Wave of Apps REMOVED from App Store for Lack of Updates

Outdated apps are now being removed from the app store and the google play store.
Developers get a message that looks like this:
App Store Improvement Notice
This app has not been updated in a significant amount of time and is scheduled to be removed from sale in 30 days. No action is required for the app to remain available to users who have already
downloaded the app.
You can keep this app available for new users to discover and download from the App Store by submitting an update for review within 30 days.
If no update is submitted within 30 days, the app will be removed from sale:
Apple App Store Improvements Page
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