What is shipping

Shipping in the context of WWDC sessions related to StoreKit and In-App Purchases refers to the process of making new features and updates available to developers and users. Here are some key points from the sessions:

1. StoreKit 2 Enhancements:

   • StoreKit 2 introduces new APIs and features to improve the in-app purchase experience, including the use of Swift's async/await pattern for tasks like fetching product metadata and purchasing.
   • These features are back-deployed, meaning they can be used even on devices with older operating systems.
   • What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase (00:00:07)

2. App Store Offers:

   • App Store offers include introductory offers, promotional offers, and offer codes to help acquire, retain, and reengage customers.
   • New APIs and features for handling subscription offers, including Winback offers, are introduced.
   • Implement App Store Offers (00:00:07)

3. Testing and Configuration:

   • Enhanced testing capabilities in Xcode for in-app purchases.
   • New view modifiers and APIs to customize subscription store views and handle promotional offers.
   • What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase (00:15:35)

4. App Store Server APIs:

   • Updates to the App Store server APIs to support new fields and functionalities for managing subscriptions and offers.
   • Explore App Store server APIs for In-App Purchase (00:20:55)

Relevant Sessions

1. What’s new in StoreKit and In-App Purchase
2. Implement App Store Offers
3. Explore App Store server APIs for In-App Purchase

These sessions provide comprehensive insights into the new features and updates that are being shipped to enhance the in-app purchase experience for developers and users.