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

TechCrunch April 18, 2026 · 1:00 pm Read Original
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The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

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Source TechCrunch
Published Apr 18, 2026 · 1:00 pm
Article ID 979n637
Original URL Open source
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