Answers about Google Play and App Store rules
Developer account requirements, identity verification, package registration and review rules. These change often, so every answer carries the date it was checked and the source it came from.
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Did Google Play change app package registration requirements?
Google Play changed package registration for Android developer verification, and it now requires all Play packages to be registered by verified developers.
Did Apple change App Review rules around sign-in and account access?
Yes. Apple still requires apps to avoid unnecessary login gates, and it now spells out when Sign in with Apple and account access rules apply.
Did Google Play change developer account rules around verification or required info?
Yes. Google Play added stronger account verification, more required contact details, and region-specific disclosure rules for new and updated developer accounts.
Did Apple add new developer account requirements for testing?
Apple changed TestFlight access rules, especially for external testers and account roles. Here is what changed, who can test, and what still works.
Do Google Play policy deadlines require app registration now?
Google Play is adding a September 30, 2026 app registration deadline. Unregistered Play packages can be removed, but this is separate from testing rules.
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