Apple pushing back on ‘vibe coding’ iPhone apps, developers say <div class="feat-image">

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Updated with Apple’s statement to 9to5Mac after the story.</p>
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<p>AI is making app development easier than ever. However, a new report claims Apple’s App Store isn’t fully embracing these new tools. Companies behind two “vibe coding” apps that let you create tools by entering text prompts into an AI system say Apple is pushing back on the category.</p>
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