Apple is requiring all apps submitted to its App Store after 1
February 2014 to be optimised for iOS 7 and built using the latest
version of the Xcode 5 development framework. The change applies to both
new apps and updates.
Over the past few years, Apple has been encouraging developers to support the latest editions of its OS more rapidly.
This is likely to be even more important with iOS 7, which represents
the biggest upgrade in terms of functionality between versions of
Apple’s mobile OS, featuring a distinct new look that older apps will
not fit into.
According to Apple’s developer support centre, 76 per cent of all iOS
devices are running the latest version, compared to 20 per cent using
iOS 6.
Xcode 5 includes 64-bit support and access to features such as
multitasking APIs. An app can be built against the latest version of
Xcode without having to be redesigned, according to TechCrunch, but may need to be reworked to function correctly for iOS 7.
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