App Store Connect: new minimum SDK requirements start April 28, 2026
Apple announced new minimum SDK build requirements for App Store Connect submissions. Here’s the quick marketer-friendly version.
Original announcement (source): Apple Developer News - “Upcoming SDK minimum requirements” (Feb 3, 2026)
The update
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect must be built with:
- iOS / iPadOS: iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 SDK (or later)
- tvOS: tvOS 26 SDK (or later)
- visionOS: visionOS 26 SDK (or later)
- watchOS: watchOS 26 SDK (or later)
Why marketers should care
This isn’t just an engineering chore - it affects:
- release timelines (SDK upgrades can add unexpected QA time)
- seasonal launches (don’t get caught near a major campaign)
- localization / creative refresh schedules (coordinate release trains)
Read the official update: https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=ueeok6yw
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