On April 5th, local time, reports indicated a remarkable surge in app submissions to Apple's App Store. Specifically, in the first quarter of 2026, there was an 84% year-on-year increase, a trend that has been steadily climbing since the first quarter of 2025. This notable growth can likely be traced back to the widespread adoption of 'ambient programming.' Ambient programming refers to a tool that automates code generation and boosts development efficiency. Its rise is closely tied to the introduction of 'agent programming' tools and the integration of related features into Apple's Xcode development environment. Despite the extended review periods for Apple apps, the review process remains relatively stable, with 90% of apps undergoing review within 48 hours. This enhanced review efficiency owes partly to AI assistance, although manual review is still indispensable. However, the advent of 'ambient programming' has also brought about certain challenges, including a proliferation of low-quality apps and difficulties in identifying high-quality ones. In response, Apple has bolstered its supervision efforts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining review quality to mitigate the risk of malicious apps infiltrating the platform.