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Story summary
- Apple Inc.'s App Store faces strain as AI-driven vibe coding expands new app submissions, with an 84% rise in early 2026.
- The surge overwhelms Apple’s review system and pushes approvals from 24 hours to 30 days.
- In response, Apple blocked updates for several vibe coding apps for violations of its self-containment rules.
- Critics argue enforcement is inconsistent and stifles innovation, highlighting the gap between AI speed and Apple’s review timelines.
