Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers

As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.

Apple’s WWDC 2026 App Store changes let independent developers bundle subscriptions together
Apple’s WWDC 2026 App Store changes let independent developers bundle subscriptions together

Apple announced a sweeping set of changes to the App Store at WWDC 2026 on Monday, introducing cross-developer subscription bundles, group purchasing, enterprise volume licensing, and an AI-powered discovery system that recommends apps based on a user’…

Apple just taught your iPhone to finish your sentences, your photos, and your workflows

Apple is adding new AI-powered features to Safari, Shortcuts, and Password apps.

Apple will let you build workflows using AI in its new Shortcuts app

Shortcuts gets an AI upgrade, letting you describe the workflow you want in a prompt.

Apple’s Image Playground doesn’t suck anymore

Apple’s AI image generator is getting a makeover that could make it more competitive.

Apple’s Photos app is getting new AI editing features

A new spatial “Reframe” feature will let users use AI to adjust perspectives.

Apple is fixing the headache of splitting the bill with its new Siri in Camera feature

“If you’re grabbing a bite with friends and point your iPhone at the bill, then [you can] select what you ordered to split the tab with Apple Cash,” said Apple VP of Software Sebastien Marineau-Mes.

Apple puts parents back in control of kids’ iPhone use

Apple is putting control back into the hands of parents with more granular screen time features.

Apple’s Health app can now tell you if you’re in perimenopause

Cycle tracker will now notify women when their cycle patterns are suggestive of perimenopause.

Apple introduces systemwide dictation

Apple’s new dictation system could compete with Wispr Flow and others.