What changed in the Apple Developer Program License Agreement on October 13?

Security requirements tightened in Section 3.2

The agreement now contains updated security and related requirements for using Apple's software and services. The announcement does not quote the exact wording. It only states that Section 3.2 has been revised. Developers who want to see the precise changes will need to open the full agreement on the Apple Developer website. Read it first.

Live Assistance API and App Replacement Entitlement get defined terms

Two new definitions appear in Section 3.3.8. Subsection (j) specifies terms for use of the Live Assistance API. Subsection (k) specifies terms for use of the App Replacement Entitlement. The announcement gives no further detail about what those terms allow or restrict.

HomeView widgets and CarPlay on HomeView addressed

Sections 6.4, 6.4.1, and 6.4.2 now specify terms for iOS app widgets on Apple HomeView. The same sections also cover availability of iOS apps for CarPlay on Apple HomeView. The notice does not explain what HomeView is or how it differs from existing home-screen widgets.

Group Purchases and Volume Purchasing terms expanded

New language arrives in Schedule 2 Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iv), 3.1, and 3.8(c). Those clauses specify terms for offering multiple seats for a subscription through Group Purchases. Schedule 3 receives parallel changes in Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iii), 3.1, 3.8(a), and 3.8(c). Those clauses specify terms for offering subscriptions to Apple Business and Apple School Manager organizations through Volume Purchasing.

Tax reporting and data-use restrictions added

Schedule 2 Section 3.3(a) and Schedule 3 Section 3.3(a) now state that Apple will report legally required information such as tax, sales, and contact details to tax authorities. Schedule 2 Section 3.3(b) and Schedule 3 Section 3.3(b) restrict the use of any customer tax information shared by Apple with developers to only those purposes mandated by law. The announcement does not list which jurisdictions are covered.

Translations coming within one month

Apple says translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month. The notice does not say which languages will be published first.