The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why
TechCrunch·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
App Store releases surged 60% year-over-year in Q1 2026 globally, with iOS seeing 80% growth, according to Appfigures analysis. April 2026 data shows 104% increase across platforms. AI-powered development tools are enabling non-technical creators to build applications, contradicting predictions that AI chatbots would replace mobile apps entirely.
Key Entities
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