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Re:Apple admits it ranked its Files app ahead of competitor ... by MaxBarraclough on Sunday June 13, 2021 @04:16AM (#27490787)
> A relevant app being boosted during an event could be justified, though better not make it a habit

That doesn't stand if it's only Apple's apps and events that get this special treatment. Did Dropbox's app get a boost during Dropbox promotional events?

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Re:Apple admits it ranked its Files app ahead of competitor ... by mrtksn on Sunday June 13, 2021 @04:19AM (#27490805)
Actually, with iOS 15 that would be the case. They introduced events functionality that is supposed to give extra visibility in the App Store for apps with live events. Check: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/in-app-events/

Anyway, it’s obviously a case of special treatment that was forbidden of being repeated once made aware by the higher management.

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Re:Apple admits it ranked its Files app ahead of competitor ... by MaxBarraclough on Sunday June 13, 2021 @04:31AM (#27490857)
Wasn't aware of that, thanks.
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