Updated guidelines now available
Updated guidelines now available is an official Apple Developer update published on May 1, 2025. This page summarizes what changed and why it matters for App Store, ASO, release, policy, and developer teams.
What changed
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United St…
Why it matters for App Store teams
It may affect listing operations, submissions, review expectations, localization, or storefront monitoring.
Recommended follow-up
Review the original Apple update, then check affected apps, countries, rankings, releases, and ASO workflows inside AppStoreStatistics if the change touches your launch or growth process.
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