Apple has done it again. You thought purging the app store of mature apps was the end of it, but apparently it was just the beginning. Now, pre-fabricated apps are also deemed unworthy and Apple is out to get rid of them by the handful.

Pre-fabricated apps are applications that were generated with the use of templates such as RSS apps that were built by your run-of-the-mill app creating services. Apple is specifically tossing out new submissions that are basically just duplicates of already available apps. We all know how many of these are launched every day so expect to see a whittled down list of new apps in the online store.

Good news to those who were able to launch pre-fabricated apps before though, Apple is not removing apps that already have their approval. They are also giving a fair warning to app building services such as “AppMakr” and are giving them the guidelines on what to improve in order to make their apps acceptable for distribution in the Apple app store. Adding features such as offline functionality and in-app purchasing may just increase the chances of getting a nod of approval from Apple.

This move seems to be to the users’ advantage. Apple is encouraging app developers to create practical and innovative apps instead of just wasting virtual space for apps that already exist or have very little use. This would mean spending less time wading through the app store looking through pages worth of clone apps.

This may also mean that impulsive consumers would be able to spend on at least decent quality apps instead of regretting a spot purchase. Quality policing is something that Apple should have done in the first place, but better late than never, right?

Clearing the app store of mature content was just the beginning. Apple is out to prove that they hold a high standard of quality and that they care for their faithful fans by making sure they do not settle for less than they deserve. Seeing the app store filled with apps that carry the Apple seal of approval is surely going to be a treat for any Apple owner.

Head over to Gizmodo for more information about the App Store purge.

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