Apple says gaming slowdown and App Store changes hurt services growth

Apple said a slowdown in mobile gaming and changes to the App Store’s business model — including court-ordered payment rule changes in the U.S. — weighed on its services business, even as the company topped 1.5 billion paid subscriptions.

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest Ap…

Apple sued after alleged App Store crypto scam cost users $1.8M

Apple is facing a lawsuit from three users who say they collectively lost more than $1.8 million after downloading a fraudulent crypto wallet from the App Store, challenging the company’s longstanding claims that its app review process keeps users safe…

Vibecoded apps are flooding Apple’s App Store, and users are getting sick of them

App Store submissions have doubled this year as AI tools make development easier than ever, but downloads haven’t kept pace, as users are growing tired of sorting through low-effort, AI-built apps.

Apple is finally removing AI apps that can digitally undress anyone

Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.

Apple opens up App Store to new competition in Brazil

Apple’s grip on iPhone app distribution is loosening in another major market: Brazil.

Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users

Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.

Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store 

Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.

Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations

Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.

The Sonos app suddenly vanished from Apple’s App Store, and nobody really knew why

The Sonos app mysteriously vanished from Apple’s App Store for several hours, leaving users confused and unable to download updates. The outage may be over, but it once again puts the spotlight on Sonos’ rocky software reputation.