Developing· Both· Published Jun 17, 2026

9to5Mac reports Apple tracks every App Store interaction to power new recommendations

Security researchers noted that the App Store's new Personalized Collections feature logs all user taps and behavior, allegedly without a way to disable the data collection.

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The media outlet detailed how Apple uses granular analytics from the App Store, including click patterns and typing speeds, to drive its latest individualized app discovery tool.

Why It Matters

This highlights a potential conflict between Apple's pro-privacy marketing and the mandatory tracking required for its increasingly algorithmic App Store features.

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Based on detailed reporting from security researchers Mysk as cited by 9to5Mac.

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    Apple collects every tap to deliver App Store personalized recommendations

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