Apple store: how to get featured on IOS ?

Having a featuring from apple on its store can be very interesting for any developper that want to promote its app to IOS users. In order to have a chance to get featured, there are a list of actions that can help:

1/ Build for iOS only (or, at least, for iOS first)

2/ Make your app for universal devices

3/ Use Apple’s latest features like 3D touch

4/ Use Game Center

5/ Localize your app

6/ Update frequently

7/ Have seasonal updates

8/ Optimize your app store listing: icon, screenshots, description etc

9/ Show an Apple device in your promo

10/ A feature spot could lead to media coverage…or, media coverage could lead to a feature

11/ Highlight where your app is made (for non-US developers)

12/ Build a relationship with Apple

13/ Pitch to Apple to remind them a possible featuring missed

14/ Release your app on a Tuesday or Wednesday right before the featuring choices

15/ Keep your ratings & downloads up