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ogre_codes · 2019-10-03 18:52:27+00:00

For new Apps it is mandatory, existing apps have until April of next year to support it before updates will start getting rejected.

stickydink | karma 668 | avg karma 3.02 · | 2019-06-07 20:48:00+00:00

Is there any word on when this is going to be enforced as a requirement (assuming you already have FB/Google etc.)?

Is it implied that as soon as iOS 13 goes out we'll start getting app updates rejected unless this is integrated?

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saagarjha | karma 56017 | avg karma 2.29 · | 2019-10-08 04:46:21+00:00

Apps that you currently have will not break, as they will not be quarantined. The requirement helps developers of apps that will be downloaded in the future.

ko27 | karma 742 | avg karma 3.64 · | 2018-07-04 07:32:53

The 4 months timeline (November) is for updates to existing apps not new apps. The new app limitation already goes next month into effect.

breakingcups | karma 4652 | avg karma 4.12 · | 2016-05-13 10:47:05+00:00

The article seems to mention this is for new submissions only, what about updates? Presumably these can be verified faster than new apps?

kzahel | karma 437 | avg karma 2.15 · | 2016-08-19 21:38:46+00:00

The post said existing apps will continue to stay in the store for the next few years at least. So you have at least a few years to adapt.

lawgimenez | karma 2463 | avg karma 3.37 · | 2023-08-27 19:12:59

Not updating your app or submitting it to the app stores for an average of 1-2 years is a disaster. Always update as soon as possible.

mackey | karma 373 | avg karma 2.87 · | 2014-10-20 21:21:46+00:00

At least it sounds like this only applies to new apps, not apps updates for apps that are already published. It would be great to get clarification on that though.

saagarjha | karma 56017 | avg karma 2.29 · | 2020-07-11 21:26:03+00:00

They can't opt apps in automatically. With the current scheme apps from the App Store can be offered without developers needing to submit a new build.

seqizz | karma 384 | avg karma 2.23 · | 2023-03-28 06:39:18

Until the app says "we don't support versions older than X" and stops working I assume?

atraac | karma 651 | avg karma 2.91 · | 2024-02-23 09:47:22

It actually depends, developer can block you from using the app until you update, either themselves or through Play Store's 'Immediate updates'.

dmayle | karma 944 | avg karma 4.7 · | 2015-10-21 02:15:06+00:00

What's more is the app update mechanism. From a technical standpoint, Apple just has to deliver an app update via auto-update to a version of an app that has the necessary access

nsonha | karma 713 | avg karma 0.39 · | 2024-02-23 08:19:44

however big, you're only required download an app once. Next time there is an update that you cannot download, generally that won't block you from using the app at that point in time.

Yujf | karma 315 | avg karma 2.79 · | 2024-01-25 13:01:38

It is not per update and the most significant thing is that it is also for apps that get distributed outside the app store. Which is the real issue and that is definitely insane

valleyer | karma 1558 | avg karma 2.97 · | 2023-01-19 16:17:49

No. All they have to do is to deny access to the old app with a "you must update to the new version of the app" alert, and people will comply.

mtgx | karma 33272 | avg karma 3.31 · | 2012-10-12 16:06:54+00:00

You're going to wait 2 weeks for your app and any updates to be approved anyway.

ceejayoz | karma 74610 | avg karma 3.33 · | 2011-05-19 13:45:09

Those 11 days also need to include app store approval for iOS and getting all of your users to upgrade to the latest version.

matwood | karma 18013 | avg karma 2.75 · | 2022-07-30 07:11:11

This works as long as customers can't complain the app is broken when a new version of the OS comes out.

m463 | karma 17870 | avg karma 1.89 · | 2021-01-08 19:53:19+00:00

I wonder...

If they don't update the apps, do they have to update the privacy policy?

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mahyarm | karma 5813 | avg karma 1.94 · | 2011-08-20 06:08:49+00:00

Our app asks explicitly when you first download it. It won't work much without it although.