Apple is exploring a framework that would bring AI agents into the App Store while preserving the privacy and security controls that define its platform, according to a report from The Information. The effort reflects Apple’s attempt to adapt its tightly managed ecosystem to software that can act autonomously across apps without loosening App Store oversight.
The report says Apple has been designing a system to address “thorny issues” raised by agentic AI, including behavior that can change after an app has been reviewed. That concern has grown as agents become more capable of carrying out multi-step tasks, but also more difficult to predict inside a closed platform.
Apple is also courting developers as it prepares a revamped Siri and related AI integrations for iOS 27, including an “Extensions” system that would let third-party AI models plug directly into the assistant. The company has reportedly told partners it will not charge a commission at the start, though it has not ruled out doing so later.
That uncertainty appears to be making some developers cautious. A dedicated App Store section for AI capabilities could become a new distribution channel for these integrations, but it may also revive concerns about Apple eventually turning the feature into another revenue stream.
The broader strategy points to Apple trying to balance openness with control as it expands Apple Intelligence and prepares for more AI features across its software lineup. The company is expected to discuss related updates at WWDC, where its AI plans may become clearer.
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