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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.
Gigs app

This utterly cool app turns your concert history into live music memories

Apple Health app

Damning report finds Apple and Google’s app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple Health app

Apple pulled this AI app… and now it’s suddenly back

Launchpad in macOS Sequoia.

Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacement

Michelin restaurant details on Apple Maps.

Apple finally takes the Google Maps route to ads in Maps

Architecture, Building, Furniture

After social media, app stores and search engines are the next target for age-gating

Architecture, Building, Furniture

Apple starts checking your age before you download these apps

Accessories, Glasses, Person

Your Ray-Ban Meta alternative is open-source, and that changes everything

Apple iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange leaning on a gray wall.

Replit’s AI can build your mobile apps and push them straight to App store

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The connector era is over: you can now submit ChatGPT apps to OpenAI

Cyberpunk 2077

Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026

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Apple’s new rules could give us a break from shady copycat apps

Apple is tightening its App Store rules to curb the flood of look-alike apps that copy icons, names, and branding from popular titles. The update targets shady clones directly, aiming to make the store cleaner and safer for everyday iPhone users.
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You can browse Apple’s App Store on web from any device

Apple finally put the App Store where the rest of the internet lives: the web. You can now scroll categories, search apps, read editorial picks, and peek at iOS apps from any device, even if you are browsing from a Windows laptop. However, you still need the native App Store to install apps.
Apple’s Social Video App Clips

Apple’s social video app Clips says goodbye

Apple has officially discontinued its Clips video editing app after eight years, shifting focus to iMovie and built-in tools.
Website of Neon Mobile open on an iPad.

iPhone app that pays to record calls is somehow outranking social media

Neon Mobile says it will use the recording of phone calls and will use it to train AI models. It will also sell it to other interested parties, as well.
ChatGPT on a phone against the backdrop of Elon Musk.

Elon Musk drags Apple to court for favoring ChatGPT a little too much

Elon Musk-led xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple for giving preferential treatment to ChatGPT on the App Store at the cost of other rival AI products.
A live tennis match in the Apple Sports app

Apple Sports app serves up an ace of an update for tennis fans

And you can download it now from the App Store.
Spotify on iPhone.

You can now pay for Spotify any way you like

Spotify now supports external payments on iOS, offering better pricing and payment choices. Update your app and explore the new options today!
Google NotebookLM app shots.

You can now pre-order the NotebookLM app on the App Store

The upcoming NotebookLM app is listed on the App Store with an expected release date of May 20 -- the first day of I/O 2025.
The app store open on a MacBook Pro.

Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical

Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.
Summarized notifications on Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

Despite the controversy, Apple is bringing AI summaries to the App Store

Apple is bringing AI summaries to the App Store, but will it go better this time than it did with news summaries?
Family Sharing dashboard on an iPhone.

Apple will let parents share kids’ age and revamp ratings to protect them

Later this year, Apple will make it easier for parents to set up child accounts, revise their age, and share an age range to protect children from bad content.
Adobe Photoshop app for iPhone For fun filters

Adobe brings Photoshop to the iPhone with AI editing tools

The new Photoshop app for iPhone offers access to advanced tools such as magic wand, layering, as well as AI-powered Firefly editing tricks for creative effects.
An app that detects when users touch grass.

This app will literally have you touch some grass to unlock bad apps

Think your phone’s screen has you in a digital chokehold? This app will block those apps and will only grant access when you go out and touch some real grass.
A person holding an iPhone in their hand.

Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for the first time

"This case once again shatters the myth that iOS is somehow impervious to threats posed by malicious apps targeting Android,” says Kaspersky’s analysis.
Mark Zucvkerberg speaking to Joe Rogan on a podcast appearance.

Zuckerberg vents at Apple over iPhone but forgets Facebook’s flops

The Meta chief says Apple essentially sat on the iPhone and hasn't made any remarkable progress. He didn't mention how Facebook flubbed phones and tablets.
App Store screenshot on iPhone.

Is your child safe from inappropriate apps on Apple App Store? A report says no

How safe is the App Store for our kids? Maybe not as safe as you think.
Four iPhone exclusive apps and associated widgets on an iPhone 16 Pro homescreen

6 excellent iPhone apps that I wish were available on Android

The iPhone launched the world of apps, and many apps used to be iPhone only. Most are now on Android, but here are six iPhone apps I miss when I use Android.
A photo of an Apple screen and a close-up of the App Store icon with three notifications on it.

Apple is going to make it easier to read App Store reviews

App Store listings could soon get a taste of Apple Intelligence in the form of a combined summary of every review.
Apple Vision Pro gameplay of Gibbon: Beyond the Trees.

Apple’s new app could be the next big thing in mobile gaming

Apple is reportedly working on a new app that would combine elements of the App Store, Game Center, and communication tools.
A photo of an Apple screen and a close-up of the App Store icon with three notifications on it.

The App Store is about to become optional on some iPhones

Apple will make it possible to delete the App Store from the iPhone and iPad later this year as part of its compliance with EU directives.
Apple App Store icon on a homescreen

MS-DOS game emulation app is back on Apple devices after 3 years

iDOS was delisted from the App Store back in 2021, but after new EU regulations, it's now back.
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A PC emulator is now on the iPhone app store after previous rejection

UTM SE is a free PC emulator that can help you run games on your iPhone, but it looks like there's a catch.
bartender app changes ownership mac

Here’s why people are fearing for the future of this beloved Mac app

Popular macOS app Bartender has silently changed ownership, and no one knows who the new developers are — should users be worried?
Street Fighter emulated on an iPhone.

Emulators have changed the iPhone forever

After years and years of waiting, emulators are finally on the iPhone — and they're changing it forever.
Nintendo Entertainment System with controller.

A Nintendo emulator is Apple’s top downloaded app after ban reversal

Delta, an emulator that allows you to play classic Nintendo games, is currently the No. 1 app on the iOS App Store after Apple reversed a ban on the program.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

A big change is coming to the iPhone — but only for some people

The iPhone is in for a big change. With the upcoming arrival of iOS 17.4, app sideloading and third-party app stores will be a thing. But only for some users.