Apple removed several app categories from its Mac App Store, potentially hampering discoverability for users and developers.
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Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 Developer Beta 1 with FaceTime Interface Improvements
iOS 12.1.1 developer beta 1 for the iPhone and iPad is out with interface improvements for FaceTime calls.
Developers Need to Support New iPad Pro, iPhone XS Max by 2019
After new devices are released, Apple requires app developers to support the new devices within a certain timeframe.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta 5
It’s download time for developers because macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta 5 is out.
How to Stop Developers From Knowing if you Uninstall an App
The secret? Silent notifications. But there’s an easy fix.
App Bundles Now Support Mac Apps and Subscription Apps
Today Apple announced macOS developers can now create app bundles that include standard Mac apps and free apps that come with a subscription.
Mac App Store Developer Problems, More Apple Watch Series 4 Experiences - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-16
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the frustration some developers are experiencing with Apple’s Mac App Store, plus Jeff and John share how they feel about Apple Watch Series 4 after three weeks.
Developers Fill App Store With Scam Subscriptions
The App Store has been getting an influx of scam subscriptions. These apps that intentionally trick users into paying for subscriptions.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 with New Emoji
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with 70 new emoji and more.
Apple Releases First macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta
Apple released developer beta 1 for macOS Mojave 10.14.1 on Tuesday, just a day after rolling out the first Mojave public release.
Apple Releases watchOS 5.1 Beta 1 for Developers
Apple released watchOS 5.1 beta 1 for developers on Tuesday. This Apple Watch update looks like just performance and bug fixes.
iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 1 Brings Back Group FaceTime
iOS 12.1 developer beta 1 is out and it includes Group FaceTime, which had been pulled out before the official iOS 12 release.
Apple Shifts South Korea App Store to Won Pricing, Away from Dollars
The move affects both app downloads and in-app purchases.
Apple Seeds macOS Mojave Developer Beta 10
Apple is most likely nearing the end of the developer beta process, though Mojave does typically have more time to bake than iOS.
By October 3 All Apps Need to Have a Privacy Policy
Apple announced to developers through the App Store Connect panel that all apps will need to have a privacy policy by October 3.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 10 Available for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K
Along with iOS 12 developer beta 12 and watchOS 5 developer beta 10, Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 10 on Friday.
Apple Fixes 'New iOS Update' Bug with iOS 12 Developer Beta 12 and Public Beta 10
The updates appear to fix an alert bug spamming the notification that there was a “New iOS Update.” Beta testers began experiencing that issue on Thursday.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 9 Available for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K
Along with iOS 12 developer beta 11 and macOS Mojave developer beta 9, Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 8 on Monday.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave Developer Beta 9
Apple released macOS Mojave developer beta 9 on Monday following the release of iOS 12 developer beta 11.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 11 for iPhone and iPad
Apple released iOS 12 Developer Beta 11 on Monday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple Seeds watchOS 5 Developer Beta 9
Apple seeded watchOS 5 Developer Beta 9 for Apple Watch to developers on Friday, making this a two-developer beta release week.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 10, Public Beta 8 for iPhone and iPad
Just three days after releasing iOS 12 developer beta 9 and public beta 9, Apple rolled out iOS 12 developer beta 10 and public beta 8.
Apple Updates watchOS 5 to Beta 8 for Developers
Apple wrapped up its Monday developer beta updates with watchOS 5 beta 8 for Apple Watch.