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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

App Store activity surged in 2026 according to Appfigures data, with AI-powered development tools potentially driving a wave of new mobile software launches. The trend suggests AI is lowering barriers to app creation and spurring developer interest in the mobile ecosystem.

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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why · Modelwire