Apple Quietly Blocks Updates for Popular 'Vibe Coding' Apps

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By Hartley CharltonMar 18, 2026, 9:46 am102 pts
Apple has quietly blocked AI "vibe coding" apps, such as Replit and Vibecode, from releasing App Store updates unless they make changes, The Information reports. "Vibe coding" tools allow users with little to no programming experience to build apps or websites using natural language prompts. Their accessibility…

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