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App Store Connect changes 2026

Apple updated developer tools. New TestFlight features, AI-powered review insights, alternative store distribution flow.

App Store Connect changes 2026

App Store Connect is the dashboard developers use. Apple shipped major updates in 2025-2026:

App Store Connect changes 2026
Updated App Store Connect flow with phased rollout.
  • TestFlight 2.0 — public testing links don't expire, larger file sizes (4GB), better crash reporting integration.
  • Review insights — Apple's AI gives a pre-review report on potential rejection issues. Catches 60-70% of issues before submission.
  • EU alternative distribution — separate dashboard for distributing through alt stores like AltStore PAL. Different rules apply.
  • Phased Release improvements — granular control over rollout percentage, automatic pause on crash spike.
  • Privacy Manifests — required since 2024, now actively enforced. Missing or wrong manifest = rejection.

Most teams haven't updated their submission process since 2022. Worth a refresh.

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