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Apple’s Vibe Coding App Curb Leaves Startups Frustrated

May 03, 2026
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Apple Appeals to Supreme Court as Epic Games Fight Escalates
Apple // April 06, 2026

Apple is trying for a second time to take its legal battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court, TechCrunch reported Monday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Apple Cracks Down on Vibe Coding Services in App Store
Apple // March 31, 2026

Apple is reportedly stepping up efforts to crack down on vibe coding services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Apple Asks Judge to Toss Claims It Misled Investors on Siri AI Progress
Apple // February 26, 2026

Apple asked a federal judge Thursday (Feb. 26) to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the company defrauded shareholders, Reuters reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Apple’s Expanded Ad Opportunities for Developers Coming in March
Apple // January 26, 2026

Apple is ready to begin offering app developers an expanded advertising opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Interviews & Exclusives
Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe

July 12, 2024
For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad range of services that forge a continuum of commerce, content and payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

Apple’s Earnings Pivot: It’s The Ecosystem, Not The Phone

January 30, 2019
It’s all about the ecosystem, not the iPhones. If there was one takeaway from the earnings call yesterday (Jan. 29) with Apple CEO Tim Cook, that would be it. Get the Full Story...

Happy 10th Anniversary iPhone

June 29, 2017
Ten years ago today, enthusiasts were waking up on the streets outside of Apple Stores nationwide in the hopes of getting their hands on the first-ever version of the iPhone....

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Apple’s Vibe Coding App Curb Leaves Startups Frustrated

May 03, 2026
Apple’s approach to so-called “vibe coding” apps has reportedly triggered complaints among startups and investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Apple Appeals to Supreme Court as Epic Games Fight Escalates

April 06, 2026
Apple is trying for a second time to take its legal battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court, TechCrunch reported Monday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete...

Apple Cracks Down on Vibe Coding Services in App Store

March 31, 2026
Apple is reportedly stepping up efforts to crack down on vibe coding services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Apple Asks Judge to Toss Claims It Misled Investors on Siri AI Progress

February 26, 2026
Apple asked a federal judge Thursday (Feb. 26) to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the company defrauded shareholders, Reuters reported Thursday. Get the Full Story Complete the...