Forget the App Store Apple could be about to launch the agent store for AI apps, and it could transform how you use your iPhone

Date:
Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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A report claims Apple is working to welcome AI agents to its App Store as it attempts to embrace the future.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A report claims Apple is
working to allow AI agents on its App Store This is a sudden departure from Apples more recent moves on AI apps Apple has previously removed vibe-coding AI apps from the App Store Back in March, word got around that several vibe coding apps which let you create an app by entering a few natural language prompts had been removed from the App Store . While Apple said it wasnt specifically targeting this type of artificial intelligence (AI) app, the signs didnt look good for anyone developing apps like this. And things looked even bleaker for apps that used AI agents or AI bots that perform complex tasks on your behalf given how sensitive Apple is to the security of its storefront.

But in a neck-snapping 180-degree turn, it now looks like Apple is actively working on a plan to help get AI agents onto its App Store in an official capacity. Thats according to a new report from The Information , at least, which claims that Apple is seeking ways to better support apps that include
AI agents. That, in turn, could lead to a radical reconfiguration of the App Store, which some analysts believe might make certain app categories much
less relevant as AI takes over. At the same time, Apples system would be designed to maintain the existing security and privacy standards of the App Store, The Information claims. It also wants to avoid the kinds of rogue agents known to delete user data and perform other questionable tasks. Latest Videos From You may like Apple may add AI chatbots that run inside Siri here's why that's concerning Apple is about to let you replace its AI with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude AI may kill the app grid, but complex tasks still need apps

How exactly any of that would work, though, hasnt yet been made clear. The Informations report doesnt go into the specifics of Apples plan, and instead merely states that Apple is designing a system to adhere to its standards of privacy and security and prevent the more freewheeling behavior some users of agentic systems such as OpenClaw have experienced, where agents can go
haywire and delete all of a users emails.

However, even without exact details, its clear from reading the room that Apple knows something has to give. Creating the agent store (Image credit: Brett Jordan / Pexels) Why the sudden volte face from Apple? That much isnt clear, but what is evident is that apps are increasingly incorporating AI capabilities, and that isnt showing any signs of slowing down. Its likely
that Apple feels it has to adapt to the new status quo before it gets left behind.

Additionally, Apple itself is diving headfirst into the world of AI. Its
Apple Intelligence system is expected to get a major update at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, with AI-powered upgrades for Siri finally arriving in iOS 27 two years after they were first announced. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

And Apple has added vibe-coding powers to its own apps like Xcode , so its unlikely the company would be able to take a skeptical view of similar products from other developers for long.

Recent reports have indicated that Apples App Store review team has been overwhelmed by a deluge of vibe-coded apps, as harnessing machine-learning bots to write code has dramatically reduced the time required to build, test, and deploy an app. If Apple is taking steps to support AI-enabled apps on its platforms, it remains to be seen how the review team will cope if the surge
of new apps is here to stay.

The signs suggest that its likely to continue. According to Sophia
Velastegui, a developer who previously worked on AI at Microsoft and platform architecture at Apple, Theres literally going to be millions of agents. While that could be overwhelming, Velastegui believes its a great opportunity for Apples App Store to become the agent store.

With WWDC just around the corner, we could soon get an explanation from Apple on what it plans to do with AI apps going forward, both those on its own roster and those created by third-party developers. But every indication is that Apple knows its got to adapt to the new normal and allowing AI agent products on its App Store is just the latest sign that thats the case. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best iPhone deals Contract Deals Sim Free gift Apple iPhone 17 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 10GB data 19 upfront 34.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 100 upfront 62.37 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Apple iPhone Air 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 12 upfront 36 /mth View at Sky See
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