app store iconApple today reminded developers that new apps and app updates will not be accepted through App Store Connect from Monday, December 23 through Friday, December 27.

Any app releases should be scheduled, submitted, and approved in advance.

This brief closure of App Store Connect occurs every holiday season. Other features of App Store Connect will remain available.

Tags: App Store, App Store Connect

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StellarVixen Avatar
StellarVixen
75 months ago
That App Store icon is stupid and meaningless.



Old one portrayed creativity. This one...I don't know...three popsicle sticks?
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mr. Awesome Avatar
Mr. Awesome
75 months ago

That App Store icon is stupid and meaningless.



Old one portrayed creativity. This one...I don't know...three popsicle sticks?
I like this one better. I know that it's simpler, but it looks clean and simplistic. More inviting, less cluttered. Just my opinion. ;)
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
lunarworks Avatar
lunarworks
75 months ago

I like this one better. I know that it's simpler, but it looks clean and simplistic. More inviting, less cluttered. Just my opinion. ;)
It was changed under Tim Cook's watch, so you're never going to be able to convince any of them it's good.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StellarVixen Avatar
StellarVixen
75 months ago

It was changed under Tim Cook's watch, so you're never going to be able to convince any of them it's good.
Grow up! Who mentioned anything about Tim Cook?


Your assumptions are lame.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mr. Awesome Avatar
Mr. Awesome
75 months ago

It was changed under Tim Cook's watch, so you're never going to be able to convince any of them it's good.
Oh yeah, forgot about that. It must be pure evil and a sign of Apple's coming doom.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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MattMJB0188
75 months ago
Forgot the App Store, they NEED to restore the iOS 6 look before they do anything. We all want it back. Some just don’t know it yet.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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