App updates no longer get free advertising?

[firewood]

I don't see app any recent app updates appearing on the top of any of the New Releases lists. Any one else notice this?

[dejo]

Any one else notice this?
Yes.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=815747
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