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Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open
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Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open

The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds. Learn more about the Challenge Key things to know No prior experience is needed. The Challenge is open to students of all levels who meet the eligibility requirements. The Challenge is free to enter — all you need is access to a Mac or iPad with Xcode or Swift Playground. Your app playground can be on any topic of your choice. The best app ideas come from subjects or experiences that you're passionate about. Your app playground should be experienced within 3 minutes or less. The Swift Student Challenge is a great opportunity for students to build their skills and create something great. Learn more Watch a new video to learn from past winners and Apple experts. Explore learning resources .

Apple Developer News·February 6, 2026·1 min read
Hello Developer: February 2026
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Hello Developer: February 2026

In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus: Join us for an online code-along about coding intelligence. Get your Swift Student Challenge submissions ready. Browse new developer activities on SwiftUI, the new design, security, and more. Catch up on the latest updates. Read the full story

Apple Developer News·February 3, 2026·1 min read
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements
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Upcoming SDK minimum requirements

Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements: iOS and iPadOS apps must be built with the iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK or later tvOS apps must be built with the tvOS 26 SDK or later visionOS apps must be built with the visionOS 26 SDK or later watchOS apps must be built with the watchOS 26 SDK or later Learn more about submitting

Apple Developer News·February 3, 2026·1 min read
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions
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Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions

The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts. From time to time, we need to adjust prices or your proceeds due to changes in tax regulations or foreign exchange rates. These adjustments are made using publicly available exchange rate information from financial data providers to help make sure prices for apps and In-App Purchases stay consistent across all storefronts. As of January 29: Your proceeds from the sale of eligible apps and In‑App Purchases have been modified in: Bhutan: Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduction of 5% Finland: Reduced value‑added tax (VAT) rate decrease from 14% to 13.5% for news, magazines, books, and audiobooks Ghana: Removal of 2019 COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Kazakhstan: VAT rate increase from 12% to 16% Lithuania: Reduced VAT rate decrease from 9% to 5% for news, magazines, books, and audiobooks Mauritius: VAT introduction of 15% Russia: VAT rate increase from 20% to 22% Türkiye: Digital sales tax (DST) rate decrease from 7.5% to 5% Zimbabwe: VAT rate increase from 15% to 15.5% Exhibit B of the Paid Applications Agreement will be updated to indicate that Apple collects and remits applicable taxes in Bhutan and Mauritius.¹ Beginning February 16: Pricing for apps and In-App Purchases will be updated for Mauritius if you haven’t selected Mauritius as the base storefront for your app or In‑App Purchase.² This update considers the VAT introduction listed in the tax updates section above. If you’ve selected Mauritius as the base storefront for your app or In-App Purchase, prices won’t change. On other storefronts, prices will be updated to maintain equalization with your chosen base price. Prices won’t change in any region if your In‑App Purchase is an auto‑renewable subscription. Prices also won’t change on the storefronts where you manually manage prices instead of using the automated equalized prices. The Pricing and Availability section of Apps has been updated in App Store Connect to display these upcoming price changes. As always, you can change the prices of your apps, In‑App Purchases, and auto‑renewable subscriptions at any time. Learn more about managing your prices View or edit upcoming price changes Edit your app’s base country or region Pricing and availability start times by country or region Set a price for an In-App Purchase Learn more about your proceeds View payments and proceeds Download financial reports ¹ Translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month. ² Excludes auto-renewable subscriptions.

Hello Developer: January 2026
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Hello Developer: January 2026

We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition: A special SwiftUI activity in Cupertino. More ways to connect with us about Liquid Glass. A snappy video recap of Apple design resources. All-new Develop in Swift Tutorials. A new article about taking full advantage of foundation models. Read the full story

Apple Developer News·January 6, 2026·1 min read
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas
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Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas

A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process. The tools we previously announced to help developers meet their compliance obligations will remain available for sandbox testing, including: Declared Age Range API Significant Change API under PermissionKit New age rating property type in StoreKit App Store Server Notifications These tools can also be used to help developers with their obligations under laws coming into effect in Utah and Louisiana in 2026. The Declared Age Range API remains available worldwide for users on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, or later.

Apple Developer News·December 24, 2025·1 min read
Changes to iOS in Japan
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Changes to iOS in Japan

To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more. The new options for downloading apps from alternative app marketplaces and making app payments open new avenues for malware, fraud, scams, and privacy and security risks. Apple has worked with Japanese regulators to introduce protections from these new threats — with a special emphasis on the safety of younger users. Those protections include Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization process for app marketplaces, and requirements that help protect children from inappropriate content and scams. By March 17, 2026, all current members of the Apple Developer Program will need to agree to the latest update to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, which includes new terms that allow for these options in Japan. Learn more about the updates You can also request a 30-minute online appointment to ask questions about these changes.

Apple Developer News·December 17, 2025·1 min read
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia
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New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia

Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups. Apple provides several tools to help meet the requirements of this law: Declared Age Range API The new Declared Age Range API helps developers provide age-appropriate experiences for their users. Developers can choose to request the age range that is most relevant to their use case, such as an age range of under 16, and modify app behavior based on this information. App description on the App Store When making an app available on the App Store, developers must include a description that helps users determine whether the app is appropriate for them. Developers can use this app description field to indicate information that may not be captured in other areas of the product page, such as social media age restrictions for people under a certain age. In-app controls on the App Store product page This year, Apple updated the age ratings questionnaire that is required for all apps. The update included adding new questions about in-app controls, such as the presence of age assurance and parental controls. Apps using age assurance methods — such as the Declared Age Range API — to comply with the law and prevent users under 16 from creating accounts can indicate the presence of this capability on their App Store product page. Higher minimum age rating With our recent update to age ratings, developers can set a higher age rating than the one generated by their responses to the age ratings questionnaire in App Store Connect. Developers can view the age rating for each of their apps and select a higher rating if they wish, in the App Information section in App Store Connect . Age Suitability URL When updating an app's age rating, developers have the option to include an Age Suitability URL that links to a developer-hosted website with details about the app and its age-related content. When enabled, this URL appears on the App Store product page under the age ratings details section. Developers can use this URL to provide region-specific information and requirements, such as the prohibition in Australia of people under 16 having a social media account. Learn more about the Declared Age Range API Learn more about updating your app’s age rating Learn more about an app’s product page

Hello Developer: December 2025
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Hello Developer: December 2025

In this edition: Meet the 2025 App Store Award winners. Sign up for new design and Liquid Glass activities in the new year. Check out the latest additions to our ever-expanding video library. Meet the team behind the sticker-centric language-learning app CapWords. Browse new documentation and HIG updates. Read the full story

Apple Developer News·December 4, 2025·1 min read
App Store Award winners announced
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App Store Award winners announced

Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world. Meet the winners

Apple Developer News·December 4, 2025·1 min read
App Store Award finalists announced
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App Store Award finalists announced

Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks. Learn about the finalists

Apple Developer News·November 19, 2025·1 min read
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program
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Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program

Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience. Participating developers may benefit from a reduced commission rate of 15% on the sales of qualifying In-App Purchases. To be eligible for this reduced commission rate, participating apps must support certain App Store technologies, including the Declared Age Range API and the Advanced Commerce API in order to help provide a safe and seamless experience for customers of all ages. Learn more about the Mini Apps Partner Program and eligibility

Apple Developer News·November 13, 2025·1 min read
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