# Apple may boost services revenue through third-party AI apps, CFO says

> Original title: Apple may try to increase revenue by doing…something with third-party AI apps

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-11-03T01:49:52.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/chjkgjf9331l229ixxyxjxlk6
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/02/apple-may-try-to-increase-revenue-by-doing-something-with-third-party-ai-apps/

## Summary

Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said on the earnings call that AI offers "opportunities across third-party apps and partnerships" to support services revenue growth, without giving details. Reuters reported investors are wondering whether Apple could take a cut of revenue from third-party AI agents distributed through the App Store. The App Store faces regulatory pressure, with a third-party estimate of an 18% drop in U.S. commission revenue in August.