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Apple's AI Tags Revolutionize App Discoverability

CosmicTaco · 2025-06-15T12:02:22.086627+05:30

- Apple introduces AI-generated tags in iOS 26 developer beta to enhance App Store discoverability. - Tags currently not visible on public App Store or influencing search algorithms yet. - Appfigures finds metadata from screenshots affects app ranking, aligning with Apple's WWDC 25 announcement. - AI, not OCR, is used to extract data from app screenshots and metadata for improved categorization. - Developers can manage AI-assigned tags, with human review ensuring accuracy before public release. Source: [Tech Crunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/14/the-app-stores-new-ai-generated-tags-are-live-in-the-beta/)

Apple introduces AI-generated tags in iOS 26 developer beta to enhance App Store discoverability.
Tags currently not visible on public App Store or influencing search algorithms yet.
Appfigures finds metadata from screenshots affects app ranking, aligning with Apple's WWDC 25 announcement.
AI, not OCR, is used to extract data from app screenshots and metadata for improved categorization.
Developers can manage AI-assigned tags, with human review ensuring accuracy before public release.

Source: Tech Crunch