Apple has opened App Store submissions for apps and games built with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27, allowing developers to submit updates ahead of the public releases.

A minimum SDK deadline starts in April 2027, requiring iOS 27/iPadOS 27 SDKs for iOS and iPadOS apps, and corresponding 27 SDKs for tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS apps.

Developers should use the Xcode 27 release candidate with the latest SDKs and can test via TestFlight before App Review, with support for technologies like Apple Intelligence, the Foundation Models framework, and updated designs.

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New age-rating questions and updated product page headers, search result assets, and design templates are introduced to align with the new OS releases.

Parental controls add Time Allowances to manage how long children spend in apps by category, and apps with social media features must declare these capabilities in App Store Connect.

Recent App Store experiments include an AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app and a temporary Telegram removal over CSAM concerns, resolved after content removal and user ban.

New product page headers and search result assets are available with design guidance and templates for screenshots, app previews, and In‑App Events; a product page preview tool for App Store publication is coming soon to App Store Connect.

Apple is updating product page visuals and search assets on the App Store, with a preview tool for product pages in App Store Connect expected soon.

The submission window aligns with other product rollouts, including AirPods 5 pre-orders and anticipated Siri AI language updates in October.

Additional submission guidance and information for developers can be found on the Apple Developer website, including guidance via the Developer portal and blog post encouraging preparation of listings and assets.