AI coding tools may be the end of freemium utility apps

With the recent evolution of vibe coding tools, it is increasinfly clear that the single-purpose app market might not be long ...

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere

People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a ...
ZDNet

I built an iOS app in just two days with just my voice - and it was electrifying

Xcode 26.1 AI was unusable. Xcode 26.3 AI is a big leap. AI-driven migration delivered massive change in under two days. One rule fixed it: no background agents, frequent status updates. I am sure ...
BGR

Apple Just Completely Changed How iOS Apps Are Made

Ahead of the iOS 26.3 release, Apple revealed Xcode 26.3, which finally brings vibe-coding to its development platform. With that, developers creating or updating their iOS apps can use Anthropic's ...
Computerworld

Model Context Protocol: Apple’s Xcode 26.3 opens for vibe coding

Apple has embraced agentic AI for developers, introducing direct support in Xcode 26.3 for both Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex and making vibe coding now a platform feature for iPhone, ...
MacRumors

Xcode 26.3 Lets AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI Build Apps Autonomously

With Xcode 26.3, Apple is adding support for agentic coding, allowing developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex right in Xcode for app creation. Agentic coding will ...
Techlicious

iOS Apps Have Been Leaking Users' Information. Here’s How to Stop It

If you've been assuming that Apple's App Store vetting process keeps you safe from insecure apps, a new report should give you pause. Security researchers at CovertLabs have launched Firehound, a ...
Cult of Mac

Why modern iOS apps hog so much space (and what you can do about it)

Does it seem like iOS apps keep getting bigger and heavier? It's not your imagination. AI image: ChatGPT/Cult of Mac If you’ve noticed your iPhone storage filling up faster than it used to, you’re not ...
Forbes

IOS 26 Just Changed App Store Economics And Many Developers Missed It

iOS 26 launched September 15 with sweeping changes that affect every app in the store. Liquid Glass brought the first major interface overhaul since iOS 7. New AI security requirements mandate ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26 adds new ‘Preview’ app on iPhone, here’s how I’m using it

iOS 26 adds two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen, here’s how I’m using one of them: the Preview app. Apple adds new features to iOS all the time, but it’s not as common that we get brand ...
ZDNet

How to create your first iPhone app with AI - no coding experience needed

You need a Mac, Xcode, and a connected AI model. Start tiny, build confidence, then expand your project. AI coding works best when you give clear, specific intent. So you want to create your own ...
techtimes

iOS vs Android Apps: Key Differences and Top Android Alternatives to iOS Apps

When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...