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AI dating apps spending tops $400 million as emotional companion market grows
Global consumer spending on romance and adult AI companion apps has topped $400 million, with more than a third of lifetime spending occurring in the past six months. Data covering 214 apps show $162.8 million in revenue in the first half of 2026, led by Zeta. Downloads were led by Emochi. Researchers reported 15 percent of partnered U.S. adults aged 18 to 30 regularly use AI dating companions.
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AI vibe coding spurs surge in mobile game releases, 180,000 launched in six months
Mobile game and app releases are rising quickly as AI coding tools spread, lowering barriers for individuals and small developers, analysis showed. Research firm ATTN Economy counted 181,000 smartphone games launched in the six months through May 2026, with iOS releases up 118 percent year on year and Android up 73 percent. Appfigures and Naavik reported similar growth in apps and new publishers, while revenue and downloads remained concentrated among large firms.
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New iOS, Android app launches jump 104 percent despite AI replacing apps talk
New app releases on Apple’s App Store and Google Play rose 60 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Appfigures data cited by Gigazine. Growth was stronger on iOS, up 80 percent. As of April 2026, combined iOS and Android launches were up 104 percent, while iOS was up 89 percent. The trend runs counter to predictions that AI would shrink the app ecosystem by replacing apps with chatbots and agents.
