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Apple Announces App Store Subscription Bundles, Suites, App Removal Policy, and Other Changes at WWDC

Apple announced expanded App Store bundles and new Suites during WWDC. The changes accompany the launch of iOS 27.

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Apple announced it is expanding App Store bundles so they can include offers from different companies. Bundled subscriptions for iPhone apps will become available later in 2026. The new bundles are similar to streaming video bundles that have combined offers for Apple TV and Peacock.

Apple is also introducing Suites, defined as a set of subscriptions that aren’t available standalone, which people can purchase as a single subscription. The new bundle and Suites additions were announced during WWDC. TechCrunch and 9to5Mac reported the new additions announced during WWDC.

Apple announced new guidelines about removing opportunistic apps that don’t get updated or attract customers. Apple is dropping the requirement for apps on the Mac App Store to support Intel chips in older Macs. Apple will require developers to say whether their app or game includes social media capabilities for age rating and Screen Time purposes.

Apple says it will offer more info on bundles and suites later this summer. iOS 27 was announced along with the App Store changes. The article was published on June 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC.

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