Archive

• 2024
  • September
    • iPadOS apps can now be downloaded on alternative app stores in the EU
  • August
    • Requiring review explanations for missing in-app items, allowing PC emulator apps to offer downloads, and more
  • April
    • Clarification on alternative music streaming app payment methods and allowing downloads in retro game console emulator apps
  • March
    • Updated policies, upcoming features and clarifications
  • January
    • Updated rules on app distribution in the European Union and more
    • US apps can now link to payment options on developer's website
• 2023
  • June
    • Ads reporting requirements, consequences of impersonating apps, spelling error fixes and clarifications
• 2022
  • October
    • App Review clarification, new harmful content rule and info about Matter and selling NFTs
  • June
    • Updates in preparation for upcoming OS releases
  • April
    • Update on "reader" app distribution
• 2021
  • October
    • In-app events, changed purchasing rules and basic contact information requests
  • June
    • WWDC 2021
  • February
    • Clarifications and App Tracking Transparency
• 2020
  • September
    • New rules for streaming game services and more
  • March
    • Push Notifications for marketing purposes, a 'Sign in with Apple' clarification and more
• 2019
  • September
    • Third-party analytics, ads in kids apps and 'Sign in with Apple'
  • June
    • Restrictions to tracking of data in VPN apps and apps for kids, ban of HTML5 apps supporting digital commerce, and more
• 2018
  • December
    • Gifting in-app purchases
  • June
    • Changes after WWDC 2018
• 2017
  • December
    • Crypto currencies and ICOs, template apps, loot boxes and more
  • September
    • New guidelines for Face ID, ARKit, privacy policies and more.
  • June
    • New rules following WWDC 2017
• 2016
  • November
    • Added nonprofit payment exception
  • September
    • Updated subscription rules, SiriKit, Stickers and more
  • June
    • Totally rewritten after WWDC keynote
  • April
    • New Apple Music API section, CareKit and other updates
• 2015
  • October
    • Guidelines updated for tvOS apps
  • September
    • After releasing iOS 9 Apple just renames Passbook and make no other changes
  • April
    • Watch apps for telling time and Human Subject Research
  • March
    • Research Kit, Apple Pay recurring payments, SoundCloud downloads
• 2014
  • September
    • Apple Pay Changes
    • Introducing Previews, Flagging, Privacy Policy, Extensions, HomeKit, Healtkit and TestFlight
  • August
    • Apple Allows Recommending Related Apps and Bitcoin Apps.
  • March
    • Cellular Download Limit and Kids Category