Apple has updated its Testflight app testing program to support testing software on the betas of iOS 10, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10. The company also debuted new App Store optimization and analytics tools for developers, via iTunes Connect.
According to an announcement posted to Apple’s Developer portal, TestFlight is now compatible with apps built for the iOS 10, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10 betas released on Monday. The release supports a number of newly introduced features like SiriKit and push notifications for tvOS, among many others.
In the Testflight release notes, Apple says overall stability has been improved. It also notes a known issue on the iOS 10 beta, where beta apps installed by TestFlight are replaced by the App Store version if Automatic App Updates is turned on. Apple suggests if you experience this issue, to disable Automatic App Updates. They say the issue will be addressed in an upcoming release.
Apple has added a new analytics tool for measuring App Store impressions, allowing developers to now see how many times their app icon has been viewed on App Store search results, the Featured page, Top Charts lists and its own product page. The tool can also calculate conversion rates from anywhere.
Apple has also published a document on App Store optimization, which is aimed at helping developers better target their customers. Also, Apple notes that iMessage app submissions are not yet Supported by iTunes Connect.
