why do i need to update the app so i can see changes. Whats the point of a change log then? I have auto updates off cause it a hassle to revert back to an earlier version if I dont like the changes. I know for a fact the ig update is for their new stupid map feature and AI shit. I will not update unless it stops working completely. Is it so hard to say what specific bug was fixed and what exactly do you mean by performance. why cant it be detailed like this

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    4 days ago

    For apps with generic update messages that also have source control and changelogs available: check to see how often the updates are just a manifest version bump and nothing more. Way greater than zero.

    Most version revs for apps are just to reset review count and bury negative reviews with “review of an older version”.

    It’s all gamification of walled gardens. Walled gardens that need to die.

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      4 days ago

      Is that an iOS thing? On Android versions don’t reset reviews, and there is no “review of older version” message.

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        1 day ago

        Play store does the same game. Google always sucks worse these days, sadly. Not pro-Apple, just use Linux.

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          I’ve never seen that happen, in fact bad reviews about problems in my apps keep being shown at the top of the list, even though the problems were solved years ago and the reviews are about a very early version.