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 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 introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions

Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month ...

App Store is buzzing with new apps in 2026 and it seems AI has a hand behind it

App launches are surging globally as AI tools make it easier than ever for creators to build and publish mobile apps. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Epic Games lawsuit: US Supreme Court declines Apple's bid to pause App Store ruling

Apple and Epic have clashed for years over the rules governing Apple's App Store. The contempt ruling and the scope of ...

App Store Submissions Have Surged 84%. Now Apple Is Declaring War on Vibe Coding.

Tools that allow anyone to build apps without coding skills is straining Apple’s review infrastructure.

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 ...