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.

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 App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.

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 from scams.

Apple has started a phased rollout of card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after adapting to the country's payments framework.

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

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

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

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

Apple lost its bid to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, keeping external purchase links in place as its case with Epic heads toward the Supreme Court.

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

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

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

Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.

Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal.

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.

Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI era.

Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.

AltStore PAL now supports the fediverse, using its own Mastodon server to let iOS developers share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads.

Apple complies with new age-assurance laws in the U.S. and abroad, including those that block users from downloading apps aimed at adults.