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What’s Next for Apps in 2026

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Dec 21, 2025
In a forward-looking discussion, Federico and John explore the future of apps in 2026. They predict a rise in AI-driven mobile development tools and user-generated apps. Insights include Apple's potential shift to support third-party wearables and the evolution of Siri into a more personalized assistant. They debate the impact of text versus voice interaction on app adoption and touch on the need for engaging features to make voice control stick. The conversation is packed with exciting predictions for technology's next chapter!
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INSIGHT

Apps As The Next User-Generated Content

  • Mobile "vibe coding" will turn app creation into a new form of user-generated content.
  • Faster AI tools will let solo and junior developers iterate and ship apps much more quickly.
INSIGHT

Google And Third Parties Push Mobile App Builders

  • Google and third parties will push mobile-first AI tooling to let people build phone apps on their devices.
  • Expect mobile Google AI Studio, iOS versions, and social sharing/remix features to follow.
ADVICE

Hire Juniors And Iterate With AI

  • Expect lots of low-quality apps but use AI to iterate faster and focus on craftsmanship.
  • Hire and train junior developers now because AI accelerates their ramp-up dramatically.
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