Why is Apple so slow at responding and reviewing

Relatively new to development for Apple, first submission followed the general guidance of timeframes for review (around 48 hrs but probably a little more) , but WOW have had a follow up release sitting there for almost a week and no movement - got too the point that had to pull it and replace it to fix some critical issues being reported through the "other app distribution platform" and now same problem with the revised submission. Not only that have submitted two non-related development support enquiries (you know where they say they will get back to you in 24 hrs) - umm 4 days and no response. Should we be all submitting for expedited reviews - has Apple sacked 3/4 of it review team ? What is going on with Apple Support and App Review timelines??

Same here. I submitted my app review for a minor update and it was waiting for review for 5 days with no movement. Then I removed it from the queue and submitted again, it's now waiting for review from 2 days. I hope Apple review team improves the review times.

Why is Apple so slow at responding and reviewing
 
 
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