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Apple updated Article 2.5.19 of its App Review Guidelines, clarifying the long-standing ban on 'bait-and-switch' behavior, where an app conceals its true purpose during review and then changes its functionality after approval.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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10/16/2026
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Valid until: 1/14/2027
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