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Where can I get a list of application types that aren't allowed in the mobile platform app stores? Eg. IOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone.
For example: adult content not allowed, what others r there?
So here you are, but remember, you can do this by yourself! (Google it!)
Google (Android):
http://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/188189?hl=en
Apple (iOS):
http://stadium.weblogsinc.com/engadget/files/app-store-guidelines.pdf (PDF)
Microsoft (Windows Phone):
http://msdn.microsoft.com/de-DE/library/windowsphone/develop/hh184841%28v=vs.105%29.aspx
no guarantee that all links work
I don't believe any app store prohibits certain "types" of applications per se. You will have to carefully examine the guidelines of each app store to determine what is allowed and what isn't. Even then - this isn't written in stone. An app might be allowed initially due to oversight, lack of apps etc. and removed later if there is public outcry or the organization responsible for that App store change their mind.
As for Android, please check this page to read information about application content rating.
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hi my question is can i display cartoon (like tom and Jerry .etc) in my app and use ads but only if the
user is connected to internet because the default is that i target specific niche
for users who want to watch cartoons without internet access and also i'm providing
privacy policy and disclaimer in the app i saw many examples in play store in the
last 3 months and many of these apps has 100+ thousandth downloads so
is it ok am i break any of play store policies here or is it fine ..
It most certainly not fine.
We don’t allow apps or developer accounts that infringe on the
intellectual property rights of others (including trademark,
copyright, patent, trade secret, and other proprietary rights). We
also don’t allow apps that encourage or induce infringement of
intellectual property rights.
https://play.google.com/about/ip-impersonation/ip/
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I apologize in advance if this is not the appropriate forum for this question. I looked at https://android.stackexchange.com/ and it appeared that it definitely wasn't appropriate for that forum.
My company has developed two apps. One for our business users and one for our consumer users. Marketing is very concerned about business users being confused by the offerings and has determined they would like to separate these apps.
We created two google accounts, paid the developer cost twice and used a different (legal) name for our company in one account from the other. Yet when we search for the business app it brings the consumer app back in the results.
We've been over all the information and there are no references between the two in either store listing. Anyone know why they might still be associated and what we can do to prevent it?
(Oddly enough I was able to talk to a google support person but they were not developer support and were unable to help me or direct me to anyone who could)
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I am running a study which requires me to load my Android app on multiple phones that are different makes and models. The study is specific (we do not want participation from the general public) so I assumed that I could not post the app on the Google Play app store. Is side-loading the app on each phone individually really my best option?
Is side-loading the app on each phone individually really my best option?
That depends on your definition of side-loading. Many people consider "anything other than the Play Store" to be side-loading, in which case the answer is "yes".
If you consider side-loading to mean by USB cable, you have alternatives. Put the APK file up on an Web server accessible from the devices, configured to serve up the APK file with the proper MIME type (application/vnd.android.package-archive). Then, visit that URL in a Web browser on the device, which will trigger a download and optional install.
Or, use DropBox or similar services that have native Android clients, as they can do much the same thing.
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please anyone guide me for the steps to consider to avoid rejection of android applications at app store
Assuming that you mean Android Market and not Apple's app store (where I imagine every Android app would be rejected), then you simply need to conform to the Developer Program Policies and Developer Distribution Agreement.
Android apps don't go through an approval process, first thing.
Secondly, there are some things your app shouldn't be doing to avoid being killed by Google. For example, your app shouldn't contain the following things:
Explicit(Vulgar) content
Violence
Hate Speech
Impersonation
Stealing personal information
Gambling
UPDATE
Ohh, Ted has already posted a nice answer. please follow those links.
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How do you improve the position of an app in Android Market search results? The apps don't seem to be sorted on downloads.
Edit: The scope of this question is limited to working with the Android Market search engine, of which there's little or no information. I changed the title to make it clearer.
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Make an app everyone wants, that gets high user ratings and lots of downloads
Update your app frequently, since it shows up at the top in the "Just in"-tab on every update
Use your Social Media Network (Create Facebook groups, start promoting smart on Twitter). Set up a user wiki where everyone can add content, discuss your app and get a real buzz around it.
Buy Google listings
Create a Blog discussing the app and its outstanding performance
EDIT: Almost forgot: Your app should be free, with a possibility to go pro (= paid).
I would add to the answers:
make your app in a way that can be extended with plugins by 3rd party coders, that means they create and submit their apps to the Market as extensions to your app, and that will raise the results