This week on AppStories, Federico and John cast our wishes for Apple hardware in 2026, covering everything from the latest rumored gear to more outrageous hopes.

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AppStories Episode 474 - Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026

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Links and Show Notes

John has a theory:

• Daring Fireball: One More Spitball Idea for Apple’s March 4 Media Event ‘Experience’
• The Apple Vision Pro is getting foveated streaming, which is Valve’s fancy trick for the Steam Frame.
• Steam Frame

Apple Hardware Wishes

• Articles and gear mentioned:
  • Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?
  • Logitech Keys-to-GO 2 Portable Wireless Keyboard
  • EXO (distributed AI inference tool) -

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