App Store will moderate Coronavirus-related apps

Apple has introduced additional precautions related to the coronavirus outbreak. This time they

will affect the App Store - the company explained that it will take steps to additionally review applications that are dedicated to the pandemic, as it “begins to affect all aspects of the lives of people around the world.”

“We critically evaluate applications so thatensure that their data sources are authoritative and that the developers presenting these applications are representatives of authoritative organizations - such as government or nongovernmental organizations involved in healthcare, companies with in-depth knowledge in the field of healthcare, and medical or educational institutions ", - explained in Apple.

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In addition to content rating and number limitsFor developers who can apply for an application, the company also prohibits the release of entertainment games that seek to capitalize on a "life-threatening theme."

Apple also asked developersCoronavirus applications check the “sensitive event” option to help speed up content moderation, given that some of them may be aimed at helping users during the spread of the virus.