Apple’s Cal AI Crackdown Signals It’s Still Policing The App Store
Apple App Store crackdown intensifies as Cal AI removal signals stricter enforcement of payment rules.
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Apple’s Cal AI Crackdown Signals It’s Still Policing The App Store
Apple App Store Crackdown: What Happened to Cal AI? If you’ve been wondering why Cal AI briefly disappeared from the App Store, the answer is simple: Apple is still strictly enforcing its payment rules. The popular calorie-tracking app, now owned by MyFitnessPal, was temporarily removed after violating App Store guidelines around external payments and user billing practices. While the app has since returned, the incident sends a clear message—Apple isn’t loosening control anytime soon. This development comes at a time when many developers believed recent legal changes gave them more flexibility. Instead, Apple’s actions show that while rules may have evolved, enforcement remains just as aggressive as ever. Why Apple Removed Cal AI from the App Store The removal of Cal AI wasn’t a random decision—it was based on multiple violations of Apple’s App Store policies. According to Apple, the app attempted to bypass its in-app purchase system by integrating a third-party payment solution. This mov…
