News On App Stores, December  2022

App Store 

Apple to open iOS to third-party app stores next year

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Cupertino will redesign its platform to “open up key elements”, meaning iPhone and iPad users can download apps through third-party app stores and websites.

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Upcoming changes to the App Store receipt signing certificate

Starting January 18, 2023, the App Store receipt signing certificate will use a new WWDR intermediate certificate. The existing intermediate certificate expires on February 7, 2023. 

Full content and details (external sources): AppleDeveloper

Apple brings new pricing and equalization tools to the App Store

Apple is bringing more app pricing options to developers. The lowest supported price point will be $0.29 while the highest price point is now $10,000. 

Full content and details (external sources): GSMArena

Google Play Store 

Google apps with animated Android splash screens

Every application open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience”.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Google Play adding another family payment option 

Google is adding “Purchase Requests” for accounts without a family payment method.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Huawei App Gallery

Huawei AppGallery App (12.7.1.300 beta)

Huawei is rolling out AppGallery 12.7.1.300 version for smartphone users. This version brings a number of new improvements to the app market.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Huawei AppGallery announced top apps 2022 list

Huawei is ready to present some of the top apps that helped users to get the most out of their searches via AppGallery in 2022. According to the information, Huawei AppGallery 2022 annual top apps list is distributed in three categories – annual apps, annual games, and annual smart life apps.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral