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Android Developer Verification: What to Do by September 30

US APP Team

Published on: 28/09/2026

Android developer verification starts September 30, 2026. Which apps are already covered, which are not, and the three checks to make in Play Console now.

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iOS 27 Is Out: What App Owners Need to Do Before April 2027

US APP Team

Published on: 14/09/2026

iOS 27 shipped September 14, 2026. The new age rating question every App Store update now needs, the April 2027 SDK deadline, and what can safely wait.

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App Store Fees in 2026: When Apple and Google Take a Cut

US APP Team

Published on: 31/08/2026

Apple and Google only take a commission on digital goods sold inside your app. Here are the 2026 rates, what changed in June, and when you owe nothing at all.

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Google Play's August 31 Deadline: What App Owners Need to Do

US APP Team

Published on: 17/08/2026

Google Play requires apps to target Android 16 by August 31, 2026. What that means if you own an app, what actually breaks, and how to get an extension.

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