Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
TechCrunch·June 8, 2026
Apple is offering a cost-saving incentive to small developers by waiving cloud API costs for those with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads. This move aims to make AI experimentation more accessible to smaller developers who may be deterred by the growing expenses associated with it. By doing so, Apple hopes to attract and support a wider range of developers in the AI space. The waiver is expected to help level the playing field for smaller developers competing with larger companies.
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