Apple returned the search bar to the top of the screen in App Store in iOS 26.4, Google reported a large-scale cleanup of Google Play from malicious apps and spam reviews, RuStore updated its app rating calculation algorithm, and Asodesk added three new integrations for working with reviews. All key ASO updates for February are in our new digest.
mediumAsodesk Blog (RU)·February 26, 2026
ASO News Digest for February 2026
Key Insights
1
Apple UI redesign in iOS 26.4 reintegrated search bar for improved navigation and discoverability
2
Google Play conducted major security sweep removing malware and spam reviews, affecting app credibility metrics
3
RuStore algorithm changes for rating calculation may affect competitive positioning in Russian market