Only 4% of the startups in YC's 2026 spring batch had a native mobile app as their main product, down from 15% in 2013, as startups focus on AI and agents (Parmy Olson/Bloomberg)

Only 4% of startups in YC's 2026 spring batch listed a native mobile app as their main product, a significant drop from 15% in 2013. This decline is attributed to a shift in focus towards AI and agents among new companies. The rise of artificial intelligence has also simplified app development, leading to an 80% surge in new releases on Apple's App Store.