The other day, Apple has begun to notify some developers of removing apps that haven’t been updated for some time from the App Store.Was controversial.. It was mainly because there was concern that old games and indie apps that had been updated would be erased, and no specific criteria were given for deletion.
After that, it was reported that Apple made the policy clearer and extended the grace period until it was removed.
Many of the developers who received the notification from Apple pointed out that their apps worked fine without updates. In addition, he argued that the amount of work required even for minor updates was not small, and that games etc. could exist as “finished products” without having to keep updating, and he was arguing against Apple’s policy.
In response, Apple has revised the App Store Improvements page (US version only) to extend the grace period for targeted app developers from 30 days to 90 days before submitting updates. ..
The revised page also clarifies the criteria. App is targeted for apps that haven’t been updated within the last 3 years and don’t meet the minimum download threshold (“No or very few downloads in 12 months”), and developers email It is stated that you will receive a notification.
Developers who receive the email will be asked to submit an update within 90 days, disagreeing if they want to continue publishing the app on the App Store. Also, if the app is removed, users who have already downloaded it will still be able to use it and will not be affected.
If you continue to use the iPhone that has already downloaded the app, there seems to be no problem, but when you switch to or buy a new iPhone, if the app is deleted from the App Store, you will not be able to re-download it. If you have an app that you don’t want to erase, you may want to download it on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, or recommend the app to your friends.