is Adobe AIR getting restricted by Xcode 5?

Question

Apple has notified with below statement, so wanted to make sure it doesn't mean to restrict AIR for developing iOS apps ?

(https://developer.apple.com/news/index.php?id=12172013a#top)

Make Your Apps Work Seamlessly with iOS 7

December 17, 2013

Starting February 1, new apps and app updates submitted to the App Store must be built with the latest version of Xcode 5 and must be optimized for iOS 7. Learn more about preparing your apps by reviewing the iOS Human Interface Guidelines.

Thanks,

Sanniv.

Answer 1

Since 1st Feb this has become an issue.

Apple has rejected an app update of mine built with Flash CS6 / AIR 4.0.0.1390 with error:

ERROR ITMS-9000: "This bundle is invalid. New apps and app updates submitted to the App Store must be built with Xcode 5 and iOS 7 SDK." at SoftwareAssets/SoftwareAsset (MZItmspSoftwareAssetPackage)

I found this question while searching for a solution. With a lot more searching I then found this page, which highlights the same issue and has a post from an Adobe employee with the solution:

Hi All, The issue has been fixed and the build 4.0.0.1619 is available for mac and window.
Please let us know if you will face any issues.

Regards, Nimit

I hope this helps others get to the solution quicker than I did.