The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

Apple’s Cal AI crackdown signals it’s still policing the App Store

Apple tells TechCrunch Cal AI was removed not for web payments alone, but for deceptive billing, manipulative tactics, and App Store rule violations.

Apple App Store Experiences Surge in New Apps Amid Vibe Coding Boom

After years of gradual declines, the App Store finally saw a huge jump in new apps this past year. Apple’s App Store saw 235,800 new apps in the first three months of 2026, according to new data ...

Apple Removes Freecash App From App Store After Months of Data Harvesting

Apple removed scam app Freecash from the App Store this week after the app spent months harvesting data from iPhone users, reports TechCrunch. Freecash reached the number two spot on the U.S. App ...

Apple just unveiled cheaper App Store subscriptions — here's how they work

Discounted rates...with a catch ...