
AIApple’s App Store is on course for an unusually large influx of new listings in 2026, but the headline figure says more about lower barriers to publishing than it does about the quality or usefulness of those apps.

BusinessApple delivered record June-quarter revenue and earnings, led by iPhone, Mac and Services growth, although tariff refunds and intensifying component pressures complicate the comparison and outlook.

BusinessApple’s return to the top of the global market-capitalisation rankings reflects investor preference for its cash-generative platform strategy over the escalating cost of building AI infrastructure at scale.