Apple delays app developers to update older apps before removal

FILE PHOTO: The Apple Inc. logo is seen in the lobby of New York City's flagship Apple store January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo/File Photo

Last weekend, controversy erupted after Apple began notifying some app developers that their apps, which had not been updated in a long time, would be removed from the App Store as part of the app. “App Store Improvements” project to clean up “outdated” apps in the App Store. According to the Anti Cyber ​​Crime Department.

Many affected app developers have challenged Apple’s policy, noting that their apps continue to run well despite the lack of updates, and that they have been complaining about a lot of work that needs to be done. Do even the smallest update. On the other hand, some programs also do not need to be updated regularly.

To facilitate software developers, the company has changed the deadline from 30 days to 90 days to update affected applications. The company further states that software that has not been updated in the last 3 years and that does not meet the minimum download requirements (“not downloaded at all or at least within 12 months”) is Under this new principle.

FILE PHOTO: The Apple Inc. logo is seen in the lobby of New York City’s flagship Apple store January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo/File Photo

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