Apple's removal of vibe coding apps sparks debate over security and competition

Jingyue Hsiao, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei Mar 31, 2026, 08:58 0

Credit: AFP

Apple has removed and restricted several vibe-coding or AI-driven app development tools from its App Store, escalating tensions with developers over platform rules and the future of software creation on iOS.

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