Store policy changes we’re tracking.
Recent and upcoming Apple App Store and Google Play changes that can get an app rejected. At launch, every change to Shipnod’s checks will be listed here too.
Apr 2027
- ChangedApple: uploads must be built with Xcode 27 and the iOS 27 SDK
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
1 Feb 2027
- ChangedGoogle Play: updates for apps targeting Android 15+ must support 16 KB memory pages
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
27 Jan 2027
- ChangedGoogle Play: broad contacts access must use the Android Contact Picker. Changes to SMS/Call Log, background location and geofencing foreground services
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
16 Oct 2026
- AddedApple App Review Guidelines: new 2.3.14 (creative assets) and 2.5.19 (hidden or dormant features)
- AddedApple 5.1.2(i): consent before sharing personal data with a third-party AI
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
9 Sep 2026
- ChangedApple: minimum deployment target is now iOS 13
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
31 Aug 2026
- ChangedGoogle Play: new apps and updates must target Android 16 (API 36). Extension available to 1 Nov 2026
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.
28 Apr 2026
- ChangedApple: uploads must be built with Xcode 26 and the iOS 26 SDK
From official Apple and Google sources. Always check the linked policy before you rely on it.