Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and results - Hacker News
Google News • 1/19/2026 – 1/20/2026
Summary
Apple is testing a new App Store design that blurs the line between advertisements and search results. This includes less obvious App Store search ads on iPhone. Additionally, Apple is expanding direct ad sales in Apple News, indicating a broader push for advertising across the App Store search.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
41d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
965
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^965/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^965/48 = 0.000001) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 41 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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