Starting March 27, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch developers will be required to use the latest iOS and watchOS SDKs, as well as support Apple’s biggest mobile displays in all new apps and updates submitted to the App Store.
New and updated iOS apps must now make use of the iOS 12.1 SDK or later, Apple said, and support the displays on the 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max and third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Appropriate screenshots will be required for the App Store.
watchOS developers will need to make use of the watchOS 5.1 SDK or later, and support the Apple Watch Series 4. That accessory has a larger screen than all previous Watch models, extending edge-to-edge and enabling more onscreen complications.
The announcement is significant in that it may force more developers to support Apple’s latest hardware if they haven’t already updated. At the same time it risks cutting off updates for some apps if developers feel it’s not worth the time and resources.
Via: AppleInsider.com
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