Risk & Strategy
10 posts
Risk and Strategy is about the decisions around compliance, not just the checks. When a CVE lands in an SDK you already shipped, when a rejection costs you a launch date, when you have to decide what to fix now and what to accept for later, these posts help you weigh the cost. They cover how enforcement really works, what a rejection or a takedown actually costs, and how to build a compliance process that holds up as your app and your team grow.
Apple reviews most submissions within a day, but a rejection sends you back into the queue. Here is what affects App Store review time in 2026 and how to avoid the re-review loop.
Read the full postA practical pre-submission checklist for iOS/Android developers covering EU AI Act risk tiers, Article 50 transparency obligations, GPAI due diligence, and the phased 2025–2027 timeline.
Read moreSecurity scanners ask 'is my app vulnerable?' Compliance scanners ask 'will it pass App Store review?' Here's how mobile app compliance is checked today.
Read moreFoundation Models can now route to Apple, Gemini, or Claude by swapping a Swift package. That swaps who processes user data and where. Here is what to govern first.
Read moreThe EAA has applied since June 2025 with no warning email. If your app handles money or a covered service in the EU, you are likely in scope. Here is how to audit.
Read moreThe CRA covers almost any commercial software on the EU market. From September 2026 you must report exploited vulnerabilities within 24 hours. Here is the full timeline.
Read moreThe Digital Markets Act reshapes how Apple and Google operate in Europe. Alternative payments, distribution, and browser engines are now available. Here is what matters.
Read moreDesktop and web font licenses do not cover app embedding. Foundries actively audit published apps. Here is how to identify risk and build a repeatable audit process.
Read moreNew US laws require age verification in apps. Many teams are unprepared. This creates compliance risk and potential store issues. Here is what changes.
Read moreCommercial fonts often end up in app binaries without teams knowing. Foundries detect this and enforce licenses. This is the real financial risk and how to prevent it.
Read moreGet early access and be first to run all 137 checks on your own build when the doors open.
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