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The note sent out to third-party software developers says that any future updates will not be approved by Apple unless 960x640 pixel screenshot is included, a change from the company's earlier policy which supported Retina Display screenshots but did not require them.
Previously, non-Retina Display images and apps were scaled up from their native 480x320 pixel resolution on devices that sport the high-resolution display, and many apps in the App Store have yet to support to the higher pixel count.
Currently, the only Apple products to boast the Retina Display are the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and the fourth generation iPod touch, however speculations that the much-rumored next-generation iPad will include its own high-resolution display have been cropping up since early last year.
The iPhone 4 was the first device to use the 960x640 pixel screen, with the display being introduced to the current iteration of the iPod touch in 2010.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but this isn't even saying your app has to be retina-enhanced, just your screenshots. Hopefully no big deal for anyone.
Stupid title.
Of course they have to submit retina screenshots. Apple only sells one phone that is below their lowest "retina" definition anymore. Developers have known about retina stuff since the introduction of the iPhone 4. If you want to keep making 480x320 apps, go right ahead. See how many people buy them.
Apple on Tuesday notified members of its iOS Developer Program that they will be required to provide high-resolution, Retina Display compatible screenshots when initially submitting or updating an app through iTunes Connect.
The note sent out to third-party software developers says that any future updates will not be approved by Apple unless 960x640 pixel screenshot is included, a change from the company's earlier policy which supported Retina Display screenshots but did not require them.
Currently, the only Apple products to boast the Retina Display are the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and the fourth generation iPod touch, however speculations that the much-rumored next-generation iPad will include its own high-resolution display have been since early last year.
The iPhone 4 was the first device to use the 960x640 pixel screen, with the display being introduced to the current iteration of the iPod touch in 2010.
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The odd thing is that none of those is the iPad's native resolution.
The odd thing is that none of those is the iPad's native resolution.
Shhhhh... Apple's trying to be stealthy about the new iPad. Put your hands over your ears and go, "la la la la la..."
The odd thing is that none of those is the iPad's native resolution.
Not really. There's no iPad considered 'retina', and that's what this entails.