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Apple opens App Store Resource Center for developers

Sam Symons   on 19 September 2009 - 04:11 · 15 comments & 4248 views

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Apple's App Store has only been around for a relatively short time, but it's grown phenomenally during the period of time that it has been available. Unfortunately for the company, it may have grown a bit too fast, and as such, Apple seems a bit under prepared. Many developers face long wait times for application approvals, some get their software rejection unfairly, and a vast majority get frustrated when they face long periods of silence whilst their applications are inspected. Whilst the first couple of issues are being worked on, the third has been somewhat addressed today, according to MacRumors, with the introduction of the App Store Resource Center.

An email went out to developers today, stating, "[Apple is] pleased to introduce the App Store Resource Center, a single destination designed to make it easier for you to find details on everything you need to know about distributing your app on the App Store — from how to prepare for app submission to managing your app once it's been posted. Make sure you also check out the News and Announcementssection of the iPhone Dev Center for tips on submitting your apps to the App Store, turnaround time for app review, new program features, and guidance on everything from development and testing to distribution and marketing." This is a great step for beginner developers looking to make their mark on the software world, as now they can further their knowledge on Apple's App Store, and it's handy for those already selling products through the store for obvious reasons.

Most importantly, this improvement shows that the company is listening to the complaints; it's provided a few developers around Twitter with renewed hope for the service, as some have even given up development for it in general due to the issues. If you're a developer, and you haven't already checked out the new site, please head over and have a look, and let us know what you think.

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#1 Sardar Mohkim Khan on 19 Sep 2009 - 05:07
I hope that reduces the chances of mass app rejection that has become a norm there
(2 replies) #2 gianpan on 19 Sep 2009 - 07:42
I hope they just clean out the mess... after all the fart apps we have all the hot babes apps.. pff
#2.1 roadwarrior on 19 Sep 2009 - 20:25
Windows users claim that having a ton of different apps that all do the same thing is a benefit of running Windows.
#2.2 Frank Fontaine on 21 Sep 2009 - 12:40
roadwarrior said,
Windows users claim that having a ton of different apps that all do the same thing is a benefit of running Windows.


It is, its called choice. FYI Linux users say the same thing
(4 replies) #3 Frank Fontaine on 19 Sep 2009 - 09:57
This won't stop the rejections, because Apple's rejection policy is fundamentally flawed and unevenly applied
#3.1 PsykX on 19 Sep 2009 - 14:21
I'd be really curious to know how many apps were rejected out of 60,000?
#3.2 acnpt on 19 Sep 2009 - 19:42
Yep, but how many of these deserved to be rejected.
#3.3 Frank Fontaine on 20 Sep 2009 - 17:10
A hell of a lot also don't however
#3.4 dp123 on 22 Sep 2009 - 01:33
"A hell of a lot" is 8? 20? 200? 600? What is a hell of a lot out of 85,000 apps? 850 is still one percent. Have you even used 85 apps?
(1 reply) #4 vetneufuse on 19 Sep 2009 - 19:01
So this is like MSDN? A one stop shop for devs?
#4.1 giga on 19 Sep 2009 - 19:31
neufuse said,
So this is like MSDN? A one stop shop for devs?

ADC: http://developer.apple.com/

This is more specific to the App Store.
(2 replies) #5 Klethron on 20 Sep 2009 - 03:24
As an iPhone app developer I can say that their rejection policy is not only flawed, it's ridiculous. We have them a month to review our app and they rejected it a day after its scheduled release. They aren't helpful and they seem to no give a crap about the developers putting out quality apps. But if I make a fart app, a flash light or hot babes app it would get approved with no problem.
#5.1 M_Lyons10 on 20 Sep 2009 - 22:12
Klethron said,
As an iPhone app developer I can say that their rejection policy is not only flawed, it's ridiculous. We have them a month to review our app and they rejected it a day after its scheduled release. They aren't helpful and they seem to no give a crap about the developers putting out quality apps. But if I make a fart app, a flash light or hot babes app it would get approved with no problem.


Yeah, I chose to hold off work for iPhone for now, so I can't comment directly, but I have heard nothing but horror stories. It's really poorly run. Hopefully this new Resource Center will improve things for App Developers.
#5.2 Frank Fontaine on 21 Sep 2009 - 12:42
M_Lyons10 said,
Yeah, I chose to hold off work for iPhone for now, so I can't comment directly, but I have heard nothing but horror stories. It's really poorly run. Hopefully this new Resource Center will improve things for App Developers.


I'd advise you to start developing for Android, with all the new phones on their way it will start to become an attractive platform to develop for, and you have far less chance of having your apps banned
#6 M_Lyons10 on 20 Sep 2009 - 22:11
Wow. File this under "About Time"... I'm sure App Developers are dancing for joy now...

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