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Episode 466December 21, 2025

What’s Next for Apps in 2026

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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AppStories Episode 466What’s Next for Apps in 2026

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Links and Show Notes

App and Apple Preditions and Trends for 2026

Vibe Coding & AI Development Trends for 2026

iPhone Opening Up to Wireless Wearables

Android AI Agents & Computer Use

Research Apps & NotebookLM Alternatives

Siri with App Intents & Apple Intelligence

MCP on Mobile



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