Source: Bloomberg
Summary
Apple is considering removing existing apps from the App Store that are deemed stale, low-value, or unable to attract users. The company has been working on a plan to purge these apps, which could lead to a significant reduction in the number of available apps. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple has been evaluating apps based on various criteria, including their last update, user engagement, and functionality.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Apple is planning to clean up the App Store by removing apps that are no longer useful or engaging. This move is seen as a way to improve the overall user experience and make it easier for users to find high-quality apps. Apple has been evaluating apps based on various criteria, including their last update, user engagement, and functionality. Sounds like a familiar quality control measure. Because what’s new is always better, right? Apple is just “curating” the App Store, a process it’s been “refining” for years.
Author: Evan Null
