ASO Weekly (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)

APP STORE NEWS

● Google Play Expands Real-Money Gaming Support

- RMG support in India, Brazil, Mexico

- Developer fee model talks

- Policy shift for broader app types

- User-choice billing explored

AI TECH NEWS

● OpenAI: New Embedding Models, GPTs Updates and API Enhancements

- New embedding models

- GPT-4 Turbo updates

- Lower GPT-3.5 pricing

- Enhanced moderation model

- Improved API management

● Google Expands AI Suite with ImageFX and MusicFX in Labs

- ImageFX with Imagen 2

- MusicFX creates longer tunes

- TextFX for writers

- Ethical AI with SynthID

 

APPLE NEWS

● iOS 17.4 Beta: EU App Store Changes and Updated Features

- EU-centric #AppStore revamp

- Apple Podcasts transcript & redesign

- Siri speaks multiple languages

- New emojis & security updates

- Safari & NFC enhancements

● YouTube and Netflix Absent from Apple Vision Pro's App Roster

- No native YouTube/Netflix apps

- Web browser access workaround

- Competitors on board

- Over 150 3D movies at launch

● Unity Rolls Out Apple Vision Pro Support for Game Developers

- Unity Pro & Enterprise access

- LEGO® Builder’s Journey case study

- New gaming projects on horizon

- Unity Pro trial available

 

GAMING NEWS

● Genshin Impact Version 4.4 Calendar: Key Dates for February

- Latern Rite Event: Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze

- 4.4 Banner info

- Character Birthday

● Microsoft to Boost 'Palworld' as a Record-Breaking Game Pass Hit

- 19M players in 2 weeks

- Top 3 Game Pass launch

- Microsoft & Pocketpair team up

- Xbox enhancements incoming

MARKET TRENDS & INSIGHTS

● Japan Top 10 Utility Apps: Trends and App Marketing Directions

- Device optimization & security

- Myna & Myna Point lead

- Strategic metadata & keywords

- Minimalist design preferred