Apple Cracking Down on Third-Party Coronavirus Apps on the App Store

Apple Groovy Down on Third-Party Coronavirus Apps on the App Store

Posted by on Mar 06, 2022 in App Store, News

Apple has started groovy downwards on COVID-nineteen and coronavirus related apps on the App Store that are non from recognized health institutions and government bodies. The company is presumably making this move to prevent the spread of misinformation among users related to the virus outbreak which can be farther worsened by a third-party app showing inaccurate data.

Apple is taking down apps from third-party developers that are making apply of reliable sources like the World Wellness Organization as well though. The company wants apps from only recognized bodies on the App Store related to current medical information.

Four independent developers told CNBC that Apple rejected their apps, which would allow people to see stats about which countries take confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Some of these apps used public data from reliable sources like the World Health System (WHO) to create dashboards or live maps.

Apple has even updated its App Store policy with a new clause stating that apps in "high-regulated" fields like healthcare, financial services, etc. must be submitted past a "legal entity that provides the services, and not by an private developer."

Some shady developers could also endeavor and release spammy apps related to coronavirus and take advantage of the situation to make money. Thus, Apple'south moves brand sense. Due to the crackdown, search results on the App Store for coronavirus or COVID 19 at present return fewer results. Apple tree is not the simply i to ban third-party COVID-19 apps on the App Store though. Google has also cracked down on coronavirus apps on the Play Store and banned search terms similar "coronavirus" and COVID-19."

[Via CNBC]