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What’s Next for Apps in 2026

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This week, Federico and John look ahead to 2026 and what it will mean for apps, smarter Siri, and more.

On AppStories+, Federico and John update listeners on their latest app experiments and holiday hardware projects.


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App and Apple Preditions and Trends for 2026
Vibe Coding & AI Development Trends for 2026
  • Mentioned:
    • Google AI Studio
    • [Swift Playground](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swift-playground/id908519492
    • Manus AI
    • Wabi
    • Claude Code
    • Codex
    • The junior bet has gotten better
      • iPhone Opening Up to Wireless Wearables
      • Index 01 Ring
        • Android AI Agents & Computer Use
        • Google Gemini
          • Research Apps & NotebookLM Alternatives
          • NotebookLM
          • EXA API
          • Parallel AI API
          • Perplexity’s iPad app focuses on research tools
            • Siri with App Intents & Apple Intelligence
            MCP on Mobile
            • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
            • Rumored MCP bridge in development for iOS 26

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