity Nikki Available on: iPhone, iPad Based in: Shanghai Awards: Apple Design Aw

Q&A: How Plane Finder set itself up for the long haul

Published: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:01 PDT

Plane Finder is a sparkling example of what happens when a small team grows with a platform.Launched in 2009, Plane Finder didn’t scale over the years by adding headcount, vendors, or complexity. Instead, founders Jodie and Lee Armstrong made a long-term bet on Apple’s ecosystem — staying native, sticking close to first-party tools, and reading platform signals early. And over time, an app that began as “planes on a map” evolved into a full end-to-end flight-tracking business — one that includes

App Store expands support to 11 new languages

Published: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:33 PDT

To help your apps and games reach more people worldwide — especially in India — App Store Connect now supports localized metadata for 11 new languages, bringing the total number of supported localizations to 50. The new languages include Bangla, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Slovenian, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.You can now provide localized metadata — such as your app name, description, screenshots, and more — in App Store Connect. When you localize your metadata, it helps

Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available

Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:15 PDT

The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and clarifications. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Definitions, Section 3.3.3(B), Section 3.3.7(K): Specified requirements for use of the Foveated Streaming framework and clarified data privacy requirements. Definitions, Section 3.3.3(Q): Specified requirements for use of the Family Controls framework. Definitions, Section 3.3.7(J): Specifi

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:14 PDT

The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback

Update on regulated medical device apps in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and United States

Published: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:24 PDT

To provide additional transparency to customers, the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or United States. Regulated medical device apps are those that function on their own or as part of a system for a range of medical purposes, including diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and physiological conditions. These apps may require registration or authorization from re

New In-App Purchase and subscription data now available in Analytics

Published: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:10:49 PDT

Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest update since its launch, including a refreshed user experience that makes it easier to measure the performance of your apps and games. Updates include: More than 100 new metrics. Now you can access monetization and subscription data in Analytics to better understand the performance of your In-App Purchases and offers. New cohort capabilities. Analyze user behavior based on common attributes — such as download date, download source, offer start

WWDC26: June 8-12, 2026

Published: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:45:37 PDT

Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology, creativity, and community.Be there for the reveal of the latest Apple tools, frameworks, and features. Learn to elevate your apps and games through video sessions hosted by Apple engineers and designers. Engage with Apple experts in labs and connect with the worldwide developer community. All online and free.Learn more about WWDC26

Apple Developer is now on bilibili and LinkedIn

Published: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:30:01 PDT

Check out Apple Developer on bilibili and LinkedIn to learn about the latest news, announcements, videos, and events — including the Worldwide Developers Conference and Meet with Apple activities — for the developer community.Follow on bilibiliFollow on LinkedIn

Adjustments to the China storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS

Published: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:21 PDT

Apple is making changes to the App Store in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator.As of March 15, 2026, changes will be made to the commission rates that apply to the China mainland storefront of the App Store on iOS and iPadOS.The commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be 25%. Currently, the rate is 30%. The commission rate for qualifying Apple In-App Purchase transactions under the App Store Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partne

Hello Developer: March 2026

Published: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:16 PST

In this edition: Join Apple at GDC. Get tips on privacy and security in a new developer activity. Dive deep on coding intelligence in Xcode 26. Learn how the Speechify team is going all in on AI. Catch up on the latest news and updates. Read now

Age requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana

Published: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:48 PST

Today we’re providing an update on the tools available for developers to meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Updates to the Declared Age Range API are now available in beta for testing.BrazilDevelopers who are distributing apps in Brazil can use the updated Declared Age Range API to obtain a user’s age category. Age categories for users in Brazil will be shared when the user or a parent or gua

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:14 PST

The beta versions of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.4 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback

Updated App Review Guidelines now available

Published: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:56 PST

The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.Translations of the guidelines will be available on Apple Developer website within one month.

Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open

Published: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:56 PST

The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.Learn more about the ChallengeKey things to know No prior experience is needed. The Challenge is open to students of all levels who meet the eligibility requirements. The Challenge is free to enter — all you need is access to a Mac or iPad with Xcode or Swift Playground. Your app playground can be on any topic of your choice. The best

Hello Developer: February 2026

Published: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:16 PST

In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus: Join us for an online code-along about coding intelligence. Get your Swift Student Challenge submissions ready. Browse new developer activities on SwiftUI, the new design, security, and more. Catch up on the latest updates. Read the full story

Upcoming SDK minimum requirements

Published: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:30 PST

Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements: iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK or later tvOS apps must be built with the tvOS 26 SDK or later visionOS apps must be built with the visionOS 26 SDK or later watchOS apps must be built with the watchOS 26 SDK or later Learn more about submitting

Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:26 PST

The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.From time to time, we 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.As of January 29:Your proceeds

Hello Developer: January 2026

Published: Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:16 PST

We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition: A special SwiftUI activity in Cupertino. More ways to connect with us about Liquid Glass. A snappy video recap of Apple design resources. All-new Develop in Swift Tutorials. A new article about taking full advantage of foundation models. Read the full story

Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas

Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:04 PST

A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.The tools we previously announced to help developers meet their compliance obligations will remain available for sandbox testing, including: Declared Age Range API Significant Change API under Permissi

Changes to iOS in Japan

Published: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:21 PST

To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.The new options for downloading apps from alternative app marketplaces and making app payments open new avenues for malwa

Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available

Published: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:15 PST

The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Section 3.3.3(A): Specified requirement on recordings and privacy. Section 3.3.3(J): Specified requirements for launching voice-based conversational apps via the side button on iPhone. Definitions, section 3.3.3(P): Specified terms for use of the Declared Age Range API and Signifi

New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia

Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:16 PST

Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.Apple provides several tools to help meet the requirements of this law:Declared Age Range APIThe new Declared Age Range API helps de

Hello Developer: December 2025

Published: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:16 PST

In this edition: Meet the 2025 App Store Award winners. Sign up for new design and Liquid Glass activities in the new year. Check out the latest additions to our ever-expanding video library. Meet the team behind the sticker-centric language-learning app CapWords. Browse new documentation and HIG updates. Read the full story

App Store Award winners announced

Published: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:25 PST

Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.Meet the winners

App Store Award finalists announced

Published: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:00:55 PST

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 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.Learn about the finalists

Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program

Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:20:24 PST

Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.Participating developers may benefit from a reduced commission rat

Updated App Review Guidelines now available

Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:11 PST

The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below: 1.2.1(a): This new guideline specifies that creator apps must provide a way for users to identify content that exceeds the app’s age rating, and use an age restriction mechanism based on verified or declared age to limit access by underage users. 2.5.10: This language has been deleted (“Apps should not be submitted with empty ad banners or test advertisements.”).

Hello Developer: November 2025

Published: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:16 PST

In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.Also, explore new activities all over the world, get your apps and games ready for the holidays, and browse the latest news, documentation, and Technotes.Read the full story

Next steps for apps distributed in Texas

Published: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:48 PST

Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal informa

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:14 PST

The beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.2 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback

Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:46 PDT

The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.From time to time, we may need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes 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.Price updatesBeginning Nov

Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games

Published: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:28 PDT

As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.Submit additional items to App ReviewNow you can send additional items to App Review independent of an existing submission, giving you greater flexibility when submitting your apps and games. For example, you can now submit: One or mor

New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation

Published: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:09 PDT

Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.As a reminder, registering a notification endpoint allows Apple to send you important updates about the people who use your app and their account status, including: Changes in email forwarding preferences. Account deletions in your app. Perm

Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available

Published: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:12 PDT

The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support updated policies and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Section 3.3.1(B): Updated requirements related to interpreted code Definitions, Section 3.3.3(F): Specified requirements for use of the Location Push Service Extension Section 3.3.8(A), Attachment 4: Added links to terms for Xcode Cloud and CloudKit related to Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 (EU

New requirements for apps available in Texas

Published: Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:09 PDT

Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading

Hello Developer: October 2025

Published: Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:16 PDT

This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.Plus, dive into new games offerings, explore new App Store Connect features, and find out how the air-quality app Paku is helping its users breathe easy.Read the full story

Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria

Published: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:46 PDT

Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.If you’ve selected the lev as the currency for your bank in App Store Connect, it will automatically change to the euro on December 1, 2025. If you’ve selected a different currency for your ba

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:00:14 PDT

The beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.0.1.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback

App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases

Published: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:09 PDT

iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.Build your apps and games using the Xcode 26 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, test with TestFlight, and submit for review to the App Store. By taking advantage of the new design and Liquid Glass, the Foundation Models framework, the new Apple Games app, and more, you can d

Hello Developer: September 2025

Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:16 PDT

Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.Plus, sign up for one-on-one appointments to dive into machine learning and AI, and meet the team behind the wholesome open-world game Hello Kitty Island Adventure.Read the full story

Awe dropping.

Published: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:09 PDT

Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.

Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions

Published: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:46 PDT

The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.From time to time, we 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.Tax and price updatesAs of Aug

Hello Developer: August 2025

Published: Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:16 PDT

Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.Read more

Updated age ratings in App Store Connect

Published: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:43 PDT

The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new sys

New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps

Published: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:43 PDT

Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.You can test ARM64 compatibility for your apps in the Xcode Simulator, and on Apple Watch Series 9 or 10, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 running watchOS 26 beta.Learn more about the SDKs included in Xcode

iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here

Published: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:15 PDT

Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.Apple Design Resources

Updates for apps in the European Union

Published: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:24:33 PDT

The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:Communication and promotion of offers Today, we’re introducing updated terms that let developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store communicate and promote offers for purchase of digital goods or services available at a destination of their choice. The destination can be a website, alternative app marketplace, or another app, and can be accessed outside the ap

Today @ WWDC25: Day 5

Published: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:56 PDT

HELLO DEVELOPERToday @ WWDC25Your daily guide to the conference.Today’s group labsJoin Apple engineers and your developer peers online to ask questions, get advice, and follow the discussion about the week’s biggest announcements.Revisit the highlightsIt's impossible to pick favorites, but here's a collection of some of the biggest moments from an incredible set of video sessions.Browse the highlights from WWDC25 ›COMING THIS SUMMERExplore the biggest updates from WWDC25We’re taking WWDC25 aroun

Today @ WWDC25: Day 4

Published: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:56 PDT

HELLO DEVELOPERToday @ WWDC25Your daily guide to the conference.Today’s group labsJoin Apple engineers and your developer peers online to ask questions, get advice, and follow the discussion about the week’s biggest announcements.Get smarter about Apple IntelligenceDay 4 is all about Apple Intelligence. Join us in the group labs to find out more about making machine learning and Apple Intelligence work for your app. And dive into the announcements through video sessions and guides.Register nowYo

Today @ WWDC25: Day 3

Published: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:56 PDT

HELLO DEVELOPERToday @ WWDC25Your daily guide to the conference.Today’s group labsJoin Apple engineers and your developer peers online to ask questions, get advice, and follow the discussion about the week’s biggest announcements.Explore the new designDive deep into our broadest design update ever. In today’s group labs, one-on-one labs, and video sessions, you’ll find out how the stunning new Apple design language elevates the content users care about most while creating a universal language ac

Today @ WWDC25: Day 2

Published: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:00:45 PDT

Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.

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Find out what’s new for Apple developers

Published: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:10:28 PDT

Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.Explore what’s new

Updated agreements and guidelines now available

Published: Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:12 PDT

The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.Apple Developer Program License Agreement Section 3.3.3(D): Updated language on requirements for data and privacy. Section 3.3.3(N): Updated requirements for use of the ID Verifier APIs. Definitions, 3.3.3(P): Specified requirements for use of the Declared Age Range API. Definitions, 3.3.7(G): Specifi

Today @ WWDC25: Day 1

Published: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:59:40 PDT

WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.

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Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists

Published: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:56 PDT

An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.View this year's winners and finalists >

Hello Developer: June 2025

Published: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:16 PDT

WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.Read the full article

Sleek peek.

Published: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:09 PDT

WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9. Learn more

Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions

Published: Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:46 PDT

Hello Developer: May 2025

Published: Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:59 PDT

In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.Read the full article

Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck

Published: Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:31 PDT

The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.Maurin is the co-writer, designer, and producer of The Wreck — and here we’ll let you decide what to call it. The Wreck tells the tale of Junon, a writer who’s abruptly called to a hospital to make a life-changing decision involving her

Updated guidelines now available

Published: Thu, 01 May 2025 08:33:58 PDT

The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).View the App Review GuidelinesTranslations of the guidelines will be available on Apple Developer website within one month.

Hello Developer: April 2025

Published: Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:55:43 PDT

In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.Read the full article

Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description

Published: Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:03 PDT

Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.“There’s no one-sentence description for Rooms, and that can be a blessing,” laughs Toff, CEO and head designer of Things, Inc. “It’s not entirely a game, and it’s not entirely a tool. It’s more like a toy.”It’s also a blank canvas, cozy game, coding teacher, and social network — but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. At its heart, Rooms is a collection of user-generated 3-D spaces that feels like the

WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025

Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:37 PDT

Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity. Be there for the reveal of the latest Apple tools, frameworks, and features. Learn to elevate your apps and games through video sessions hosted by Apple engineers and designers. Engage with Apple experts in labs and connect with the worldwide developer community. All online and at no cost.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac

Published: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:11 PST

It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.The Ubisoft team is preparing the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the 14th main entry in the series and an evolution for the franchise in nearly every detail. It’s set in feudal 16th-century Japan, a rich and elegant period that’s been long sought-after by fans and Ubisoft team members alike. It introduces a pair of fierce protagonists: Yasuke, a powerful warrior of African origin,

Hello Developer: March 2025

Published: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:52 PST

In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.Read the full article

Apple Developer is now on WeChat

Published: Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:00:51 PST

Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.Learn more in Simplified Chinese

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:14 PST

The beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.3.As previewed last year, iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 include support for default translation apps for all users worldwide, and default navigation apps for EU users.Beginning April 24, 2025, apps uploaded to

New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union

Published: Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:00:39 PST

As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program will need to enter this status in App Store Connect to comply with the Digital Services Act.Learn what a trader is and how to enter your status

New features for APNs token authentication are now available

Published: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:00:16 PST

You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs). Team-scoped keys enable you to restrict your token authentication keys to either development or production environments, providing an additional layer of security and ensuring that keys are used only in their intended environments. Topic-specific keys provide more granular control by enabling you to associate each key with a specific bundle ID, allow

Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea

Published: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:06 PST

Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.To comply, if you offer trials or offers for auto-renewing subscriptions to your app or game, additional consent must be obtained for your trial or offer after the initial transaction. The App Store will help to get consent by informing the affected subscribers with an email, push notification, and in-app price consent sheet, and asking your subscri

Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:00:51 PST

Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam

Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:38 PST

The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.Once you have obtained your license: Sign in to App Store Connect. Enter the license number and the associated URL in the description section of your game’s product page. Note that you only need to provide this information for the App Store localization displayed on the Vietnam storefront

Hello Developer: February 2025

Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:01:10 PST

In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.Read the full article

The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude

Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:26 PST

Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.Bears Gratitude is a warm and welcoming title developed by the Australian husband-and-wife team of Isuru Wanasinghe and Nayomi Hettiarachchi.Journaling apps just don’t get much cuter: Through prompts like “Today isn’t over yet,” “I’m literally a new me,” and “Compliment someone,” the Swift-built app and its simple hand-drawn mascots encourage people to get in the habit of celebrating accomplishments, fos

Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23

Published: Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:00:46 PST

Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.What to know: The Challenge is free to enter — you just need access to an iPad or Mac with Swift Playground or Xcode. The best app ideas are personal — let your passion shine through your work. No formal coding experience required — the Challenge is open to students of all levels. Your

Introducing the Advanced Commerce API

Published: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:00:50 PST

The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.Developers can apply to use the Advanced Commerce API to support eligible App Store business models and more flexibly manage their In-App Pur

Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU

Published: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:29 PST

Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.Learn what a trader is and how to enter your status

Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate

Published: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:48 PST

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.This update is being completed in multiple phases and some existing apps on the App Store may be impacted by the next update, depending on how they verify receipts.Starting January 24, 2025,

Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web

Published: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:14 PST

Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.These algorithm changes will affect any secure connection you’ve established as part of your Apple Pay integration, including the following touchpoints: Requesting an Apple Pay payment session (Apple Pay on the

Hello Developer: January 2025

Published: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:19 PST

In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.Read the full article

Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible

Published: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:06 PST

Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.The 2024 Apple Design Award winner for Inclusivity and 2024 App Store Award winner for Cultural Impact leverages Artificial Intelligence to help blind or low-vision people navigate pedestrian walkways by alerting them to the state of signals — “Walk,” “Don’t Walk,” and the like — through haptic, audio, and visual feedback. The app instantly affords more confidence to its users. Its bare-bones UI masks a powerful blend of visual and AI tools under the

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:31:12 PST

The beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs, make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.2.View downloads and release notes Learn about testing a beta OS Learn about sending feedback

App Store Award winners announced

Published: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:25 PST

Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.Meet the winners

Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available

Published: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:00:11 PST

Attachment 2 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been amended to specify requirements for use of the In-App Purchase API. Please review the changes and accept the updated terms in your account.View the full terms and conditionsTranslations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.

Hello Developer: December 2024

Published: Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:42 PST

In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.Read the full article

Get your apps and games ready for the holidays

Published: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:45 PST

The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.App Review will continue to accept submissions throughout the holiday season. Please plan to submit time-sensitive submissions early, as we anticipate high volume and reviews may take longer to complete from December 20-26.Learn more about submitting to the App Store

App Store Award finalists announced

Published: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:55 PST

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. Learn about the finalists

Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:47 PST

Enhancements to the App Store featuring process

Published: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:00:19 PST

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.In addition, you can promote your app or game’s biggest moments — such as an app launch, new version, or select featuring placemen

New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console

Published: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:29 PST

The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. 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.Set up broadcast push notificationsBroadcast updates to your Live Activities

Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton

Published: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:36 PST

Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.But in addition to knowing his way around the kitchen, Davies is also a seasoned developer whose app Crouton, a Swift-built cooking aid, won him the 2024 Apple Design Award for Interaction.Crouton is part recipe manager, part exceptionally organized kitchen assistant. For starters, the app collects reci

Hello Developer: November 2024

Published: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:07 PST

In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.Read the full article

Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate

Published: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:39 PDT

TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers

Published: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:00:41 PDT

Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include: Redesigned invitations. 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 include their screenshots and app category in their invite. We’ve also added a way for people to leave feedback if they didn’t jo

Get ready with the latest beta releases

Published: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:15 PDT

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 releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 16.2 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.As previewed earlier this year, 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 be

Updated agreements now available

Published: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:50:17 PDT

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 your account.Apple Developer Program License Agreement

Definitions, Section 3.3.3(J): Specified requirements for use of App Intents. Definitions, Section 3.3.5(C): Clarified requirements for use of Sign in With Apple. Definitions, Section 3.3.8(G): Specified r

New requirement for app updates in the European Union

Published: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:10:19 PDT

Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review. Starting February 17, 2025, 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 Digital Servic

Apple Push Notification service server certificate update

Published: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:41 PDT

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: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid push notification delivery failures, please make sure that both old and new

Hello Developer: October 2024

Published: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:01:36 PDT

Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.Read the full article

Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P

Published: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:50 PDT

Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.Based on Carlo Collodi’s 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, the Apple Design Award-winning game is a macabre reimagining of the story of a puppet who longs to be a real boy. Collodi’s story is still best known as a children’s fable. But it’s also preprogrammed with more than its share of darkness — which made it an appealing foundation for Lies of P director Jiwon Choi.“When we were looking for stories to base the ga

Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025

Published: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:01:37 PDT

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.Applications for the next Challenge will open in February 2025 for three weeks.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 Disti

Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France

Published: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:01 PDT

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.AustraliaApps with any instances of simulated gambling will display an R18+ regional age rating in addition to the Apple global age rating

Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union

Published: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:18 PDT

The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.Starting September 16: Users in the EU can download iPadOS apps on the App Store and through alternative distribution. As mentioned in May, if you have entered into the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU, iPadOS first annual installs will begin to accrue and the lower App Store commission rate will apply. Alternative browser engines can be used in iPadOS apps. Historical App Install Reports in App Store Connect

Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available

Published: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:08 PDT

You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can 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:

App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases

Published: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:34 PDT

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 watchOS Live Activities, app icon customization, and powerful updates to Swift, Siri, Controls, and Core ML,

Hello Developer: September 2024

Published: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:47 PDT

Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.

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Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos

Published: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:59:53 PDT

Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.With its global rhythms, sci-fi visuals, and clever puzzles, the 2024 Apple Design Award winner for Interaction is both a challenge and an artistic achievement. To solve each level, players must create linear pathways on increasingly complex boards, dodging obstacles and triggering buttons along the way. It’s all set to a world-music backdrop; different levels feature genres as diverse as Ethiopian jazz, Hawaiian slack key guitar, and Gamelan from

Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:00:52 PDT

It’s Glowtime.

Published: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:01 PDT

Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.

Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users

Published: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:36 PDT

By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.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 mo

Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union

Published: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:14 PDT

As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.Please note these new dates and requirements: October 16, 2024: Trader status will be required to submit app updates. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review. February 17, 2025: Apps without trader status wi

Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open

Published: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:33 PDT

Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.Applications are now open for female,* Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous founders and developers. And this year we’re thrilled to bring back ou

Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement

Published: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:20 PDT

In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. 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: Developers can communicate and promote offers for purchases available at a destination of their choice. The destination can be an alte

Hello Developer: August 2024

Published: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:01:16 PDT

Meet with AppleExplore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.Browse the full schedule >BEHIND THE DESIGNCreating the make-believe magic of Lost in PlayDiscover how the developers of this Apple Design Award-winning game conjured up an imaginative world of oversized frogs, mischievous gnomes, and occasional pizzas.

Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play

Published: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:48 PDT

Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.The 2024 Apple Design Award (ADA) winner for Innovation is a point-and-click adventure that follows two young siblings, Toto and Gal, through a beautifully animated world of forbidden forests, dark caverns, friendly frogs, and mischievous gnomes. To advance through the game’s story, players complete fun mini-games and puzzles, all of which feel like a Saturday morning cartoon: Before the journey is out, the pair will

Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia

Published: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:00:37 PDT

In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.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 secu

Updated guidelines now available

Published: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:32 PDT

The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Updated 4.7 to clarify that PC emulator apps can offer to download games. Added 4.7, 4.7.2, and 4.7.3 to Notarization. View the App Review GuidelinesGet resources and support to prepare for App Review Translations of the guidelines will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.

Hello Developer: July 2024

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:13 PDT

Dive into all the new updates from WWDC24Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.Sign up now >Join us July 22–26 for online office hours to get one-on-one guidance about your app or game. And visit the forums where more engineers are ready to answer your questions.Reserve your spot >Browse the forums >

Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“

Published: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:59:27 PDT

Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all. “We think of it more as a lifestyle app,” says Lotrič, from the team’s home office in Kranj, Slovenia. “We want it to feel like a compass, a reminder to get moving, no matter what that means for you,” she says.ADA FACT SHEETThe app’s “Go Gentler” page suggests optimal workouts for a user’s day.Gentler Streak Winner: Social Impact Team: Gen

Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2

Published: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:58 PDT

Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU.Learn about alternative payments in the EU

Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2

Published: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:12 PDT

The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2.Also, the Web Browser Engine Entitlement Addendum for Apps in the EU and Embedded Browser Engine Entitlement Addendum for Apps in the EU now include iPadOS. If you’ve already entered into either of these addendums, be sure to sign the updated terms.Learn more about the recent changes: Web Distribution Alternative marketplaces

The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets

Published: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:00:46 PDT

Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.If you’d like, you can: Manage the availability of your visionOS apps and compatible iPhone or iPad apps at any time. Request to have your app evaluated directly on Apple Vision Pro. Localize your product page meta

Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea

Published: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:06:41 PDT

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.Au

WWDC24 resources and survey

Published: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:32 PDT

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:

Watch sessions at any time. Check out session highlights. Read about newly announced technologies. Get sample code from sessions. Dive into new and updated documentation.

We’d love to know what you thought of this year’s conference. If you’d like to tell us about your experience, please complete the WWDC24 survey. Take the survey

WWDC24 highlights

Published: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:00:59 PDT

Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions. Machine Learning & AI

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Today @ WWDC24: Day 5

Published: Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:05 PDT

Revisit the biggest moments from WWDC24Explore the highlights.

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Today @ WWDC24: Day 4

Published: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 PDT

Plan for platformsFind out what’s new across Apple platforms.

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Today @ WWDC24: Day 3

Published: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:17 PDT

All Swift, all dayExplore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions.

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Today @ WWDC24: Day 2

Published: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:34 PDT

Watch the Platforms State of the Union 5-minute recap Watch on the Apple Developer app and website Watch on YouTube Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >Introducing Apple IntelligenceGet smarter.

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Find out what’s new and download beta releases

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:30:09 PDT

Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experiences.To start exploring and building with the latest features, download beta versions of Xcode 16, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11.Learn about installing beta softwareLearn about sharing feedback

Explore new documentation and sample code from WWDC24

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:39 PDT

Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC24. Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >

WWDC24 Design guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:57 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE Design Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms.

							Whether you’re refining your design, building for visionOS, or starting from scratch, this year’s design sessions can take your app to the next level on Apple platforms. Find out what makes a great visionOS app, and learn how to design interactive experiences for the spatial canvas. Dive into creating advanced games for Apple devices, e

WWDC24 Swift guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:46 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE Swift Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks.

							From expanded support across platforms and community resources, to an optional language mode with an emphasis on data-race safety, this year’s Swift updates meet you where you are. Explore this year’s video sessions to discover everything that’s new in Swift 6, find tools that support migrating to the new language mode at your own pace, learn about ne

Today @ WWDC24: Day 1

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:31 PDT

It all starts hereKeynoteThe exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies. 10 a.m. PT.

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											Platforms State of the UnionThe newest advancements on Apple platforms. 1 p.m. PT.

WWDC24 SwiftUI & UI Frameworks guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:31 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE SwiftUI & UI Frameworks Design and build your apps like never before.

							With enhancements to live previews in Xcode, new customization options for animations and styling, and updates to interoperability with UIKit and AppKit views, SwiftUI is the best way to build apps for Apple platforms. Dive into the latest sessions to discover everything new in SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit, and more. Make your app stand out with more options for custom

WWDC24 Developer Tools guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:30 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE Developer Tools Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever.

							Watch the latest video sessions to explore a redesigned code completion experience in Xcode 16, and say hello to Swift Assist — a companion for all your coding tasks. Level up your code with the help of Swift Testing, the new, easy-to-learn framework that leverages Swift features to help enhance your testin

WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:26 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE iOS & iPadOS Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for iPhone and iPad.

							Learn how to create more customized and intelligent apps that appear in more places across the system with the latest Apple technologies. And with Apple Intelligence, you can bring personal intelligence into your apps to deliver new capabilities — all with great performance and built-in privacy. Explore new video sessions about controls,

WWDC24 Machine Learning & AI guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:24 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE Machine Learning & AI Bring personal intelligence to your apps.

							Apple Intelligence brings powerful, intuitive, and integrated personal intelligence to Apple platforms — designed with privacy from the ground up. And enhancements to our machine learning frameworks let you run and train your machine learning and artificial intelligence models on Apple devices like never before. Get the highlightsDownload the Machine Learning &amp; AI o

WWDC24 Games guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:22 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE Games Create the next generation of games for millions of players worldwide.

							Learn how to create cutting-edge gaming experiences across a unified gaming platform built with tightly integrated graphics software and a scalable hardware architecture. Explore new video sessions about gaming in visionOS, game input, the Game Porting Toolkit 2, and more.Get the highlightsDownload the games one-sheet.DownloadVIDEOSExplore the latest video sess

WWDC24 watchOS guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:17 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE watchOS Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for Apple Watch.

							Learn how to take advantage of the increased intelligence and capabilities of the Smart Stack. Explore new video sessions about relevancy cues, interactivity, Live Activities, and double tap.Get the highlightsDownload the watchOS one-sheet.DownloadVIDEOSExplore the latest video sessions

WWDC24 sessions schedule, lab requests, guides, and documentation now available

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:13 PDT

WWDC24 is here! Here’s how to make the most of your week: Watch daily sessions. Request one-on-one online lab appointments with Apple experts. Check out curated guides to the week’s biggest announcements. Dive into new and updated documentation. Learn more

WWDC24 visionOS guide

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:07 PDT

WWDC24 GUIDE visionOS The infinite canvas is waiting for you.

							In this year’s sessions, you’ll get an overview of great visionOS app design, explore object tracking, and discover new RealityKit APIs. You’ll also find out how to build compelling spatial photo and video experiences, explore enterprise APIs for visionOS, find out how to render Metal with passthrough, and much more.Get the highlightsDownload the visionOS one-sheet.DownloadVIDEOSExplore t

Updated agreements and guidelines now available

Published: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:50:46 PDT

The App Review Guidelines, Apple Developer Program License Agreement, and 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.App Review Guidelines 2.1(a): Added to Notarization. 2.1(b): Added requirement to explain why configured in-app items cannot be found or reviewed in your app to your review notes. 2.5.8: We will no longer reject apps that simulate

Hello Developer: June 2024

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:30:21 PDT

With WWDC24 just days away, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it. WWDC24Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winnersInnovation. Ingenuity. Inspiration.Meet this year’s winners >WWDC24: Everything you need to knowFrom the Keynote to the last session drop, here are the details for an incredible week of sessions, labs, community activities, and more.Download the Apple Developer app >Subscribe to Apple Developer on YouTube >Watch the KeynoteDon’t miss the exciting r

Watch the WWDC24 Keynote

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:04 PDT

WWDC24Tune in at 10 a.m. PT on June 10 to catch the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.

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Watch the WWDC24 Platforms State of the Union

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:58:11 PDT

WWDC24Tune in at 1 p.m. PT on June 10 to dive deep into the newest advancements on Apple platforms.

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Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:00:12 PDT

Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners

Published: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:10:16 PDT

Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. The incredible developers behind this year’s finalists have shown what can be possible on Apple platforms — and helped lay the foundation for what’s to come.We’re thrilled to present the winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards.Meet this year’s winners

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