Learning time
Apple shares new videos to help developers make the most of the App Store
Apple has today shared a number of new videos that are designed to help developers make the most of the App Store and the features that it offers.
Developer Tools
Beta fun
Latest iOS 15.5 beta brings back a much-loved Apple Music API
Apple has re-enabled an Apple Music API that allows third-party apps to control the playback speed of songs. The API was first removed when Apple shipped iOS 15.4 but an engineer has confirmed that it is now back as of the latest iOS 15.5 beta.
Xcode 13
App Store submissions must be built using Xcode 13 from April 25
Apple has told developers that they must submit apps built with Xcode 13 from April 25.
Finally
Developers can now mark apps as unlisted, making them findable only via URL
Apple is now allowing developers to mark apps as unlisted, effectively removing them from the App Store unless someone has their URL.
Gone
Apple won't be including Python 2 with its macOS 12.3 update
Apple has confirmed that it is removing Python 2 from macOS 12.3 which means that there will be no version of the scripting language installed by default.
Expanding
Apple reportedly expanding its Xcode Cloud beta program in the coming weeks
Apple has told developers that it will be expanding access to the Xcode Cloud beta program over the coming weeks.
New tools!
Developers can now use Custom Product Pages with Apple Search Ads
Apple has announced that Apple Search Ads now work with Custom Product Pages on the App Store.
Updated
There's a new App Store Connect API refresh for developers
Apple has updated its App Store Connect API to give developers "greater flexibility to automate and customize workflows" for their app.
For the devs
New App Store submission experience launching later this month
Apple has announced that all App Store Connect accounts will be upgraded to the new experience on January 25, 2022.
PNG forever
Apple updates its Design Resources with PNG files for non-Photoshop users
Apple has updated its Design Resources page to add a new collection of files in PNG format, removing the reliance on Photoshop.