Currently I have a new binary that has just been approved - (developer release)
And the team decided to make some UI changes.
Now, if we were to submit the updated binary.
If the update were to get rejected, is it possible for us to still release the binary that was previously approved (developer release)?
Basically, we are time constrained to release the product in 3 days, and we want to understand if squeezing in a update makes sense. Ideally, if possible, we don't want the customer to see the binary that is just approved but the new one.
If the update were to get rejected, is it possible for us to still release the binary that was previously approved (developer release)?
Yes it is, since it has passed Apple approval according to Apple Review Guidelines. and the new version will not have replaced your already approved app.
I recommend requesting an Expedite Request.
Note that, if this were the case, anyone submitting an update would, in case of rejection, have their apps taken down.