App Store App Launches Surge Amid AI Growth
App launches on the App Store and Google Play have surged by 60% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with iOS seeing an 80% increase. Despite concerns that AI might reduce app usage, the data suggests a new app gold rush, driven by easier app creation tools. Apple's marketing head noted that fears of the App Store's decline in the AI era may be exaggerated.
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