Apple amends App Review Guidelines with couple of updates:
- Music Streaming Services in some regions now could link to external purchases methods and contact users; apps will need specific entitlement and these links are only available on iOS and iPadOS in specific storefronts;
- Amended guideline 4.7 to clarify that mini apps should be in HTML5, and also to allow retro game console emulator apps.
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to support updated policies, upcoming features, and to provide clarification. The following guidelines have been updated:
Apple Developer
- 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.
Apple Developer: Updated App Review Guidelines now available
Apple App Review: App Review Guidelines
References:
- Apple Updates App Store Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators, Website Links in EU Music Apps
- Apple now allows classic game emulators on the App Store
- Apple Amends App Review Guidelines to Permit Game Emulators and Make Other Changes
- App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; music apps in the EU can take users to an external website
- Allowing iOS Game Emulators and Mini Apps
Recommendations
Developer:
Check the entitlement requirement and list of storefronts.QA engineer:
Business as usual.PM/DM:
Check the updated guidelines, communicate changes and plan appropriate changes if needed.