Update prevents developers from changing app screenshots on App Store listings.
Apple has released an iOS update that prevents developers from changing app screenshots as often as they'd like on their App Store listings.
The move, which is necessary to combat fake app scammers, won't allow developers from switching screenshots unless there's a legitimate software update that accompanies them.
App Store scammers have been successful in tricking users into downloading fraudulent apps by making them appear they are variants of popular apps through utilizing the real app's screenshots.
"Beginning January 9, app screenshots will be locked in iTunes Connect once your app has been approved," Apple said. "New screenshots may be uploaded when you submit a binary for an update to an existing app or a new app."
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No, because it wouldn't be approved.
Because the obviously have a purpose as an app on their own, and when submitted aren't imitating another app. The problem is that the developer can change the pic AFTER.
There goes another myth: App Store is safe.
People need to realize that NOTHING computing-related is 100% safe, and lack of common sense can land one in hot water. There is no computing environment that does the "common sense thinking" for you.
There goes another myth: Apple's App Store is safe.
To top it off, you can't even edit your comments, like on TH forums.
Lame, webmaster, lame.
PS. Pretty sure this comment will take 10 mins to appear, as well.
These apps are fine in their own right. There's nothing here to indicate they threaten your security or privacy. They only threaten your wallet by pretending they're something they're not. I'm pretty sure Apple can and will force the publisher to refund you in that case.
I'm close to being an Android fanboy, but this complaint doesn't make sense.
Dude, this is fraud, why would you not want to be protected against it?!?
Can I stand next to you and do a Nelson laugh when you enter your debit card pin at a hacked/replaced terminal?
So fake apps have a useful purpose??
By your argument a fake app won't be approved, yet will be approved??
If the appstore is as secure as what most people claim fake apps shouldn't get through to begin with and then then there wouldn't be a screenshot issue.
Fraudulent isn't the same as malicious. So I am not certain why the hate for Apple taking steps against fraud? Yeah, yeah you love Android and hate Apple. That has nothing to do with a company taking steps against fraud.
I used Android for a couple years, and hated it for the most part. But if Google were to take steps against fraud I'd applaud them as well. It isn't about the OS, it's about people getting ripped off.
Thumbs up for improving the App Store
-IvanTO
Firstly, the initial quote I included was from the article itself. Not my words.
Secondly, I fail to see the "hate" part in my comment. I was just pointing out the fact that the App Store is not as insulated from fraudsters as you and other fanbois like to think. If your argument in their favor is that "fraudulent is not malicious", with the implication that it is not that bad, then I REALLY have a bridge in NY to sell to you.
Thirdly, you seem to conveniently ignore the fact that quite a few bad apples have been removed from Google Play, or as you remember it, Android Market. Just goes to show that my point is valid (read my first comment again).
Read above. What complaint?
BTW, threatening one's wallet is what all is about (malicious apps, fraudulent apps, etc). They all want to get some money from you using some form of deceit.
If that is OK with you, fellas, then I am a Nigerian princess....You know the rest.