Apple sets some changes in its App Store
Apple has implemented some changes to the way their iTunes App Store listings and reviews are handled.
Over the weekend, Apple changed the reviews and listing on the App Store, one issue is about the source of frustrations of many developers, anyone had previously been allowed to leave “Customer Reviews” – even for apps they had not personally purchased which led to a frequent comments complaining about price from individuals who had never bought the application, now you have to own an app before you can review it.
Another change has been the removal of the “All iPhone Applications” link which has provided a method for customers to view the most recently released applications. Instead, users must visit individual categories to see the latest releases. Some developers even say that App Store listings are now organized by true release dates rather than most recent updates. In the past, any version update would bump an application to the top of the list, increasing its exposure.
AppleInsider also asks a valid question “If no one can review an app until they’ve downloaded it, who’s actually going to provide the reviews?” Well I guess people who wants to provide some reviews needs to first buy the app to review them. [via AppleInsider]
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