title: iOS App Store Unique App Names?
body: <p>Must iOS apps have a globally unique name?  The <a href="https://itunesconnect.apple.com/docs/iTunesConnect_DeveloperGuide.pdf" rel="noreferrer">iTunes Connect Developer Guide</a> implies that they do, but doesn't say so directly.  The closest it comes is (p71):</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>As a result of this deletion [after not delivering a binary within 120 days], your app
    name will be able to be used by
    another developer</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>If an app is renamed, does the old name then become available again?</p>