What has to change the rules for developers creating applications for the App Store?
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Apple published new rules for building applications for the App Store and new as the principles of their examination and approval. The list does not give chances to those who are constantly trying to find loopholes and fraud or secretly introduce prohibited features or entire programs into a mobile computer and the Apple platform. Changes have been made in sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.9. The rules themselves are available for registered developers (but can be downloaded and PDF).
In short, Apple is now prohibited to create programs similar to that already in the App Store, advising developers to be more creative and try to surprise with something users. Definitely very straightforward third-party software makers have made it clear that vulgar and silly applications such as those that mimic the gases emitted sound will not pass censorship. In addition, Apple promises tighter control over programs containing erotic or pornographic content - to ensure user security, especially children, who can download and install these applications in their devices without supervision parents. Also, developers are advised not to go to the press if their utility is not allowed to appear on the pages of the App Store - it will not work.
Among other things it prohibited to implement in applications hidden features and third-party browsers, use promotion the names of competing platforms, copy the iOS interface elements and widgets to create programs that simulate multitasking and so Further.
Regarding the limitations associated with the software developer, but now they are weakened. The main requirement is the lack of applications of different codes for background downloading of web content and malicious software. That is, the developers have relative freedom of action, if they guarantee the safety of users. Application creators even access to the engine Unity and Unreal Engine, which can help them to develop. It is possible soon for iOS and Mac OS, and there will be Flash-based program. Such freedom is, of course, into the hands of developers - it gives them a chance to create a versatile tool for multiple platforms, not just for the dissemination of the App Store.
Restrictions on creating applications and ultimately related to their release to the App Store, however, can be interpreted by developers is not quite the way they wanted it to Apple. So work with each program will be carried out very detailed, and each case - viewed as unique.
In general, the innovations provided by Apple, on the one hand more restricted spectrum generated programs (though this, perhaps, for the better, when you consider how many in the App Store comes frankly bizarre D). But on the other hand, they give more freedom for developers, which could not but affect positively on the results of their labors. At least, this would like to believe.