https://releaseradar.jp/en/Official release notes and API changes from freee, kintone, SmartHR, LINE, and other Japanese SaaS products for AI builders.enhttps://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/d5dc65ed61eb/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/d5dc65ed61eb/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeLY Corporation revised the LINE MINI App Policy on October 14, 2026 to clarify the conditions for delivering ads within LINE MINI Apps. ・Clarified that available ad network platforms are limited in principle to the LINE Yahoo Ad Network ・Organized the rules applying separately to ads using the LINE Yahoo Ad Network and to direct ads placed by operators ・Made formatting revisions to the policy https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/10/14/line-mini-app-policy/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/4dddcfe7a249/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/4dddcfe7a249/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTPricingLINE MINI Apps using in-app purchases can now apply for Apple's program to reduce App Store payment fees. ・Applications can be submitted optionally per approved LINE MINI App when requesting verification review in the LINE Developers Console ・When the program is applied, App Store payment fees are reduced, decreasing the amount deducted from total sales ・In-app purchase processing does not need to differ based on program enrollment, and existing implementations require no changes https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/10/01/apple-mini-apps-partner-program/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/6129b469e168/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/6129b469e168/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTBreakingLINE MINI App temporarily suspended switching the LINE Official Account on the channel consent screen due to a technical issue. ・Adding the prompt_bot_id query parameter to a LIFF URL or permanent link does not switch the LINE Official Account on the channel consent screen ・Switching the LINE Official Account on the permission request screen or the subwindow prompting users to add or unblock an account remains available ・Service resumption is scheduled for early November 2026 and may change without notice https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/09/15/use-multiple-accounts/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/b47643a99c7d/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/b47643a99c7d/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeLINE Mini App Policy is scheduled to be revised to clarify conditions and rules for delivering ads within LINE Mini Apps. ・The policy clarifies that the available ad network platform for LINE Mini Apps is limited in principle to the LY Corporation Ad Network. ・The policy organizes the respective rules for ads using the LY Corporation Ad Network and direct or self-published ads. ・The revision is scheduled for October 14, 2026, though the content and date may change. https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/09/14/line-mini-app-policy/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/da1a3615ab8a/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/da1a3615ab8a/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTImprovedStarting September 10, 2026, AI sets categories and generates descriptions for verified LINE MINI Apps in Japan's popular ranking. ・AI sets the category and generates a description of up to 21 Japanese characters or 42 half-width alphanumeric characters from the channel description, applying them sequentially ・LINE MINI Apps that already have a description set by September 9, 2026 are excluded from this AI generation ・Only verified MINI Apps appear in Today's Popular Ranking, and no additional setup is needed other than entering a concrete description in the channel description field https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/09/10/line-mini-app-description/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/c4695f36a4e2/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/c4695f36a4e2/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewThe LINE Mini App add-friend option now lets developers switch among allowlisted LINE Official Accounts depending on the user. ・Allows displaying an appropriate LINE Official Account from a pre-registered allowlist as the add-friend target based on the user's situation ・Requires the LINE Mini App channel's service region to be Japan in addition to standard add-friend option requirements ・A September 2, 2026 correction removed the erroneous requirement that the LINE Mini App must be a verified mini app ・Using the feature requires configuration in the LINE Developers Console and implementation in the LINE Mini App to switch accounts https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/09/02/add-friend-option/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/f6f90d6f1c6f/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/f6f90d6f1c6f/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTImprovedVerified LINE Mini Apps in Japan with simplified channel consent enabled now open on first access without consent or loading screens. ・Updated the authorization flow from August 26, 2026 for verified LINE Mini Apps in Japan with simplified channel consent enabled ・Removed the simplified consent screen and loading screen previously shown on first access https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/08/26/line-mini-app-launch-flow/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/c4557d16538b/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/c4557d16538b/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeLY Corporation revised the LINE In-App Purchase Terms of Use for LINE MINI App providers to clarify party responsibilities and authority. ・Clarified provisions based on the responsibilities and authority of each party ・Made formatting revisions https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/07/27/line-mini-app-iap/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/7e1f34f38162/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/7e1f34f38162/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeThe LINE In-App Purchase Terms of Use for LINE MINI App providers is scheduled to be revised on July 27, 2026. ・Clarifies provisions based on the responsibilities and authorities of each party ・Makes formal revisions to the text https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/07/17/line-mini-app-iap/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/d6fddf682870/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/d6fddf682870/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTPricingLINE MINI App began applying fees to in-app purchases starting with July 2026 usage and revised the corresponding terms of use. ・Applies the prescribed fee at the rate communicated upon application starting with July 2026 usage ・Revised the LINE In-App Purchase Terms of Use for LINE MINI App providers on July 1, 2026 ・Clarified fee calculation, settlement, and payment methods in the terms and made formatting revisions https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/07/01/iap-service-fees/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/0d5c754b3708/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/0d5c754b3708/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewVerified LINE MINI App channels in Japan can now connect to a Business Manager organization to link with its LINE Official Accounts. ・Only LINE Official Accounts in the same organization can be linked at this time ・Requires a verified MINI App where both the channel region and organization region are Japan ・Requires the provider and service owner of the production LINE MINI App to match ・Connection to an organization can be requested from the Business Manager connection tab https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/06/10/business-manager-link/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/0d5606cc394b/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/0d5606cc394b/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTPricingThe fee-free period for LINE Mini App in-app purchases ends at the end of June 2026, and standard fees apply to payments from July 1, 2026. ・Standard fee rates communicated at application apply to payments from July 1, 2026 onward ・The LINE In-App Purchase Terms of Use for LINE Mini App Providers is scheduled for revision on July 1, 2026, subject to change ・The terms revision clarifies fee calculation, settlement, and payment methods, along with formatting adjustments https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/06/05/iap-service-fees/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/7fa3684b0110/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/7fa3684b0110/Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewYou can now publish uncertified LINE Mini Apps providing services in Taiwan and Thailand. ・Users eligible under the policy can create LINE Mini App channels for Taiwan and Thailand ・Verification review for Taiwan or Thailand can only be requested by channels under a verified provider https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/03/11/line-mini-app/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/ab0ba885c065/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/ab0ba885c065/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewBy applying via LINE Developers Console, you can now implement digital content payments in verified LINE Mini Apps. ・You must pass the in-app purchase review and certification review before using the feature ・You can run test payments, register testers, and configure Webhook URLs in development channels ・It is available for LINE Mini App channels with both service region and company country set to Japan ・Operation requires LIFF SDK 2.26.0 or later, the LIFF browser, LINE version 15.6.0 or later, and a registered Japanese phone number https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/02/19/line-mini-apps-in-app-purchase/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/e3922dc633ff/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/e3922dc633ff/Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTNewLINE Mini App policy was updated to allow selling virtual items using in-app purchases in Japan. ・Provisions regarding digital content were changed ・Descriptions regarding the privacy policy were clarified ・Other formatting adjustments were made https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/02/19/line-mini-app-policy/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/860ce7a9563b/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/860ce7a9563b/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTNoticeThe LINE Mini App Policy will change regarding digital content and privacy policy ahead of planned in-app purchases for virtual items. ・Virtual items are expected to become sellable using in-app purchases planned for release in Japan ・Policy provisions regarding digital content will change ・Details regarding the privacy policy will be clarified ・Formatting and editorial wording will be adjusted https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/02/06/line-mini-app-policy/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/9248676e3dbe/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/9248676e3dbe/Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTBreakingSimplified channel consent is now permanently enabled and cannot be disabled for new LINE Mini App channels in Japan. ・Simplified channel consent is permanently enabled for new LINE Mini App channels in Japan ・The toggle button for simplified channel consent was removed from the Web app settings tab ・Channels with only the openid scope no longer show consent screens or friend add prompts ・Prompting friend addition now requires scopes other than openid or permission request methods ・Channels created before the change or with Thailand or Taiwan as service regions are unaffected https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/01/08/channel-consent-simplification/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/273e707ddaa7/https://releaseradar.jp/en/updates/line/273e707ddaa7/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTMaintenanceDuring Developers Console maintenance, creating, modifying, or submitting LINE Mini Apps for review stops working for about one minute. ・Maintenance is scheduled from 10:00 to 12:00 on January 19, 2026 ・Users can continue to use existing LINE Mini Apps normally during the maintenance https://developers.line.biz/ja/news/2026/01/05/console-maintenance/