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Accidental Tech Podcast · Thursday, August 13, 2026

Developer Frustrated by Apple App Review Delays

A developer is experiencing significant delays with Apple's app review process, with their iOS app waiting for approval for 12 days, while their Mac app was approved in six days. This is causing a halt in development and the inability to release new features or bug fixes.

personMarco ArmentpersonCasey LisspersonPhil SchillercompanyApple

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I have been waiting 12 days for launching my new app. I've been waiting for app review.
Marco Arment
App review is really having problems.
Casey Liss
And the iOS app is just sitting there waiting. I filed a ticket today. No response. I don't know.
Marco Arment
Heard on Accidental Tech Podcast — “704: Past the Ternus Horizon, published Thursday, August 13, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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