Apple’s App Store has seen an unprecedented influx of new apps created with AI‑driven “vibe coding” tools, driving an 84% jump in submissions in a single quarter. The surge has stretched Apple’s review process, pushing approval times from a day to up to a month. In response, the company has begun pulling or blocking updates for apps that violate its self‑containment rules, sparking a standoff with the platforms that power the AI‑generated boom. Regulators are watching as the dispute highlights a clash between rapid AI development and existing gatekeeping frameworks. Read more →