Season 1 · Episode 466
What’s Next for Apps in 2026
A Look Ahead to Next Year
AppStories · Federico Viticci, John Voorhees
December 21, 202528m 22s
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Show Notes
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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Links and Show Notes
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