developer guidelines

AppWizard
May 21, 2025
Google has expanded Android Auto by fully integrating weather applications, allowing developers to create and publish weather apps without additional approvals, provided they follow Google's quality guidelines. This change follows a revision to Google's developer guidelines in December 2024, which addressed the inclusion of weather apps in automotive environments. Users can expect a wider range of weather-related features in Android Auto.
AppWizard
August 15, 2024
Valve has updated its guidelines for game store page descriptions, effective in early September. The new rules prohibit developers from including links to other websites or Steam game listings in most sections of their store pages, aiming to reduce clutter and enhance user experience. This change addresses concerns that store pages have become overly promotional for other titles. Developers are encouraged to use features like bundles and franchises for related product promotion. Additionally, previous updates in July allowed for dedicated store pages for demos without extra fees, clarifying the distinction between demos and full games. Valve will implement an automatic detection system to identify and hide non-compliant links on store pages.
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