roadmap: Jan on Official App Stores

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Objective: Launch Jan as a discoverable, installable app on major platforms to improve accessibility and trust.

Focus: Meet store guidelines and infrastructure.

Deliverables 1

• App Store Requirements

  • Apple App Store:
    • Sandboxing compliance (macOS).
    • Privacy manifest (iOS).
  • Google Play:
    • Target API level ≥ 33 (Android 13+).
    • Data safety form submission.
  • Microsoft Store:
    • MSIX packaging (Windows).

• Legal/Policy

  • Terms of Service & Privacy Policy updates.
  • Trademark verification (e.g., "Jan" name availability).

• Backend

  • Signed builds (e.g., Apple Notarization, Android App Bundle).
  • Analytics integration (store-compatible, e.g., Firebase).

Deliverables 2

• Listing Assets

  • App icons (1024x1024, adaptive).
  • Screenshots + demo video (all device sizes).
  • Localized metadata (EN, ES, JA, etc.).

• SEO & Keywords

  • Keyword optimization ("AI assistant", "local LLM", etc.).
  • Competitor gap analysis (e.g., vs. "Ollama").

• Pricing Model

  • Free tier (feature-limited).
  • Subscription/IAP setup (if applicable).

Launch & Growth

Focus: Drive adoption and iterate.

Deliverables

• Staged Rollout

  • Beta channels (TestFlight, Google Play Beta).
  • Geo-limited launch (monitor crashes/reviews).

• Post-Launch

  • ASO (App Store Optimization) tweaks.
  • Review solicitation (in-app prompts).
  • Store analytics (impressions → installs).