Do AppStore June 2020 requirements apply to V1 apps?

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Back in 2016 I built an Ionic v1 app for a client, and the app is still in use today, unchanged. (And frankly, I’ve been mostly out of mobile app dev since 2017 due to the needs of my clients).

I received an email from Apple indicating that existing apps must be built with the iOS 13 SDK or later (among other things):

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My questions are:

  • Does this apply to Ionic (hybrid) apps?
  • Does this mean it will be removed from the App Store in June 2020?

I’ve done some digging but cannot find a definitive answer that I’m confident about.

I’m wondering if I’ll need to reach out to my client to update their app.

Can anyone provide some guidance? I greatly appreciate your help.

Thank you.

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It only applies to new submissions (new apps or app updates), they will not remove published apps.

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@jcesarmobile So my understanding is, does it no longer accept the applications we will develop?

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No, only means if you submit new apps or updates you have to comply with those requirements. If they comply they will be accepted.

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Thank you for your information @jcesarmobile

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@jcesarmobile, thank you for clarifying this!