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 Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU ..read more

The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies, upcoming features, and to provide clarification. The following guidelines have been updated: 3.1.1(a): Updated to include Music Streaming Services Entitlements. 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. View guidelines Translations of the guidelines will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month ..read more

Welcome to Hello Developer — and the kickoff to WWDC season. In this edition: Discover what’s ahead at WWDC24 — and check out the new Apple Developer YouTube channel. Learn how the all-new Develop in Swift Tutorials can help jump-start a career in app development. Find out how Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger rebooted the crossword puzzle with Knotwords. WWDC24 The countdown is on WWDC season is officially here. This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference takes place online from June 10 through 14, offering you the chance to explore the new tools, frameworks, and technologies that’ll help yo ..read more

Knotwords is a clever twist on crossword puzzles — so much so that one would expect creators Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger to be longtime crossword masters who set out to build themselves a new challenge. One would be totally wrong. “Crosswords never hit with me,” says Gage, with a laugh. “I dragged myself kicking and screaming into this one.” It’s not about ‘What random box of words will you get?’ but, ‘What are the decisions you’ll make as a player?’ Jack Schlesinger, Knotwords In fact, Gage and Schlesinger created the Apple Design Award finalist Knotwords — and the Apple Arcade version ..read more

Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity. Be there for the unveiling of the latest Apple platforms, technologies, and tools. Learn how to create and elevate your apps and games. Engage with Apple designers and engineers and connect with the worldwide developer community. All online and at no cost. Learn more ..read more

To align with the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Union (EU), Account Holders and Admins in the Apple Developer Program can now enter their trader status in App Store Connect. Submission requirements You’ll need to let us know whether or not you’re a trader to submit new apps to the App Store. If you’re a trader, you may be asked for documentation that verifies your trader contact information ..read more

We’re providing more flexibility for developers who distribute apps in the European Union (EU), including introducing a new way to distribute apps directly from a developer’s website. More flexibility Developers who’ve agreed to the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU have new options for their apps in the EU: Alternative app marketplaces. Marketplaces can choose to offer a catalog of apps solely from the developer of the marketplace. Linking out to purchase. When directing users to complete a transaction for digital goods or services on an external webpage, developers can choose ho ..read more

On its surface, Finding Hannah is a bright and playful hidden-object game — but dig a little deeper and you’ll find something much more. The Hannah of Finding Hannah is a 38-year-old Berlin resident trying to navigate career, relationships (including with her best friend/ex, Emma), and the nagging feeling that something’s missing in her life. To help find answers, Hannah turns to her nurturing grandmother and free-spirited mother — whose own stories gradually come into focus and shape the game’s message as well. “It’s really a story about three women from three generations looking for happine ..read more

Security is at the core of every Apple platform. The Mac notary service team is part of Apple Security Engineering and Architecture, and in this Q&A, they share their tips on app distribution and account security to help Mac developers have a positive experience — and protect their users. When should I submit my new app for notarization? Apps should be mostly complete at the time of notarization. There’s no need to notarize an app that isn’t functional yet. How often should I submit my app for notarization? You should submit all versions you might want to distribute, including beta versio ..read more

Welcome to Hello Developer. In this edition: Find out what you can do at the Apple Developer Centers in Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai, and Singapore. Learn how the team behind Finding Hannah created a hidden-object game with a meaningful message. Get security tips from the Mac notary service team. Catch up on the latest news and documentation. FEATURED Step inside the Apple Developer Centers The new Apple Developer Centers are open around the world — and we can’t wait for you to come by. With locations in Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai, and now Singapore, Apple De ..read more