New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps is an official Apple Developer update published on Jul 22, 2025. This page summarizes what changed and why it matters for App Store, ASO, release, policy, and developer teams.
What changed
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode buil…
Why it matters for App Store teams
It may affect listing operations, submissions, review expectations, localization, or storefront monitoring.
Recommended follow-up
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