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The updated guidelines do not directly affect end users of apps, but they establish new requirements for developers submitting apps to the App Store. Developers must now provide regulatory documentation for apps requiring approval, implement content moderation safeguards for user-generated content and AI content creation platforms, and ensure all app information and creative assets meet specific accuracy and appropriateness standards. Developers who fail to implement safeguards or remediate violations after notice may be considered in violation of the Developer Code of Conduct, potentially resulting in app removal or account termination.
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"Apps may only use public APIs and must run on the currently shipping OS.Excerpt from Apple's App Store Review Guidelines
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The clause states: “Apps may only use public APIs and must run on the currently shipping OS.”
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