News On App Stores, September 2022

App Store 

Get ready with the latest beta releases

The beta versions of Xcode 14.1, iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, and watchOS 9.1 are now available. 

Full content and details (external sources): AppleDeveloper

Apple reportedly expanding App Store ad slots by the end of this year

Earlier this year Apple announced that it’d add new ad slots to the App Store. A new CNBC report claims that Apple will put this expansion into action by the end of this year.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac

Upcoming price and tax changes for apps and in-app purchases

Prices of apps and in-app purchases (excluding auto-renewable subscriptions) on the App Store will increase in Chile, Egypt, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, South Korea, Sweden, Vietnam, and all territories that use the euro currency.

Full content and details (external sources): AppleDeveloper

Google Play Store 

Google Play adds ‘Other devices’ tab to browse Wear OS, TV, and car apps

Google is adding a prominent “Other devices” section for watch, televisions, and car apps. “Other devices” joining: For you, Top charts, Kids, and Categories. Also, Google Play highlights recent multi-device improvements to the store.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google, 9to5Google

September’s Google Play system updates: 

Google has laid out some of what Android fans can expect from the September 2022 Google Play system updates, including improvements to Kids Space on tablets.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Huawei App Gallery

Huawei updated AppGallery review guidelines

The company has recently updated new review guidelines for the AppGallery.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral