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ASO Articles & Guides
App Store Optimization tactics and Google Play policy changes, tested against our own published catalog before we write about them.
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EU Digital Markets Act in 2026: Alternative App Stores and What They Mean for Game Publishers
Epic's iOS store, AltStore PAL, and ONE Store are live in the EU. Is it worth the extra listing effort for a small studio yet?
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Google Play Target API Level 2026: The Android 16 Deadline Explained
Miss the target SDK deadline and your app doesn't just fail a compliance check, it becomes invisible to new users. Here's the real timeline.
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Google Play Developer Verification 2026: What It Means for Indie Android Studios
Every installable Android app is being tied to a verified real-world identity starting September 2026. What actually changes for a legitimate small studio.
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ASO Checklist 2026: Rank Higher on Google Play & App Store
The exact ASO playbook our team uses to push casual & hyper-casual titles into the Top Charts in 2026.