AppStories Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/appstories AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. © 2026 MacStories, Inc. c19f4a55-29aa-5c4a-87de-b397385bc6ea yes en-us Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:54:27 +0000 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:55:53 +0000 https://www.macstories.net/show/appstories/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/4sO1d61P-KzvgV_Z7md0H8MMGDho59pYfyHGfIYabNk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xOWNh/NzlhOTU1Njg5ODhl/N2IyYmJiMzliYzZm/ODBiMC5wbmc.jpg AppStories https://www.macstories.net/show/appstories/ episodic Federico Viticci, John Voorhees AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Federico Viticci No No Inside OpenAI’s Codex With Andrew Ambrosino 499 499 Inside OpenAI’s Codex With Andrew Ambrosino full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=198369 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dd2774d This week on AppStories, Federico and John are joined by Andrew Ambrosino, the Codex team lead at OpenAI, to talk about the evolution of Codex, the unification of ChatGPT and Codex, Computer Use and Computer History, designing for user trust, and more.

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$5/month]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:35:13 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2079 Thoughts on Apple's New Hardware Thoughts on Apple's New Hardware No Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026 474 474 Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026 full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=196246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/145fcfc6 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. On AppStories+, John and Federico share their top three everyday uses of AI tools. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with...

Read more]]> 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. On AppStories+, John and Federico share their top three everyday uses of AI tools. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:43:47 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1823 The Hardware We Expect and the Gear We Dare to Dream for The Hardware We Expect and the Gear We Dare to Dream for No App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri 473 473 App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=196170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/817d9d4f This week, Federico and John revisit App Intents to discuss where it came from, what it can do today, and the challenges Apple faces in integrating it with Apple Intelligence. On AppStories+, John and Federico migrated their server setups and found themselves playing IT administrator. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John revisit App Intents to discuss where it came from, what it can do today, and the challenges Apple faces in integrating it with Apple Intelligence. On AppStories+, John and Federico migrated their server setups and found themselves playing IT administrator. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:51:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1822 Putting All the Pieces Together Putting All the Pieces Together No Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using 472 472 Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=196119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e910d8c This week, Federico and John share apps they’re trying for the first time, including a calendar app, a text editor, a snippets utility, and more. Then on AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of Xcode 26.3. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. Insta360 –...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share apps they’re trying for the first time, including a calendar app, a text editor, a snippets utility, and more. Then on AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of Xcode 26.3. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. Insta360 –...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:22:58 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2302 A grab bag of new apps we're using A grab bag of new apps we're using No One Notion: Two Approaches 471 471 One Notion: Two Approaches full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=196045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d00397e6 This week on AppStories, John and Federico share the very different ways they use Notion. On AppStories+, we follow up on OpenClaw security concerns and explore the ways Federico is using it. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+...

Read more]]> This week on AppStories, John and Federico share the very different ways they use Notion. On AppStories+, we follow up on OpenClaw security concerns and explore the ways Federico is using it. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:04:57 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1856 How We Use Notion How We Use Notion No The Future of Apps in an AI-Coded World 470 470 The Future of Apps in an AI-Coded World full https://www.macstories.net/?post_type=podcasts&p=195920 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a613505 This week, Federico and John update listeners on the ClawdBot-MoltBot-OpenClaw saga before digging into how AI will affect apps and app developers. On AppStories+, John covers why Creator Studio is such a fundamental shift in Apple’s approach to ‘Pro’ apps. [We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers]https://www.macstories.net/appstories-plans/) with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John update listeners on the ClawdBot-MoltBot-OpenClaw saga before digging into how AI will affect apps and app developers. On AppStories+, John covers why Creator Studio is such a fundamental shift in Apple’s approach to ‘Pro’ apps. [We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers]https://www.macstories.net/appstories-plans/) with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:53:52 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2279 The Impact of AI on the App Store The Impact of AI on the App Store No Terminal Tips and Claude Code Workflows 469 469 Terminal Tips and Claude Code Workflows full b3ae2068-29d4-435c-b4f7-77cc056d6091 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83c10149 This week, Federico and John share their workflows and tips on how they use Claud Code and Codex to build automations. On AppStories+, John and Federico explore the Apple and Google Gemini deal and the end of Shortcuts as we know it. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share their workflows and tips on how they use Claud Code and Codex to build automations. On AppStories+, John and Federico explore the Apple and Google Gemini deal and the end of Shortcuts as we know it. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:59:58 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2606 How We Use Claude Code and Codex How We Use Claude Code and Codex No A Very ‘Just Build It’ Holiday 468 468 A Very ‘Just Build It’ Holiday full fbde1b75-d61c-4dab-b0b3-937cb5fd4715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/959fe2fa This week, Federico and John complete their tour of holiday projects with a look at the tools both of them built with the help of Claude Code, Codex, and other tools. On AppStories+, John pushes Claude Code by building a Safari web extension that integrates with Notion. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John complete their tour of holiday projects with a look at the tools both of them built with the help of Claude Code, Codex, and other tools. On AppStories+, John pushes Claude Code by building a Safari web extension that integrates with Notion. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with...

Read more]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:20:14 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2556 How We Spend Our Holiday Break, Part 2 How We Spend Our Holiday Break, Part 2 No A Very Nerdy Holiday Break 467 467 A Very Nerdy Holiday Break full 11fb3df8-97b1-432e-8fbc-f71f386508b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e03470 This week, Federico and John are back from their holiday break, included so many hardware and automation projects that this is part one of a two-part episode regarding Federico’s networked music automation setup and John’s new research tool. On AppStories+, Federico shares his foldable phone experiments. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John are back from their holiday break, included so many hardware and automation projects that this is part one of a two-part episode regarding Federico’s networked music automation setup and John’s new research tool. On AppStories+, Federico shares his foldable phone experiments. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus...

Read more]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:04:36 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2874 How We Spent Our Downtime How We Spent Our Downtime No What’s Next for Apps in 2026 466 466 What’s Next for Apps in 2026 full 64d4128d-d9bd-4325-b305-f551794452ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb1f2b42 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. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week....

Read more]]> 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. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week....

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:55:27 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1703 A Look Ahead to Next Year A Look Ahead to Next Year No The 2025 MacStories Selects Awards 465 465 The 2025 MacStories Selects Awards full 34f9a19d-56ad-4c95-a44d-be84147ec831 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ee4e19b This week, Federico and John reveal the winners of the 2025 MacStories Selects Awards, which celebrate the exceptional design, innovation, and creativity of apps across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. On AppStories+, John has some Apple Music discovery tips for Federico, and they reveal the iPhone features they don’t use. We...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John reveal the winners of the 2025 MacStories Selects Awards, which celebrate the exceptional design, innovation, and creativity of apps across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. On AppStories+, John has some Apple Music discovery tips for Federico, and they reveal the iPhone features they don’t use. We...

Read more]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:56:24 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3447 The 2025 MacStories Selects Awards The 2025 MacStories Selects Awards No Vibe Coding Your Own Productivity Tools 464 464 Vibe Coding Your Own Productivity Tools full faec5bef-3707-4759-8746-0afa9f606ca7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b6a8b80 This week, Federico and John explain how they go about creating personal productivity tools with the assistance of AI and walk through some of what they have created. On AppStories+, we talk about our Black Friday tech purchases. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John explain how they go about creating personal productivity tools with the assistance of AI and walk through some of what they have created. On AppStories+, we talk about our Black Friday tech purchases. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:29:18 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2392 Our AI Automation Workflows Our AI Automation Workflows No Designing for Liquid Glass: Outstanding Indie Apps 463 463 Designing for Liquid Glass: Outstanding Indie Apps full 83f93ae1-b24a-44da-b677-e3349c9f5a1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6efbe06a This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language. On AppStories+, it’s John’s 10th anniversary at MacStories, so he and Federico look back at the last decade. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language. On AppStories+, it’s John’s 10th anniversary at MacStories, so he and Federico look back at the last decade. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:54:36 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1588 Great Liquid Glass Apps Great Liquid Glass Apps No The Ever-Changing App Store 462 462 The Ever-Changing App Store full ef59493e-d46f-4eb1-b196-b0e3bf0a2134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f55c61e4 This week, Federico and John explore current changes to the world of apps through the lens of its past evolution. On AppStories+, we build “money’s no object” holiday wish lists for ourselves. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John explore current changes to the world of apps through the lens of its past evolution. On AppStories+, we build “money’s no object” holiday wish lists for ourselves. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:02:11 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1955 How Subscriptions, Regulation, and AI Are Reshaping the World of Apps How Subscriptions, Regulation, and AI Are Reshaping the World of Apps No Our Latest App and Automation Experiments 461 461 Our Latest App and Automation Experiments full 8a2093bf-72f0-498d-950a-19524a81b8ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b015c3d This week, Federico and John kick off their holiday app and automation experimentation season a little earlier than usual with a mix of apps, automations, and services. On AppStories+, Federico and John look ahead, considering the future of Shortcuts and automation. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John kick off their holiday app and automation experimentation season a little earlier than usual with a mix of apps, automations, and services. On AppStories+, Federico and John look ahead, considering the future of Shortcuts and automation. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:53:37 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2333 New Apps and Workflows for the holiday season New Apps and Workflows for the holiday season No The Great Digital Declutter 460 460 The Great Digital Declutter full 69a6c713-ce73-4238-b973-fcff99d2d5a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5e6cb37 This week, Federico and John clean house, deleting old apps, screenshots, half-built shortcuts, huge downloads, and more. A look at the workflows and apps we use to stay organized and clean up our digital messes. On AppStories+, Federico’s Typing Mind experiments continue, while John shares his experience of Claude Code to build tools to run...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John clean house, deleting old apps, screenshots, half-built shortcuts, huge downloads, and more. A look at the workflows and apps we use to stay organized and clean up our digital messes. On AppStories+, Federico’s Typing Mind experiments continue, while John shares his experience of Claude Code to build tools to run...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:15:26 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1873 Organizing Your Digital Life Organizing Your Digital Life No Exploring AI Browsers 459 459 Exploring AI Browsers full 9adecfa7-2bb4-4f74-a1d2-a6a044758911 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc617d98 This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there. Then, on AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning fast alternative AI models in Typing Mind. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there. Then, on AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning fast alternative AI models in Typing Mind. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:52:49 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2304 What's the Deal with AI Browsers? What's the Deal with AI Browsers? No The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro 458 458 The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro full b8243f00-6f60-4f79-b8d2-2d8c2dbc6437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a204eb8 This week, Federico and John consider whether Apple made the case for running local LLMs and gaming on the M5 iPad Pro and discusss who should consider buying it. On AppStories+, we explain how Claude Skills work and why they are one of Anthropic’s most exciting features in a while. Also available on YouTube here....

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John consider whether Apple made the case for running local LLMs and gaming on the M5 iPad Pro and discusss who should consider buying it. On AppStories+, we explain how Claude Skills work and why they are one of Anthropic’s most exciting features in a while. Also available on YouTube here....

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:13:32 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2013 Federico’s M5 iPad Pro Review Federico’s M5 iPad Pro Review No Apple’s Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri 457 457 Apple’s Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri full a2d41162-535e-41e2-b14f-a7498135c49a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4523538e This week, Federico and John discuss what might be next for Apple Intelligence and how it fits into the broader AI market. On AppStories+, Federico and John cover the fallout from the Sora app and why AI can’t replace human creativity. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John discuss what might be next for Apple Intelligence and how it fits into the broader AI market. On AppStories+, Federico and John cover the fallout from the Sora app and why AI can’t replace human creativity. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:58:14 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2191 Imagining and Apple AI Future Imagining and Apple AI Future No What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? 456 456 What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? full 2aceb98a-afc4-4316-af87-aa68135d5b20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8003273 This week, with rumors of more products in the pipeline, Federico and John share what they want most from Apple before the end of the year. On AppStories+, Federico experiments with lightning fast inference and iteration using Cerebras for scripting. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high...

Read more]]> This week, with rumors of more products in the pipeline, Federico and John share what they want most from Apple before the end of the year. On AppStories+, Federico experiments with lightning fast inference and iteration using Cerebras for scripting. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:06:29 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1868 A Hardware and Software Wishlist A Hardware and Software Wishlist No Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps 455 455 Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps full 86dd90de-6d84-4143-a61a-b610f9b68ac6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ba51d82 This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical examples of what it can do. On AppStories+, Federico and John experiment with whether AI can make sense of the information firehose. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical examples of what it can do. On AppStories+, Federico and John experiment with whether AI can make sense of the information firehose. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:53:07 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2293 MCP Demystified MCP Demystified No AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest 454 454 AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest full 0f188e8b-dcea-4d7c-b6a1-dce4c2279674 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb891570 This week, Federico and John follow up after a week with new Apple hardware and dig into watchOS and visionOS 26. On AppStories+, John is mixing up his link and data organization systems - again. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John follow up after a week with new Apple hardware and dig into watchOS and visionOS 26. On AppStories+, John is mixing up his link and data organization systems - again. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To...

Read more]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:14:09 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2233 A hardware update, Smart Stacks, and the quest to game on the Vision Pro A hardware update, Smart Stacks, and the quest to game on the Vision Pro No Fall Hardware: First Impressions 453 453 Fall Hardware: First Impressions full d95959c2-6e91-4eab-93f1-8e62f1c99d6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f794522 This week, Federico and John shared their first impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. On AppStories+, Federico asks John about his plans to unwind now that his macOS review is out. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John shared their first impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. On AppStories+, Federico asks John about his plans to unwind now that his macOS review is out. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:31:14 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1847 Thoughts on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3 Thoughts on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3 No iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews 452 452 iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews full 7f754aa0-d11a-4cbf-9c97-70dd943997c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24a0e01b This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26 Tahoe means for users. On AppStories+, John updates listeners on what he bought after last week’s Apple event and why. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26 Tahoe means for users. On AppStories+, John updates listeners on what he bought after last week’s Apple event and why. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:11:09 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3175 The MacStories Annual Review Extravaganza The MacStories Annual Review Extravaganza No Apple Event Vibe Check 451 451 Apple Event Vibe Check full 338c0534-fcb8-4546-8356-86bea212fa45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/623526ac This week, Federico and John do their annual pre-Apple event “vibe check,” discussing what they expect and hope to see at the upcoming September Apple event. They explore the rumored iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, and debate the Apple Watch Ultra. Plus, they share thoughts on the prospect of an Apple TV with Apple...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John do their annual pre-Apple event “vibe check,” discussing what they expect and hope to see at the upcoming September Apple event. They explore the rumored iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, and debate the Apple Watch Ultra. Plus, they share thoughts on the prospect of an Apple TV with Apple...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:34:38 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2500 AirPods, iPhone 17 Air, and Federico's AirTag Mystery AirPods, iPhone 17 Air, and Federico's AirTag Mystery No Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA 450 450 Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA full 15897f97-87a5-4313-95f1-cb7404519905 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d8b4f5f This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks. On AppStories+, the importance of breaks and finding ways to unwind. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit...

Read more]]> This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks. On AppStories+, the importance of breaks and finding ways to unwind. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit...

Read more]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:41:01 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2868 What We Did on Our Summer Breaks What We Did on Our Summer Breaks No Building a Better AI App 449 449 Building a Better AI App full 3f275c16-2e2a-4428-871d-8e91238a6013 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9e49fa6 This week, Federico and John pick and choose their favorite AI app features to imagine a better AI app future, critiquing the leading LLM apps along the way. And, as a bonus, John explains why read-later apps should support Shortcuts and other automation schemes. On AppStories+, the critique continues with a look at how Todoist...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John pick and choose their favorite AI app features to imagine a better AI app future, critiquing the leading LLM apps along the way. And, as a bonus, John explains why read-later apps should support Shortcuts and other automation schemes. On AppStories+, the critique continues with a look at how Todoist...

Read more]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:35:53 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2188 Combining the Best AI App Features Into One Super App Combining the Best AI App Features Into One Super App No The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas 448 448 The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas full 4147850b-a3f9-4bf4-9d26-90c78cb8bc7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b40d9a9 This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program. On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the state of engagement bait posting about Apple and how it’s affecting the discourse about the company and its products. We deliver AppStories+...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program. On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the state of engagement bait posting about Apple and how it’s affecting the discourse about the company and its products. We deliver AppStories+...

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 15:01:42 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2098 Should you install iPadOS or macOS 26? Should you install iPadOS or macOS 26? No Gaming Sidekicks: Videogame Companion Apps with Brendon Bigley 447 447 Gaming Sidekicks: Videogame Companion Apps with Brendon Bigley full 49a8284e-e341-4d41-ae30-7823ab34d1c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebfe413f This week, John is joined by Brendon Bigley to explore the wide world of videogame companion apps from media trackers to game specific companion apps. On AppStories+, John and Brendon dig into 16 years of App Store history to compile a list of games that have defined gaming on the iPhone. Also available on YouTube...

Read more]]> This week, John is joined by Brendon Bigley to explore the wide world of videogame companion apps from media trackers to game specific companion apps. On AppStories+, John and Brendon dig into 16 years of App Store history to compile a list of games that have defined gaming on the iPhone. Also available on YouTube...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:40:59 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2594 Everything But the Games Everything But the Games No A Secondary Device Check-In 446 446 A Secondary Device Check-In full 33d4e07b-a49b-4fc7-8921-1a3545d3e02d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f11244c This week, Federico and John explain how they use their secondary systems, which for John is the iPad and for Federico, the Mac. On AppStories+, Federico asks whether technologies like web-based MCP render Apple’s native App Intents irrelevant? Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John explain how they use their secondary systems, which for John is the iPad and for Federico, the Mac. On AppStories+, Federico asks whether technologies like web-based MCP render Apple’s native App Intents irrelevant? Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:13:13 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1694 John's iPad Use and Federico's Mac Use John's iPad Use and Federico's Mac Use No Imagining Apple’s Next Big Thing 445 445 Imagining Apple’s Next Big Thing full 6725abf0-b62c-43a1-88e4-c58e21569c6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d40cbd8a This week, Federico and John share a grab bag of projects we’d like to see Apple pursue from software, to hardware and corporate acquisitions. On AppStories+, Federico and John take their wish list further with a bunch of gadgets they’d like to see Apple make. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content,...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share a grab bag of projects we’d like to see Apple pursue from software, to hardware and corporate acquisitions. On AppStories+, Federico and John take their wish list further with a bunch of gadgets they’d like to see Apple make. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content,...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:25:09 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2252 What We'd Like to See Apple Try Next What We'd Like to See Apple Try Next No Inside our Summertime Review Toolkits 444 444 Inside our Summertime Review Toolkits full bf739d1d-94da-4f59-b6dc-49c11bdd45bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/48068703 This week, Federico and John reflect on their preparations for the fall review season, how dealing with design changes is different than new features, and explain some of the tools their using for research and writing this year. On AppStories+, John answers the question “What if the Stream Deck was $20 and fit in the...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John reflect on their preparations for the fall review season, how dealing with design changes is different than new features, and explain some of the tools their using for research and writing this year. On AppStories+, John answers the question “What if the Stream Deck was $20 and fit in the...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:40:42 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1657 A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Review Season A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Review Season No Our OS 26 Experiments: iPad Podcasting, Reminders, and More 443 443 Our OS 26 Experiments: iPad Podcasting, Reminders, and More full 13f1a4ba-1726-457f-ab7d-980685b45325 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01f5bda6 This week, Federico records entirely on his iPad Pro using the new local capture feature in iPadOS 26. He and John discuss how this system feature changes remote podcasting, their experiences and experiments with macOS Tahoe and the new Spotlight, and why both have returned to Apple’s Reminders app—thanks in part to Apple Intelligence and...

Read more]]> This week, Federico records entirely on his iPad Pro using the new local capture feature in iPadOS 26. He and John discuss how this system feature changes remote podcasting, their experiences and experiments with macOS Tahoe and the new Spotlight, and why both have returned to Apple’s Reminders app—thanks in part to Apple Intelligence and...

Read more]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:26:36 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1770 Our Early OS 26 Testing Our Early OS 26 Testing No An iPad Pickle 442 442 An iPad Pickle full 48ca80ab-4ff2-4664-9a8e-e91d549a603d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee999be5 This week, Federico and John reflect on where the iPad fits within their workflows after the announcement of iPadOS 26. Then, on AppStories+, they explore the potential for an Apple automation renaissance built on the features announced at WWDC. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John reflect on where the iPad fits within their workflows after the announcement of iPadOS 26. Then, on AppStories+, they explore the potential for an Apple automation renaissance built on the features announced at WWDC. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:11:05 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1755 Federico Rethinks His iPad Setup Federico Rethinks His iPad Setup No A Behind the Scenes Peek at WWDC Week 441 441 A Behind the Scenes Peek at WWDC Week full 801f3516-0373-4c9c-b807-917bb91cb525 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa88cc3 This week, Federico and John catch listeners up on their whirlwind WWDC week, which was chaotic in the best possible way. On AppStories+, Federico and John get excited about what the WWDC announcements say about the direction of automation on Apple’s platforms. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John catch listeners up on their whirlwind WWDC week, which was chaotic in the best possible way. On AppStories+, Federico and John get excited about what the WWDC announcements say about the direction of automation on Apple’s platforms. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:40:05 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2062 WWDC Backstage WWDC Backstage No WWDC 2025: A First Look at Everything Apple Announced 440 440 WWDC 2025: A First Look at Everything Apple Announced full 87c3974e-40fc-4cf7-88b5-469108bd18ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/acab74e8 For our second WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico and John dig into the details they’ve learned about what was announced by Apple this week at WWDC 2025. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans...

Read more]]> For our second WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico and John dig into the details they’ve learned about what was announced by Apple this week at WWDC 2025. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans...

Read more]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:15:35 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3435 A WWDC 2025 Recap A WWDC 2025 Recap No WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners 439 439 WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners full 10b8c99e-8354-4f9e-885a-6938f645e541 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01fe2657 For their first WWDC 2025 AppStories episode, Federico and John interview finalists and winners of the Apple Design Award. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ. [[audio_player]] This...

Read more]]> For their first WWDC 2025 AppStories episode, Federico and John interview finalists and winners of the Apple Design Award. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ. [[audio_player]] This...

Read more]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:11:13 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3497 The AppStories ADA Interviews The AppStories ADA Interviews No Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes 438 438 Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes full 7cd55154-bffd-41a8-8009-efdb2240c675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60a0f801 This week, John shares his first impressions of Sky, the alpha AI-powered Mac automation app from the creators of Workflow and Shortcuts and then he and Federico share their Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence wishes for WWDC 2025 On AppStories+, John and Federico consider what AI means for developers and the App Store in the year...

Read more]]> This week, John shares his first impressions of Sky, the alpha AI-powered Mac automation app from the creators of Workflow and Shortcuts and then he and Federico share their Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence wishes for WWDC 2025 On AppStories+, John and Federico consider what AI means for developers and the App Store in the year...

Read more]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:29:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2274 Our WWDC 2025 Automation Wishes Our WWDC 2025 Automation Wishes No Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes 437 437 Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes full 2acd2de9-dd41-49a4-8b80-a61dc2a8eb4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f7070e This week, Federico and John share their WWDC wishes for macOS and visionOS. On AppStories+, John explores how Apple hardware and software got so out of sync when it comes to AI use cases. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share their WWDC wishes for macOS and visionOS. On AppStories+, John explores how Apple hardware and software got so out of sync when it comes to AI use cases. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn...

Read more]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 15:12:08 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2034 OS Updates We're Hoping to See at WWDC OS Updates We're Hoping to See at WWDC No Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor 436 436 Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor full 9d7a2ed0-737c-46bf-a433-5a6026d0028f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3424b656 This week, Federico and John interview Airbnb Vice President of Product Marketing, Jud Coplan, and Vice President of Design, Teo Connor. On AppStories+, Federico explores running LLMs locally on an M3 Ultra Mac Studio. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John interview Airbnb Vice President of Product Marketing, Jud Coplan, and Vice President of Design, Teo Connor. On AppStories+, Federico explores running LLMs locally on an M3 Ultra Mac Studio. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn...

Read more]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 15:28:29 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3021 A Conversation About App and Product Design A Conversation About App and Product Design No The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes 435 435 The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes full cf6cb44a-7ad7-476a-929e-fd768ac49686 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d70f56b This week, Federico and John interview Apple’s VP of Developer Relations, Education, and Enterprise, Susan Prescott, along with Amy Key and Omar Firdaus, Distinguished Swift Student Challenge Winners. Then, they also share their 2025 wishes for watchOS and tvOS. On AppStories+, John leads a philosophical discussion about art, culture, and creativity and where it’s heading...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John interview Apple’s VP of Developer Relations, Education, and Enterprise, Susan Prescott, along with Amy Key and Omar Firdaus, Distinguished Swift Student Challenge Winners. Then, they also share their 2025 wishes for watchOS and tvOS. On AppStories+, John leads a philosophical discussion about art, culture, and creativity and where it’s heading...

Read more]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 16:02:43 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2464 An Interview with Apple's Apple's Susan Prescott and Students, Plus more OS Wishes An Interview with Apple's Apple's Susan Prescott and Students, Plus more OS Wishes No Our 2025 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes 434 434 Our 2025 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes full e18308bf-9659-45f3-be60-be75e0c04491 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b0b6a0 This week, Federico and John begin their annual look at what they’d like to see Apple announce at WWDC 2025, starting with iOS and iPadOS 19. On AppStories+, John explains why the recent contempt order entered against Apple is a bigger deal than most people realize, on multiple levels. We deliver AppStories+ to...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John begin their annual look at what they’d like to see Apple announce at WWDC 2025, starting with iOS and iPadOS 19. On AppStories+, John explains why the recent contempt order entered against Apple is a bigger deal than most people realize, on multiple levels. We deliver AppStories+ to...

Read more]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 16:45:04 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3822 Our Annual OS Wishes Our Annual OS Wishes No Tackling Trackers 433 433 Tackling Trackers full 10b3f2fa-57e2-480b-b999-846320eb6009 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2787b56 This week, Federico and John tackle tracking apps. From database apps to media trackers, they consider what makes a good tracking app no matter what you’re tracking. On AppStories+, Federico quizzes John about what’s on his desk, the tech he’d be happy to have a burgler steal, and more. We deliver AppStories+ to...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John tackle tracking apps. From database apps to media trackers, they consider what makes a good tracking app no matter what you’re tracking. On AppStories+, Federico quizzes John about what’s on his desk, the tech he’d be happy to have a burgler steal, and more. We deliver AppStories+ to...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:59:06 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2124 Apps for Tracking Anything Apps for Tracking Anything No How We’re Using AI 432 432 How We’re Using AI full 3c8e9c16-e6ba-4339-966f-e9d9a610d341 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58c7eb13 This week, Federico and John revisit the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence to describe how they’re using a variety of tools for their everyday workflows. On AppStories+, John shares his theory of the way we’ll look at AI models in the future. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John revisit the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence to describe how they’re using a variety of tools for their everyday workflows. On AppStories+, John shares his theory of the way we’ll look at AI models in the future. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at...

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:00:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3255 The AI Models We Use and How We Use Them The AI Models We Use and How We Use Them No Time for Calendars 431 431 Time for Calendars full dabd5bea-e9b0-4394-ab01-ca3f6a502912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5fc226d This week, Federico and John survey their favorite calendar apps, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each. On AppStories+, Federico shares Shortcuts tips for working with Google’s Gemini API and the highly structured data it returns. Plus he and John share their concern and cautious optimism for the future of Shortcuts. We deliver...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John survey their favorite calendar apps, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each. On AppStories+, Federico shares Shortcuts tips for working with Google’s Gemini API and the highly structured data it returns. Plus he and John share their concern and cautious optimism for the future of Shortcuts. We deliver...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:46:42 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2066 Keeping a Schedule Keeping a Schedule No Return of the Utility Grab Bag 430 430 Return of the Utility Grab Bag full 83bf2233-5073-4cc5-a484-3fed5267f8f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ada43ba This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite utility apps, including Amphetamine, Text Lens, Gifski, Folder Peek, Mic Drop, Keka, and Marked. Then, on AppStories+, Federico and John extend their conversation about utilities with six more favorites. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite utility apps, including Amphetamine, Text Lens, Gifski, Folder Peek, Mic Drop, Keka, and Marked. Then, on AppStories+, Federico and John extend their conversation about utilities with six more favorites. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:25:43 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1838 A Selection of Our Favorite Utilities A Selection of Our Favorite Utilities No Pick 3: Automations 429 429 Pick 3: Automations full 7508fcc1-a8ff-466f-9a3c-20016b321ce9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d83e0e4b This week, Federico and John take listeners on a tour of the wide variety of automations they’ve been working on so far this year, including shortcuts, Claude projects, and Zapier zaps. On AppStories+, Federico and John dig a little deeper into some of the more complex automations that they’ve been working on in 2025. not...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John take listeners on a tour of the wide variety of automations they’ve been working on so far this year, including shortcuts, Claude projects, and Zapier zaps. On AppStories+, Federico and John dig a little deeper into some of the more complex automations that they’ve been working on in 2025. not...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:55:14 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2383 A Selection of Automations A Selection of Automations No From Dashboard Widgets to Breaking News: Mark Gurman’s Path to Bloomberg 428 428 From Dashboard Widgets to Breaking News: Mark Gurman’s Path to Bloomberg full 674edc7d-5ba4-40d3-b417-3895da71caec https://share.transistor.fm/s/5de6cae4 In this special interview episode, Federico and John welcome Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman to discuss his 16-year journey covering Apple. Mark shares how he started as a teenage app developer before joining 9to5Mac and eventually Bloomberg. The conversation explores Mark’s most memorable scoops, the evolution of Apple news coverage, his relationship with Apple, and advice for...

Read more]]> In this special interview episode, Federico and John welcome Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman to discuss his 16-year journey covering Apple. Mark shares how he started as a teenage app developer before joining 9to5Mac and eventually Bloomberg. The conversation explores Mark’s most memorable scoops, the evolution of Apple news coverage, his relationship with Apple, and advice for...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:01:30 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2815 An Interview with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman An Interview with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman No Shortcuts Utility Apps Revisited 427 427 Shortcuts Utility Apps Revisited full e98ed4fc-12fc-4746-9447-6dc3c5a0cb0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ba3aa2d This week, Federico and John explore a collection of Shortcuts helper utilities that extend functionality beyond the built-in system actions, sharing how these apps address gaps in Apple’s Shortcuts implementation across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On AppStories+, John interviews Federico about his recent story that concludes web applications often provide superior experiences to native...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John explore a collection of Shortcuts helper utilities that extend functionality beyond the built-in system actions, sharing how these apps address gaps in Apple’s Shortcuts implementation across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On AppStories+, John interviews Federico about his recent story that concludes web applications often provide superior experiences to native...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:45:52 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1947 Filling the Gaps in Apple Automation Filling the Gaps in Apple Automation No Our Self-Imposed Tech Deadlines 426 426 Our Self-Imposed Tech Deadlines full 90f2f8e2-71e6-4d69-92da-0709bf696582 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d596297e This week, Federico and John share their self-imposed tech deadlines for the hardware and software they use. On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up their tech deadlines with the hardware they expect to add to their setups in 2025. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John share their self-imposed tech deadlines for the hardware and software they use. On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up their tech deadlines with the hardware they expect to add to their setups in 2025. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:28:39 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2124 What Is Driving Our 2025 Tech Decisions What Is Driving Our 2025 Tech Decisions No The Missing Middle 425 425 The Missing Middle full 139cd705-8314-4e50-bd06-58c2f0049717 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6caa9ec9 This week, Federico and John examine the widening gap between consumer and enterprise apps, asking what happened to prosumer and small business app market. On AppStories+, John doesn’t buy Apple’s explanation of why the iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe and has an email-adjacent theory about task managers. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John examine the widening gap between consumer and enterprise apps, asking what happened to prosumer and small business app market. On AppStories+, John doesn’t buy Apple’s explanation of why the iPhone 16e doesn’t have MagSafe and has an email-adjacent theory about task managers. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:43:24 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1934 Why Aren't Developers Making Prosumer and Small Business Apps Anymore? Why Aren't Developers Making Prosumer and Small Business Apps Anymore? No 5 for 5: Five Predictions, Five Years 424 424 5 for 5: Five Predictions, Five Years full 94b29714-6b5a-4373-9fed-4c12fa5a90ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/71548e71 This week, Federico and John make five app predictions for the next five years covering everything from App Intents and automation to the fate of the App Store. On AppStories+, John talks through a very specific use case for Apple’s new iPhone 16e. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> This week, Federico and John make five app predictions for the next five years covering everything from App Intents and automation to the fate of the App Store. On AppStories+, John talks through a very specific use case for Apple’s new iPhone 16e. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:17:11 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1775 Looking Ahead to the App World's Next Five Years Looking Ahead to the App World's Next Five Years No A Classic Pick 2: Hidden Gems 423 423 A Classic Pick 2: Hidden Gems full a70f480f-57d6-4f69-b56e-7e989b28d390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4799e27 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick two apps you may or may not have heard of or considered using and explain why you should give them a try. On AppStories+, we extend our picks with several more apps we’ve been testing recently. Learn more at appstories.plus. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Easy-to-Use...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick two apps you may or may not have heard of or considered using and explain why you should give them a try. On AppStories+, we extend our picks with several more apps we’ve been testing recently. Learn more at appstories.plus. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Easy-to-Use...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:51 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1868 Four Apps You May Not Know But Should Try Four Apps You May Not Know But Should Try No Thoughts on Covering AI Our Way 422 422 Thoughts on Covering AI Our Way full 13bf808b-fb5b-4206-8491-c56b54851e41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd42f388 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John say goodbye to the AppStories+ pre-show and hello to the new post-show. Then, for the main event, they update listeners on how MacStories plans to cover AI news and tools. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share the AI tools they are using themselves. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John say goodbye to the AppStories+ pre-show and hello to the new post-show. Then, for the main event, they update listeners on how MacStories plans to cover AI news and tools. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share the AI tools they are using themselves. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:11:46 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2156 A Skeptical, Principled Approach to AI A Skeptical, Principled Approach to AI No Life Tracking, Journaling, and the Vision Pro with Devon Dundee 421 421 Life Tracking, Journaling, and the Vision Pro with Devon Dundee full b6d6e0ed-5788-4c6d-b1ef-d7c412d9e601 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6f0f1d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Devon Dundee of the Magic Rays of Light podcast to talk about his approaches to life tracking and journaling and how the Apple Vision Pro has become his primary computer. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we prove that Chris Lawley isn’t the only one with obscure soda...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Devon Dundee of the Magic Rays of Light podcast to talk about his approaches to life tracking and journaling and how the Apple Vision Pro has become his primary computer. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we prove that Chris Lawley isn’t the only one with obscure soda...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:48:15 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2045 Living a Quality Quantified Life in VR Living a Quality Quantified Life in VR No Three Browsers Are Better Than One with Matt Birchler 420 420 Three Browsers Are Better Than One with Matt Birchler full ad6a5ead-354a-4b26-be92-bd1371996d2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bef024d0 [[audio_player]] This week, for episode 420 Federico and John are joined by Matt Birchler, co-host of Comfort Zone and many other projects to talk about web apps, email, AI, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Matt, John, and Federico confess their tech secrets. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Keep Your Plans on...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, for episode 420 Federico and John are joined by Matt Birchler, co-host of Comfort Zone and many other projects to talk about web apps, email, AI, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Matt, John, and Federico confess their tech secrets. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Keep Your Plans on...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:58:31 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2123 How the Web Is Changing the App Landscape How the Web Is Changing the App Landscape No An Apple Intelligence Wish List 419 419 An Apple Intelligence Wish List full 38332eee-f134-4668-af1b-533edc384199 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e80d6680 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look ahead to WWDC and beyond to consider how Apple Intelligence could be used to change the way we use our iPhones, iPads, and Macs. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has grievances about the lack of Apple software compatibility on Android. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look ahead to WWDC and beyond to consider how Apple Intelligence could be used to change the way we use our iPhones, iPads, and Macs. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has grievances about the lack of Apple software compatibility on Android. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:19:28 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1846 Where Apple Should Steer Its AI Where Apple Should Steer Its AI No Apple Prophecies and Predictions for 2025 418 418 Apple Prophecies and Predictions for 2025 full 1e7e8b19-4350-4e76-8f08-f6ec5246f0ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7f78fc3 [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John predict what we’ll see from Apple in 2025. From agentic AI to App Intents and Siri, they explore what will shape the year ahead and the implications to users and developers. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John runs down the third-party Apple accessories he saw at CES 2025,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John predict what we’ll see from Apple in 2025. From agentic AI to App Intents and Siri, they explore what will shape the year ahead and the implications to users and developers. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John runs down the third-party Apple accessories he saw at CES 2025,...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:23:36 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1727 What’s Next for Apple in the Year Ahead What’s Next for Apple in the Year Ahead No Our Holiday Nerd Projects 417 417 Our Holiday Nerd Projects full 36d30050-c2bf-4037-a901-52d13658fa6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1013d2f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John round up the tech and productivity projects they have planned for their annual holiday break. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the refinements he’s made to his reading setup. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show John’s Reading Setup Changes RSS Sync: Feedbin RSS App: Unread Other...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John round up the tech and productivity projects they have planned for their annual holiday break. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the refinements he’s made to his reading setup. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show John’s Reading Setup Changes RSS Sync: Feedbin RSS App: Unread Other...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:28:28 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1495 How we plan to spend our downtime over the holidays How we plan to spend our downtime over the holidays No The AppStories Year in Review 416 416 The AppStories Year in Review full 3f8012f8-ed59-4b19-898f-346cf379237a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4bb54a1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the trends that shaped the App Store in 2024. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico returns to Obsidian for note-taking and explores ChatGPT as a way of assisting him with the creation of custom plugins. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Federico’s Note Taking Experiments Experiments...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the trends that shaped the App Store in 2024. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico returns to Obsidian for note-taking and explores ChatGPT as a way of assisting him with the creation of custom plugins. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Federico’s Note Taking Experiments Experiments...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:49:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1787 A Look at What Shaped the App World in 2024 A Look at What Shaped the App World in 2024 No The 2024 MacStories Selects Awards 415 415 The 2024 MacStories Selects Awards full 4bfd6ce7-6e11-4002-85a7-c71d6c347d30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad01436b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reveal the winners of the 2024 MacStories Selects Awards, which celebrate the exceptional design, innovation, and creativity of apps across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind-the-scenes to discuss the logistics of picking the annual MacStories Selects Award winners and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reveal the winners of the 2024 MacStories Selects Awards, which celebrate the exceptional design, innovation, and creativity of apps across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind-the-scenes to discuss the logistics of picking the annual MacStories Selects Award winners and...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:40:59 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3320 Celebrating the Best Apps of 2024 Celebrating the Best Apps of 2024 No Assistive AI Automation Tools 414 414 Assistive AI Automation Tools full 97b42c43-8e5b-4932-85ca-fca9ac1a62f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6f07928 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the differences between assistive and generative AI and cover the sort of automation tasks for which assistive AI is useful. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is skeptical about the utility of Apple’s rumored home hub device. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Apple’s Rumored Home...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the differences between assistive and generative AI and cover the sort of automation tasks for which assistive AI is useful. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is skeptical about the utility of Apple’s rumored home hub device. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Apple’s Rumored Home...

Read more]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:42:19 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2874 Finding a Place for AI in Our Workflows Finding a Place for AI in Our Workflows No A Cavalcade of Nightmares 413 413 A Cavalcade of Nightmares full b601481f-7888-4a1e-a20e-8a83e0c51238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a38e039 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by his NPC: Next Portable Console co-host Brendon Bigley for a conversation about Control Ultimate Edition coming to the Mac, Bluesky, a friendly interrogation about the apps and gear Brendon uses, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Brendon and John talk about videogame tracking apps and services. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by his NPC: Next Portable Console co-host Brendon Bigley for a conversation about Control Ultimate Edition coming to the Mac, Bluesky, a friendly interrogation about the apps and gear Brendon uses, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Brendon and John talk about videogame tracking apps and services. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:25:39 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4039 A Conversation with Brendon Bigley A Conversation with Brendon Bigley No What Kind of Person Are You? 412 412 What Kind of Person Are You? full c8bdfc35-b4ec-49d4-8a55-05670b50a8f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2f20cf6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Robb Knight, John’s co-host on Ruminate, a show about the open web, snacks, and the occasional videogame about Mastodon, ActivityPub, and the apps Robb uses day-to-day. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Robb fill Federico in on the origin story of their podcast, Ruminate. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Robb Knight, John’s co-host on Ruminate, a show about the open web, snacks, and the occasional videogame about Mastodon, ActivityPub, and the apps Robb uses day-to-day. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Robb fill Federico in on the origin story of their podcast, Ruminate. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:53:44 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2250 A Conversation with Robb Knight A Conversation with Robb Knight No The Apple Version of Comic Sans 411 411 The Apple Version of Comic Sans full 53ac2f25-0246-4fc3-8492-aa9830731a3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2fc8e48 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Chris Lawley for a fun defense of his taste in music and beverages, plus a discussion of Apple’s acquisition of Pixelmator, working on the iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad, and the apps Chris uses for his daily work. if [appstories] On AppStories+, how Chris Lawley...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Chris Lawley for a fun defense of his taste in music and beverages, plus a discussion of Apple’s acquisition of Pixelmator, working on the iPad, Final Cut Pro for iPad, and the apps Chris uses for his daily work. if [appstories] On AppStories+, how Chris Lawley...

Read more]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:06:55 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3039 A Conversation with Chris Lawley A Conversation with Chris Lawley No Wrist Browsing 410 410 Wrist Browsing full a90f4e53-1e28-4252-852b-48ab8351e825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/584afdf9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to check in on the parts of watchOS 11 that he’s still using, talk about browsing the web from an Apple Watch, and dig into the apps he uses day-to-day. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Jonathan shares the story of the return of his Blueberry...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to check in on the parts of watchOS 11 that he’s still using, talk about browsing the web from an Apple Watch, and dig into the apps he uses day-to-day. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Jonathan shares the story of the return of his Blueberry...

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:29:56 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1939 A Conversation with Jonathan Reed A Conversation with Jonathan Reed No Raycast, Tailscale, and Day One with Comfort Zone’s Niléane Dorffer 409 409 Raycast, Tailscale, and Day One with Comfort Zone’s Niléane Dorffer full 24231cc6-e287-490b-a6a4-39a5cc1930bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/07fdbb8d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Niléane Dorffer who writes at MacStories and is a co-host of Comfort Zone, a podcast all about trying new things in your tech life, to talk about three of Niléane’s favorite apps – Raycast, Tailscale, and Day One – after which Federico quizzes Niléane about some...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Niléane Dorffer who writes at MacStories and is a co-host of Comfort Zone, a podcast all about trying new things in your tech life, to talk about three of Niléane’s favorite apps – Raycast, Tailscale, and Day One – after which Federico quizzes Niléane about some...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:20:46 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2468 The Apps We Use The Apps We Use No iPad mini Review: The Third Place 408 408 iPad mini Review: The Third Place full ffb9e2b0-6894-403e-9d16-72e6398c5277 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05befd3e [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John announce that AppStories is now on YouTube and discuss the Club MacStories Fall Membership Drive and listener follow-up before digging into Federico’s iPad mini review and the concept of “The Third Place.” if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how he’s been revisiting and using the Apple Vision Pro....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John announce that AppStories is now on YouTube and discuss the Club MacStories Fall Membership Drive and listener follow-up before digging into Federico’s iPad mini review and the concept of “The Third Place.” if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how he’s been revisiting and using the Apple Vision Pro....

Read more]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:38 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2878 Federico reviews the iPad mini (A17 Pro) Federico reviews the iPad mini (A17 Pro) No A Desk Setup Update 407 407 A Desk Setup Update full 453e12b8-cc69-4503-9e84-ff1f4073e9bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f442e020 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share the changes they’ve made to their desk setups in recent months and the philosophies that have driven those changes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their reactions to Submerged, the first scripted short film published for Apple Immersive Video on the Vision Pro. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share the changes they’ve made to their desk setups in recent months and the philosophies that have driven those changes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their reactions to Submerged, the first scripted short film published for Apple Immersive Video on the Vision Pro. This episode...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:12:27 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1836 The Gear We Use The Gear We Use No Our iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center Controls 406 406 Our iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center Controls full b09d3c67-6001-41fd-97a5-4d6d86224d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d29d9c12 [[audio_player]] Federico and John share the iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center controls that they’re currently using them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John explore what it takes to successfully launch a subscription-based app. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes if [appstories]...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John share the iPhone Lock Screen and Control Center controls that they’re currently using them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John explore what it takes to successfully launch a subscription-based app. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes if [appstories]...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 15:20:28 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2101 How We're Using iOS 18's Customizable Controls How We're Using iOS 18's Customizable Controls No iOS 18 App Updates We Love 405 405 iOS 18 App Updates We Love full fd6a3905-5ac4-4c24-be52-8f105255aede https://share.transistor.fm/s/660a4fe2 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their favorite app updates that take advantage of what’s new in iOS 18. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John expands on his first look at the Logitech MX Creative Console, and Federico and John discuss Orion, the prototype AR glasses that Meta showed off last week. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their favorite app updates that take advantage of what’s new in iOS 18. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John expands on his first look at the Logitech MX Creative Console, and Federico and John discuss Orion, the prototype AR glasses that Meta showed off last week. This episode...

Read more]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:42:51 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2180 Great Apps That Take Advantage of Apple's Latest APIs Great Apps That Take Advantage of Apple's Latest APIs No macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review 404 404 macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review full 86b955c0-ea3e-462c-a844-93fe1d0fe950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12326ce8 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the highlights of macOS Sequoia, a good update that feels unfinished. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about how they’re preparing for Apple Intelligence and rumored fall hardware releases. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Apple Intelligence Apple still has a lot of...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the highlights of macOS Sequoia, a good update that feels unfinished. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about how they’re preparing for Apple Intelligence and rumored fall hardware releases. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show Apple Intelligence Apple still has a lot of...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 15:45:58 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1594 It's Fine It's Fine No iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review 403 403 iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review full 728a82db-4e0f-4161-805f-63a86128022f https://share.transistor.fm/s/35b87d46 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle Apple’s updates to iOS and iPadOS 18 and Federico’s review of both. In a special AppStories+ segment available as a special review season perk to all listeners, Federico explains what led him to take a different approach to this year’s annual review. This episode is sponsored by: Sentry:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle Apple’s updates to iOS and iPadOS 18 and Federico’s review of both. In a special AppStories+ segment available as a special review season perk to all listeners, Federico explains what led him to take a different approach to this year’s annual review. This episode is sponsored by: Sentry:...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:31:36 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4036 Federico Viticci's Annual iOS and iPadOS Review Federico Viticci's Annual iOS and iPadOS Review No Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2) 402 402 Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2) full 32402e8d-6f59-4354-87ef-04b20a7d2f1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e92740c6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John finish their tour of the apps they use for work and play to be productive. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has an iPad surprise for John. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show An iPad...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John finish their tour of the apps they use for work and play to be productive. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has an iPad surprise for John. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show An iPad...

Read more]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:12:52 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2669 The Apps We Use to Be Productive The Apps We Use to Be Productive No Productivity Powerhouses (Part 1) 401 401 Productivity Powerhouses (Part 1) full 925362ef-5514-42c5-8e6d-57d57100f4c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f34fc714 [[audio_player]] This week, in part 1 of a two part series, Federico and John explore the note-taking, task management, and RSS readers that make them more productive. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains how Apple is working to make the Apple Pencil more useful to a wider audience with Smart Script. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, in part 1 of a two part series, Federico and John explore the note-taking, task management, and RSS readers that make them more productive. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains how Apple is working to make the Apple Pencil more useful to a wider audience with Smart Script. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:39:22 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2090 That Apps We Use to Get Work Done That Apps We Use to Get Work Done No The Future of Apps 400 400 The Future of Apps full ff9d882b-bfa7-459f-a97a-441b4c419df0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b26c4d78 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John celebrate episode 400 by considering what the future will hold for apps 400 more episodes from now. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico reveals why he’s using the third generation AirPods. This episode is sponsored by: Balance – A thoughtfully designed personal finance and budgeting app from one of...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John celebrate episode 400 by considering what the future will hold for apps 400 more episodes from now. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico reveals why he’s using the third generation AirPods. This episode is sponsored by: Balance – A thoughtfully designed personal finance and budgeting app from one of...

Read more]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:50:36 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2158 Celebrating Episode 400 Celebrating Episode 400 No Hardware Ideas Apple Should Steal 399 399 Hardware Ideas Apple Should Steal full 162ed072-cd19-4644-8563-a298d1890bb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10266131 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the gadget landscape to find inspiration for expanding Apple’s hardware lineup. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a behind-the-scenes look at our expansion into video and a conversation about what’s holding the Vision Pro back. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the gadget landscape to find inspiration for expanding Apple’s hardware lineup. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a behind-the-scenes look at our expansion into video and a conversation about what’s holding the Vision Pro back. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion...

Read more]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:54:41 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2611 Hardware Innovation and Apple Hardware Innovation and Apple No Rethinking Podcast Apps 398 398 Rethinking Podcast Apps full d9699065-12e0-4783-8682-7cdfc364948e https://share.transistor.fm/s/84e6dc13 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John rethink podcast apps, exploring why it’s such a tricking category to get right for the greatest number of users. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has a new Find My-compatible wallet, which may be ‘The One.’ This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John rethink podcast apps, exploring why it’s such a tricking category to get right for the greatest number of users. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has a new Find My-compatible wallet, which may be ‘The One.’ This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the...

Read more]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:17:15 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1986 Imagining the Perfect Podcast App Imagining the Perfect Podcast App No watchOS 11 Preview 397 397 watchOS 11 Preview full 555aa0d9-a282-4e63-9525-354e37e659e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5211de5 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Jonathan to preview watchOS 11, which is one of the most feature packed OSes being updated this fall. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on how his travel tech setup fared. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the code appstories20 at...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Jonathan to preview watchOS 11, which is one of the most feature packed OSes being updated this fall. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on how his travel tech setup fared. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the code appstories20 at...

Read more]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:43:24 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2793 What to Expect This Fall What to Expect This Fall No macOS Sequoia Preview 396 396 macOS Sequoia Preview full da057267-9606-4f7d-84c4-06c0b34b5ad7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7628efd [[audio_player]] This week, John tours the highlights of the macOS Sequoia public beta. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we take a step back to consider what sort of time frame we’re looking at for evaluating Apple Intelligence. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the code appstories20 at checkout for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John tours the highlights of the macOS Sequoia public beta. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we take a step back to consider what sort of time frame we’re looking at for evaluating Apple Intelligence. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – the place to get apps. Use the code appstories20 at checkout for...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:56:57 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2161 First Impressions of the Public Beta First Impressions of the Public Beta No iOS and iPadOS 18 Preview 395 395 iOS and iPadOS 18 Preview full 48980bef-b22f-464f-976f-7fd790533963 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f83e09bf [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John run down the highlights of the iOS and iPadOS 18 public betas that were released today. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John compare earbud notes, covering recent models from Sennheiser, Technics, and Beats. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John run down the highlights of the iOS and iPadOS 18 public betas that were released today. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John compare earbud notes, covering recent models from Sennheiser, Technics, and Beats. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:23:50 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2436 What to Expect from the Public Betas What to Expect from the Public Betas No A Feature-Packed Fall 394 394 A Feature-Packed Fall full 4ae76218-f4af-4a5e-9ac6-b78b9e3ad77d https://share.transistor.fm/s/df8e73af [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the developer features they’re excited to see come to third-party apps later this year? if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico previews his evolving iPad setup. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the developer features they’re excited to see come to third-party apps later this year? if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico previews his evolving iPad setup. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:56:46 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2376 What API Changes Mean for Users What API Changes Mean for Users No The Tip Jar 393 393 The Tip Jar full 56d23d47-a440-43aa-9419-4170efd8751f https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb262a0d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share tips on iPadOS, macOS, RSS, cross-platform file transfers, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico wonders whether he should install the macOS Sequoia beta, John is confused about why iPhone Mirroring is being withheld from the EU due to DMA concerns, and they both wonder who will use...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share tips on iPadOS, macOS, RSS, cross-platform file transfers, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico wonders whether he should install the macOS Sequoia beta, John is confused about why iPhone Mirroring is being withheld from the EU due to DMA concerns, and they both wonder who will use...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:13:43 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2136 Top OS and App Tips Top OS and App Tips No Rethinking Email 392 392 Rethinking Email full 66e2bebb-4b65-43f0-862d-e0effad982e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e11842dd [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John attempt to clear up confusion about MacStories’ position on AI web crawlers before rethinking email apps in light of the update to Apple’s Mail app coming this fall. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John preview their fall review research setups and consider the impact of Apple Intelligence on...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John attempt to clear up confusion about MacStories’ position on AI web crawlers before rethinking email apps in light of the update to Apple’s Mail app coming this fall. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John preview their fall review research setups and consider the impact of Apple Intelligence on...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:08:41 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1908 What's Next for Email Apps? What's Next for Email Apps? No The Pizza Is the Model 391 391 The Pizza Is the Model full 284e6000-ef63-4f36-b435-51f0e8f91f78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3300ae68 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John recap WWDC week with more on their early testing of the iOS and iPadOS 18 betas and an in-depth conversation about why they are disappointed with Apple’s decision to train its large language models on the Open Web. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares a long list of observations...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John recap WWDC week with more on their early testing of the iOS and iPadOS 18 betas and an in-depth conversation about why they are disappointed with Apple’s decision to train its large language models on the Open Web. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares a long list of observations...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:04:53 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1848 WWDC Recap and Applebot WWDC Recap and Applebot No WWDC 2024: The AppStories Interviews with ADA and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners 390 390 WWDC 2024: The AppStories Interviews with ADA and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners full 44812f9c-d47a-436e-95d5-8b8c95da6ef4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c511e4a [[audio_player]] Today, for a special episode of AppStories recorded at Apple Park, Federico and John interview ADA winners Devin Davies, the maker of Crouton, Katarina Lotrič and Jasna Krmelj from Gentler Streak, and James Cuda and Michael Shaw of Procreate, plus Adelaide Humez and Dezmond Blair, Distinguished Winners of Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. if [appstories]...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Today, for a special episode of AppStories recorded at Apple Park, Federico and John interview ADA winners Devin Davies, the maker of Crouton, Katarina Lotrič and Jasna Krmelj from Gentler Streak, and James Cuda and Michael Shaw of Procreate, plus Adelaide Humez and Dezmond Blair, Distinguished Winners of Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. if [appstories]...

Read more]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:58:28 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2453 ADA and Swift Student Challenge Interviews ADA and Swift Student Challenge Interviews No WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings 389 389 WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings full be1ce467-0e5a-40ae-89a3-e0f802f16a55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6819b24a [[audio_player]] For the latest WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Myke Hurley to talk about the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence before John pops up with some AI tidbits and a WWDC vibe check from in and around Apple Park. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For the latest WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Myke Hurley to talk about the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence before John pops up with some AI tidbits and a WWDC vibe check from in and around Apple Park. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management –...

Read more]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:29:21 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1733 Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence No WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions 388 388 WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions full 7fac773b-ec96-495c-b12f-14002338f5af https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf8c83d9 [[audio_player]] For this special episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Jonathan and Niléane live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community to share their first impressions of the WWDC 2024 Keynote. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For this special episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Jonathan and Niléane live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community to share their first impressions of the WWDC 2024 Keynote. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:21:17 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3800 WWDC 2024 First Impressions WWDC 2024 First Impressions No Final WWDC 2024 Preparations and Predictions 387 387 Final WWDC 2024 Preparations and Predictions full fa14e945-034b-4c38-9ce4-9ba787d238f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a056a3c7 [[audio_player]] Recorded live in the Club MacStories Discord, Federico share their final preparations and plans for WWDC 2024 along with some last-minute predictions. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico reveals his trio of iPad Pros and we take questions from Club members about WWDC. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Recorded live in the Club MacStories Discord, Federico share their final preparations and plans for WWDC 2024 along with some last-minute predictions. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico reveals his trio of iPad Pros and we take questions from Club members about WWDC. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 16:25:58 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2335 WWDC Predictions WWDC Predictions No Our 2024 watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes, Plus Two New Podcasts 386 386 Our 2024 watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes, Plus Two New Podcasts full ac3310f3-16c2-4c0b-8ae0-8656664a5e99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b76467f6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce Comfort Zone and NPC: Next Portable Console, two new MacStories podcasts and share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS updates. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of the Clicks iPyone keyboard case. This episode is sponsored by: Raycast – A collection of powerful productivity...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce Comfort Zone and NPC: Next Portable Console, two new MacStories podcasts and share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS updates. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of the Clicks iPyone keyboard case. This episode is sponsored by: Raycast – A collection of powerful productivity...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:58:12 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2379 watchOS and tvOS Wishes watchOS and tvOS Wishes No Our 2024 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes 385 385 Our 2024 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes full fb7c9a94-1c05-484f-a427-795a7c66e511 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e94c08b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their annual wishlists with a look at macOS and visionOS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a video experiment, John has iPad Pro follow-up, and Federico has technical follow-up and a question for listeners about streaming videogames over Wi-Fi. This episode is sponsored by: Raycast – A collection of...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their annual wishlists with a look at macOS and visionOS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a video experiment, John has iPad Pro follow-up, and Federico has technical follow-up and a question for listeners about streaming videogames over Wi-Fi. This episode is sponsored by: Raycast – A collection of...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 16:58:30 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2810 2024 macOS and visionOS Wishes 2024 macOS and visionOS Wishes No Our 2024 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes 384 384 Our 2024 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes full b10ff646-3e3c-4b03-b599-78d2eefc2f98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37de62c1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual WWDC wishes episodes with a conversation about the changes they’d like to see made to iOS and iPadOS 18. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the three features that make him apprehensive about his iPad Pro purchase. This episode is sponsored by: Things: a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual WWDC wishes episodes with a conversation about the changes they’d like to see made to iOS and iPadOS 18. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the three features that make him apprehensive about his iPad Pro purchase. This episode is sponsored by: Things: a...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 13:52:52 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2376 The iOS and iPadOS updates we'd love to see The iOS and iPadOS updates we'd love to see No The Trouble with iPadOS 383 383 The Trouble with iPadOS full ce621313-2a1f-4a10-b7af-0a560270a70e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e0dc6c4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine iPadOS and the ways it has failed to get the basics right. if [appstories] On AppStories+, behind the scenes of a roller coaster week at MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw. Celtreos – The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine iPadOS and the ways it has failed to get the basics right. if [appstories] On AppStories+, behind the scenes of a roller coaster week at MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw. Celtreos – The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 21:00:02 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2517 How the iPad Is Held Back by Its OS How the iPad Is Held Back by Its OS No A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut 382 382 A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut full ebe42fae-ffcd-4ce8-b738-87b14501c677 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef2dd76c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Riley Testut for a conversation about the history of AltStore from side-loaded app to official alternative app marketplace in the EU and Delta’s dominance of the Top Free App chart in the US and elsewhere. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John proposes an optimistic perspective on iOS...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Riley Testut for a conversation about the history of AltStore from side-loaded app to official alternative app marketplace in the EU and Delta’s dominance of the Top Free App chart in the US and elsewhere. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John proposes an optimistic perspective on iOS...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 14:22:12 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2047 The Journey from Side Loaded App to Alternative App Marketplace The Journey from Side Loaded App to Alternative App Marketplace No Apple’s Swift Student Challenge 381 381 Apple’s Swift Student Challenge full 7e05c3dd-e0af-4d7f-b4ef-b354e03ad0a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8d97201 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations, education, and enterprise at Apple, along with 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners Harshitha Rajesh and Roscoe Rubin-Rottenberg to talk about the challenge and the students’ projects. Then, John is joined by Finn Voorhees and Ellie O’Sullivan, past winners of the Swift...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations, education, and enterprise at Apple, along with 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners Harshitha Rajesh and Roscoe Rubin-Rottenberg to talk about the challenge and the students’ projects. Then, John is joined by Finn Voorhees and Ellie O’Sullivan, past winners of the Swift...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:21:52 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2755 Interviews with Apple's Susan Prescott plus past and present student winners Interviews with Apple's Susan Prescott plus past and present student winners No Obsidian Setup Check-In 380 380 Obsidian Setup Check-In full 997c4ed4-362c-4862-8e30-f7099a1714f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cef378f9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their Obsidian systems, themes, and favorite plugins. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico ponders what notes are, what they should be, and whether he should document more of what he learns on the web. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their Obsidian systems, themes, and favorite plugins. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico ponders what notes are, what they should be, and whether he should document more of what he learns on the web. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam:...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:49:05 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2268 The Themes, Plugins, and Systems We Use The Themes, Plugins, and Systems We Use No A Classic Mac Pick 2 379 379 A Classic Mac Pick 2 full bc03251f-f26a-4cd8-96a0-426c76857bd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d7c26c0 [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John return with a classic Pick 2 episode focused on the Mac. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we talk about Apple’s decision to allow game emulators and game streaming services on the iPhone worldwide. This episode is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Notion: Start...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John return with a classic Pick 2 episode focused on the Mac. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we talk about Apple’s decision to allow game emulators and game streaming services on the iPhone worldwide. This episode is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Notion: Start...

Read more]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:06:27 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2045 Mac Apps We Love Mac Apps We Love No Are We Entering a Post-App World? 378 378 Are We Entering a Post-App World? full 967f6e41-7624-4ac0-8257-16008c6dd5d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/912d7bb1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore whether we’re experiencing the beginning of the end of apps and consider what might replace them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we explain why we’ve said goodbye to time tracking. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam – Developer friendly bug...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore whether we’re experiencing the beginning of the end of apps and consider what might replace them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we explain why we’ve said goodbye to time tracking. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam – Developer friendly bug...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:19:21 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2118 Apps Are So 2007 Apps Are So 2007 No Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly 377 377 Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly full 071f8a25-5c77-4384-9cf6-a8b29cda8047 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73ed6597 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain what’s going on with the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple that claims the iPhone-maker is monopolizing the smartphone market. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the research and writing workflow he developed for big projects like covering the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain what’s going on with the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple that claims the iPhone-maker is monopolizing the smartphone market. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the research and writing workflow he developed for big projects like covering the DOJ’s lawsuit against Apple. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:03:54 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2727 A Story 26 Years in the Making A Story 26 Years in the Making No Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition) 376 376 Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition) full a01ade7b-841e-4017-bb4d-2060b2047d55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0ead75d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts to discuss what needs fixing and the new features they hope to see Apple announce at WWDC this year. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we explain the recent changes we’ve made at MacStories and how we’re approaching its future. This episode is sponsored...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts to discuss what needs fixing and the new features they hope to see Apple announce at WWDC this year. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we explain the recent changes we’ve made at MacStories and how we’re approaching its future. This episode is sponsored...

Read more]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:52:12 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2618 The iOS 18 Shortcuts Features We Want to See The iOS 18 Shortcuts Features We Want to See No Why’d You Download That? 375 375 Why’d You Download That? full ad44e733-e1c4-427b-b7b3-bfd2c761f6f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a44916b6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at their latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John covers is attempts to integrate text-to-speech engines with read-later apps. This episode is sponsored by: TelemetryDeck – privacy-first app analytics and usage data that’s not evil. Get 3 month...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at their latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John covers is attempts to integrate text-to-speech engines with read-later apps. This episode is sponsored by: TelemetryDeck – privacy-first app analytics and usage data that’s not evil. Get 3 month...

Read more]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:58:05 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2108 Recent App Downloads Recent App Downloads No Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends 374 374 Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends full e653d8aa-7cfd-473d-8300-adfa42eeb069 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30631306 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine Apple’s Sports and Journal apps and visionOS for clues to what their designs may mean for the next major revisions of Apple’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tackles whether Federico needs an Apple Studio Display and offers a more portable solution. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine Apple’s Sports and Journal apps and visionOS for clues to what their designs may mean for the next major revisions of Apple’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tackles whether Federico needs an Apple Studio Display and offers a more portable solution. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:43:28 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2081 Where Is App Design Headed? Where Is App Design Headed? No Introducing the MacPad 373 373 Introducing the MacPad full 21cad805-bd67-431f-ab22-44f2e2c31c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bae39cca [[audio_player]] This week, Federico introduces the world to the MacPad, a hybrid Mac/iPad that he built from an M2 MacBook Air and 11” iPad Pro, and John quizzes him on the build process, software involved, and what it’s like to use. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we discuss Apple’s reversal on removing progressive web apps from...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico introduces the world to the MacPad, a hybrid Mac/iPad that he built from an M2 MacBook Air and 11” iPad Pro, and John quizzes him on the build process, software involved, and what it’s like to use. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we discuss Apple’s reversal on removing progressive web apps from...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:05:10 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3088 How Federico Built a Hybrid Mac/iPad How Federico Built a Hybrid Mac/iPad No Apple Vision Pro Entertainment Apps 372 372 Apple Vision Pro Entertainment Apps full abc09ae7-3049-4b55-b6d8-56cd18d9b585 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd68703a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite visionOS entertainment apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains all the little gotchas involved with taking screenshots even if you have the Vision Pro Developer Strap. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Porkbun – Get $1...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite visionOS entertainment apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains all the little gotchas involved with taking screenshots even if you have the Vision Pro Developer Strap. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Porkbun – Get $1...

Read more]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:33:46 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2007 visionOS Entertainment Apps visionOS Entertainment Apps No Exploring visionOS 371 371 Exploring visionOS full e41871b4-abc5-4b16-a469-48324ab8ccc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b45d83 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John move on from hardware to explore visionOS, where it hits, where it misses, and what they’d like to see in the future from the OS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the developer strap and how it could potentially gain new features in the future, as well...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John move on from hardware to explore visionOS, where it hits, where it misses, and what they’d like to see in the future from the OS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the developer strap and how it could potentially gain new features in the future, as well...

Read more]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:59:05 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2548 visionOS visionOS No Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions 370 370 Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions full d11aadcc-7bcd-4f9e-b25e-66a1777f718e https://share.transistor.fm/s/55be9c40 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tell the story of how Federico got his Apple Vision Pro before sharing their first impressions of the Vision Pro hardware. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John updates listeners on the early results of his experiments with gaming on the Apple Vision Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tell the story of how Federico got his Apple Vision Pro before sharing their first impressions of the Vision Pro hardware. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John updates listeners on the early results of his experiments with gaming on the Apple Vision Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful...

Read more]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:49:59 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3027 The Vision Pro Hardware Experience The Vision Pro Hardware Experience No Digging into the DMA 369 369 Digging into the DMA full b150dd8c-9e43-4499-af64-134609cac9e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14be0cf3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how Apple’s response to the Digital Markets Act will change the world of apps for developers and users in the EU. if [appstories] On AppStories+, the backstory of Shortcut Buttons a visionOS Shortcuts app by Finn Voorhees. This episode is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how Apple’s response to the Digital Markets Act will change the world of apps for developers and users in the EU. if [appstories] On AppStories+, the backstory of Shortcut Buttons a visionOS Shortcuts app by Finn Voorhees. This episode is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient...

Read more]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:44:33 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2467 Apple's Response to the EU Apple's Response to the EU No Workflow Experiments 368 368 Workflow Experiments full f5d0e60f-e712-4c02-97b0-9d99cfb187cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/311fad70 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John Federico and John explore workflows they’ve been trying in a variety of apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up last week’s Vision Pro episode with follow up on their plans and consider what the device will be good for besides sitting by yourself watching movies....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John Federico and John explore workflows they’ve been trying in a variety of apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up last week’s Vision Pro episode with follow up on their plans and consider what the device will be good for besides sitting by yourself watching movies....

Read more]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:55:41 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1869 New Workflows New Workflows No Apple Vision Pro Preparations, Questions, and Apps 367 367 Apple Vision Pro Preparations, Questions, and Apps full 006a771d-a9a5-4487-a278-26748d37d93f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e0b9750 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick Apple Vision Pro preparations into high gear, sharing the questions they still have about the device and discussing the apps developers are working on. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John look back at CES and the gadgets they’re excited about and disappointed with. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick Apple Vision Pro preparations into high gear, sharing the questions they still have about the device and discussing the apps developers are working on. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John look back at CES and the gadgets they’re excited about and disappointed with. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 15:09:34 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2261 Apple Vision Pro Prep Apple Vision Pro Prep No Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories, Plus Our Favorite Media Tracking Apps 366 366 Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories, Plus Our Favorite Media Tracking Apps full d4f1683a-46b3-43a5-b31f-3294a8fa29ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbf2e4b1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, the hosts of Magic Rays of Light, a weekly show that explores the world of Apple TV and Apple Arcade, which has joined MacStories, to discuss the show’s move to MacStories as well as tvOS and the apps we use to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, the hosts of Magic Rays of Light, a weekly show that explores the world of Apple TV and Apple Arcade, which has joined MacStories, to discuss the show’s move to MacStories as well as tvOS and the apps we use to...

Read more]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:31:24 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2482 Welcome Magic Rays of Light Welcome Magic Rays of Light No The Return of the Classic Pick 2 365 365 The Return of the Classic Pick 2 full ce7cee54-2451-485b-815e-ee1b6b237939 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9ac432a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John have a grab bag of bonus app picks. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John have a grab bag of bonus app picks. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 15:22:15 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2129 Apps We're Enjoying Apps We're Enjoying No Fixing the Share Sheet 364 364 Fixing the Share Sheet full 9ecc5ba3-bdcd-4d36-a32b-89fc5e70b37e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9910cdee [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John rethink the share sheet and other ways Apple’s platforms share data. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his experiment with moving to an 11-inch iPad Pro and his iPhone as a second screen setup. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John rethink the share sheet and other ways Apple’s platforms share data. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his experiment with moving to an 11-inch iPad Pro and his iPhone as a second screen setup. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc....

Read more]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:49:40 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1932 How Could Apple Improve the Share Sheet? How Could Apple Improve the Share Sheet? No The 2023 MacStories Selects Awards 363 363 The 2023 MacStories Selects Awards full acfd59b7-64df-4ad3-a34b-e86625752d34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2992a28 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the annual MacStories Selects award winners. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind-the-scenes to discuss the logistics of picking the annual MacStories Selects Award winners and shipping awards worldwide. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the annual MacStories Selects award winners. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind-the-scenes to discuss the logistics of picking the annual MacStories Selects Award winners and shipping awards worldwide. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:01:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2776 Honoring Excellence in Apps Honoring Excellence in Apps No What If?: Exploring Alternative Apple Timelines 362 362 What If?: Exploring Alternative Apple Timelines full 0bbbff82-3fd0-497b-8328-cf4f921a364d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f9afae0 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explore alternative Apple timelines by asking the question: What if? if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tries to simplify and speed up his backup setup, and Federico has an update on his default apps. This episode is sponsored by: Dropzone 4 – The essential drag and drop productivity enhancer....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explore alternative Apple timelines by asking the question: What if? if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tries to simplify and speed up his backup setup, and Federico has an update on his default apps. This episode is sponsored by: Dropzone 4 – The essential drag and drop productivity enhancer....

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 15:57:19 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2068 Imagining Alternative Apple Histories Imagining Alternative Apple Histories No Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) 361 361 Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) full 423df187-c610-4c44-88b8-ed2a5875fe1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8b78493 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their tour of their geeky holiday projects. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John address follow up from the first part of Nerding out for the Holidays. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Vitally...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their tour of their geeky holiday projects. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John address follow up from the first part of Nerding out for the Holidays. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Vitally...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:04:40 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2053 Holiday Tech Projects (Part 2) Holiday Tech Projects (Part 2) No Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1) 360 360 Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1) full a8f546db-6278-4e5f-b2b5-b142b4fab800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6c748d0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their geeky holiday season tech projects. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John revisit artificial intelligence and discuss the sorts of tools they’ve been testing. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their geeky holiday season tech projects. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John revisit artificial intelligence and discuss the sorts of tools they’ve been testing. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:51:48 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2041 Holiday Tech Projects (Part 1) Holiday Tech Projects (Part 1) No Getting Your Digital Life in Order 359 359 Getting Your Digital Life in Order full abdcc551-ca3f-4a9a-aeb9-19b8c20152c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95e9a870 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle the struggle with staying organized in the face of the never-ending stream of files and other information. if [appstories] On AppStories+, The Chamberlain Group’s decision to cut off API support to its garage door controllers is an example of what happens when a company shifts from selling to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle the struggle with staying organized in the face of the never-ending stream of files and other information. if [appstories] On AppStories+, The Chamberlain Group’s decision to cut off API support to its garage door controllers is an example of what happens when a company shifts from selling to...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:51:37 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1552 Tips for Staying Digitally Organized Tips for Staying Digitally Organized No The Trouble with Task Management 358 358 The Trouble with Task Management full f1003483-dd5b-4917-a95b-5058ce17dcb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cf622c2 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore why there are so many good task managers, but none is a perfect fit with the way they work. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explores screen maximalism while Federico heads the other direction into screen minimalism. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore why there are so many good task managers, but none is a perfect fit with the way they work. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explores screen maximalism while Federico heads the other direction into screen minimalism. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor,...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:56:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1779 Imagining an Extensible To-Do App Imagining an Extensible To-Do App No Apple’s Scary Fast Event with Stephen Hackett 357 357 Apple’s Scary Fast Event with Stephen Hackett full 47d1e625-288e-4e1a-8f45-8bf0857767a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/328b2288 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Relay FM’s Stephen Hackett for a recap and thoughts on Apple’s Scary Fast event, which was recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Jonathan discuss their home automation setups, strategies, and upcoming plans in an event that was recorded live in...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Relay FM’s Stephen Hackett for a recap and thoughts on Apple’s Scary Fast event, which was recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Jonathan discuss their home automation setups, strategies, and upcoming plans in an event that was recorded live in...

Read more]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:18:02 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2233 Apple's Scary Fast Event Apple's Scary Fast Event No Web Apps and Services 356 356 Web Apps and Services full 2c4137de-9795-4903-9056-a880ce2aeee7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6f2bb5c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the web apps they use and why they’re sometimes preferable to native apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains why he’s a fan of Adaptive Noise Control and Conversation Awareness, Federico has come around on Dolby Atmos, and they both speculate about where the AirPods Max are heading....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the web apps they use and why they’re sometimes preferable to native apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains why he’s a fan of Adaptive Noise Control and Conversation Awareness, Federico has come around on Dolby Atmos, and they both speculate about where the AirPods Max are heading....

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:53:23 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2308 Web Apps Web Apps No Building a Link Gathering Machine 355 355 Building a Link Gathering Machine full 679621de-9a39-48f3-9371-8f71f287bd8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec52a3cc [[audio_player]] This week, John surprises Federico with a link gathering machine he designed for processing and reading the web. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico tests more AR glasses and reports back on his experience with the XREAL Air after a week, plus John joins in on the fun. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John surprises Federico with a link gathering machine he designed for processing and reading the web. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico tests more AR glasses and reports back on his experience with the XREAL Air after a week, plus John joins in on the fun. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:52:20 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2336 Reading the Web with the Boox Tab Ultra Reading the Web with the Boox Tab Ultra No Apple Vision Pro and Apps 354 354 Apple Vision Pro and Apps full ebbf6f99-42d0-4c4b-9ddf-9e12b8c067c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35dfbe41 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John spend time with the visionOS simulator and consider the design of the Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico drops a big AR surprise on John. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John spend time with the visionOS simulator and consider the design of the Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico drops a big AR surprise on John. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:39:03 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2854 Apple Vison Pro Apps Apple Vison Pro Apps No tvOS 17: The MacStories Review with Sigmund Judge 353 353 tvOS 17: The MacStories Review with Sigmund Judge full 7093d1cd-90a5-4604-8ee4-5ce2339b2ea4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10e3f33b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by tvOS expert Sigmund Judge, who just finished writing his tvOS 17 review for MacStories, to understand what has changed in tvOS and where it might be heading. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains iPads of a Plane, a far safer version of Snakes on a Plane....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by tvOS expert Sigmund Judge, who just finished writing his tvOS 17 review for MacStories, to understand what has changed in tvOS and where it might be heading. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains iPads of a Plane, a far safer version of Snakes on a Plane....

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:03:09 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1832 tvOS 17 Review tvOS 17 Review No Widgets Everywhere 352 352 Widgets Everywhere full 0b750b20-26b5-49f7-bcac-253920c7a205 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67265c5f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at some of their favorite apps with interactive widgets for iOS 17, iOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John reflect on the end of the busiest part of review season at MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at some of their favorite apps with interactive widgets for iOS 17, iOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John reflect on the end of the busiest part of review season at MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger,...

Read more]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:43:07 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1599 Interactive Widgets Interactive Widgets No iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review 351 351 iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review full 36a94ba2-7c8d-4b87-816d-471d2a7b3c03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2631da3a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s review of iOS and iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico takes listeners behind the scenes of his iOS and iPadOS 17 review with a look at the custom Obsidian plugins he used to produce the review that will be available as an exclusive perk for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s review of iOS and iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico takes listeners behind the scenes of his iOS and iPadOS 17 review with a look at the custom Obsidian plugins he used to produce the review that will be available as an exclusive perk for...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:02:37 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4231 iOS and iPadOS 17 iOS and iPadOS 17 No Apple’s 2023 Watch and iPhone Event 350 350 Apple’s 2023 Watch and iPhone Event full f90c5b20-9ffc-414b-8203-501eb07112a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cd8999b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Alex live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community for a special episode covering their initial impressions of Apple’s Wonderlust media event, which introduced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex answer Club MacStories member questions about Apple’s fall media...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Alex live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community for a special episode covering their initial impressions of Apple’s Wonderlust media event, which introduced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex answer Club MacStories member questions about Apple’s fall media...

Read more]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:30:21 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3599 Apple's Fall Media Event Apple's Fall Media Event No Bookmarking Apps Revisited 349 349 Bookmarking Apps Revisited full 5d644fae-18de-45c9-9a8d-c5bb58b19cba https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d2eaa21 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the history of bookmarking apps, their relationship to read-later apps, how their use of bookmarking apps has changed, and their favorite modern bookmarking apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the benefits of tinkering to avoid burnout and for generating writing ideas. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the history of bookmarking apps, their relationship to read-later apps, how their use of bookmarking apps has changed, and their favorite modern bookmarking apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the benefits of tinkering to avoid burnout and for generating writing ideas. This episode...

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:56:16 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2750 Saving Links in 2023 Saving Links in 2023 No Gadget Show & Tell 348 348 Gadget Show & Tell full a72e670e-ac0f-4dc8-b92f-245071f02b39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70fd3ff4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the gadgets they’ve accumulated over the summer and share what’s worked and what hasn’t. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John step back from the OS beta cycle to try to figure out what is going on with Shortcuts and automation on Apple’s platforms. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the gadgets they’ve accumulated over the summer and share what’s worked and what hasn’t. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John step back from the OS beta cycle to try to figure out what is going on with Shortcuts and automation on Apple’s platforms. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:51:10 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2620 A Look at Our Summertime Gadget Collection A Look at Our Summertime Gadget Collection No A Classic Pick 2 347 347 A Classic Pick 2 full 8e29eeef-7050-4d42-ad2a-a754b864f7dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2f452a3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has a mini surprise, and John experiments with connecting his Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to an iPad Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has a mini surprise, and John experiments with connecting his Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to an iPad Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:19:47 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1880 Four great apps Four great apps No Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed 346 346 Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed full 37cd984b-40f8-42e3-9156-048f9e946c2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a3ea1ff [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at how making apps has changed along with the evolution of Apple’s hardware lineup and what that means for the future of apps on those platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, all’s well that ends well. Federico reports on how he managed to connect a no-name brand Bluetooth lightstrip...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at how making apps has changed along with the evolution of Apple’s hardware lineup and what that means for the future of apps on those platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, all’s well that ends well. Federico reports on how he managed to connect a no-name brand Bluetooth lightstrip...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:38:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1753 The Shift in How Apps Are Made The Shift in How Apps Are Made No Where Is The App Economy Heading? 345 345 Where Is The App Economy Heading? full 298717d6-9084-4bf6-b831-b3f3da782d59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66ffefa5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John stress tests the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and Federico unboxes the new Beats Studio Pros. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John stress tests the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and Federico unboxes the new Beats Studio Pros. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:08 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1983 App Industry Trends App Industry Trends No macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas 344 344 macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas full 48129422-d4fe-4b85-b9af-6dcfd29e53d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fef0aa0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John to talk about Safari, videoconferencing, Messages, and gaming on macOS Sonoma, plus stickers and widgets on iOS and iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their wishes for the next version of the iPad Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John to talk about Safari, videoconferencing, Messages, and gaming on macOS Sonoma, plus stickers and widgets on iOS and iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their wishes for the next version of the iPad Pro. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw....

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:37:03 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2476 The macOS, iOS, and iPadOS Public Betas The macOS, iOS, and iPadOS Public Betas No watchOS and macOS Sonoma Public Beta Previews 343 343 watchOS and macOS Sonoma Public Beta Previews full 875b4cd2-e922-49a6-beef-68620a1463a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51d883f1 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma public betas. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Alex shares the tech he’s using to plan his wedding and John talks about game and app preservation. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Fitbod: Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma public betas. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Alex shares the tech he’s using to plan his wedding and John talks about game and app preservation. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Fitbod: Get...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:18:50 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3268 watchOS and macOS Public Beta Previews watchOS and macOS Public Beta Previews No The Web Apps We Use 342 342 The Web Apps We Use full 280dad17-fdc7-4401-a418-e7e9057b1c08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd0d35b8 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the web apps and services they use and how they use them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we share our first impressions of Meta’s new social network, Threads, and its app. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the web apps and services they use and how they use them. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we share our first impressions of Meta’s new social network, Threads, and its app. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:25:58 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1803 Web Apps We Use Web Apps We Use No Do Wishes Come True? (Part 2) 341 341 Do Wishes Come True? (Part 2) full c9f74e3f-24fa-432a-9ede-a1a3246de3fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/46100938 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude a look back at their pre-WWDC OS wishes for iOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 and look at which came true. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on his early experiments with macOS Sonoma desktop widgets, while Federico follows up on his attempt to create a portable...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude a look back at their pre-WWDC OS wishes for iOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 and look at which came true. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on his early experiments with macOS Sonoma desktop widgets, while Federico follows up on his attempt to create a portable...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:42:20 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2557 Grading Our OS Wishes, Part 2 Grading Our OS Wishes, Part 2 No Do Wishes Come True? (Part 1) 340 340 Do Wishes Come True? (Part 1) full 93f3e209-5c7e-4090-bd10-11f14ffa9675 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5bb1711 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their pre-WWDC OS wishes, including visionOS, macOS, and iPadOS, and look at which came true. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his plans for a surprise weekend music project and his HomeKit gardening ambitions. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their pre-WWDC OS wishes, including visionOS, macOS, and iPadOS, and look at which came true. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his plans for a surprise weekend music project and his HomeKit gardening ambitions. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new....

Read more]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:11:43 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2460 Grading Our OS Wishes Grading Our OS Wishes No The Impact of OS Updates on Third-Party Apps 339 339 The Impact of OS Updates on Third-Party Apps full a727f123-7843-43ec-8f33-534b0dcc6d03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/669b35ca [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the impact that this year’s OS releases will have on third-party apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John dig into the details of iOS 17’s StandBy feature and John’s thoughts on why the Vision Pro’s upcoming launch feels more like the iPhone’s debut than the iPad’s....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the impact that this year’s OS releases will have on third-party apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John dig into the details of iOS 17’s StandBy feature and John’s thoughts on why the Vision Pro’s upcoming launch feels more like the iPhone’s debut than the iPad’s....

Read more]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:13:06 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2304 OS Updates and Third-Party Apps OS Updates and Third-Party Apps No What’s Next for Notes, Reminders, and Macs 338 338 What’s Next for Notes, Reminders, and Macs full c5d4ca05-730a-4c60-a2eb-0a7978033eeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/7aaa9966 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the new features coming to Apple Notes and Reminders, as well as new Mac hardware announced at WWDC. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Alex shares his thoughts about WWDC after four years away, and John explains what it was like to record at the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the new features coming to Apple Notes and Reminders, as well as new Mac hardware announced at WWDC. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Alex shares his thoughts about WWDC after four years away, and John explains what it was like to record at the...

Read more]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:21:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2743 Notes, Reminders, and Macs Notes, Reminders, and Macs No WWDC 2023: Swift Student Challenge Winners, The MacStories Interviews 337 337 WWDC 2023: Swift Student Challenge Winners, The MacStories Interviews full 99dd500c-dd15-4bc2-8e90-8bd35f25cc4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a52cb45

[[audio_player]] Federico and John also had the opportunity to sit down with three winners of the Swift Student Challenge in the Apple Podcasts Studio at Apple Park. It was fun and inspiring to chat with Damian Perez, Henri Bredt, and Maria Eduarda Cabral de Lucena. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Setapp –...

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[[audio_player]] Federico and John also had the opportunity to sit down with three winners of the Swift Student Challenge in the Apple Podcasts Studio at Apple Park. It was fun and inspiring to chat with Damian Perez, Henri Bredt, and Maria Eduarda Cabral de Lucena. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Setapp –...

Read more]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:51:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1931 2023 Swift Student Challenge Winner Interviews 2023 Swift Student Challenge Winner Interviews No WWDC 2023: Apple Design Awards: The AppStories Interviews 336 336 WWDC 2023: Apple Design Awards: The AppStories Interviews full e1ab05bf-9b0a-43df-8aca-fd7d7fe680b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4ce45f0

[[audio_player]] Today, Federico and John interview the creators of five apps that were finalists or winners of the 2023 Apple Design Awards: Zach Gage, the creator of Knotwords, Swupnil Sahai, the developer of SwingVision, Philipp Nägelsbach, the publisher of Endling, Leon Sasson of Rise: Energy and Sleep, and Jakob Lykkegaard of Lykke Studios the maker...

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[[audio_player]] Today, Federico and John interview the creators of five apps that were finalists or winners of the 2023 Apple Design Awards: Zach Gage, the creator of Knotwords, Swupnil Sahai, the developer of SwingVision, Philipp Nägelsbach, the publisher of Endling, Leon Sasson of Rise: Energy and Sleep, and Jakob Lykkegaard of Lykke Studios the maker...

Read more]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:49:04 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3173 2023 Apple Design Awards Interviews 2023 Apple Design Awards Interviews No WWDC 2023: Federico’s Experience with Apple Vision Pro 335 335 WWDC 2023: Federico’s Experience with Apple Vision Pro full 7347b925-4ead-44dc-8588-c8bc8bfabe61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6583ccae [[audio_player]] In today’s WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico shares his experience with Apple Vision Pro answering questions from John, Alex, and Club MacStories members. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient way to get and distribute apps on macOS, iOS, and web. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] Apple...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico shares his experience with Apple Vision Pro answering questions from John, Alex, and Club MacStories members. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient way to get and distribute apps on macOS, iOS, and web. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] Apple...

Read more]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:02:13 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2313 Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro No WWDC 2023: A Stage Manager in iPadOS 17 Deep Dive, Plus Notes, Reminders, StandBy, and More 334 334 WWDC 2023: A Stage Manager in iPadOS 17 Deep Dive, Plus Notes, Reminders, StandBy, and More full 8845140f-381c-41be-b4d9-2b9c2fcc45a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a585592 [[audio_player]] In the latest WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico, John, and Alex are joined by MacPaw developer Serhii Popov for a developer’s perspective on WWDC before covering iPadOS 17’s Stage Manager changes in depth, along with Notes, Reminders, and StandBy. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex take questions from Club MacStories members about...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In the latest WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico, John, and Alex are joined by MacPaw developer Serhii Popov for a developer’s perspective on WWDC before covering iPadOS 17’s Stage Manager changes in depth, along with Notes, Reminders, and StandBy. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex take questions from Club MacStories members about...

Read more]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:19:11 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2447 WWDC 2023 Stage Manager Deep Dive WWDC 2023 Stage Manager Deep Dive No WWDC 2023: Keynote First Impressions 333 333 WWDC 2023: Keynote First Impressions full 0c861e00-7ac3-4459-8a17-7923efb6ffdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b677f35 [[audio_player]] For this special episode of AppStories, John and Federico were joined by Alex live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community to share their first impressions of the WWDC 2023 Keynote. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex take questions from Club MacStories members. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For this special episode of AppStories, John and Federico were joined by Alex live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community to share their first impressions of the WWDC 2023 Keynote. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico, John, and Alex take questions from Club MacStories members. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient...

Read more]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:27:03 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2223 WWDC 2023: Keynote First Impressions WWDC 2023: Keynote First Impressions No WWDC 2023: Final Thoughts and Predictions 332 332 WWDC 2023: Final Thoughts and Predictions full 3a4b94b2-a836-4a2b-89b0-69206e61cce7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99193fba [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John recorded their last-minute thoughts and predictions for WWDC before a live audience in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. if [appstories] On AppStories+ Federico and John take questions from Club MacStories members. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient way to get and distribute apps on macOS,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John recorded their last-minute thoughts and predictions for WWDC before a live audience in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. if [appstories] On AppStories+ Federico and John take questions from Club MacStories members. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – An efficient way to get and distribute apps on macOS,...

Read more]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:02:14 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3255 Final Pre-WWDC Thoughts Final Pre-WWDC Thoughts No Our xrOS Wishes 331 331 Our xrOS Wishes full 5ff9c5a3-73f7-458d-8ce2-abfa07c39beb https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ee33e5a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about Logic Pro for iPad and their wishes for Apple’s rumored mixed reality OS, xrOS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John needs new wired travel headphones and Federico comes through with an excellent recommendation. This episode is sponsored by: Nom Nom – Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about Logic Pro for iPad and their wishes for Apple’s rumored mixed reality OS, xrOS. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John needs new wired travel headphones and Federico comes through with an excellent recommendation. This episode is sponsored by: Nom Nom – Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated...

Read more]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 14:44:05 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2814 Our xrOS Wishes Our xrOS Wishes No Our macOS Wishes 330 330 Our macOS Wishes full 7c9efc3c-94b9-4a37-8f04-4cf24ae741ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b1e6635 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for macOS 14. if [appstories] On AppStories+, corrupt Mac user accounts and changes to our workflows that we’re considering in advance of WWDC. This episode is sponsored by: Factor – Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for macOS 14. if [appstories] On AppStories+, corrupt Mac user accounts and changes to our workflows that we’re considering in advance of WWDC. This episode is sponsored by: Factor – Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 15:32:51 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2460 2023 macOS Wishes 2023 macOS Wishes No Our watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes 329 329 Our watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes full 9401ca61-3da3-42d9-b527-8dd547611855 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e7f5b60 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain the changes to watchOS and tvOS that they’d like to see made in 2023. if [appstories] On AppStories+, troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show When Lightning Strikes TestFlight’s Inability to Handle Large Beta Collections Needs to Be Fixed watchOS...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain the changes to watchOS and tvOS that they’d like to see made in 2023. if [appstories] On AppStories+, troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+ Pre-Show When Lightning Strikes TestFlight’s Inability to Handle Large Beta Collections Needs to Be Fixed watchOS...

Read more]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 17:49:33 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2684 watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes No Our iPadOS 17 Wishes 328 328 Our iPadOS 17 Wishes full 5ab07e97-cf87-40ea-b308-54a2db179146 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b19b6632 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their wish list series with their wishes for iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, stand-up lawn mowers and John’s struggles with social media. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes if...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their wish list series with their wishes for iPadOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, stand-up lawn mowers and John’s struggles with social media. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes if...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 15:54:44 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2498 iPadOS 17 Wishes iPadOS 17 Wishes No Our iOS 17 Wishes 327 327 Our iOS 17 Wishes full 097d1a98-a1d3-4300-9770-cbe3e612dd58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be90b8ea [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual OS wishes series with a long list of rapid-fire wishes for iOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their thoughts on AI-generated music and John’s struggles with managing 200 betas in TestFlight. This episode is sponsored by: Hit The Island –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual OS wishes series with a long list of rapid-fire wishes for iOS 17. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their thoughts on AI-generated music and John’s struggles with managing 200 betas in TestFlight. This episode is sponsored by: Hit The Island –...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:09:02 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3272 iOS 17 Wishes iOS 17 Wishes No Return to macOS 326 326 Return to macOS full 8fa52ba0-54dc-44f3-9e2d-8e86d98f9956 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc8b67fd [[audio_player]] This week, Federico explains his return to the Mac, including his hardware setup and the apps he’s using, and John recommends some apps he should try. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we discuss the advantages of Raindrop.io over alternative bookmarking services and John shares a story from the past about the pitfalls of sharing shortcuts...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico explains his return to the Mac, including his hardware setup and the apps he’s using, and John recommends some apps he should try. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we discuss the advantages of Raindrop.io over alternative bookmarking services and John shares a story from the past about the pitfalls of sharing shortcuts...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:36:14 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3318 Federico's M2 MacBook Air Setup Federico's M2 MacBook Air Setup No Automation April: Third-Party Apps with Great Shortcuts Support 325 325 Automation April: Third-Party Apps with Great Shortcuts Support full 40e4002b-de92-4d5d-8db7-4c4582c7b2be https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e5fd3e9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into third-party apps with excellent shortcuts support. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s Mac Studio is in the shop, so both he and Federico are using MacBook Airs. This episode is sponsored by: Viso – Beautiful minimal image viewer for macOS. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into third-party apps with excellent shortcuts support. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s Mac Studio is in the shop, so both he and Federico are using MacBook Airs. This episode is sponsored by: Viso – Beautiful minimal image viewer for macOS. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] AppStories+...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:56:45 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2211 Apps with Great Shortcuts Support Apps with Great Shortcuts Support No Automation April: A Link Management Workflow and S-GPT 324 324 Automation April: A Link Management Workflow and S-GPT full cdce8083-b8be-4f58-bac7-495d45a4da3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/895796ab [[audio_player]] This week, John explains his new link management workflow, combining a series of apps and shortcuts, and Federico shares more about his S-GPT shortcut that integrates ChatGPT with Apple’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a behind the scenes look at the first week of Automation April. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John explains his new link management workflow, combining a series of apps and shortcuts, and Federico shares more about his S-GPT shortcut that integrates ChatGPT with Apple’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a behind the scenes look at the first week of Automation April. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc –...

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 15:18:21 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2984 Linking and S-GPT Linking and S-GPT No Automation April: Shortcuts Check-In 323 323 Automation April: Shortcuts Check-In full ea7edaef-b0b2-4941-b965-1937382ee927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59c7b52c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John check in on the shortcuts they use the most and the types of tasks they get the most bang for the buck from by automating. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico tours the world of wireless earbuds and shares his favorite AirPods Pro replacement tips, while John ships a single...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John check in on the shortcuts they use the most and the types of tasks they get the most bang for the buck from by automating. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico tours the world of wireless earbuds and shares his favorite AirPods Pro replacement tips, while John ships a single...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:34:05 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2193 Shortcuts Check-In Shortcuts Check-In No A Classic Pick 2 322 322 A Classic Pick 2 full a0464f3c-0a40-432a-9a2c-8b4b18f0b238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d52fe85 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently and explain why. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John dives into VR and explores whether AI can convincingly replace himself or Federico as hosts of the show. This episode is sponsored by: Squarespace – Make your next move. Enter offer code...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently and explain why. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John dives into VR and explores whether AI can convincingly replace himself or Federico as hosts of the show. This episode is sponsored by: Squarespace – Make your next move. Enter offer code...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:07:26 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2662 Pick 2 Pick 2 No Revisiting RSS 321 321 Revisiting RSS full 921434a3-c4c6-46e2-8d8c-5b5878f3908c https://share.transistor.fm/s/56282284 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit RSS to talk about how syncing services and apps have changed and share how their use of RSS has evolved. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is dipping his toe into co-working but wonders if he’s more into the idea of it than it is useful. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit RSS to talk about how syncing services and apps have changed and share how their use of RSS has evolved. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is dipping his toe into co-working but wonders if he’s more into the idea of it than it is useful. This episode...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:36:11 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3069 Revisiting RSS Revisiting RSS No Listener Q&A 320 320 Listener Q&A full bd281fbf-4f8a-4855-8235-ba3ac4482af5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efe62206 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John answer listener questions about apps, automation, podcasting, tattoos, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Untitled Goose Game’s rejection from the Mac App Store, and the curious case of Apple Music Classical. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John answer listener questions about apps, automation, podcasting, tattoos, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Untitled Goose Game’s rejection from the Mac App Store, and the curious case of Apple Music Classical. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps....

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:56:38 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3417 Q&A Q&A No The Future of Web Browsers 319 319 The Future of Web Browsers full a2e34cdb-2472-4bf5-a3b8-a69ffad1f565 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06d26f69 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the increasing competition among web browsers and the emerging features they find most useful. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John struggles with security cameras, Federico’s desk setup continues to evolve, and they share their theories on the popularity of web-first apps. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the increasing competition among web browsers and the emerging features they find most useful. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John struggles with security cameras, Federico’s desk setup continues to evolve, and they share their theories on the popularity of web-first apps. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:05:21 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2491 The Future of Web Browsers The Future of Web Browsers No Apple Watch Ultra and the Watch Apps We Use 318 318 Apple Watch Ultra and the Watch Apps We Use full 3af1808b-84de-4bf9-9b93-5e1048c5ddeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6ab2b44 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John compare notes on the Apple Watch Ultra, including what makes it special and what frustrates them, and share the apps they’re using regularly. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John dig into HomeKit-enabled blinds, shades, and shutters and explain their Nintendo Switch HDMI upscaling experiments. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John compare notes on the Apple Watch Ultra, including what makes it special and what frustrates them, and share the apps they’re using regularly. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John dig into HomeKit-enabled blinds, shades, and shutters and explain their Nintendo Switch HDMI upscaling experiments. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:02:25 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2237 Apple Watch Ultra Apps Apple Watch Ultra Apps No Artificial Intelligence and Apps (Part 2) 317 317 Artificial Intelligence and Apps (Part 2) full cef82dde-0e4a-4b7c-baeb-382991c5d41d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7b4d9ef [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their mini-series on artificial intelligence with a conversation about the apps they’ve used that include AI features. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his KNX home automation setup. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Now with Deep Shortcuts Integration Issuu – Get started with Issuu today...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their mini-series on artificial intelligence with a conversation about the apps they’ve used that include AI features. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares his KNX home automation setup. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Now with Deep Shortcuts Integration Issuu – Get started with Issuu today...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:15:48 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2733 AI Apps AI Apps No Artificial Intelligence and Apps (Part 1) 316 316 Artificial Intelligence and Apps (Part 1) full 9d5859c4-41d7-46e6-9c65-dda3c103e931 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b2254f6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John begin a new series on the impact of artificial intelligence on apps and the world around us. This week’s episode sets the stage with a look at chatbots, image generation tools, and issues and opportunities they raise. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their experiments with Whisper,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John begin a new series on the impact of artificial intelligence on apps and the world around us. This week’s episode sets the stage with a look at chatbots, image generation tools, and issues and opportunities they raise. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their experiments with Whisper,...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:49:15 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3079 Artificial Intelligence, Part 1 Artificial Intelligence, Part 1 No Mastodon Web, Mac, and Utility Apps 315 315 Mastodon Web, Mac, and Utility Apps full 930b38a1-312d-48ee-b2e9-e781d3e09b54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1313506 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their look at Mastodon apps with web and Mac clients, plus Mastodon utilities. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has a complaint to lodge with Federico and explains why the second generation HomePod is so disappointing. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their look at Mastodon apps with web and Mac clients, plus Mastodon utilities. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has a complaint to lodge with Federico and explains why the second generation HomePod is so disappointing. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:05:49 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2789 Mastodon Apps Continued Mastodon Apps Continued No Mastodon Clients for iOS and iPadOS 314 314 Mastodon Clients for iOS and iPadOS full 20c084be-8f25-4a77-9362-ecf01b9ff5d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32d9d378 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the iPhone and iPad Mastodon apps they’ve been testing and share what they like and don’t about each. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares his lates experiments with HomeKit lighting and the Loupedeck Live S. This episode is sponsored by: Issuu – Get started with Issuu today...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the iPhone and iPad Mastodon apps they’ve been testing and share what they like and don’t about each. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John shares his lates experiments with HomeKit lighting and the Loupedeck Live S. This episode is sponsored by: Issuu – Get started with Issuu today...

Read more]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:52:40 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2846 Mastodon Apps for iPhone and iPad Mastodon Apps for iPhone and iPad No Imagining Apps for an Apple VR Headset 313 313 Imagining Apps for an Apple VR Headset full 26d98b65-e0c6-4eb8-8d8a-0663b90e9038 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e27f058d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John imagine the kinds of apps that may emerge for an Apple VR headset. if [appstories] On AppStories+: Cookies, Cider, and touchscreen Macs. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Links and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John imagine the kinds of apps that may emerge for an Apple VR headset. if [appstories] On AppStories+: Cookies, Cider, and touchscreen Macs. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Links and...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:26:19 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2421 Imagining VR Apps Imagining VR Apps No Read-Later Apps 312 312 Read-Later Apps full 06a6cd00-bbfd-4e8d-a261-0785773d2483 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c03add64 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the history of read-later apps and the many similarities and differences between them and today’s read-later apps, like Matter and Reader, as well as link organizers, such as GoodLinks and Anybox. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their themes for 2023. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the history of read-later apps and the many similarities and differences between them and today’s read-later apps, like Matter and Reader, as well as link organizers, such as GoodLinks and Anybox. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their themes for 2023. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2023 15:57:25 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2870 Read-Later Apps Read-Later Apps No Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 2) 311 311 Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 2) full 76c1800a-6dc0-4181-a8ae-31c2ae32d322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26275973 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ series with more third-party apps, including productivity, communications, and entertainment apps, plus games. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their 2022 tech purchasing regrets. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ series with more third-party apps, including productivity, communications, and entertainment apps, plus games. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their 2022 tech purchasing regrets. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right...

Read more]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:46:48 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2758 Gone but Not Forgotten: Third-Party Apps (Part 2) Gone but Not Forgotten: Third-Party Apps (Part 2) No The 2022 MacStories Selects Awards 310 310 The 2022 MacStories Selects Awards full 4d385bb1-060a-438e-b3ae-38791028653c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d50b759 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico, John, and Alex introduce the fifth annual MacStories Selects award winners and interview the MacStories Selects Lifetime Achievement award winner, Greg Pierce, the creator of Drafts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Federico talk about the team’s move to MacStories’ own Mastodon server. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico, John, and Alex introduce the fifth annual MacStories Selects award winners and interview the MacStories Selects Lifetime Achievement award winner, Greg Pierce, the creator of Drafts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Federico talk about the team’s move to MacStories’ own Mastodon server. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –...

Read more]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:40:02 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3974 2022 MacStories Selects Awards 2022 MacStories Selects Awards No Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 1) 309 309 Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 1) full a9c87a7f-4246-4da4-ba3d-43a8de287c9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0aa62c0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John extend last week’s ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ theme to third-party apps, including Dropbox text editors, Twitter apps, email clients, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has a gripe about TV app sports notifications, and Federico experiments with Siri and wonders if he should set up a second home...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John extend last week’s ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ theme to third-party apps, including Dropbox text editors, Twitter apps, email clients, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has a gripe about TV app sports notifications, and Federico experiments with Siri and wonders if he should set up a second home...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:25:28 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2354 Gone but Not Forgotten: Third-Party Apps (Pt. 1) Gone but Not Forgotten: Third-Party Apps (Pt. 1) No Gone but Not Forgotten 308 308 Gone but Not Forgotten full b65a60e4-bb7c-4373-acc2-0161b148e033 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1575b4b8 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the Apple apps and features that have disappeared from its platforms in recent years. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s working on a portable video streaming setup, plus country-ambient music release announcements and other email we contend with. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the Apple apps and features that have disappeared from its platforms in recent years. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s working on a portable video streaming setup, plus country-ambient music release announcements and other email we contend with. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:17:48 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2834 Apple Apps and Features that Didn't Make It Apple Apps and Features that Didn't Make It No Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) 307 307 Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) full fb53875d-f4d1-4f72-aaaa-2f15a1a53cb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8dec894f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their two-part series on their nerdy holiday projects with home automation, RSS, WiFi, and other plans. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico is getting to know new delivery people, and John explains how he’s working to preserve his Nintendo 3DS games. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their two-part series on their nerdy holiday projects with home automation, RSS, WiFi, and other plans. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico is getting to know new delivery people, and John explains how he’s working to preserve his Nintendo 3DS games. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 16:32:54 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2080 Holiday Projects (Part 2) Holiday Projects (Part 2) No Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1) 306 306 Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1) full 1188558d-80ca-4eb4-97b6-e38d3d7e460b https://share.transistor.fm/s/75b6e393 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share the nerdy holiday season projects they’ve lined up in part 1 of a two-part series. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has questions for John about using Logitech keyboards and mice with a Mac and iPad. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share the nerdy holiday season projects they’ve lined up in part 1 of a two-part series. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico has questions for John about using Logitech keyboards and mice with a Mac and iPad. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps....

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 17:29:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2173 Holiday Projects (Part 1) Holiday Projects (Part 1) No A Close-Up Look at Anybox and Spring 305 305 A Close-Up Look at Anybox and Spring full 3d2c9b14-7c3a-4fe0-bbde-de735c9a81fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/13a47262 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into two excellent apps they’ve been enjoying recently: Anybox, a bookmark and file organizer, and Spring, a third-party Twitter client. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains what’s coming next with Apple Frames 3.1, his shortcut for framing screenshots with Apple hardware images. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into two excellent apps they’ve been enjoying recently: Anybox, a bookmark and file organizer, and Spring, a third-party Twitter client. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains what’s coming next with Apple Frames 3.1, his shortcut for framing screenshots with Apple hardware images. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:13:09 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2363 Anybox and Spring Anybox and Spring No Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited 304 304 Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited full 5514cb05-3a0e-49bb-990e-08886cc5d5a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/731237bc [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John pick up where they left off in episode 300 by revisiting episode 200 about calendar apps, communications, home assistants, and Federico’s first surprise of 2021. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we argue against waiting to upgrade macOS and share some of our plans for our redesigned workspaces. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John pick up where they left off in episode 300 by revisiting episode 200 about calendar apps, communications, home assistants, and Federico’s first surprise of 2021. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we argue against waiting to upgrade macOS and share some of our plans for our redesigned workspaces. This episode...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:09:38 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2598 Episode 200 Revisited Episode 200 Revisited No macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review 303 303 macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review full 308c164f-c3fd-4f9d-bf97-5095191529e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fba48b39 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s controversial App Store advertising moves before going in-depth on John’s macOS Ventura review to discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the unique challenges of finishing this year’s review and some of the tools he used in the process. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s controversial App Store advertising moves before going in-depth on John’s macOS Ventura review to discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the unique challenges of finishing this year’s review and some of the tools he used in the process. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:55:24 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2745 MacOS Ventura MacOS Ventura No Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 302 302 Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 full c22be952-aa3f-4fb9-afe1-6ff1f531092d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a14cb283 [[audio_player]] For today’s second episode of AppStories, Federico and John explore Federico’s story about Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, including its bugs, missing features, and design flaws. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico provides a behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties of covering a feature that, until recently, was barely unusable. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For today’s second episode of AppStories, Federico and John explore Federico’s story about Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, including its bugs, missing features, and design flaws. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico provides a behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties of covering a feature that, until recently, was barely unusable. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:00:28 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3403 Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 No The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals 301 301 The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals full 850dcd62-dffc-4b19-ab50-bc6382d9c6bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b50d687a [[audio_player]] This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review The New iPad and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review The New iPad and...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:06 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2389 The New iPad and iPad Pro Review The New iPad and iPad Pro Review No App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered 300 300 App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered full 40af6401-4a74-4e03-89cb-602b1ea9fb52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1056cadb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John mark episode 300 of the show by revisiting the app trends they covered in episode 100 and discussing the new trends that will shape the apps we use in the next several years. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John reveal the app trends they want to see end....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John mark episode 300 of the show by revisiting the app trends they covered in episode 100 and discussing the new trends that will shape the apps we use in the next several years. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John reveal the app trends they want to see end....

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:43:49 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3332 App Trends App Trends No Return to the App Grab Bag 299 299 Return to the App Grab Bag full 9abe8770-7b78-437e-a3bf-60bb9ff21c58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a83127bb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John return to the app grab bag to cover more of their favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John look back at 2022’s unusual beta period, and John updates listeners on the state of macOS Ventura and his upcoming review....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John return to the app grab bag to cover more of their favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John look back at 2022’s unusual beta period, and John updates listeners on the state of macOS Ventura and his upcoming review....

Read more]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:58:13 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2699 Return to the App Grab Bag Return to the App Grab Bag No Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith 298 298 Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith full f79b0a41-319e-4b5c-bd12-b595c335fc04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98de8625 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Widgetsmith developer David Smith to talk about the history of his app, Widgetsmith, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, and his recent hike through the Scottish Highlands, where he tested the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera and the Apple Watch if [appstories] On AppStories+, it’s John’s turn to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Widgetsmith developer David Smith to talk about the history of his app, Widgetsmith, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, and his recent hike through the Scottish Highlands, where he tested the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera and the Apple Watch if [appstories] On AppStories+, it’s John’s turn to...

Read more]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:39:46 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3020 An interview with David Smith An interview with David Smith No Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, and Shared with You Apps 297 297 Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, and Shared with You Apps full 35f3b6f5-7f15-41d9-b230-d178fb7e1316 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66ec92e3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tour third-party apps with new iOS 16 features, including more apps with Lock Screen widgets and apps with support for Focus Filters and Shared with You. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has thoughts on Lock Screen widgets and the Always-On display. Plus, we revisit Apple’s place in gaming from...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tour third-party apps with new iOS 16 features, including more apps with Lock Screen widgets and apps with support for Focus Filters and Shared with You. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has thoughts on Lock Screen widgets and the Always-On display. Plus, we revisit Apple’s place in gaming from...

Read more]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:27:12 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2245 More iOS 16 Apps More iOS 16 Apps No iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets 296 296 iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets full 6ac3a716-8809-40e4-bdfb-1524adbea159 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcfecb11 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s got a new microphone, and both Federico and John contemplate their evolving work setups. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps. Pillow –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s got a new microphone, and both Federico and John contemplate their evolving work setups. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps. Pillow –...

Read more]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:13:59 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2225 iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets No iOS 16: The MacStories Review 295 295 iOS 16: The MacStories Review full 7f475ac3-8a0c-4a9b-a3e7-29f03789752b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4238c2be [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s iOS 16 review, discussing the all-new Lock Screen, wallpaper creation, Focus modes and filters, App Shortcuts, and some of the smaller changes you might have missed. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this year’s iOS 16 review. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s iOS 16 review, discussing the all-new Lock Screen, wallpaper creation, Focus modes and filters, App Shortcuts, and some of the smaller changes you might have missed. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this year’s iOS 16 review. This...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:31:41 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2539 iOS 16 Review iOS 16 Review No macOS Ventura with Jason Snell 294 294 macOS Ventura with Jason Snell full 4410d804-2e89-47d0-8a36-a043aede5136 https://share.transistor.fm/s/245180de [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Jason go behind the scenes to talk about how they cover Apple events and consider the narrative Apple might build around the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Jason go behind the scenes to talk about how they cover Apple events and consider the narrative Apple might build around the...

Read more]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 15:52:39 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3356 macOS Ventura macOS Ventura No Let’s Fix the Music App 293 293 Let’s Fix the Music App full 1108b757-b070-414c-a3aa-18d81282cfe9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14a2d5eb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John roll up their sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s been playing with a special adapter to connect Nintendo Joy-Con to the iPad mini. This episode is sponsored by: Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John roll up their sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s been playing with a special adapter to connect Nintendo Joy-Con to the iPad mini. This episode is sponsored by: Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get...

Read more]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:19:48 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3026 Let's Fix Music Let's Fix Music No What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action? 292 292 What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action? full 0c6d03f3-16cb-4c36-bd35-fd4d4a4c1982 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a2f69f2 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider what it takes to create a great set of modern Shortcuts actions using examples of what Apple is doing in its own apps and what some of our favorite third-party apps are already doing to make Shortcuts accessible to a wider audience and more useful to power users....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider what it takes to create a great set of modern Shortcuts actions using examples of what Apple is doing in its own apps and what some of our favorite third-party apps are already doing to make Shortcuts accessible to a wider audience and more useful to power users....

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:54:04 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2592 Modern Shortcuts Actions Modern Shortcuts Actions No 2022 OS Preview: watchOS 9 291 291 2022 OS Preview: watchOS 9 full 0707bf38-1e72-4767-83e9-5f1b69f79f07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0784105b [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about Alex’s MacStories origin story and walk through all of the changes coming to watchOS this fall as part of the MacStories Summer OS Preview series. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Alex discuss Apple’s home automation strategy, Matter, Thread, and more. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about Alex’s MacStories origin story and walk through all of the changes coming to watchOS this fall as part of the MacStories Summer OS Preview series. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Alex discuss Apple’s home automation strategy, Matter, Thread, and more. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:42:43 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3216 watchOS 9 Preview watchOS 9 Preview No How iOS and iPadOS 16 Are Affecting Our Lives 290 290 How iOS and iPadOS 16 Are Affecting Our Lives full 1f5dc5c8-8d3e-454e-ba68-2a363d7ee38d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d559f25c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how iOS and iPadOS 16 are affecting their work and personal lives. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico is experimenting with Lock Screen widgets as app and shortcut launchers. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how iOS and iPadOS 16 are affecting their work and personal lives. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico is experimenting with Lock Screen widgets as app and shortcut launchers. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:00:23 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2922 The Daily Impact of iOS and iPadOS 16 The Daily Impact of iOS and iPadOS 16 No Our ‘Recently Added’ Apps 289 289 Our ‘Recently Added’ Apps full 1094f756-eb94-4aea-ac85-5dc2af9d4465 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8390180c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains what’s coming this fall in Apple Maps and CarPlay, and Federico reports on new Shortcuts actions added to the latest iOS 16...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains what’s coming this fall in Apple Maps and CarPlay, and Federico reports on new Shortcuts actions added to the latest iOS 16...

Read more]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:03:12 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2480 Recently Added Apps Recently Added Apps No 2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 2) 288 288 2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 2) full 8e97f278-2948-4986-82fb-ed2e4a4ca2b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b096662a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Home, Notes, Reminders, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John discovers that he’s hooked on Stage Manager for Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Kolide...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Home, Notes, Reminders, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John discovers that he’s hooked on Stage Manager for Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Kolide...

Read more]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2022 15:31:25 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3229 OS Preview: System Apps Part 2 OS Preview: System Apps Part 2 No 2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 1) 287 287 2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 1) full 807bd6e3-6205-45e2-8149-d5cee2db3d01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2ed27b3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series with part one of their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Weather, Clock, Safari, Mail, Messages, and Photos. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on his Stage Manager and Sidecar experiments on...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series with part one of their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Weather, Clock, Safari, Mail, Messages, and Photos. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John reports on his Stage Manager and Sidecar experiments on...

Read more]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:58:57 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3186 OS Preview: System Apps Part 1 OS Preview: System Apps Part 1 No iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura Public Beta Previews 286 286 iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura Public Beta Previews full 9a8a3c02-5ff4-44bf-bd25-4f624008d5b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e48db275 [[audio_player]] To kick off our Summer OS Preview Series, Federico and John cover the top new features of iOS and iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, that are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about the purpose of the OS previews and the approach and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] To kick off our Summer OS Preview Series, Federico and John cover the top new features of iOS and iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, that are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about the purpose of the OS previews and the approach and...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:20:45 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4020 OS Public Beta Previews OS Public Beta Previews No Exploring Reading and Research Apps 285 285 Exploring Reading and Research Apps full 3608bba4-a013-4e3d-930a-57f9f908e30a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2825c5b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John survey some of their favorite reading and research apps across all of Apple’s platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the quirks of moving from one state to another to Federico and they both update listeners on the tools they’re using this year for their annual OS reviews....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John survey some of their favorite reading and research apps across all of Apple’s platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the quirks of moving from one state to another to Federico and they both update listeners on the tools they’re using this year for their annual OS reviews....

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:21:30 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2723 Reading and Research Apps Reading and Research Apps No Mac App Spotlight 284 284 Mac App Spotlight full 7f3014c2-b4a6-4cf3-a96b-0d366bb50148 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0570cce3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite Mac apps, including new discoveries and old favorites. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico investigates displays that work well with the Mac, iPad, and gaming PCs, and John shares his spartan, furniture-free recording setup. This episode is sponsored by: Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite Mac apps, including new discoveries and old favorites. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico investigates displays that work well with the Mac, iPad, and gaming PCs, and John shares his spartan, furniture-free recording setup. This episode is sponsored by: Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search....

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:48:54 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2776 Mac App Roundup Mac App Roundup No App Grab Bag 283 283 App Grab Bag full 0a938946-7704-46cf-bf22-3750e3da0e24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a663ea18 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reach into the App Grab Bag and pull out five recommendations for listeners to try. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has some personal news with a tech angle. This episode is sponsored by: Instabug – Empower mobile teams to monitor, prioritize, and debug performance and stability issues and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reach into the App Grab Bag and pull out five recommendations for listeners to try. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has some personal news with a tech angle. This episode is sponsored by: Instabug – Empower mobile teams to monitor, prioritize, and debug performance and stability issues and...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 16:12:50 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2407 App Grab Bag App Grab Bag No What WWDC 2022 Means for Apple’s Platforms 282 282 What WWDC 2022 Means for Apple’s Platforms full 6f2bf2e4-dcc2-4518-84ee-9f8878d07a73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8760f26 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a step back to consider the future of WWDC and what this year’s announcements mean for each of Apple’s platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind the scenes of MacStories’ WWDC coverage and Federico explains the apps and approach he plans to take with his...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a step back to consider the future of WWDC and what this year’s announcements mean for each of Apple’s platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind the scenes of MacStories’ WWDC coverage and Federico explains the apps and approach he plans to take with his...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:51:38 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2921 WWDC and the Future of Apple's OSes WWDC and the Future of Apple's OSes No WWDC 2022: App Shortcuts, New Actions, and What We Didn’t Get 281 281 WWDC 2022: App Shortcuts, New Actions, and What We Didn’t Get full e1e64abf-d88e-42dc-8eb5-9194b401e371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6307a9b [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John talk about how they use the Developer app before diving into Shortcuts with a closer look at App Shortcuts and some of the new actions Shortcuts has to offer and considering some of the wishes that didn’t come true in 2022. if...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John talk about how they use the Developer app before diving into Shortcuts with a closer look at App Shortcuts and some of the new actions Shortcuts has to offer and considering some of the wishes that didn’t come true in 2022. if...

Read more]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:26:51 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1882 WWDC 2022: Shortcuts WWDC 2022: Shortcuts No WWDC 2022: The M2 MacBook Air and macOS Ventura 280 280 WWDC 2022: The M2 MacBook Air and macOS Ventura full 6df790c5-4e63-4eb5-991a-f255e53ad938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d875448b [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John are joined by Myke Hurley to talk about the M2 MacBook Air, as well as Stage Manager and gaming on macOS Ventura. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John goes behind the scenes about the logistics of interviewing Apple Design Award winners in Apple’s...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John are joined by Myke Hurley to talk about the M2 MacBook Air, as well as Stage Manager and gaming on macOS Ventura. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John goes behind the scenes about the logistics of interviewing Apple Design Award winners in Apple’s...

Read more]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:58:22 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2073 M2 MacBook Airs and macOS Ventura M2 MacBook Airs and macOS Ventura No WWDC 2022: iPadOS’ Desktop-Class Features and Updates to Reminders 279 279 WWDC 2022: iPadOS’ Desktop-Class Features and Updates to Reminders full a3f70019-4d21-4a66-b600-0e0ed2562a9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/21e6842a [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John dig in deeper on the desktop-class features being added to iPadOS and the new functionality in Reminders on all platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John answer listener questions about the betas, iPadOS, and more. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In the latest installment of AppStories’ special WWDC series, Federico and John dig in deeper on the desktop-class features being added to iPadOS and the new functionality in Reminders on all platforms. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John answer listener questions about the betas, iPadOS, and more. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:02:33 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1697 WWDC 2022: iPadOS and Reminders WWDC 2022: iPadOS and Reminders No 2022 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews 278 278 2022 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews full 7c6a695b-be85-47af-a3bb-f001b20e29ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1902328 [[audio_player]] For today’s special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John interview the creators of three 2022 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Claire d’Este of Savage Interactive, the maker of Procreate, Curtis Herbert of Breakpoint Studios, the creator of Slopes, and Joe Lee of Netmarble, the developer of MARVEL Future Revolution. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For today’s special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John interview the creators of three 2022 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Claire d’Este of Savage Interactive, the maker of Procreate, Curtis Herbert of Breakpoint Studios, the creator of Slopes, and Joe Lee of Netmarble, the developer of MARVEL Future Revolution. This episode...

Read more]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:09:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2155 2022 ADA Interviews 2022 ADA Interviews No WWDC 2022: Keynote Overview and Reactions 277 277 WWDC 2022: Keynote Overview and Reactions full f931acf1-bade-4b2b-ae5f-44182d3be7cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0c02a5d [[audio_player]] In today’s first special WWDC 2022 episode that was recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, Federico, John, and Alex cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including iOS and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we answered Club MacStories members’ questions about the keynote announcements live in our...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s first special WWDC 2022 episode that was recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, Federico, John, and Alex cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including iOS and iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we answered Club MacStories members’ questions about the keynote announcements live in our...

Read more]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:23:32 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4703 WWDC 2022 Keynote Overview WWDC 2022 Keynote Overview No Our macOS 13 Wishes 276 276 Our macOS 13 Wishes full 4863976d-3181-4d97-9961-5c7ee698d497 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df548f06 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their annual OS wishes series with a look at what they want to see in macOS this year at WWDC. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s going to WWDC and shares his last minute preparations to cover the event in-person for the first time in three years. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their annual OS wishes series with a look at what they want to see in macOS this year at WWDC. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s going to WWDC and shares his last minute preparations to cover the event in-person for the first time in three years. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2773 macOS 13 Wishes macOS 13 Wishes No Our iPadOS 16 Wishes 275 275 Our iPadOS 16 Wishes full 49896e6c-3a95-42ea-b7e7-95c0c1ff3329 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e69fa37 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle iPadOS and the changes they’d like to see come to iPad this year, and they revisit some of their Shortcuts wishes for 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John consider ways that Apple could adapt trends in cross-app linking into a more universal, user-friendly feature. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle iPadOS and the changes they’d like to see come to iPad this year, and they revisit some of their Shortcuts wishes for 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John consider ways that Apple could adapt trends in cross-app linking into a more universal, user-friendly feature. This...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3363 iPadOS 16 Wishes iPadOS 16 Wishes No Our watchOS and tvOS Wishes 274 274 Our watchOS and tvOS Wishes full da83055d-0e08-4395-b34a-079897ae5ca1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98730b49 [[audio_player]] This week, John and Alex tackle their watchOS 9 wishes, and then Federico and John are joined by Myke Hurley to consider what they’d like to see added to tvOS 16. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Alex swap tornado stories before Alex explains some of the ways Calliope, the collection of backend technologies...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John and Alex tackle their watchOS 9 wishes, and then Federico and John are joined by Myke Hurley to consider what they’d like to see added to tvOS 16. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John and Alex swap tornado stories before Alex explains some of the ways Calliope, the collection of backend technologies...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3336 watchOS and tvOS Wishes watchOS and tvOS Wishes No Our iOS 16 Wishes 273 273 Our iOS 16 Wishes full c700a3d6-f9d4-4388-8946-a17f462298bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b604db8 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual ‘OS wishes’ series with a look at their wishes for iOS 16, including everything from system-level features to the iPhone’s built-in apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains why he’d like to see Quick Note come to the iPhone. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off their annual ‘OS wishes’ series with a look at their wishes for iOS 16, including everything from system-level features to the iPhone’s built-in apps. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains why he’d like to see Quick Note come to the iPhone. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 16:04:47 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3337 Our iOS 16 Wishes Our iOS 16 Wishes No Gaming on Apple Platforms 272 272 Gaming on Apple Platforms full 08171a41-2f5b-4242-a7f6-b2b1c4fda128 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91585bb7 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit the state of gaming on Apple’s platforms considering hardware, OS support, services, and the games themselves. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John highlight some of the late-beta-cycle Shortcuts bugs they’ve encountered and consider the tenuousness of Twitter’s existence. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit the state of gaming on Apple’s platforms considering hardware, OS support, services, and the games themselves. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John highlight some of the late-beta-cycle Shortcuts bugs they’ve encountered and consider the tenuousness of Twitter’s existence. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better,...

Read more]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 17:00:03 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3222 Gaming on Apple Platforms Gaming on Apple Platforms No Apps with Great Shortcuts Support 271 271 Apps with Great Shortcuts Support full 8cde17da-6e19-4097-af50-a8ffd1988f20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db60a4f1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their favorite third-party apps with deep Shortcuts integration. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John conclude the episode with a bonus round of apps with great Shortcuts support. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Endpoint security powered by people. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their favorite third-party apps with deep Shortcuts integration. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John conclude the episode with a bonus round of apps with great Shortcuts support. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Endpoint security powered by people. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no...

Read more]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:26:30 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3396 Apps with Great Shortcuts Support Apps with Great Shortcuts Support No Our Latest Automation April Shortcuts 270 270 Our Latest Automation April Shortcuts full 2636deba-0d29-4949-baff-72d1c481cfde https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a851982 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the collection of shortcuts that they’ve released during Automation April so far, including Federico’s Split View Presets and Cleanup Twitter Link and John’s Timestamped Notes and myTunes shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at judging the Automation April Shortcuts Contest,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the collection of shortcuts that they’ve released during Automation April so far, including Federico’s Split View Presets and Cleanup Twitter Link and John’s Timestamped Notes and myTunes shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at judging the Automation April Shortcuts Contest,...

Read more]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2678 Our Automation April Shortcuts Our Automation April Shortcuts No Automation April: Interviews with the Developers Behind Pushcut and Working Copy 269 269 Automation April: Interviews with the Developers Behind Pushcut and Working Copy full 462bc31d-2ced-413d-badc-9267322acabc https://share.transistor.fm/s/31957f70 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Rodrigo and Victor Araújo, about the many-layered ways that Pushcut extends the utility of Shortcuts and Anders Borum, the creator of the iOS and iPadOS Git client Working Copy, about the app’s use of Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains the tension between building multi-purpose shortcuts and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Rodrigo and Victor Araújo, about the many-layered ways that Pushcut extends the utility of Shortcuts and Anders Borum, the creator of the iOS and iPadOS Git client Working Copy, about the app’s use of Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains the tension between building multi-purpose shortcuts and...

Read more]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:00:04 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2749 Automation April: Developer Interviews Automation April: Developer Interviews No Automation April: Our Shortcuts Setups 268 268 Automation April: Our Shortcuts Setups full 9c217ff0-d16c-4bcb-aca6-6d014b7e573e https://share.transistor.fm/s/28471127 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce Automation April, a month-long community celebration of automation on Apple’s platforms and share their Shortcuts library setups. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John take listeners on a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of Automation April. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –  Endpoint security powered by...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce Automation April, a month-long community celebration of automation on Apple’s platforms and share their Shortcuts library setups. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John take listeners on a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of Automation April. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide –  Endpoint security powered by...

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2622 Automation April: Our Shortcuts Setups Automation April: Our Shortcuts Setups No State of the Platforms, with Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj 267 267 State of the Platforms, with Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj full 3eb9e969-0d91-4f72-817e-49c4090c2ba0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e58055c9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John had the pleasure to interview Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj about Universal Control, Shortcuts, Live Text, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the irony that the Studio Display contains the hardware of a base-model iPad, Federico explores the best way to trigger Shortcuts from app launchers, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John had the pleasure to interview Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj about Universal Control, Shortcuts, Live Text, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the irony that the Studio Display contains the hardware of a base-model iPad, Federico explores the best way to trigger Shortcuts from app launchers, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:00:01 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2748 An Interview with Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj An Interview with Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj No iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Updates In-Depth 266 266 iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Updates In-Depth full dac9ba84-c2ad-4774-99b9-c8ceb74f6509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b4abb32 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the details of the iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 updates that were released by Apple last week. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a look at the first Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews. This episode is sponsored by: Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the details of the iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 updates that were released by Apple last week. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a look at the first Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews. This episode is sponsored by: Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast,...

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 16:00:02 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3083 iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 No iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance 265 265 iPad Air 2022 Review: Refined Balance full ec29810f-4d2d-4e4e-bd57-60137f244fef https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d809561 [[audio_player]] In this special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John dive into Federico’s review of Apple’s 5th generation iPad Air, which will be available Friday, March 18th. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico takes listeners behind-the-scenes of setting up and testing the iPad Air. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In this special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John dive into Federico’s review of Apple’s 5th generation iPad Air, which will be available Friday, March 18th. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico takes listeners behind-the-scenes of setting up and testing the iPad Air. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw....

Read more]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:01:01 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2623 iPad Air 5th Generation Review iPad Air 5th Generation Review No Apple Event Impressions: The New iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display 264 264 Apple Event Impressions: The New iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display full f5dad4c6-ab17-402c-9054-46cfdfe4f54c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ee1a0bb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover their first impressions of the iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display, including Federico’s thoughts on where the Air fits into the iPad lineup and John’s take on what to keep in mind when customizing a Mac Studio. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a little behind-the-scenes look to planning...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover their first impressions of the iPad Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display, including Federico’s thoughts on where the Air fits into the iPad lineup and John’s take on what to keep in mind when customizing a Mac Studio. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a little behind-the-scenes look to planning...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:00:13 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2668 Apple's Peek Performance Event Apple's Peek Performance Event No Beyond Doom Scrolling: Getting More Out of Twitter 263 263 Beyond Doom Scrolling: Getting More Out of Twitter full 3741b671-050a-490e-b4b3-049072d22a39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d86124f7 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how to get more out of Twitter while avoiding doom scrolling, through a combination of advanced Twitter features, third-party apps, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we talk about the upcoming Apple ‘Peek Performance’ event, a curious bug John ran into in Shortcuts for the Mac, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how to get more out of Twitter while avoiding doom scrolling, through a combination of advanced Twitter features, third-party apps, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we talk about the upcoming Apple ‘Peek Performance’ event, a curious bug John ran into in Shortcuts for the Mac, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3163 Getting More from Twitter Getting More from Twitter No 2022 Apple Hardware Predictions 262 262 2022 Apple Hardware Predictions full b4397a6e-3d2c-4bed-a2a7-453d0fd19f24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9ed387d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John survey the many Apple hardware rumors circulating and take a stab at predicting the new hardware we’ll see in 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their favorite features of the Mac launcher app Raycast, which John recently reviewed for Club MacStories+ members. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John survey the many Apple hardware rumors circulating and take a stab at predicting the new hardware we’ll see in 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John share their favorite features of the Mac launcher app Raycast, which John recently reviewed for Club MacStories+ members. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2535 2022 Hardware Predictions 2022 Hardware Predictions No Shortcuts Code Injection and 10 Innovations Apple Should Adopt from Third-Party Apps 261 261 Shortcuts Code Injection and 10 Innovations Apple Should Adopt from Third-Party Apps full 2626d925-cefc-435b-a17e-9330c3c9ff62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6414f536 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico explains his experiments with injecting code into shortcuts before he and John cover ten innovations from third-party apps that they would like to see Apple adopt in its system apps and OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John updates Federico on his latest HomeKit experiments and Federico gives John automation homework....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico explains his experiments with injecting code into shortcuts before he and John cover ten innovations from third-party apps that they would like to see Apple adopt in its system apps and OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John updates Federico on his latest HomeKit experiments and Federico gives John automation homework....

Read more]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:00:03 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2287 10 App Innovations Apple Should Adopt 10 App Innovations Apple Should Adopt No Shortcuts Wish List, 2022 Edition 260 260 Shortcuts Wish List, 2022 Edition full 7f59b9f5-f8a7-4938-bd89-59a232407623 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3bd1b2f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their 2021 Shortcuts wishes to see what came true and share a long list of additional ways they’d like to see the app evolve in 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John makes the case for a shelf for Universal Control and Federico explains how to update the firmware...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their 2021 Shortcuts wishes to see what came true and share a long list of additional ways they’d like to see the app evolve in 2022. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John makes the case for a shelf for Universal Control and Federico explains how to update the firmware...

Read more]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:59:36 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2091 Shortcuts Wish List (2022) Shortcuts Wish List (2022) No New Apps We Are Trying or Revisiting (Part 2) 259 259 New Apps We Are Trying or Revisiting (Part 2) full 65585cf1-b0ef-4aee-a417-50d8d664f611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53bb0f6f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their tour of new apps they are trying for the first time or revisiting. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we highlight our favorite changes coming to iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, including Face ID With a Mask, Universal Control, and Shortcuts refinements. This episode is sponsored...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their tour of new apps they are trying for the first time or revisiting. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we highlight our favorite changes coming to iOS and iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, including Face ID With a Mask, Universal Control, and Shortcuts refinements. This episode is sponsored...

Read more]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:59:57 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2086 New Apps We're Trying (Part 2) New Apps We're Trying (Part 2) No Starting the New Year with New Shortcuts, Workflows, Apps, and More 258 258 Starting the New Year with New Shortcuts, Workflows, Apps, and More full bd4e0dc0-403c-44f9-970a-20455103b5ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/84f0a4d3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at their MacStories Starter Pack coverage last week, digging into the themes and details of each of the stories they wrote and the ways you can incorporate everything into your own workflows. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a little behind the scenes of the MacStories Starter Pack, along...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at their MacStories Starter Pack coverage last week, digging into the themes and details of each of the stories they wrote and the ways you can incorporate everything into your own workflows. if [appstories] On AppStories+, a little behind the scenes of the MacStories Starter Pack, along...

Read more]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:19:15 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2429 The MacStories Starter Pack The MacStories Starter Pack No New Apps We Are Trying or Revisiting 257 257 New Apps We Are Trying or Revisiting full ce7e8d6a-5290-40ae-a11e-cf0e416245f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4b2f0d3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share a collection of apps they are trying for the first time or revisiting, including email apps, a new Mac launcher, an Apple Music utility, a podcast player, and a read-it-later app. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Apple surprises us with the publication of its interview with Federico about Shortcuts...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share a collection of apps they are trying for the first time or revisiting, including email apps, a new Mac launcher, an Apple Music utility, a podcast player, and a read-it-later app. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Apple surprises us with the publication of its interview with Federico about Shortcuts...

Read more]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:47:50 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2428 New and Revisited Apps New and Revisited Apps No Obsidian In-Depth: More Third-Party Plugins (Part 4) 256 256 Obsidian In-Depth: More Third-Party Plugins (Part 4) full 003eda5d-0144-40ee-8b5d-6467a421a78f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d34109 [[audio_player]] Federico and John continue their coverage of third-party Obsidian plugins and how they use them to customize the app’s functionality. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John lays out the signs that change is afoot for Apple’s Music app for Federico and they consider what might be next for the app on the iPhone, iPad, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John continue their coverage of third-party Obsidian plugins and how they use them to customize the app’s functionality. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John lays out the signs that change is afoot for Apple’s Music app for Federico and they consider what might be next for the app on the iPhone, iPad, and...

Read more]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:58:17 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2432 More Obsidian Plugins More Obsidian Plugins No Obsidian In-Depth: Third-Party Plugins (Part 3) 255 255 Obsidian In-Depth: Third-Party Plugins (Part 3) full 0607c4e3-1b9e-4963-aaa4-7ddb63a70054 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62a45ffa [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John embark on a tour of the third-party plugins they use to customize Obsidian. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tears down his workflows to eliminate busywork, while Federico goes deep on the Dataview plugin for Obsidian and continues to refine his Dashboard note. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John embark on a tour of the third-party plugins they use to customize Obsidian. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tears down his workflows to eliminate busywork, while Federico goes deep on the Dataview plugin for Obsidian and continues to refine his Dashboard note. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:05:12 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2377 Third-Party Obsidian Plugins Third-Party Obsidian Plugins No App Trends for 2022 254 254 App Trends for 2022 full 7ce56b9d-9e76-4dd9-b995-e14dcc33cce2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/443dd633 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the trends they expect to see in 2022, including trends that will continue from 2021 and new trends they think will emerge in the new year. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we chat about our holiday plans, John waits by the window for his Analogue Pocket to arrive,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the trends they expect to see in 2022, including trends that will continue from 2021 and new trends they think will emerge in the new year. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we chat about our holiday plans, John waits by the window for his Analogue Pocket to arrive,...

Read more]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:54:19 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1784 What Will Be Big Next? What Will Be Big Next? No The 2021 MacStories Selects Awards 253 253 The 2021 MacStories Selects Awards full 297eb1d8-383b-44c7-b96e-80916489f884 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e306cf3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the fourth annual MacStories Selects award winners and interview the first MacStories Selects Lifetime Achievement award winner, James Thomson, the creator of PCalc. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John provides a behind-the-scenes look at the process of picking the MacStories Selects awards, and Federico shares details about a new...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the fourth annual MacStories Selects award winners and interview the first MacStories Selects Lifetime Achievement award winner, James Thomson, the creator of PCalc. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John provides a behind-the-scenes look at the process of picking the MacStories Selects awards, and Federico shares details about a new...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:05:39 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3561 Celebrating The Best Apps of The Year Celebrating The Best Apps of The Year No Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) 252 252 Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) full 1070edf4-8761-4f60-96ef-f67a29fd4067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4b2836d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their series on Obsidian with a look at the app’s core plugins, which enable many of the app’s most advanced features. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss Apple’s 2021 Apps of the Year and provide a behind the scenes look at the upcoming 2021 MacStories Selects...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their series on Obsidian with a look at the app’s core plugins, which enable many of the app’s most advanced features. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss Apple’s 2021 Apps of the Year and provide a behind the scenes look at the upcoming 2021 MacStories Selects...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:01:21 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2602 Obsidian's Core Plugins Obsidian's Core Plugins No Obsidian In Depth: The Basics (Part 1) 251 251 Obsidian In Depth: The Basics (Part 1) full 5fc9b5da-01d0-45e3-add9-d68da13c9b75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfa19b64 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce part one of a new series on Obsidian, explaining what the app is and does, why it’s important, the compromises that come along with using a non-native app, and how they are using it. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John says goodbye to his M1 iMac review unit and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce part one of a new series on Obsidian, explaining what the app is and does, why it’s important, the compromises that come along with using a non-native app, and how they are using it. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John says goodbye to his M1 iMac review unit and...

Read more]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:56:03 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2464 Getting Started with Obsidian Getting Started with Obsidian No Shortcuts for Mac Deep Dive 250 250 Shortcuts for Mac Deep Dive full 2784af32-3523-4a8c-9be5-39979c432229 https://share.transistor.fm/s/125de8e0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain how Shortcuts for Mac differs from other automation tools, cover some of the roadblocks they’ve hit, and discuss how they’re adapting existing shortcuts to the Mac and building all-new ones. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John cover the third-party apps they are using with Shortcuts for Mac...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explain how Shortcuts for Mac differs from other automation tools, cover some of the roadblocks they’ve hit, and discuss how they’re adapting existing shortcuts to the Mac and building all-new ones. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John cover the third-party apps they are using with Shortcuts for Mac...

Read more]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 16:49:19 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2890 Shortcuts for Mac Shortcuts for Mac No More iPhone, iPad, and Mac Tips 249 249 More iPhone, iPad, and Mac Tips full 64fa7ff6-acc4-4d34-89d9-0aff21a09507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d5c0e3a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive back into their favorite iOS and iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey tips. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is back home, which means we’re resuming our normal routines, John covers the gear relied on while traveling to Rome, and Federico shares his first impressions of the M1 MacBook Pro...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive back into their favorite iOS and iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey tips. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John is back home, which means we’re resuming our normal routines, John covers the gear relied on while traveling to Rome, and Federico shares his first impressions of the M1 MacBook Pro...

Read more]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:02:39 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1982 iPhone, iPad, and Mac Tips iPhone, iPad, and Mac Tips No Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups 248 248 Our iPad mini Home Screen Setups full 6f8fc4e8-9c18-45c5-870d-61c2973d7128 https://share.transistor.fm/s/472eabb0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go into detail on their iPad mini Home Screen setups, including how they differ from other devices and their use of widgets, Focus modes, and Shortcuts to manage the setups. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John brings a little bit of strange American culture along with him to Rome, surprising...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go into detail on their iPad mini Home Screen setups, including how they differ from other devices and their use of widgets, Focus modes, and Shortcuts to manage the setups. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John brings a little bit of strange American culture along with him to Rome, surprising...

Read more]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:53:57 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2295 iPad mini Home Screen Setups iPad mini Home Screen Setups No Everything New in iOS and iPadOS 15.1 247 247 Everything New in iOS and iPadOS 15.1 full 75945799-b16f-4748-a5ce-89a301975977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95e353d5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into SharePlay and the other changes released last week with iOS and iPadOS 15.1. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico returns to modding iPad accessories for his iPad mini and John wonders whether he should get one of the new MacBook Pros. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into SharePlay and the other changes released last week with iOS and iPadOS 15.1. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico returns to modding iPad accessories for his iPad mini and John wonders whether he should get one of the new MacBook Pros. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac...

Read more]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:01:10 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1945 iOS and iPadOS 15.1 iOS and iPadOS 15.1 No macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review 246 246 macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review full 20197798-5b99-4f87-b445-896425b2b0cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c7496a6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into John’s review of macOS Monterey and what it means for users and the future of the platform. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains how he and Silvia helped James Thomson and Jason Snell pull off a prank on Relay FM’s Connected. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into John’s review of macOS Monterey and what it means for users and the future of the platform. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains how he and Silvia helped James Thomson and Jason Snell pull off a prank on Relay FM’s Connected. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:00:51 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2662 macOS Monterey macOS Monterey No Apple’s October Music and MacBook Pro Event 245 245 Apple’s October Music and MacBook Pro Event full 9a1f54e0-b3a7-474e-87fc-3781f64106bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed29a8a5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Alex Guyot live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community for a special episode recapping and breaking down everything announced by Apple at its latest online event, including the Apple Music, HomePod, and AirPods 3 announcements and the all-new MacBook Pros. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico considers...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by Alex Guyot live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community for a special episode recapping and breaking down everything announced by Apple at its latest online event, including the Apple Music, HomePod, and AirPods 3 announcements and the all-new MacBook Pros. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico considers...

Read more]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:23:44 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3364 Apple's October 2021 Event Apple's October 2021 Event No iOS and iPadOS 15 Top Tips 244 244 iOS and iPadOS 15 Top Tips full adb10226-407b-485a-8b57-8f98f97366af https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbb3a62a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share a long list of iOS and iPadOS 15 tips, highlighting lesser-known features that they are using to get the most out of the latest versions of the OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tries to convince Federico to try a robot vacuum cleaner and Federico explains the technique...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share a long list of iOS and iPadOS 15 tips, highlighting lesser-known features that they are using to get the most out of the latest versions of the OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John tries to convince Federico to try a robot vacuum cleaner and Federico explains the technique...

Read more]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:10:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1787 iOS and iPadOS 15 Tips iOS and iPadOS 15 Tips No Safari Extensions for iPhone and iPad 243 243 Safari Extensions for iPhone and iPad full f13de96c-272a-47a3-a431-075bd67f2c4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6023ca1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the the best of the first Safari extensions released for the iPhone and iPad. if [appstories] On AppStories+, iPhone 13 Pro macro photography, Yoink’s ingenious clipboard feature, and Federico’s Metroid emulator. This episode is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X – Your Mac. As good as...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the the best of the first Safari extensions released for the iPhone and iPad. if [appstories] On AppStories+, iPhone 13 Pro macro photography, Yoink’s ingenious clipboard feature, and Federico’s Metroid emulator. This episode is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X – Your Mac. As good as...

Read more]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 17:00:26 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2266 Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS Safari Extensions for iOS and iPadOS No The iPad mini: Small Wonder 242 242 The iPad mini: Small Wonder full 3ecc3f36-e3e9-41a1-9eec-c3e0b73cec50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/562ee46a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go beyond the specs to figure out what it is about the new iPad mini that makes it so special. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how he has begun experimenting with his email setup again and shares a new feature of Working Copy that he’s testing. Also, John...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go beyond the specs to figure out what it is about the new iPad mini that makes it so special. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how he has begun experimenting with his email setup again and shares a new feature of Working Copy that he’s testing. Also, John...

Read more]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:00:02 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2029 Exploring the Strengths of the iPad mini Exploring the Strengths of the iPad mini No iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review 241 241 iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review full 313e3231-b65e-4c27-8937-e7391fd50202 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e689280 [[audio_player]] This week, John interviews Federico about his iOS and iPadOS 15 review live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, covering the challenges of writing this year’s review, Focus mode, Safari changes, Shortcuts, Live Text, the Shelf, listener questions, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares what review day is like and how he...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John interviews Federico about his iOS and iPadOS 15 review live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, covering the challenges of writing this year’s review, Focus mode, Safari changes, Shortcuts, Live Text, the Shelf, listener questions, and more. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico shares what review day is like and how he...

Read more]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:18:18 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3683 Federico's iOS and iPadOS 15 Review Federico's iOS and iPadOS 15 Review No A Look at the HomeKit and tvOS Updates Coming Soon 240 240 A Look at the HomeKit and tvOS Updates Coming Soon full 9ca90816-4e06-4b2d-b698-cfd0c5c52ff3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fa3caae [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at Apple’s evolving approach to the way HomeKit devices and entertainment features are incorporated into the company’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico covers WidgetPod and Marvis Pro and John gives Federico Apple Maps homework and explains something fun he received in the mail. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at Apple’s evolving approach to the way HomeKit devices and entertainment features are incorporated into the company’s OSes. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico covers WidgetPod and Marvis Pro and John gives Federico Apple Maps homework and explains something fun he received in the mail. This episode is...

Read more]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:56:20 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2315 Upcoming HomeKit and tvOS Updates Upcoming HomeKit and tvOS Updates No Reminders, Notes, and App Customization 239 239 Reminders, Notes, and App Customization full e83a8e0e-1d2b-4b35-babb-47d1aaae7cb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96fac81e [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how his recently-purchased Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has enabled a unique reading and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains how his recently-purchased Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has enabled a unique reading and...

Read more]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 17:00:02 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2069 Apple Brings Tagging and Filtering to Reminders and Notes Apple Brings Tagging and Filtering to Reminders and Notes No The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps 238 238 The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps full b3dab4b4-283c-4a92-aec7-1e0a53327aa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55dbc058 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John teaches Federico about the Arnold Palmer, a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John teaches Federico about the Arnold Palmer, a...

Read more]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:00:04 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1993 What Is a Great Mac App? What Is a Great Mac App? No Introducing the All-New Club MacStories 237 237 Introducing the All-New Club MacStories full 0577fbec-d989-4454-8801-bcf20e7fbd28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d30d2e3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s Club preparations are interrupted by a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s Club preparations are interrupted by a...

Read more]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:50:58 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3024 The Next Generation of Club MacStories The Next Generation of Club MacStories No Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad 236 236 Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1233 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d540943d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible. On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about what the final week of preparations leading up to AppStories+ and new Club MacStories...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible. On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about what the final week of preparations leading up to AppStories+ and new Club MacStories...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:32:30 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2005 Sideloading with AltStore Sideloading with AltStore No An Interview with Malin Sundberg 235 235 An Interview with Malin Sundberg full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1229 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc2ed40f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more. On AppStories+, John asks Federico what kinds of qualities he looks for in MacStories...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more. On AppStories+, John asks Federico what kinds of qualities he looks for in MacStories...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:26:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2343 Malin Sundberg Interview Malin Sundberg Interview No Beta OS Impressions Continued 234 234 Beta OS Impressions Continued full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1224 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66b0a80a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest public beta and share their thoughts on changes to Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Books on the Mac, Quick Note, Focus, and Live Text. On AppStories+, John sees a movie, Federico experiments with the latest Obsidian plugins, and John explains how...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest public beta and share their thoughts on changes to Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Books on the Mac, Quick Note, Focus, and Live Text. On AppStories+, John sees a movie, Federico experiments with the latest Obsidian plugins, and John explains how...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:19:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2222 Thoughts on Apple's Latest OS Betas Thoughts on Apple's Latest OS Betas No Building an Apple-Only Research and Writing Setup 233 233 Building an Apple-Only Research and Writing Setup full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1222 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02e94efb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider whether changes coming to Apple’s OSes make a system app-only research and writing workflow possible and discuss where there’s room for improvement. On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about Calliope, the web app that underlies AppStories+ and Club MacStories, and John shares his thoughts on the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider whether changes coming to Apple’s OSes make a system app-only research and writing workflow possible and discuss where there’s room for improvement. On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about Calliope, the web app that underlies AppStories+ and Club MacStories, and John shares his thoughts on the...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1996 Safari and Notes for Research Safari and Notes for Research No An Interview with Guilherme Rambo 232 232 An Interview with Guilherme Rambo full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1217 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c7ded96 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Gui Rambo for a chat about SharePlay, Shortcuts for Mac, Gui’s app AirBuddy, SwiftUI, and more. On AppStories+, Federico shares some good news about his Wii U and quest to play early Metroid titles and John experiences the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Gui Rambo for a chat about SharePlay, Shortcuts for Mac, Gui’s app AirBuddy, SwiftUI, and more. On AppStories+, Federico shares some good news about his Wii U and quest to play early Metroid titles and John experiences the...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2199 Gui Rambo Interview Gui Rambo Interview No The App Customization Trend 231 231 The App Customization Trend full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fd95290 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the emerging trend of app customization, which along with app modularity, lets users control how apps work and look. On AppStories+, Federico provides an update about the progress on his review, and John wonders why the Mac share sheet has been so badly neglected by Apple....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the emerging trend of app customization, which along with app modularity, lets users control how apps work and look. On AppStories+, Federico provides an update about the progress on his review, and John wonders why the Mac share sheet has been so badly neglected by Apple....

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:01:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2172 App Customization App Customization No An Interview with Marcos Tanaka 230 230 An Interview with Marcos Tanaka full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1208 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72a28c24 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing Marcos Tanaka, the creator of MusicHarbor and MusicSmart about the latest changes to Apple’s music-related frameworks, his apps, and more. On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind the scenes about their OS preview stories, discuss Shortcuts for Mac,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing Marcos Tanaka, the creator of MusicHarbor and MusicSmart about the latest changes to Apple’s music-related frameworks, his apps, and more. On AppStories+, Federico and John go behind the scenes about their OS preview stories, discuss Shortcuts for Mac,...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1926 Marcos Tanaka Interview Marcos Tanaka Interview No Shortcuts Preview 229 229 Shortcuts Preview full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cea264fa [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John walk through all the changes coming to Shortcuts this fall, including changes to the Shortcuts editor and the new actions you’ll find in Shortcuts on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On AppStories+, Federico explains his new iPad Home Screen for writing his annual iOS and iPadOS review...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John walk through all the changes coming to Shortcuts this fall, including changes to the Shortcuts editor and the new actions you’ll find in Shortcuts on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On AppStories+, Federico explains his new iPad Home Screen for writing his annual iOS and iPadOS review...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2748 Shortcuts Preview Shortcuts Preview No Federico’s Research and Note-Taking Setup 228 228 Federico’s Research and Note-Taking Setup full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1200 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0eeafa2a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest iteration of the research and note-taking setup that Federico is using to prepare his annual iOS and iPadOS review, which features Obsidian. On AppStories+, Federico and John catch up on post-WWDC rest and project planning. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest iteration of the research and note-taking setup that Federico is using to prepare his annual iOS and iPadOS review, which features Obsidian. On AppStories+, Federico and John catch up on post-WWDC rest and project planning. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2472 Obsidian for Research and Note-Taking Obsidian for Research and Note-Taking No 2021 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews 227 227 2021 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1193 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e63ec97b [[audio_player]] For today’s special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John interview the creators of four 2021 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Winston Chen, creator of Voice Dream Reader; Esther Huybreghts, Mathijs Demaeght, and Melissa Cash from Pok Pok, creators of Pok Pok Playroom; Brian Mueller, creator of CARROT Weather; and Maria Sayans...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For today’s special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John interview the creators of four 2021 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Winston Chen, creator of Voice Dream Reader; Esther Huybreghts, Mathijs Demaeght, and Melissa Cash from Pok Pok, creators of Pok Pok Playroom; Brian Mueller, creator of CARROT Weather; and Maria Sayans...

Read more]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4064 2021 ADA Winner Interviews 2021 ADA Winner Interviews No Three Features That Set iOS 15 Apart 226 226 Three Features That Set iOS 15 Apart full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a747483 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the three features that will sell iOS 15 to most users: Focus Mode, SharePlay, and Live Text and share some of their recent audio gear purchases for lossless streaming and AirPlay. They also take questions from listeners who watched on Instagram Live. On AppStories+, Federico and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the three features that will sell iOS 15 to most users: Focus Mode, SharePlay, and Live Text and share some of their recent audio gear purchases for lossless streaming and AirPlay. They also take questions from listeners who watched on Instagram Live. On AppStories+, Federico and...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2853 iOS 15 and Audio Gear iOS 15 and Audio Gear No WWDC 2021: Safari Web Extensions and Live Text 225 225 WWDC 2021: Safari Web Extensions and Live Text full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fa48fc7 [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John discuss the sorts of tools that could be built with Safari Web Extensions and Federico explains how Live Text works and can be used in practice. On AppStories+, Federico and John explain what they enjoyed about this year’s Apple Design Awards presentation....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John discuss the sorts of tools that could be built with Safari Web Extensions and Federico explains how Live Text works and can be used in practice. On AppStories+, Federico and John explain what they enjoyed about this year’s Apple Design Awards presentation....

Read more]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:10:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1870 WWDC 2021: Safari Web Extensions and Live Text WWDC 2021: Safari Web Extensions and Live Text No WWDC 2021: Shortcuts’ Folder and File Actions, Quick Note, and Safari 224 224 WWDC 2021: Shortcuts’ Folder and File Actions, Quick Note, and Safari full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1183 https://share.transistor.fm/s/575f7ccf [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John take a closer look at the new folder and file actions coming to Shortcuts, discuss the intriguing potential of Quick Note, and are skeptical about some of the Safari design changes. On AppStories+, John hooks up his iPhone and iPad to his home...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John take a closer look at the new folder and file actions coming to Shortcuts, discuss the intriguing potential of Quick Note, and are skeptical about some of the Safari design changes. On AppStories+, John hooks up his iPhone and iPad to his home...

Read more]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:09:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1911 WWDC 2021: Shortcuts Files Actions, Quick Note, and Safari WWDC 2021: Shortcuts Files Actions, Quick Note, and Safari No WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for the Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Developer Tools 223 223 WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for the Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Developer Tools full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1180 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82a50db6 [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John cover Shortcuts for Mac, new ways to navigate the iPad using the keyboard, and developer tools, including TestFlight for Mac, Swift Playgrounds, and RealityKit 2’s Object Capture. On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the ‘work hangover’ caused by the WWDC keynote and catching...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John cover Shortcuts for Mac, new ways to navigate the iPad using the keyboard, and developer tools, including TestFlight for Mac, Swift Playgrounds, and RealityKit 2’s Object Capture. On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the ‘work hangover’ caused by the WWDC keynote and catching...

Read more]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:46:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1838 WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Dev Tools WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac, iPad Keyboard Navigation, and Dev Tools No WWDC 2021: Keynote Overview and Reactions 222 222 WWDC 2021: Keynote Overview and Reactions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1178 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9c54bdf [[audio_player]] In today’s first special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including iOS and iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8. On AppStories+, Federico and John explain how they deal with the flood of information from the first day of WWDC and how Federico is saving research...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s first special WWDC 2021 episode, Federico and John cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including iOS and iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8. On AppStories+, Federico and John explain how they deal with the flood of information from the first day of WWDC and how Federico is saving research...

Read more]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:15:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3027 WWDC 2021: Keynote Impressions WWDC 2021: Keynote Impressions No Our watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Wishes 221 221 Our watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/330d1b95 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by MacStories editor and senior developer Alex Guyot to conclude their WWDC wish list series with a look at tvOS and watchOS. On AppStories+, we welcome Alex Guyot to the show to talk about how he started writing at MacStories as a high school senior...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by MacStories editor and senior developer Alex Guyot to conclude their WWDC wish list series with a look at tvOS and watchOS. On AppStories+, we welcome Alex Guyot to the show to talk about how he started writing at MacStories as a high school senior...

Read more]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2627 2021 tvOS and watchOS Wishes 2021 tvOS and watchOS Wishes No Our iPadOS 15 Wishes 220 220 Our iPadOS 15 Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5686d6e6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John jump back into their pre-WWDC wishlist series with a look at iPadOS and the sorts of OS improvements that are needed for apps to take advantage of the iPad Pro’s new M1 chip. On AppStories+, Federico gets locked out of the house, John ships fancy wire to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John jump back into their pre-WWDC wishlist series with a look at iPadOS and the sorts of OS improvements that are needed for apps to take advantage of the iPad Pro’s new M1 chip. On AppStories+, Federico gets locked out of the house, John ships fancy wire to...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 11:01:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2721 2021 iPadOS Wishes 2021 iPadOS Wishes No Federico’s 2021 iPad Pro Review: Step into the Capture Zone 219 219 Federico’s 2021 iPad Pro Review: Step into the Capture Zone full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1168 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eebde0d9 [[audio_player]] For this special bonus episode, Federico and John dig into Federico’s review of the 2021 iPad Pro to talk about its Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt, the gap between the iPad Pro’s hardware and its software, the M1 chip, Center Stage, and more. On AppStories+, we kick off bonus content with a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] For this special bonus episode, Federico and John dig into Federico’s review of the 2021 iPad Pro to talk about its Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt, the gap between the iPad Pro’s hardware and its software, the M1 chip, Center Stage, and more. On AppStories+, we kick off bonus content with a...

Read more]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3883 Federico's 2021 iPad Pro Review Federico's 2021 iPad Pro Review No Our iOS 15 Wishes 218 218 Our iOS 15 Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1161 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdf38038 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their WWDC wish list series with a deep dive into the iOS 15 features they’d like to see announced at Apple’s annual developer conference. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Appfigures – Analytics, Intelligence, and App...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their WWDC wish list series with a deep dive into the iOS 15 features they’d like to see announced at Apple’s annual developer conference. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Appfigures – Analytics, Intelligence, and App...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3459 2021 iOS Wishes 2021 iOS Wishes No Our 2021 macOS WWDC Wishes 217 217 Our 2021 macOS WWDC Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a009436c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John begin their annual pre-WWDC wish list episodes with their 2021 wishes for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Appfigures – Analytics, intelligence, and App Store optimization tools. Sign up for free, and then use the code AppStories3030 at checkout for 30% off for the next three months. Things –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John begin their annual pre-WWDC wish list episodes with their 2021 wishes for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Appfigures – Analytics, intelligence, and App Store optimization tools. Sign up for free, and then use the code AppStories3030 at checkout for 30% off for the next three months. Things –...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3172 2021 macOS Wishes 2021 macOS Wishes No Substack, Email, and Data Portability 216 216 Substack, Email, and Data Portability full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b189653 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the popularity of Substack among writers leaving big media companies, rethink their email workflows after leaving Hey, and consider data portability and the tradeoffs of proprietary app systems. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the popularity of Substack among writers leaving big media companies, rethink their email workflows after leaving Hey, and consider data portability and the tradeoffs of proprietary app systems. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 May 2021 10:58:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3000 Substack, Email, and App Silos Substack, Email, and App Silos No iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth 215 215 iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1145 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a19e779 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take an in-depth look at everything coming later this week with iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which will be the subject of a comprehensive review by Federico on MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: AirBuddy – Experience AirPods on your Mac like never before. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take an in-depth look at everything coming later this week with iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which will be the subject of a comprehensive review by Federico on MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: AirBuddy – Experience AirPods on your Mac like never before. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3521 iOS and iPadOS 14.5 iOS and iPadOS 14.5 No Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services 214 214 Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1140 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56dfdbf7 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their music miniseries with an episode dedicated to alternative and companion streaming services after checking in on Federico’s early experiments with an extensible text editor. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents, snippets, and bookmarks Linode –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their music miniseries with an episode dedicated to alternative and companion streaming services after checking in on Federico’s early experiments with an extensible text editor. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents, snippets, and bookmarks Linode –...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3927 Alternative Music Services Alternative Music Services No Music Part 2: Music Discovery, Playback, and Utility Apps 213 213 Music Part 2: Music Discovery, Playback, and Utility Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63c3cbfd [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce part two of their Music miniseries, with a focus on third-party music discovery, playback, and utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: Privacy – Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce part two of their Music miniseries, with a focus on third-party music discovery, playback, and utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: Privacy – Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2982 Music Apps Music Apps No Music Part 1: How We Listen 212 212 Music Part 1: How We Listen full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1133 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b08c0a25 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about Apple Arcade’s big expansion and the iOS component of John’s retro gaming project before beginning a new mini-series focused on music. For the first installment, Federico and John focus on hardware and services, covering their current setups, how they listen to music, and the services they use....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about Apple Arcade’s big expansion and the iOS component of John’s retro gaming project before beginning a new mini-series focused on music. For the first installment, Federico and John focus on hardware and services, covering their current setups, how they listen to music, and the services they use....

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3247 How We Listen to Music How We Listen to Music No Apple at Home 211 211 Apple at Home full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/059def60 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John scrutinize Apple’s home strategy from its discontinued Airport routers and HomePod to the Apple TV, HomePod mini, HomeKit routers, the Home app, and more, plus ongoing browser and calendar experiments, and the hunt for an elusive keyboard continues. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John scrutinize Apple’s home strategy from its discontinued Airport routers and HomePod to the Apple TV, HomePod mini, HomeKit routers, the Home app, and more, plus ongoing browser and calendar experiments, and the hunt for an elusive keyboard continues. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple....

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3152 Apple's Home Strategy Apple's Home Strategy No Imagining the Perfect Read-It-Later App 210 210 Imagining the Perfect Read-It-Later App full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1124 https://share.transistor.fm/s/717340dd [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John, who are always on the lookout for new ways to read and process the stories they find, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in the ideal read-it-later app. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John, who are always on the lookout for new ways to read and process the stories they find, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in the ideal read-it-later app. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents,...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3510 Read-It-Later Apps Read-It-Later Apps No Can Apps Still Surprise Us? 209 209 Can Apps Still Surprise Us? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1121 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6a38321 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider why surprising apps seem increasingly rare and share some of the apps that have surprised them the most over the past year. This episode is sponsored by: Crypto Pro – Cryptocurrency portfolio tracker app. Get month of Premium with code AS2021. DeleteMe – Remove your personal info from...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider why surprising apps seem increasingly rare and share some of the apps that have surprised them the most over the past year. This episode is sponsored by: Crypto Pro – Cryptocurrency portfolio tracker app. Get month of Premium with code AS2021. DeleteMe – Remove your personal info from...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3482 Surprising Apps Surprising Apps No Reading Newsletters 208 208 Reading Newsletters full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9ac76ba [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into email newsletters and how they manage and read them. This episode is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. Privacy – Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes What’s New...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into email newsletters and how they manage and read them. This episode is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. Privacy – Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Links and Show Notes What’s New...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2409 Email Newsletters Email Newsletters No Shortcuts Wish List, 2021 Edition 207 207 Shortcuts Wish List, 2021 Edition full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1112 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b9cd16c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts, an app they rely on every day, and consider how they would like to see Apple evolve the app this year and beyond. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Impending...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts, an app they rely on every day, and consider how they would like to see Apple evolve the app this year and beyond. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership. Impending...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2642 2021 Shortcuts Wishes 2021 Shortcuts Wishes No What Should the iPad Steal from the Mac? 206 206 What Should the iPad Steal from the Mac? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1108 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f69357f4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John flip last week’s topic around and consider the hardware and software features that the iPad should steal from the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents, snippets, and bookmarks Links and Show Notes What’s New Federico on...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John flip last week’s topic around and consider the hardware and software features that the iPad should steal from the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – The one place for storing and working with all your documents, snippets, and bookmarks Links and Show Notes What’s New Federico on...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2046 What Can the Mac Teach the iPad? What Can the Mac Teach the iPad? No What Should the Mac Steal from the iPad? 205 205 What Should the Mac Steal from the iPad? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1106 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55fbcf63 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the hardware and software features that the Mac should steal from the iPad. This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh – Click this link and use code appstories10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Links and Show Notes What’s New Federico’s new RSS widget app, Headlines John experiments...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the hardware and software features that the Mac should steal from the iPad. This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh – Click this link and use code appstories10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Links and Show Notes What’s New Federico’s new RSS widget app, Headlines John experiments...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:03:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2605 What Can the Mac Learn from the iPad? What Can the Mac Learn from the iPad? No iPhone and iPad Accessory Extravaganza 204 204 iPhone and iPad Accessory Extravaganza full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1100 https://share.transistor.fm/s/591ebfb5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the iPhone and iPad accessories they use most and explain a couple of recent failed accessory experiments. This episode is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. iMazing – Back Up and Transfer iPhone Photos Like a Pro!...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the iPhone and iPad accessories they use most and explain a couple of recent failed accessory experiments. This episode is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – A Microsoft 365 app that helps you track information and organize work. iMazing – Back Up and Transfer iPhone Photos Like a Pro!...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2478 Accessory Extravaganza Accessory Extravaganza No Everything but the Text Editor 203 203 Everything but the Text Editor full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d92b0459 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover everything about their writing workflows except the text editor, including research apps, their scratchpad setups, PDF annotation, mind mapping, dictionaries, and shortcuts, along with a segment on text-based podcast editing and transcripts. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25%...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover everything about their writing workflows except the text editor, including research apps, their scratchpad setups, PDF annotation, mind mapping, dictionaries, and shortcuts, along with a segment on text-based podcast editing and transcripts. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25%...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2555 Apps for Writing Apps for Writing No App Modularity 202 202 App Modularity full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1091 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e71be5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the many aspects of app modularity, including where it started, how it’s supported by Apple, what developers are doing to push modularity forward, and trends to watch for in 2021. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes What’s New John is automating his Craft workflows Federico...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the many aspects of app modularity, including where it started, how it’s supported by Apple, what developers are doing to push modularity forward, and trends to watch for in 2021. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes What’s New John is automating his Craft workflows Federico...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1856 App Modularity App Modularity No Automating Your Home 201 201 Automating Your Home full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1086 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49f43c8d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their HomeKit device setups, how they control them, the automations they use, and provide advice on approaching home automation projects. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes Two Months with the HomePod mini: More Than Meets the Eye It’s Time for a Complete Home App Makeover...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their HomeKit device setups, how they control them, the automations they use, and provide advice on approaching home automation projects. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes Two Months with the HomePod mini: More Than Meets the Eye It’s Time for a Complete Home App Makeover...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:43:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2550 HomeKit Devices HomeKit Devices No Workflows Revisited: Calendars, Communications, and a Surprise 200 200 Workflows Revisited: Calendars, Communications, and a Surprise full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1082 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bede289a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their miniseries on workflows with a look at what they’re using to manage calendar events and team communications. Plus, Federico springs a big app surprise on John and listeners. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John conclude their miniseries on workflows with a look at what they’re using to manage calendar events and team communications. Plus, Federico springs a big app surprise on John and listeners. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Fitbod – The fitness app for personalized exercise...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3226 Calendars and Team Communications Calendars and Team Communications No Workflows Revisited: Task Management 199 199 Workflows Revisited: Task Management full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1078 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91ebb670 [[audio_player]] This week Federico takes listeners along on his recent tour of modern task managers, and he and John discuss the app they have settled on to keep track of their projects and to-dos. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico takes listeners along on his recent tour of modern task managers, and he and John discuss the app they have settled on to keep track of their projects and to-dos. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:51:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2920 Task Management Apps Task Management Apps No The 2020 MacStories Selects Awards 198 198 The 2020 MacStories Selects Awards full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1074 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af3177e1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reveal and discuss the 2020 MacStories Selects Award winners and runners-up. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John reveal and discuss the 2020 MacStories Selects Award winners and runners-up. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get $100 in free...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3390 2020 MacStories Selects Awards 2020 MacStories Selects Awards No Workflows Revisited: Note-Taking 197 197 Workflows Revisited: Note-Taking full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1068 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa40b5ca [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories by tackling note-taking and their adoption of Craft for personal and collaborative notes. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories by tackling note-taking and their adoption of Craft for personal and collaborative notes. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2669 Rethinking Notes: Craft Rethinking Notes: Craft No Workflows Revisited: Email 196 196 Workflows Revisited: Email full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1065 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21e9380a [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John kick off a new mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories. In this first installment, we revisit how the MacStories team uses email, a long-standing workflow that has changed very little since the site was founded, and why we chose to move to HEY...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John kick off a new mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories. In this first installment, we revisit how the MacStories team uses email, a long-standing workflow that has changed very little since the site was founded, and why we chose to move to HEY...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2992 Rethinking Email Rethinking Email No App Store Changes and Apple’s Evolving Relationship with Developers 195 195 App Store Changes and Apple’s Evolving Relationship with Developers full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1062 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ad9beda [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John break down the App Store Small Business Program, other App Store and developer changes announced in 2020, and consider what else Apple could do to make the App Store a better place for developers. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover – Make a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John break down the App Store Small Business Program, other App Store and developer changes announced in 2020, and consider what else Apple could do to make the App Store a better place for developers. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover – Make a...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2392 The App Store Evolves The App Store Evolves No macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review 194 194 macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1056 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b994fd89 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into John’s macOS Big Sur review to talk about Control Center, Notification Center and widgets, Mac Catalyst apps, Safari extensions, design, and even the upcoming M1 Macs. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into John’s macOS Big Sur review to talk about Control Center, Notification Center and widgets, Mac Catalyst apps, Safari extensions, design, and even the upcoming M1 Macs. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2686 macOS Big Sur macOS Big Sur No iOS Apps We Want on the Mac 193 193 iOS Apps We Want on the Mac full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b3a6bb [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the rumor that TestFlight is coming for the Mac and share the iOS apps they hope will find their way to the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Pillow – Sleeping better,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the rumor that TestFlight is coming for the Mac and share the iOS apps they hope will find their way to the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Pillow – Sleeping better,...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2317 iOS Apps on the Mac iOS Apps on the Mac No How Widgets Have Changed the Way We Use Our Devices 192 192 How Widgets Have Changed the Way We Use Our Devices full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/398fd206 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how widgets have changed how they use their iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider how widgets have changed how they use their iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Woven – The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2126 How Widgets Change Our Device Usage How Widgets Change Our Device Usage No New Apps Enabled by Apple Hardware and OS Advances 191 191 New Apps Enabled by Apple Hardware and OS Advances full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec46812f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the third-party apps enabled by Apple’s latest hardware and developer frameworks. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes Camera and Photo Editing Apps Halide Mark II Review:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the third-party apps enabled by Apple’s latest hardware and developer frameworks. This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $100 in free credit. Links and Show Notes Camera and Photo Editing Apps Halide Mark II Review:...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2163 New Tech, New Apps New Tech, New Apps No The New iPad Air: Apple’s Most Forward-Looking iPad 190 190 The New iPad Air: Apple’s Most Forward-Looking iPad full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1040 https://share.transistor.fm/s/194934c8 [[audio_player]] In this special episode of AppStories, John interviews Federico about the all-new iPad Air, which Federico has been testing and reviewed on MacStories. Federico explains why the new iPad Air is Apple’s most forward-looking iPad that stands at the intersection of the iPad Pro and the rest of the company’s line-up, and covers every...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In this special episode of AppStories, John interviews Federico about the all-new iPad Air, which Federico has been testing and reviewed on MacStories. Federico explains why the new iPad Air is Apple’s most forward-looking iPad that stands at the intersection of the iPad Pro and the rest of the company’s line-up, and covers every...

Read more]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2812 The All-New iPad Air The All-New iPad Air No Apps and the iPhone Event: Apple’s Latest Innovations in the Home and Mobile Photography 189 189 Apps and the iPhone Event: Apple’s Latest Innovations in the Home and Mobile Photography full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d7ff903 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest Apple event to uncover new features and innovations coming to the Home app, Siri, and mobile photography. This episode is sponsored by: Previs Pro – Storyboarding App for iOS. Sign up for a chance to win Masterclass for a year. Instabug – Application Performance Monitoring...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the latest Apple event to uncover new features and innovations coming to the Home app, Siri, and mobile photography. This episode is sponsored by: Previs Pro – Storyboarding App for iOS. Sign up for a chance to win Masterclass for a year. Instabug – Application Performance Monitoring...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2608 The iPhone Event Apps The iPhone Event Apps No iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review 188 188 iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1033 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75e4b70a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s annual iOS and iPadOS review to look at big picture trends like Compact UI along with the changes to iPadOS, the Apple Pencil’s new Scribble feature, and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Fantastical – The calendar app you won’t be able to live without. MacStadium...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s annual iOS and iPadOS review to look at big picture trends like Compact UI along with the changes to iPadOS, the Apple Pencil’s new Scribble feature, and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Fantastical – The calendar app you won’t be able to live without. MacStadium...

Read more]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:20:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3053 iOS and iPadOS 14 Review iOS and iPadOS 14 Review No Must-Have Music Widgets for Your iPhone 187 187 Must-Have Music Widgets for Your iPhone full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1029 https://share.transistor.fm/s/240e1110 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tour music widgets, one of their favorite categories, exploring the many widgets they’re using to listen to music and follow their favorite artists. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tour music widgets, one of their favorite categories, exploring the many widgets they’re using to listen to music and follow their favorite artists. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2591 iOS Music Widgets iOS Music Widgets No Our Newly Customized iOS 14 Home Screens 186 186 Our Newly Customized iOS 14 Home Screens full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1018 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bed7ec3 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their approaches to their iPhone Home Screens, including the third-party widgets they’re using, and how they are optimizing their mix of apps and widgets since the iOS 14 update. Federico also shares a trick for integrating certain widgets and folders of icons into his wallpaper. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their approaches to their iPhone Home Screens, including the third-party widgets they’re using, and how they are optimizing their mix of apps and widgets since the iOS 14 update. Federico also shares a trick for integrating certain widgets and folders of icons into his wallpaper. This episode is...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2607 iOS 14 Home Screen Customization iOS 14 Home Screen Customization No An Interview with Michael Flarup 185 185 An Interview with Michael Flarup full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1013 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2925a788 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John conclude the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing designer Michael Flarup about Mac iconography, the design of Mac Catalyst apps, content-focused design on the iPad, augmented reality, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John conclude the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing designer Michael Flarup about Mac iconography, the design of Mac Catalyst apps, content-focused design on the iPad, augmented reality, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2377 Michael Flarup Interview Michael Flarup Interview No Apple’s New App Review Guidelines 184 184 Apple’s New App Review Guidelines full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8d9f691 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the details of Apple’s new App Review Guidelines, which address game streaming services, advertising, ‘reader apps,’ and more. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the details of Apple’s new App Review Guidelines, which address game streaming services, advertising, ‘reader apps,’ and more. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2129 App Review Changes App Review Changes No The Many Ways to Use Widgets 183 183 The Many Ways to Use Widgets full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=1007 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5af531d9 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explain their emerging strategies for using widgets in the Today view, mixed with apps on their Home screens, and on dedicated widget-only Home screens. This episode is sponsored by: Muse – Turn your iPad into a tool for thought. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explain their emerging strategies for using widgets in the Today view, mixed with apps on their Home screens, and on dedicated widget-only Home screens. This episode is sponsored by: Muse – Turn your iPad into a tool for thought. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today,...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2571 Widget Setups Widget Setups No Exploring Apple’s 2020 Gaming Updates 182 182 Exploring Apple’s 2020 Gaming Updates full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=999 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d57d776b [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explore Apple’s 2020 gaming updates, including deeper controller support and a refreshed Game Center, which are coming this fall. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium - Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John explore Apple’s 2020 gaming updates, including deeper controller support and a refreshed Game Center, which are coming this fall. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium - Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two...

Read more]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2736 Apple's 2020 Gaming Updates Apple's 2020 Gaming Updates No An Interview with Vidit Bhargava 181 181 An Interview with Vidit Bhargava full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/497cfa1a [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing Vidit Bhargava, the creator of LookUp, a dictionary app available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, about design, Mac Catalyst apps, and a whole lot more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw Mint Mobile – Cut...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John continue the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing Vidit Bhargava, the creator of LookUp, a dictionary app available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, about design, Mac Catalyst apps, and a whole lot more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw Mint Mobile – Cut...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2350 Vidit Bhargava Inteview Vidit Bhargava Inteview No Mac Catalyst Revisited: Apple’s Mac App Strategy Emerges 180 180 Mac Catalyst Revisited: Apple’s Mac App Strategy Emerges full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=992 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb33fbdf [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John revisit Mac Catalyst, the technology used to bring iPad apps to the Mac, to discuss what’s changed since WWDC 2019, debate where Mac Catalyst fits in Apple’s overall app strategy, and share some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps. This episode is sponsored by: Hover – Make a name...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John revisit Mac Catalyst, the technology used to bring iPad apps to the Mac, to discuss what’s changed since WWDC 2019, debate where Mac Catalyst fits in Apple’s overall app strategy, and share some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps. This episode is sponsored by: Hover – Make a name...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2239 Mac Catalyst Revisited Mac Catalyst Revisited No An Interview with David Smith 179 179 An Interview with David Smith full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=989 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57b0511c [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John interview developer David Smith about watchOS, widgets, what the announcements at WWDC this year mean for developers and users, and David’s apps, including a new one he’s working on for the fall. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Sit Down, Startup – Here’s how to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John interview developer David Smith about watchOS, widgets, what the announcements at WWDC this year mean for developers and users, and David’s apps, including a new one he’s working on for the fall. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Sit Down, Startup – Here’s how to...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2876 David Smith Interview David Smith Interview No An Interview with Guilherme Rambo 178 178 An Interview with Guilherme Rambo full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=986 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21c4fb7b [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John are joined by Guilherme Rambo for the first interview of the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series to talk about Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, Apple Silicon, the App Store and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John are joined by Guilherme Rambo for the first interview of the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series to talk about Mac Catalyst, SwiftUI, Apple Silicon, the App Store and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today,...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2442 Guilherme Rambo Interview Guilherme Rambo Interview No What is Great App Design? 177 177 What is Great App Design? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=983 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3d4fc7e [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John consider what makes an app’s design great, the balance between form and function, and some of our favorite app designs. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John consider what makes an app’s design great, the balance between form and function, and some of our favorite app designs. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2306 Great App Design Great App Design No Pick Two: Castro and Grammarly 176 176 Pick Two: Castro and Grammarly full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aff99828 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John bring back an AppStories classic: Pick 2, an in-depth look at two apps. In this installment, Federico explains why he has been revisiting Castro for listening to podcasts, and John covers the evolution of Grammarly into a terrific grammar and spell-checking app for writers. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John bring back an AppStories classic: Pick 2, an in-depth look at two apps. In this installment, Federico explains why he has been revisiting Castro for listening to podcasts, and John covers the evolution of Grammarly into a terrific grammar and spell-checking app for writers. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2678 Castro and Grammarly Castro and Grammarly No Relay FM’s Approach to Apps with Myke Hurley 175 175 Relay FM’s Approach to Apps with Myke Hurley full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=978 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e80100e1 [[audio_player]] This week John is joined by Relay FM co-founder Myke Hurley to talk about the apps he uses to stay in touch with the hosts of the network’s shows and manage sponsorship sales, show research, episode production, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week John is joined by Relay FM co-founder Myke Hurley to talk about the apps he uses to stay in touch with the hosts of the network’s shows and manage sponsorship sales, show research, episode production, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3103 Interview: Myke Hurley Interview: Myke Hurley No Conversations with 2020 Apple Design Award Winners 174 174 Conversations with 2020 Apple Design Award Winners full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c31f029 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John interview the creators of three 2020 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Majd Taby of Darkroom, Sam Rosenthal of Where Cards Fall, and Jenova Chen of Sky: Children of the Light. This episode is sponsored by: Miro – The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John interview the creators of three 2020 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Majd Taby of Darkroom, Sam Rosenthal of Where Cards Fall, and Jenova Chen of Sky: Children of the Light. This episode is sponsored by: Miro – The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free...

Read more]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:02:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 4233 2020 ADA Interviews 2020 ADA Interviews No Upcoming System App Updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac 173 173 Upcoming System App Updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/399a26dd [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John cover updates coming to Messages, Home, Notes, Reminders, and Safari this fall. This episode is sponsored by: Miro – The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Paperlike, the iPad Screen Protector – write and draw like on paper. Links and Show Notes Everything Changing...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John cover updates coming to Messages, Home, Notes, Reminders, and Safari this fall. This episode is sponsored by: Miro – The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Paperlike, the iPad Screen Protector – write and draw like on paper. Links and Show Notes Everything Changing...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1895 Updates to Apple's Apps Updates to Apple's Apps No WWDC 2020: The Mac, Big Sur, and Shortcuts 172 172 WWDC 2020: The Mac, Big Sur, and Shortcuts full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=967 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dae4901 [[audio_player]] Wrapping up AppStories’ WWDC coverage, Federico and John talk Apple Silicon, the macOS redesign, and dig into the many changes to Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – Love your email again with the best email client for professionals and their teams. Links and Show Notes More on Apple Silicon, Big Sur, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Wrapping up AppStories’ WWDC coverage, Federico and John talk Apple Silicon, the macOS redesign, and dig into the many changes to Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – Love your email again with the best email client for professionals and their teams. Links and Show Notes More on Apple Silicon, Big Sur, and...

Read more]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:56:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2261 WWDC 2020: macOS and Shortcuts WWDC 2020: macOS and Shortcuts No WWDC 2020: iOS and iPadOS 14 First Impressions, Favorite Small Details, and App Clips 171 171 WWDC 2020: iOS and iPadOS 14 First Impressions, Favorite Small Details, and App Clips full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=965 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf834647 [[audio_player]] In today’s special daily WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John report on their first two days using the iOS and iPadOS 14 betas, obsess about some of their favorite small details, and examine App Clips. This episode is sponsored by: PDF Expert – The best way to read, edit, sign and annotate your PDFs....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s special daily WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John report on their first two days using the iOS and iPadOS 14 betas, obsess about some of their favorite small details, and examine App Clips. This episode is sponsored by: PDF Expert – The best way to read, edit, sign and annotate your PDFs....

Read more]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:06:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2534 First Impressions, Discoveries, and App Clips First Impressions, Discoveries, and App Clips No WWDC 2020: Widgets Come to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac 170 170 WWDC 2020: Widgets Come to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=959 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6a6efd4 [[audio_player]] In today’s special daily WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John look at widgets, the dynamic, but not interactive, extensions available in iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps that provide new ways to deliver quick, glanceable updates to users. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – Love your email again with the best email client for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s special daily WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John look at widgets, the dynamic, but not interactive, extensions available in iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps that provide new ways to deliver quick, glanceable updates to users. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – Love your email again with the best email client for...

Read more]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:55:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2072 WWDC 2020: Widgets WWDC 2020: Widgets No WWDC 2020: Keynote Overview and Reactions 169 169 WWDC 2020: Keynote Overview and Reactions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=957 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f17931 [[audio_player]] In today’s first WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including widgets, the App Library, App Clips, and design changes in iOS 14, system-wide sidebars and Apple Pencil updates in iPadOS 14, sleep tracking and the Fitness app in watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur’s big redesign, Safari, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In today’s first WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including widgets, the App Library, App Clips, and design changes in iOS 14, system-wide sidebars and Apple Pencil updates in iPadOS 14, sleep tracking and the Fitness app in watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur’s big redesign, Safari, and...

Read more]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:17:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2491 WWDC 2020 Keynote Overview WWDC 2020 Keynote Overview No Our iOS WWDC Wishes 168 168 Our iOS WWDC Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=950 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfa6f5a0 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John cover the latest news about WWDC and conclude their WWDC wishes series with a look at iOS, including Messages, Files, Shortcuts, the share sheet, the App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Instabug – Fixing Bugs and Crashes Is Now Easier Than Ever. Get two months off...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John cover the latest news about WWDC and conclude their WWDC wishes series with a look at iOS, including Messages, Files, Shortcuts, the share sheet, the App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Instabug – Fixing Bugs and Crashes Is Now Easier Than Ever. Get two months off...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2853 iOS Wishes iOS Wishes No Our macOS WWDC Wishes 167 167 Our macOS WWDC Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6833d1b1 [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John continue their WWDC wishes series with a look at macOS, including the bug fixes, system-level changes, and Apple app enhancements they would like to see at WWDC this year. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Miro – The online...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week Federico and John continue their WWDC wishes series with a look at macOS, including the bug fixes, system-level changes, and Apple app enhancements they would like to see at WWDC this year. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Miro – The online...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2092 macOS Wishes macOS Wishes No Our watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes 166 166 Our watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca3f460b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS including a fitness app, more customization and complication options, APIs for third-party TV remotes, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze – Unlimited Backup. Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Introducing MacStories...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS including a fitness app, more customization and complication options, APIs for third-party TV remotes, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze – Unlimited Backup. Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Introducing MacStories...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2500 watchOS and tvOS Wishes watchOS and tvOS Wishes No Imagining the Perfect Research App 165 165 Imagining the Perfect Research App full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e53c445 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John, who have been spending too many of their waking hours investigating research apps on iPadOS and the Mac, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in an ideal research app or suite of apps. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Desktop-class productivity for iPad. Links and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John, who have been spending too many of their waking hours investigating research apps on iPadOS and the Mac, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in an ideal research app or suite of apps. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Desktop-class productivity for iPad. Links and...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2925 Building the Perfect Research App Building the Perfect Research App No Our iPadOS WWDC Wishes 164 164 Our iPadOS WWDC Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=935 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dfe1280 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for iPadOS including audio source control, multitasking, external display support, Search, keyboard and trackpad support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Audio Hijack SoundSource Logic Remote Related Stories iPad...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their wishes for iPadOS including audio source control, multitasking, external display support, Search, keyboard and trackpad support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Audio Hijack SoundSource Logic Remote Related Stories iPad...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2999 iPadOS Wishes iPadOS Wishes No The Next Generation of Apps 163 163 The Next Generation of Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=932 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7ca0457 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the evolution of Apple’s platforms and the new generation apps that are emerging across every platform from the Apple Watch to the Mac and embracing those new technologies and business models. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes Steve Troughton-Smith Twitter thread with many of the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the evolution of Apple’s platforms and the new generation apps that are emerging across every platform from the Apple Watch to the Mac and embracing those new technologies and business models. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes Steve Troughton-Smith Twitter thread with many of the...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1726 Next-Generation Apps Next-Generation Apps No iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi 162 162 iPadOS and Pointer Support with Craig Federighi full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=925 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25b866f9 [[audio_player]] In this special episode of AppStories, Federico interviews Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi about iPadOS, pointer support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Where Ideas Take Shape Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes More on the latest iPad...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In this special episode of AppStories, Federico interviews Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi about iPadOS, pointer support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Where Ideas Take Shape Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes More on the latest iPad...

Read more]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2991 An interview with Apple's Craig Federighi An interview with Apple's Craig Federighi No The Apps Federico Will Use for His Annual iOS Review 161 161 The Apps Federico Will Use for His Annual iOS Review full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=922 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f60f1106 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the apps Federico uses to research, write, and edit his annual iOS and iPadOS review, including the changes he anticipates making this year and the new apps he’s considering. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the apps Federico uses to research, write, and edit his annual iOS and iPadOS review, including the changes he anticipates making this year and the new apps he’s considering. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2721 Research, Writing, and Editing Apps Research, Writing, and Editing Apps No Utility Apps Revisited 160 160 Utility Apps Revisited full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=917 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc4406af [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the utility grab bag to cover eight more of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up Paste Anybuffer...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the utility grab bag to cover eight more of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up Paste Anybuffer...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2014 iOS and iPadOS Utility Apps iOS and iPadOS Utility Apps No The Evolution of Clipboard and Shelf Apps 159 159 The Evolution of Clipboard and Shelf Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff2d359f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the origins of clipboard apps on iOS, how they’ve evolved, and the apps they’re currently using on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to save snippets of information for use elsewhere. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the origins of clipboard apps on iOS, how they’ve evolved, and the apps they’re currently using on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to save snippets of information for use elsewhere. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2161 Clipboard and Shelf Apps Clipboard and Shelf Apps No Digital Spring Cleaning 158 158 Digital Spring Cleaning full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=909 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2e3a7c4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their approaches to digital spring cleaning. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Raindrop.io Tot ACNH Travel Guide Federico’s second Home screen story Toolbox Pro Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their approaches to digital spring cleaning. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Raindrop.io Tot ACNH Travel Guide Federico’s second Home screen story Toolbox Pro Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2077 Cleaning up our phones, email, and more Cleaning up our phones, email, and more No Research Tools 157 157 Research Tools full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=907 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0802f693 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John recap MacStories’ iPad at 10 coverage and then compare notes on the research apps they use and approaches they take when working on a big project. This episode is sponsored by: Diarly – Modern Digital Diary. Enter here by April 10, 2020 for a chance to win one of...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John recap MacStories’ iPad at 10 coverage and then compare notes on the research apps they use and approaches they take when working on a big project. This episode is sponsored by: Diarly – Modern Digital Diary. Enter here by April 10, 2020 for a chance to win one of...

Read more]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2277 Research Apps Research Apps No iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet 156 156 iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=902 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97c1fe38 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off MacStories’ celebration of the 10th anniversary of the iPad’s launch with an episode that reflects on the device’s history, its place in Apple’s product lineup, and the iPad as a modular computing device. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Where Ideas Take Shape Direct Mail –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John kick off MacStories’ celebration of the 10th anniversary of the iPad’s launch with an episode that reflects on the device’s history, its place in Apple’s product lineup, and the iPad as a modular computing device. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Where Ideas Take Shape Direct Mail –...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2253 Celebrating 10 Years of iPad Celebrating 10 Years of iPad No Stuck at Home 155 155 Stuck at Home full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5becce1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way they relax, work, and approach their days. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Metrical – Build habits, stay productive, be in charge! Use the code APPSTORIES in the app...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way they relax, work, and approach their days. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Metrical – Build habits, stay productive, be in charge! Use the code APPSTORIES in the app...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:33:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2825 Apps and Diversions for Being Stuck at Home Apps and Diversions for Being Stuck at Home No Apps We’d Like to See Apple Make 154 154 Apps We’d Like to See Apple Make full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=890 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9c714d6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss apps they’d like to see Apple build into iOS and iPadOS 14. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss apps they’d like to see Apple build into iOS and iPadOS 14. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2838 Apps Apple Should Make Apps Apple Should Make No iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love 153 153 iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=886 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bbf7a99 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore some of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage and Transfer iPhone Photos Like a Pro! Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes John’s Picks Metapho iOS Photo Metadata Utility Metapho Adds...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore some of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage and Transfer iPhone Photos Like a Pro! Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes John’s Picks Metapho iOS Photo Metadata Utility Metapho Adds...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2573 iOS and iPadOS Utility App Gems iOS and iPadOS Utility App Gems No App Subscriptions Revisited 152 152 App Subscriptions Revisited full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5be99d8 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit the topic of app subscriptions and what they’ve learned in the nearly three years since they covered subscriptions in episode 5. This episode is sponsored by: Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit the topic of app subscriptions and what they’ve learned in the nearly three years since they covered subscriptions in episode 5. This episode is sponsored by: Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac....

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2978 Subscription Lessons Learned Subscription Lessons Learned No Apple’s Blending of Apps and Services 151 151 Apple’s Blending of Apps and Services full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=875 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18beb84f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore how Apple is increasingly blending services with its apps, where the mix has worked, where it hasn’t, and where they expect the trend will lead next. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. MyNetDiary – Lose weight and get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore how Apple is increasingly blending services with its apps, where the mix has worked, where it hasn’t, and where they expect the trend will lead next. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. MyNetDiary – Lose weight and get...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2581 Apple Mixes Apps and Services Apple Mixes Apps and Services No Experimenting with New Tools and Workflows 150 150 Experimenting with New Tools and Workflows full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=871 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2993c259 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore how they approach testing unfamiliar apps and workflows. This episode is sponsored by: Kensington – The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes Pokemon Home Connected, Episode 281: Oligarch Modder Community MacStories Unplugged, Episode 7 (June 28, 2019): Everything is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore how they approach testing unfamiliar apps and workflows. This episode is sponsored by: Kensington – The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes Pokemon Home Connected, Episode 281: Oligarch Modder Community MacStories Unplugged, Episode 7 (June 28, 2019): Everything is...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2618 Exploring New Apps and Workflows Exploring New Apps and Workflows No The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy 149 149 The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=868 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ce39457 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to Apple’s OSes and developer tools, the changes to the app economy they signal, and the impact they’ll have on users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to Apple’s OSes and developer tools, the changes to the app economy they signal, and the impact they’ll have on users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2382 Apple's Beta Shake-Up Apple's Beta Shake-Up No The Elements of Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps 148 148 The Elements of Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=865 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98d4cf32 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the features and technologies that go into building a modern iOS or iPadOS app with examples of some of their favorite implementations. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Direct Mail – Create and send great looking email newsletters...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the features and technologies that go into building a modern iOS or iPadOS app with examples of some of their favorite implementations. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Direct Mail – Create and send great looking email newsletters...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2912 Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps No The Apps That Defined the iPad 147 147 The Apps That Defined the iPad full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=860 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35f6a510 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the introduction of the iPad ten years ago, the apps announced onstage, and how the iPad’s app story has changed over the past decade. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Health IQ – Insurance for the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look back at the introduction of the iPad ten years ago, the apps announced onstage, and how the iPad’s app story has changed over the past decade. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Health IQ – Insurance for the...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3538 The iPad at 10 The iPad at 10 No Music Discovery Apps, Websites, and MusicBot 146 146 Music Discovery Apps, Websites, and MusicBot full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=857 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cbc4122 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle music discovery apps, third-party music players, websites, and MusicBot. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes New Music Daily with Zane Lowe on Beats One MusicHarbor How I Keep Track of New Music Releases Miximum Miximum...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John tackle music discovery apps, third-party music players, websites, and MusicBot. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes New Music Daily with Zane Lowe on Beats One MusicHarbor How I Keep Track of New Music Releases Miximum Miximum...

Read more]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2884 Apple Music Utilities Apple Music Utilities No Shortcuts Utility Apps 145 145 Shortcuts Utility Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=852 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aa61164 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Shortcuts utilities including Toolbox Pro, Pushcut, and LaunchCuts. They also preview an upcoming Shortcuts utility from Simon Stovring called Data Jar and explain the difference between Shortcuts, shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts, and other terminology. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Shortcuts utilities including Toolbox Pro, Pushcut, and LaunchCuts. They also preview an upcoming Shortcuts utility from Simon Stovring called Data Jar and explain the difference between Shortcuts, shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts, and other terminology. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2501 Shortcuts Utilities Shortcuts Utilities No Getting More Out of Safari for iPadOS 144 144 Getting More Out of Safari for iPadOS full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=848 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6860550 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the sort of sophisticated web apps that can be used with Safari on iPadOS 13 and share a bunch of tips and tricks based on Apple’s latest updates to Safari. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the sort of sophisticated web apps that can be used with Safari on iPadOS 13 and share a bunch of tips and tricks based on Apple’s latest updates to Safari. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take...

Read more]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3198 Safari on iPadOS and iOS 13 Safari on iPadOS and iOS 13 No The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards 143 143 The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=843 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21a68ccb [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John reveal the 2019 MacStories Selects Awards. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Re:Schedule – The app that helps you...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week on AppStories, Federico and John reveal the 2019 MacStories Selects Awards. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Re:Schedule – The app that helps you...

Read more]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:19:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3127 The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards No Our 2020 App Wishes 142 142 Our 2020 App Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=836 https://share.transistor.fm/s/588e5e10 [[audio_player]] This week, we share our 2020 wishes for Apple’s system apps on iOS and the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington – The Professionals...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, we share our 2020 wishes for Apple’s system apps on iOS and the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington – The Professionals...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2902 Our Apple app wishes for 2020 Our Apple app wishes for 2020 No Pick 2: Reeder for the Mac and iOS 141 141 Pick 2: Reeder for the Mac and iOS full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/752c5dcf [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover one of their favorite RSS client for the Mac and iOS: Reeder by Silvio Rizzi. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. MacStadium – Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover one of their favorite RSS client for the Mac and iOS: Reeder by Silvio Rizzi. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. MacStadium – Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2843 Reeder for the Mac and iOS Reeder for the Mac and iOS No Our Favorite HomeKit Gear, Apps, and Automations 140 140 Our Favorite HomeKit Gear, Apps, and Automations full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/257b29f1 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into their favorite HomeKit devices, apps, and automations. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Moo: Custom business printing and design....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into their favorite HomeKit devices, apps, and automations. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Moo: Custom business printing and design....

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2826 HomeKit Gear, Apps, and Automation HomeKit Gear, Apps, and Automation No Interview: How Soulver Reimagined the Calculator with Its Creator, Zac Cohan 139 139 Interview: How Soulver Reimagined the Calculator with Its Creator, Zac Cohan full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=823 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ab38e24 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by developer Zac Cohan, the creator of Soulver, a combination notepad and calculator that reimagines how calculations are made on the Mac and iOS. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. MacStadium – Get 50% off...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by developer Zac Cohan, the creator of Soulver, a combination notepad and calculator that reimagines how calculations are made on the Mac and iOS. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. MacStadium – Get 50% off...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2956 An interview with Soulver's Zac Cohan An interview with Soulver's Zac Cohan No Rethinking Apple’s TV App in Light of TV+ 138 138 Rethinking Apple’s TV App in Light of TV+ full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=820 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50ed9dd6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on Apple’s new TV+ video streaming TV app, including what works, what doesn’t, and ways they think it could be improved. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington: The Professionals Choice....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on Apple’s new TV+ video streaming TV app, including what works, what doesn’t, and ways they think it could be improved. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington: The Professionals Choice....

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:07:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2371 Apple’s TV App Apple’s TV App No Our Third Annual Apple Watch Check-In 137 137 Our Third Annual Apple Watch Check-In full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=817 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e03a88a3 [[audio_player]] This week, in what has become an annual tradition, Federico and John talk about how they’ve set up their Apple Watches, including the complications they use, the third-party apps on which they rely, and what’s in their Watch docks. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – User focused security for teams that Slack. Try...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, in what has become an annual tradition, Federico and John talk about how they’ve set up their Apple Watches, including the complications they use, the third-party apps on which they rely, and what’s in their Watch docks. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – User focused security for teams that Slack. Try...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2846 Our annual Apple Watch check-in Our annual Apple Watch check-in No GameClub and a Shortcuts Update 136 136 GameClub and a Shortcuts Update full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=811 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19860f9f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about GameClub, the classic iOS game service that launched last week, and some of the shortcuts they’ve been working on lately. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kolide – User focused security...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about GameClub, the classic iOS game service that launched last week, and some of the shortcuts they’ve been working on lately. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kolide – User focused security...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:13:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2661 The new classic iOS game service and shortcuts we've been building The new classic iOS game service and shortcuts we've been building No Mac Catalyst with James Thomson Plus Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro Camera Story 135 135 Mac Catalyst with James Thomson Plus Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro Camera Story full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78f3c642 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview James Thomson, the creator of PCalc and Dice, for a developer’s perspective on Mac Catalyst and go behind the scenes of Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro camera story, Eternal City, Modern Photography: The iPhone 11 Pro in Rome. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview James Thomson, the creator of PCalc and Dice, for a developer’s perspective on Mac Catalyst and go behind the scenes of Federico’s iPhone 11 Pro camera story, Eternal City, Modern Photography: The iPhone 11 Pro in Rome. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2812 An interview with James Thomson and discussion of Federico's iPhone 11 Pro camera story An interview with James Thomson and discussion of Federico's iPhone 11 Pro camera story No Mac Catalyst and the First Wave of Apps Built with It 134 134 Mac Catalyst and the First Wave of Apps Built with It full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=798 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b0bbe14 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss Mac Catalyst, the technology for bringing iPad apps to the Mac, and round up some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps that have been released so far. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – User focused security for teams that Slack. Try it free for 30 days. Direct...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss Mac Catalyst, the technology for bringing iPad apps to the Mac, and round up some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps that have been released so far. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – User focused security for teams that Slack. Try it free for 30 days. Direct...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2447 Mac Catalyst and apps built with it Mac Catalyst and apps built with it No Building an iOS Media Companion 133 133 Building an iOS Media Companion full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=794 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca129aa5 [[audio_player]] Federico helps John set up an iPod touch as a media companion for watching TV and movies, enjoying music, and controlling HomeKit devices. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code APPSTORIES, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico helps John set up an iPod touch as a media companion for watching TV and movies, enjoying music, and controlling HomeKit devices. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code APPSTORIES, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2471 Federico and John create an iOS media companion Federico and John create an iOS media companion No Apple Arcade: The Launch and Favorite Games 132 132 Apple Arcade: The Launch and Favorite Games full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f64435d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the all-new MacStories Shortcuts Icons, a set of 300 custom icons for shortcuts that you can add to your Home screen and then revisit Apple Arcade in the wake of its public launch discussing some of their favorite games so far. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover the all-new MacStories Shortcuts Icons, a set of 300 custom icons for shortcuts that you can add to your Home screen and then revisit Apple Arcade in the wake of its public launch discussing some of their favorite games so far. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom –...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2811 MacStories Shortcuts Icons and Apple Arcade MacStories Shortcuts Icons and Apple Arcade No Shortcuts and Third-Party Apps 131 131 Shortcuts and Third-Party Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=777 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb922cab [[audio_player]] There are major changes to Shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS 13 and coming on September 24th with iOS and iPadOS 13.1. Federico and John explore what the changes mean to third-party apps, who’s using them, and what it means to users. This episode is sponsored by: Things is a best-in-class to-do app for iPad,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] There are major changes to Shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS 13 and coming on September 24th with iOS and iPadOS 13.1. Federico and John explore what the changes mean to third-party apps, who’s using them, and what it means to users. This episode is sponsored by: Things is a best-in-class to-do app for iPad,...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2635 Third-Party Apps and Shortcuts Third-Party Apps and Shortcuts No iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review 130 130 iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f16a66 [[audio_player]] Federico’s iOS and iPadOS 13 review is out, so we’ve got a special episode of AppStories all about the big-picture changes to the OSes, the evolution of Shortcuts into a Siri development tool supported by third-party developers, the balancing act Apple performs when updating apps distributed to hundreds of millions of users, and lots...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico’s iOS and iPadOS 13 review is out, so we’ve got a special episode of AppStories all about the big-picture changes to the OSes, the evolution of Shortcuts into a Siri development tool supported by third-party developers, the balancing act Apple performs when updating apps distributed to hundreds of millions of users, and lots...

Read more]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:29:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3017 A conversation about Federico's iOS and iPadOS 13 review A conversation about Federico's iOS and iPadOS 13 review No The Apps of Apple’s Fall Event 129 129 The Apps of Apple’s Fall Event full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e590ad6 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into the new and updated apps announced at Apple’s fall keynote including Compass, Camera, and the upcoming Apple Arcade game subscription service. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Setapp, from Macpaw –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into the new and updated apps announced at Apple’s fall keynote including Compass, Camera, and the upcoming Apple Arcade game subscription service. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Setapp, from Macpaw –...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2269 New and updated apps from Apple's keynote New and updated apps from Apple's keynote No Organizing iOS 13’s New Share Sheet 128 128 Organizing iOS 13’s New Share Sheet full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=763 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0e3bfb4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the fourth anniversary of Club MacStories and then discuss the changes coming to iOS and iPadOS 13’s share sheet and how it has begun to change how they use it. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Visit geniusscan.com/appstories for a chance...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John introduce the fourth anniversary of Club MacStories and then discuss the changes coming to iOS and iPadOS 13’s share sheet and how it has begun to change how they use it. This episode is sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Visit geniusscan.com/appstories for a chance...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2995 The iOS and iPadOS share sheet The iOS and iPadOS share sheet No Returning to Apple Mail 127 127 Returning to Apple Mail full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=760 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec4977ea [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss why they’ve both returned to Apple Mail after years of looking for a better email solution. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss why they’ve both returned to Apple Mail after years of looking for a better email solution. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2391 Revisiting Apple Mail Revisiting Apple Mail No Sidecar 126 126 Sidecar full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=755 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73a80327 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s new second-screen feature coming to macOS Catalina and iOS 13 in the fall and what it means for both platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Visit geniusscan.com/appstories for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s new second-screen feature coming to macOS Catalina and iOS 13 in the fall and what it means for both platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Visit geniusscan.com/appstories for...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1889 A preview of Sidecar in iOS 13 and Catalina A preview of Sidecar in iOS 13 and Catalina No Apple Maps in iOS 13 with Ryan Christoffel 125 125 Apple Maps in iOS 13 with Ryan Christoffel full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=746 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91ce1be2 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by his MacStories colleague Ryan Christoffel to talk about the big changes coming to Apple Maps this fall with iOS 13. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Pocket Lists – The friendliest to-do list app for families Links and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by his MacStories colleague Ryan Christoffel to talk about the big changes coming to Apple Maps this fall with iOS 13. This episode is sponsored by: Monday.com – Start your 14-day free trial by going to monday.com/appstories Pocket Lists – The friendliest to-do list app for families Links and...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2432 iOS 13's changes to Apple Maps iOS 13's changes to Apple Maps No CarPlay in iOS 13 and Vignette with Casey Liss 124 124 CarPlay in iOS 13 and Vignette with Casey Liss full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=736 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ceee845 [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Casey Liss to dig into the big changes coming to CarPlay in iOS 13 and the story behind Vignette, Casey’s app for assigning profile pictures to contacts. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Club...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, John is joined by Casey Liss to dig into the big changes coming to CarPlay in iOS 13 and the story behind Vignette, Casey’s app for assigning profile pictures to contacts. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Club...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2980 CarPlay and Vignette with Casey Liss CarPlay and Vignette with Casey Liss No Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher? 123 123 Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=730 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fe13f29 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the state of Apple’s built-in apps and whether it’s getting harder for third-party developers to compete with them. This episode is sponsored by: Textastic - The code editor for your iPad and iPhone. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider the state of Apple’s built-in apps and whether it’s getting harder for third-party developers to compete with them. This episode is sponsored by: Textastic - The code editor for your iPad and iPhone. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1818 Is it getting harder to beat Apple at its own game? Is it getting harder to beat Apple at its own game? No Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover 122 122 Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=726 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d844f14c [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about pro app subscriptions in the context of the recently-released flight tracker, Flighty, and the new home automation possibilities available when combining new features of iOS 13 with an app/service like Pushover. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about pro app subscriptions in the context of the recently-released flight tracker, Flighty, and the new home automation possibilities available when combining new features of iOS 13 with an app/service like Pushover. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1936 A closer look at Flighty and Pushover A closer look at Flighty and Pushover No How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use 121 121 How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=724 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4bf15f4 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico provides an update on the progress he’s made on his iOS 13 review, and then he and John dig into how travel affects the apps and gear they use. This episode is sponsored by: Atoms – The world’s first shoe to come in quarter sizes. Moo – Custom business printing and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico provides an update on the progress he’s made on his iOS 13 review, and then he and John dig into how travel affects the apps and gear they use. This episode is sponsored by: Atoms – The world’s first shoe to come in quarter sizes. Moo – Custom business printing and...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2087 How travel affects our app and gear use. How travel affects our app and gear use. No Changes to Photos Coming in iOS 13 and Catalina 120 120 Changes to Photos Coming in iOS 13 and Catalina full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=719 https://share.transistor.fm/s/647b650a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a close look at the upcoming changes to the Photos app on iOS and the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Secure Shellfish – Connect your servers and your apps. Remote for Mac – Remote Control for Mac. Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a close look at the upcoming changes to the Photos app on iOS and the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Secure Shellfish – Connect your servers and your apps. Remote for Mac – Remote Control for Mac. Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2701 A preview of Photos for iOS 13 and MacOS Catalina A preview of Photos for iOS 13 and MacOS Catalina No You Downloaded What? 119 119 You Downloaded What? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=717 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1848339a [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the strange assortment of apps they’ve downloaded recently. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Astropad Studio: Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John look at the strange assortment of apps they’ve downloaded recently. This episode is sponsored by: Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Astropad Studio: Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial....

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2051 A collection of recent iOS downloads. A collection of recent iOS downloads. No Reminders in iOS 13 118 118 Reminders in iOS 13 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=714 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca4d4f4d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their series of episodes on the new and updated apps coming from Apple in the fall with Reminders. This episode is sponsored by: Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Astropad Studio –...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their series of episodes on the new and updated apps coming from Apple in the fall with Reminders. This episode is sponsored by: Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Astropad Studio –...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1870 iOS 13's Reminders update iOS 13's Reminders update No Catalyst to the Rescue 117 117 Catalyst to the Rescue full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=710 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f2ec56b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the role of Catalyst in Apple’s Mac and iPad strategy expanding on Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad, a story John wrote on MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into the role of Catalyst in Apple’s Mac and iPad strategy expanding on Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad, a story John wrote on MacStories. This episode is sponsored by: Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:57:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2378 Catalyst's impact of Mac and pro iPad apps Catalyst's impact of Mac and pro iPad apps No Notes in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina 116 116 Notes in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=706 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3709cd95 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John start a series of episodes on the new and updated apps coming to iOS and macOS Catalina in the fall starting with Notes. This episode is sponsored by: Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial. Direct Mail...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John start a series of episodes on the new and updated apps coming to iOS and macOS Catalina in the fall starting with Notes. This episode is sponsored by: Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial. Direct Mail...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2159 A look at updates coming to Notes this fall. A look at updates coming to Notes this fall. No WWDC 2019 App-tacular 115 115 WWDC 2019 App-tacular full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=703 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21404447 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by MacStories colleague Alex Guyot in San Jose where they talk about the upcoming Notes, Reminders, Apple Watch, and Shortcuts updates coming in the fall. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are joined by MacStories colleague Alex Guyot in San Jose where they talk about the upcoming Notes, Reminders, Apple Watch, and Shortcuts updates coming in the fall. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your...

Read more]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2262 An overview of some of our favorite upcoming Apple app updates An overview of some of our favorite upcoming Apple app updates No Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview 114 114 Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=695 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dfc5e75 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are in San Jose attending WWDC where Federico sat down with Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering to talk about Apple’s new developer tools like Catalyst and SwiftUI, as well as iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Where your ideas take shape – one...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John are in San Jose attending WWDC where Federico sat down with Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering to talk about Apple’s new developer tools like Catalyst and SwiftUI, as well as iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Where your ideas take shape – one...

Read more]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:55:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2903 An interview with Apple's Craig Federighi An interview with Apple's Craig Federighi No Timery for Toggl Plus a Dialog Sneak Peek 113 113 Timery for Toggl Plus a Dialog Sneak Peek full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=691 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d0b1e82 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about one of their favorite new iOS apps: Timery, a client app for Toggl’s time tracking service. They also preview Dialog, a new seasonal podcast from MacStories featuring weekly, in-depth conversations with special guests about the impact of technology on creativity, society, and culture, which debuts on May...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about one of their favorite new iOS apps: Timery, a client app for Toggl’s time tracking service. They also preview Dialog, a new seasonal podcast from MacStories featuring weekly, in-depth conversations with special guests about the impact of technology on creativity, society, and culture, which debuts on May...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 May 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2337 An in-depth look at Timery for Toggl and a sneak peek at Dialog, a new podcast from MacStories. An in-depth look at Timery for Toggl and a sneak peek at Dialog, a new podcast from MacStories. No Behind the Scenes of Federico’s iPad Story 112 112 Behind the Scenes of Federico’s iPad Story full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=685 https://share.transistor.fm/s/676bf9ee [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the process of creating Federico’s story, Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer and some of the topics from the story; later, they are joined by Brian King who worked with Federico on the introductory animation and 3D-rendered images throughout the story. This episode...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the process of creating Federico’s story, Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer and some of the topics from the story; later, they are joined by Brian King who worked with Federico on the introductory animation and 3D-rendered images throughout the story. This episode...

Read more]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 14:15:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3538 A behind the scenes look at Federico's story, Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer. A behind the scenes look at Federico's story, Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer. No iOS 13 App Rumors and Wishes 111 111 iOS 13 App Rumors and Wishes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=680 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1696460 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on the latest iOS 13 app rumors reported by Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac and other features and updates they’d like to see Apple implement this year. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on the latest iOS 13 app rumors reported by Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac and other features and updates they’d like to see Apple implement this year. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 May 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2034 A conversation about iOS 13 app rumors A conversation about iOS 13 app rumors No Revisiting the Breakup of iTunes 110 110 Revisiting the Breakup of iTunes full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=677 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b51a56f [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their discussion of the breakup of iTunes from Episode 21 in light of the latest Marzipan rumors. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John revisit their discussion of the breakup of iTunes from Episode 21 in light of the latest Marzipan rumors. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit....

Read more]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1831 The implications of breaking up iTunes into multiple Marzipan apps The implications of breaking up iTunes into multiple Marzipan apps No Pick 2: Moment and MindNode 109 109 Pick 2: Moment and MindNode full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=673 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d9f5eb0 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a deep dive into two apps they’ve been using a lot lately, Moment Pro Camera and the recently-released MindNode 6. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a deep dive into two apps they’ve been using a lot lately, Moment Pro Camera and the recently-released MindNode 6. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2109 An in-depth look at Moment Pro Camera and MindNode 6. An in-depth look at Moment Pro Camera and MindNode 6. No Our New Mac mini Setups 108 108 Our New Mac mini Setups full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=669 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f9b8b06 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about their new Mac minis, the very different ways they use them, and the apps they rely on the most. This episode is sponsored by: KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experienced based play. Get your first crate free. Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about their new Mac minis, the very different ways they use them, and the apps they rely on the most. This episode is sponsored by: KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experienced based play. Get your first crate free. Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2332 Our mini setups and the apps we run on them. Our mini setups and the apps we run on them. No Interview: Ten Years of MacStories with Federico Viticci 107 107 Interview: Ten Years of MacStories with Federico Viticci full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=665 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b91be02b [[audio_player]] This week, to mark MacStories’ 10th anniversary, John interviews Federico about how MacStories got started, what led to the MacStories that readers know today, and what’s in store for the site and other MacStories properties in the future. This episode is sponsored by: Agenda - An elegant new take on notes. Linode - High-performance...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, to mark MacStories’ 10th anniversary, John interviews Federico about how MacStories got started, what led to the MacStories that readers know today, and what’s in store for the site and other MacStories properties in the future. This episode is sponsored by: Agenda - An elegant new take on notes. Linode - High-performance...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:26:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 5451 An in-depth interview with Federico Viticci for MacStories' 10th anniversary An in-depth interview with Federico Viticci for MacStories' 10th anniversary No The Apps of Apple’s March 25 Services Event 106 106 The Apps of Apple’s March 25 Services Event full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=659 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18828c01 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a close look at the apps and services announced by Apple at its March 25th services event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino including the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a close look at the apps and services announced by Apple at its March 25th services event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino including the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2197 A look at the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and the Apple Card. A look at the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and the Apple Card. No Pro iPad Apps and Where iOS Holds Them Back 105 105 Pro iPad Apps and Where iOS Holds Them Back full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/451f597b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover pro iOS audio, photography, video, and art apps that stretch the platform and discuss where the OS is holding them back. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experience-based play. Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover pro iOS audio, photography, video, and art apps that stretch the platform and discuss where the OS is holding them back. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experience-based play. Get...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2023 A look at pro iPad apps and where iOS is holding them back A look at pro iPad apps and where iOS is holding them back No iOS Wish List Part 2 - HomeKit and Shortcuts 104 104 iOS Wish List Part 2 - HomeKit and Shortcuts full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=653 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61496913 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their discussion of iOS 13 wishes, this time focussing on HomeKit and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. MindNode - It...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John continue their discussion of iOS 13 wishes, this time focussing on HomeKit and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. MindNode - It...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1908 Our HomeKit and Shortcuts wishes for iOS 13 Our HomeKit and Shortcuts wishes for iOS 13 No Reading Apps 103 103 Reading Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=646 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6137ba59 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their favorite reading apps including Apple Books, Kindle, Comixology, Shonen Jump and Apple News. This episode is sponsored by: Hoban Cards - Thoughtfully designed letterpress-printed business cards & stationery for creative individuals and small businesses. Use the code MacStories for $10 off your first order. Setapp, from Macpaw...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their favorite reading apps including Apple Books, Kindle, Comixology, Shonen Jump and Apple News. This episode is sponsored by: Hoban Cards - Thoughtfully designed letterpress-printed business cards & stationery for creative individuals and small businesses. Use the code MacStories for $10 off your first order. Setapp, from Macpaw...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1946 Reading apps including Apple Books, Kindle, Comixology, Shonen Jump, and News. Reading apps including Apple Books, Kindle, Comixology, Shonen Jump, and News. No Utility Grab Bag, Part 2 102 102 Utility Grab Bag, Part 2 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b258f8fa [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive back into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss four more favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more business and get more done. ExpressVPN - High-speed, secure & anonymous VPN service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive back into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss four more favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more business and get more done. ExpressVPN - High-speed, secure & anonymous VPN service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1749 A discussion of Retrobatch, Grape, Gladys, and Sofa. A discussion of Retrobatch, Grape, Gladys, and Sofa. No iOS 13 Wish List Part 1: Files and the iPad Home Screen 101 101 iOS 13 Wish List Part 1: Files and the iPad Home Screen full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=631 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8ad0a95 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their iOS 13 wishes for the Files app and iPad home screen. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – Information management reinvented: Save, organize, and recall all your documents whenever you need them. Use the link above or the code promo-appstories-2019-01 at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss their iOS 13 wishes for the Files app and iPad home screen. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – Information management reinvented: Save, organize, and recall all your documents whenever you need them. Use the link above or the code promo-appstories-2019-01 at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount....

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1792 Files and home screen wishes for iOS 13 Files and home screen wishes for iOS 13 No App Trends 100 100 App Trends full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=625 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c29365 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss some of the trends they expect will drive app development on iOS and the Mac this year and into the future. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS/Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss some of the trends they expect will drive app development on iOS and the Mac this year and into the future. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS/Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2071 App trends that will shape iOS and Mac development. App trends that will shape iOS and Mac development. No Pick 2: Everyday Workflows 99 99 Pick 2: Everyday Workflows full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=618 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c19ef348 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick an aspect of their MacStories work and break down the apps, workflows, and processes they use to accomplish it. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink - Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad and iPhone, and speed up your daily workflow. Eternal Storms is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John each pick an aspect of their MacStories work and break down the apps, workflows, and processes they use to accomplish it. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink - Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad and iPhone, and speed up your daily workflow. Eternal Storms is...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1861 A detailed look at two workflows we use at MacStories. A detailed look at two workflows we use at MacStories. No Mixed iOS/Mac Automation 98 98 Mixed iOS/Mac Automation full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92e25dd5 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s experiments in mixed iOS and Mac automation for controlling his Mac mini, iTunes, and podcasting setup. This episode is sponsored by: RAW Power - Make your best shots better. If you miss Aperture, check out RAW Power for Mac and iOS. Enter to win a free...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s experiments in mixed iOS and Mac automation for controlling his Mac mini, iTunes, and podcasting setup. This episode is sponsored by: RAW Power - Make your best shots better. If you miss Aperture, check out RAW Power for Mac and iOS. Enter to win a free...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2521 Combining iOS and Mac automation. Combining iOS and Mac automation. No Utility App Grab Bag 97 97 Utility App Grab Bag full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=611 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea077fbc [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss some favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Paste - Cloud clipboard time machine for Mac and iOS. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dive into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss some favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Paste - Cloud clipboard time machine for Mac and iOS. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2092 Four of our favorite utilities. Four of our favorite utilities. No Alternatives to Apple’s App Short List 96 96 Alternatives to Apple’s App Short List full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=607 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d499c28 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider Apple’s latest iPad ads and provide suggestions of other third-party apps the company could use to show off its hardware. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac. Links and Show Notes A...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider Apple’s latest iPad ads and provide suggestions of other third-party apps the company could use to show off its hardware. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac. Links and Show Notes A...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2218 Alternate apps for Apple's iPad ads. Alternate apps for Apple's iPad ads. No Interview: Directing Animated Feature Films Using an iPad Pro with Yarrow Cheney 95 95 Interview: Directing Animated Feature Films Using an iPad Pro with Yarrow Cheney full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=599 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26e0513d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Yarrow Cheney, whose animated feature film credits include directing The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and production design for the Despicable Me movies and The Lorax, about the role the iPad plays in his filmmaking process. This episode is sponsored by: Toggl – Hassle-free time tracking,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John interview Yarrow Cheney, whose animated feature film credits include directing The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and production design for the Despicable Me movies and The Lorax, about the role the iPad plays in his filmmaking process. This episode is sponsored by: Toggl – Hassle-free time tracking,...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2656 An interview with director Yarrow Cheney about the iPad and filmmaking. An interview with director Yarrow Cheney about the iPad and filmmaking. No Interview: iOS Game Design with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive 94 94 Interview: iOS Game Design with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=593 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb7c1048 [[audio_player]] This week, we interview Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive, the developer and publisher of Mac and iOS games about the design challenges of bringing complex desktop games to the iPad and iPhone. This episode is sponsored by: Agenda – An elegant new take on notes. ExpressVPN – High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, we interview Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive, the developer and publisher of Mac and iOS games about the design challenges of bringing complex desktop games to the iPad and iPhone. This episode is sponsored by: Agenda – An elegant new take on notes. ExpressVPN – High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2237 An interview with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive An interview with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive No 2019 Themes from Our Must-Have iOS and Mac Apps 93 93 2019 Themes from Our Must-Have iOS and Mac Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=590 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70f4fd60 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the themes that run throughout their 2018 iOS and Mac must-have apps and what they mean for 2019. This episode is sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home – Search in your favorite podcast app for ‘ride home’ and subscribe to the Techmeme Ride Home podcast. Linode – High-performance SSD...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss the themes that run throughout their 2018 iOS and Mac must-have apps and what they mean for 2019. This episode is sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home – Search in your favorite podcast app for ‘ride home’ and subscribe to the Techmeme Ride Home podcast. Linode – High-performance SSD...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2279 Our 2019 app themes drawn from 2018's must-have iOS and Mac apps Our 2019 app themes drawn from 2018's must-have iOS and Mac apps No Introducing the 2018 MacStories Selects 92 92 Introducing the 2018 MacStories Selects full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=584 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d7218ce [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John unveil the MacStories team’s 2018 MacStories Selects for Best New App, Best New Game, and Best App Update. This episode is sponsored by: Outcast – The best standalone podcast player for Apple Watch. Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John unveil the MacStories team’s 2018 MacStories Selects for Best New App, Best New Game, and Best App Update. This episode is sponsored by: Outcast – The best standalone podcast player for Apple Watch. Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:12:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2273 The MacStories team's picks for Best New App, Best New Game, and Best App Update of 2018. The MacStories team's picks for Best New App, Best New Game, and Best App Update of 2018. No Apps for Planning Projects Big and Small 91 91 Apps for Planning Projects Big and Small full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=577 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7338309 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the apps they use for planning everything from the upcoming year to the week ahead. This episode is sponsored by: Affinity – super-fast, powerful, professional apps for modern creative people. Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore the apps they use for planning everything from the upcoming year to the week ahead. This episode is sponsored by: Affinity – super-fast, powerful, professional apps for modern creative people. Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac....

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2400 The apps we use to plan projects The apps we use to plan projects No Taking iOS Photography Further with RAW Camera Apps and Editors 90 90 Taking iOS Photography Further with RAW Camera Apps and Editors full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=572 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bed4c55e [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take on iOS photography by discussing some of their favorite RAW camera apps and photo editors. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take on iOS photography by discussing some of their favorite RAW camera apps and photo editors. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2137 iOS RAW Camera Apps and Editors iOS RAW Camera Apps and Editors No iOS and Apps in the Car 89 89 iOS and Apps in the Car full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=567 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d32c36b9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take iOS for a car ride covering CarPlay, Do Not Disturb, in-car dongles, and automation. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. eero: Never think...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take iOS for a car ride covering CarPlay, Do Not Disturb, in-car dongles, and automation. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. eero: Never think...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2213 iOS in the car iOS in the car No Returning to the iPad Pro 88 88 Returning to the iPad Pro full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=562 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cfbc8db [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about the extra RAM in the 1TB iPad Pro, external display confusion, and John’s return to the iPad Pro after a summer of using the 9.7-inch iPad. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about the extra RAM in the 1TB iPad Pro, external display confusion, and John’s return to the iPad Pro after a summer of using the 9.7-inch iPad. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2352 iPad Pro RAM, display compatibility, and John's return to the iPad Pro iPad Pro RAM, display compatibility, and John's return to the iPad Pro No Pick 2: Grocery and HomeRun 87 87 Pick 2: Grocery and HomeRun full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=559 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd4f0a0e [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go in-depth on two apps they’ve been using a lot recently: Grocery, a grocery shopping list app, and HomeRun, an Apple Watch app for triggering HomeKit scenes. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go in-depth on two apps they’ve been using a lot recently: Grocery, a grocery shopping list app, and HomeRun, an Apple Watch app for triggering HomeKit scenes. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:22:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1780 A deep dive into Grocery and HomeRun A deep dive into Grocery and HomeRun No Apps and the New iPad Pro 86 86 Apps and the New iPad Pro full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=552 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d965303d [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about the new iPad Pros announced at the event held by Apple in Brooklyn, New York, the apps announced onstage and that Federico tried in the hands-on area, Apple’s dubious comparison of the iPad GPU to the Xbox One S, and the first-party apps they expected but didn’t...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about the new iPad Pros announced at the event held by Apple in Brooklyn, New York, the apps announced onstage and that Federico tried in the hands-on area, Apple’s dubious comparison of the iPad GPU to the Xbox One S, and the first-party apps they expected but didn’t...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2304 The iPad Pro app demos, gaming on iOS, and the apps we didn't see. The iPad Pro app demos, gaming on iOS, and the apps we didn't see. No iOS Personalization and Customization 85 85 iOS Personalization and Customization full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=536 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8d9d23b [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about some of the ways they personalize and tweak their iOS setups, including wallpapers, widgets, control center, share sheet, app icons, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about some of the ways they personalize and tweak their iOS setups, including wallpapers, widgets, control center, share sheet, app icons, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2157 How we personalize our iOS devices. How we personalize our iOS devices. No Frequently-Used Shortcuts, Part 2 84 84 Frequently-Used Shortcuts, Part 2 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=541 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c13e26c9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go over more of their favorite shortcuts, focusing on web API-based shortcuts and creating menus to organize and launch shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John go over more of their favorite shortcuts, focusing on web API-based shortcuts and creating menus to organize and launch shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1925 Part 2 covering our favorite shortcuts. Part 2 covering our favorite shortcuts. No Frequently-Used Shortcuts, Part 1 83 83 Frequently-Used Shortcuts, Part 1 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=533 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2671d862 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss some of their most frequently-used shortcuts for work and their personal lives. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. CleanMyMac X - Your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss some of their most frequently-used shortcuts for work and their personal lives. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. CleanMyMac X - Your...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2106 The shortcuts we use most often The shortcuts we use most often No Our Apple Watch Faces, Complications, and Docks 82 82 Our Apple Watch Faces, Complications, and Docks full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=524 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba19ce9 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how they’ve set up their new Series 4 Apple Watches including the complications they use, new apps they are trying, and what’s in their Watch docks. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John talk about how they’ve set up their new Series 4 Apple Watches including the complications they use, new apps they are trying, and what’s in their Watch docks. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2306 A discussion of our current Watch faces, Complications, Docks, and apps. A discussion of our current Watch faces, Complications, Docks, and apps. No Mac and iOS App Convergence 81 81 Mac and iOS App Convergence full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=521 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d914fad2 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider what the new Marzipan apps in Mojave may mean for the future of apps on all of Apple’s hardware platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Downie - Easily...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John consider what the new Marzipan apps in Mojave may mean for the future of apps on all of Apple’s hardware platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Downie - Easily...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1980 Marzipan and the future of Mac and iOS apps. Marzipan and the future of Mac and iOS apps. No Our Favorite Apps with iOS 12 Features (Part 2) 80 80 Our Favorite Apps with iOS 12 Features (Part 2) full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=517 https://share.transistor.fm/s/544f2d15 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss more of their favorite iOS and watchOS app debuts and updates highlighting iOS 12 and watchOS 5 features. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. eero - Never think about WiFi again. Use code APPSTORIES for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes iOS...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John discuss more of their favorite iOS and watchOS app debuts and updates highlighting iOS 12 and watchOS 5 features. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. eero - Never think about WiFi again. Use code APPSTORIES for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes iOS...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1856 More of our favorite iOS and watchOS apps. More of our favorite iOS and watchOS apps. No Our Favorite Apps with iOS 12 Features (Part 1) 79 79 Our Favorite Apps with iOS 12 Features (Part 1) full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e8fbf24 [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite iOS app debuts and updates highlighting iOS 12 features. This episode is sponsored by: Warby Parker - Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite iOS app debuts and updates highlighting iOS 12 features. This episode is sponsored by: Warby Parker - Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1932 Our favorite iOS apps with new iOS 12 features. Our favorite iOS apps with new iOS 12 features. No Exploring Twitter Apps 78 78 Exploring Twitter Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=508 https://share.transistor.fm/s/282c12ac [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore Twitter clients, other specialized Twitter apps, and how they use them. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up Grocery 2Do (iOS and macOS) Twitter Clients...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John explore Twitter clients, other specialized Twitter apps, and how they use them. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up Grocery 2Do (iOS and macOS) Twitter Clients...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:06:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2238 Twitter clients and related apps. Twitter clients and related apps. No Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps 77 77 Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a482cedc [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at apps that integrate with Apple’s iOS Reminders app, which besides being a default app, is also a system framework. This episode is sponsored by: Casper - The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘APPSTORIES’. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John take a look at apps that integrate with Apple’s iOS Reminders app, which besides being a default app, is also a system framework. This episode is sponsored by: Casper - The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘APPSTORIES’. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1934 How third-party apps expand Reminders' functionality How third-party apps expand Reminders' functionality No Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions 76 76 Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=503 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bde7b4e [[audio_player]] Federico returns from vacation to discuss the share sheet extensions that he and John use on their iOS devices. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Simple Contacts - Contact lens prescriptions from home. Use offer code APPSTORIES for $20 off your first order of contact lenses. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico returns from vacation to discuss the share sheet extensions that he and John use on their iOS devices. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Simple Contacts - Contact lens prescriptions from home. Use offer code APPSTORIES for $20 off your first order of contact lenses. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2029 A discussion of our favorite iOS share and action extensions. A discussion of our favorite iOS share and action extensions. No I Set Up a Fake Child 75 75 I Set Up a Fake Child full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=498 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e1c6ed7 [[audio_player]] John is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss managing family tech use and the upcoming iOS 12 Screen Time family features. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] John is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss managing family tech use and the upcoming iOS 12 Screen Time family features. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2712 John and Merlin Mann talk about managing family tech and Screen Time. John and Merlin Mann talk about managing family tech and Screen Time. No Fixing John’s Mixed Up, Messed Up, Broken Home Screen 74 74 Fixing John’s Mixed Up, Messed Up, Broken Home Screen full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=495 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4846396d [[audio_player]] John is joined by Alex Cox in an attempt to fix his messy iPhone screens. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show Notes John’s iPhone screens: Alex’s iPhone...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] John is joined by Alex Cox in an attempt to fix his messy iPhone screens. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show Notes John’s iPhone screens: Alex’s iPhone...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2155 Finding an iPhone organizational system that works for you Finding an iPhone organizational system that works for you No Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps 73 73 Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a6982ba [[audio_player]] John is joined by Stephen Hackett to compare and discuss their Mac menu bar apps. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Working Copy - Git powers for iOS. Links and Show Notes Menu Bar Apps Discussed: iStat Menu Blink for macOS (not yet available) Fantastical Alfred CARROT Weather Rocket...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] John is joined by Stephen Hackett to compare and discuss their Mac menu bar apps. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks - Online invoicing made easy. Working Copy - Git powers for iOS. Links and Show Notes Menu Bar Apps Discussed: iStat Menu Blink for macOS (not yet available) Fantastical Alfred CARROT Weather Rocket...

Read more]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2130 The Mac menu bar apps we use and why The Mac menu bar apps we use and why No What Makes an App a Pro App? 72 72 What Makes an App a Pro App? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=483 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b1e2799 [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the elements that make an app a pro app. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Daylite – The Mac CRM that makes your business run smoother. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the elements that make an app a pro app. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Daylite – The Mac CRM that makes your business run smoother. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2082 Exploring what makes an app a 'pro' app. Exploring what makes an app a 'pro' app. No PDF Apps 71 71 PDF Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=479 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ae42b6 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the world of apps for viewing, organizing, marking up, editing, and creating PDFs. This episode is sponsored by: Mack Weldon - Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code APPSTORIES. ETA - Your personal travel assistant. On sale this week for just $1.99. Links...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the world of apps for viewing, organizing, marking up, editing, and creating PDFs. This episode is sponsored by: Mack Weldon - Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code APPSTORIES. ETA - Your personal travel assistant. On sale this week for just $1.99. Links...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1986 A discussion of PDF apps on the Mac and iOS. A discussion of PDF apps on the Mac and iOS. No Apps for Managing Big Projects 70 70 Apps for Managing Big Projects full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=476 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb0b45d6 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the apps they use to manage large projects like the MacStories and AppStories coverage of the App Store’s 10th anniversary and Apple’s fall OS releases. This episode is sponsored by: Casper - The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘APPSTORIES’. iTubeDownloader - Download YouTube videos,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the apps they use to manage large projects like the MacStories and AppStories coverage of the App Store’s 10th anniversary and Apple’s fall OS releases. This episode is sponsored by: Casper - The Internet’s favourite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘APPSTORIES’. iTubeDownloader - Download YouTube videos,...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2438 The apps we use and how we use them to manage and launch big projects. The apps we use and how we use them to manage and launch big projects. No An Interview with Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt of Team Alto 69 69 An Interview with Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt of Team Alto full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=472 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb732615 [[audio_player]] Federico and John are joined by Team Alto members Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Alto’s Adventure Alto’s Odyssey Alto’s Adventure influences: Subway Surfers Ski Safari Tiny Wings Ecco Shadow of the Colossus Journey Snowman Ryan Cash on Twitter...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John are joined by Team Alto members Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Alto’s Adventure Alto’s Odyssey Alto’s Adventure influences: Subway Surfers Ski Safari Tiny Wings Ecco Shadow of the Colossus Journey Snowman Ryan Cash on Twitter...

Read more]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2457 A conversation with Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt A conversation with Ryan Cash and Harry Nesbitt No Interviews with Michael Flarup and Marc Edwards 68 68 Interviews with Michael Flarup and Marc Edwards full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7670a6b3 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Michael Flarup and Marc Edwards about iOS app design. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Michael Flarup Outside: Even If It’s Raining, It’s Beautiful. Northplay Michael’s icon work discussed on the episode: Working Copy Castamatic The App Icon Book Apply...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Michael Flarup and Marc Edwards about iOS app design. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Michael Flarup Outside: Even If It’s Raining, It’s Beautiful. Northplay Michael’s icon work discussed on the episode: Working Copy Castamatic The App Icon Book Apply...

Read more]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3403 Conversations about iOS design. Conversations about iOS design. No An Interview with Zach Gage 67 67 An Interview with Zach Gage full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=458 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a34ae522 [[audio_player]] Federico and John are joined by independent game developer Zach Gage the creator of hit games like Ridiculous Fishing, SpellTower, Really Bad Chess, Typeshift, Flipflop Solitaire, and Pocket Run Pool to discuss the App Store’s effect on gaming. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John are joined by independent game developer Zach Gage the creator of hit games like Ridiculous Fishing, SpellTower, Really Bad Chess, Typeshift, Flipflop Solitaire, and Pocket Run Pool to discuss the App Store’s effect on gaming. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2739 A conversation with Zach Gage about games and the App Store A conversation with Zach Gage about games and the App Store No Interviews with Becky Hansmeyer and Heidi Helen Pilypas 66 66 Interviews with Becky Hansmeyer and Heidi Helen Pilypas full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=455 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcc28c23 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Becky Hansmeyer, the creator of Snapthread and Heidi Helen Pilypas, the designer of Stamp Pack and the upcoming Capsicum. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Becky Hansmeyer Snapthread Beginning iOS Programming with Swift from AppCoda Ersatz Free Trials Becky on...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Becky Hansmeyer, the creator of Snapthread and Heidi Helen Pilypas, the designer of Stamp Pack and the upcoming Capsicum. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes Becky Hansmeyer Snapthread Beginning iOS Programming with Swift from AppCoda Ersatz Free Trials Becky on...

Read more]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2694 A conversation with developer Becky Hansmeyer and designer Heidi Pilypas A conversation with developer Becky Hansmeyer and designer Heidi Pilypas No An Interview with Marco Arment and David Smith 65 65 An Interview with Marco Arment and David Smith full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=452 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c88c114 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Marco Arment, the creator or Instapaper and Overcast and David Smith who has many apps including health and fitness apps such as Pedometer++, Workouts++, Activity++, and Sleep++ about building sustainable businesses over the past decade of the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Marco Arment, the creator or Instapaper and Overcast and David Smith who has many apps including health and fitness apps such as Pedometer++, Workouts++, Activity++, and Sleep++ about building sustainable businesses over the past decade of the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every...

Read more]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3760 A conversation with independent app developers Marco Arment and David Smith A conversation with independent app developers Marco Arment and David Smith No An Interview with Craig Hockenberry and James Thomson 64 64 An Interview with Craig Hockenberry and James Thomson full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=449 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de75b0e6 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Craig Hockenberry of The Iconfactory and James Thomson, the creator of PCalc and DragThing, about the earliest days of the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes James Thomson PCalc TLA Systems James on Twitter Craig Hockenberry Twitterrific The...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Craig Hockenberry of The Iconfactory and James Thomson, the creator of PCalc and DragThing, about the earliest days of the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Links and Show Notes James Thomson PCalc TLA Systems James on Twitter Craig Hockenberry Twitterrific The...

Read more]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 3402 A discussion of the early days of the App Store with developers Craig Hockenberry and James Thomson A discussion of the early days of the App Store with developers Craig Hockenberry and James Thomson No App Store Storytime 63 63 App Store Storytime full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=445 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0b28865 [[audio_player]] It’s storytime on AppStories. Federico and John tell some of their favorite personal stories about apps and the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Learn more at Inside Omnifocus Links and Show Notes John My App Story Local kids...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] It’s storytime on AppStories. Federico and John tell some of their favorite personal stories about apps and the App Store. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: OmniFocus 3 - Accomplish More Every Day Learn more at Inside Omnifocus Links and Show Notes John My App Story Local kids...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1834 Personal stories about how the App Store as affected our lives. Personal stories about how the App Store as affected our lives. No Demystifying SiriKit 62 62 Demystifying SiriKit full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96337618 [[audio_player]] Federico and John clear up confusion about SiriKit and discuss the apps that support it. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show Notes WhatsApp Airmail TwIM Skype Things Todoist OmniFocus Streaks SnipNotes...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John clear up confusion about SiriKit and discuss the apps that support it. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show Notes WhatsApp Airmail TwIM Skype Things Todoist OmniFocus Streaks SnipNotes...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2035 A close look at SiriKit apps and what's coming in iOS 12 with Shortcuts. A close look at SiriKit apps and what's coming in iOS 12 with Shortcuts. No Attention Revisited: iOS 12 Notifications, Do Not Disturb, and Screen Time 61 61 Attention Revisited: iOS 12 Notifications, Do Not Disturb, and Screen Time full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc71eaa9 [[audio_player]] Federico and John take a close look at the tools coming in iOS 12 to help monitor and control time spent on iOS devices and compare those to what they wished for in Episode 56. This episode is sponsored by: 1Password - Go ahead. Forget your passwords. 1Password remembers them all for you. Get...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John take a close look at the tools coming in iOS 12 to help monitor and control time spent on iOS devices and compare those to what they wished for in Episode 56. This episode is sponsored by: 1Password - Go ahead. Forget your passwords. 1Password remembers them all for you. Get...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2019 A review of notification, Do Not Disturb, and Screen Time features coming to iOS 12. A review of notification, Do Not Disturb, and Screen Time features coming to iOS 12. No The Apps of WWDC 2018 60 60 The Apps of WWDC 2018 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=430 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12c30980 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the new and updated apps announced at WWDC 2018. This episode is sponsored by: 1Password - Go ahead. Forget your passwords. 1Password remembers them all for you. Get three-months free with AppStories today. DEVONthink – Document management reinvented for Mac and iOS. Get 10% off DEVONthink Personal, Pro, or Pro...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the new and updated apps announced at WWDC 2018. This episode is sponsored by: 1Password - Go ahead. Forget your passwords. 1Password remembers them all for you. Get three-months free with AppStories today. DEVONthink – Document management reinvented for Mac and iOS. Get 10% off DEVONthink Personal, Pro, or Pro...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:01:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2320 A look at the apps announced at WWDC 2018. A look at the apps announced at WWDC 2018. No Our iPhone X Home Screens 59 59 Our iPhone X Home Screens full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0782e484 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the apps on their current iPhone X Home screens. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – Document management reinvented for Mac and iOS. Soulver for iOS and Mac – It helps you work things out. Links and Show Notes John’s Home Screen: John’s Wallpaper: CorteX True Black Neon John’s Apps:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the apps on their current iPhone X Home screens. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – Document management reinvented for Mac and iOS. Soulver for iOS and Mac – It helps you work things out. Links and Show Notes John’s Home Screen: John’s Wallpaper: CorteX True Black Neon John’s Apps:...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2154 A look at Federico and John's iPhone Home screens. A look at Federico and John's iPhone Home screens. No Imagining What iOS Could Do for Mac Apps 58 58 Imagining What iOS Could Do for Mac Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48fefb43 [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at what Apple could do to use iOS and its large developer community to revitalize the Mac app ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by: Transmit 5, the gold standard of Mac file transfer apps from Panic. Use this link to purchase Transmit and receive 20% off automatically at checkout through...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at what Apple could do to use iOS and its large developer community to revitalize the Mac app ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by: Transmit 5, the gold standard of Mac file transfer apps from Panic. Use this link to purchase Transmit and receive 20% off automatically at checkout through...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1581 Revitalizing the Mac app ecosystem via iOS Revitalizing the Mac app ecosystem via iOS No Pick 2: Spark 2 and 1Password 7 for Mac 57 57 Pick 2: Spark 2 and 1Password 7 for Mac full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=413 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc7281a1 [[audio_player]] Federico and John go in-depth on two recently-updated apps. In this installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Spark 2, which has added app integrations into the iOS version and team collaboration to the iOS and Mac versions while John covers 1Password 7 for the Mac, a significant redesign that expands the functionality and flexibility...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John go in-depth on two recently-updated apps. In this installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Spark 2, which has added app integrations into the iOS version and team collaboration to the iOS and Mac versions while John covers 1Password 7 for the Mac, a significant redesign that expands the functionality and flexibility...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 May 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2227 A deep dive into the latest updates to Spark and 1Password for Mac. A deep dive into the latest updates to Spark and 1Password for Mac. No Controlling The Time Spent on Your iPhone 56 56 Controlling The Time Spent on Your iPhone full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/511b4063 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about managing time spent on smartphones, including what manufacturers like Apple and Google are doing to address the issue, what users can do, and how they deal with being on their iPhones too much. This episode is sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home – Search for Techmeme Ride Home on your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about managing time spent on smartphones, including what manufacturers like Apple and Google are doing to address the issue, what users can do, and how they deal with being on their iPhones too much. This episode is sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home – Search for Techmeme Ride Home on your...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1947 A conversation about what phone manufacturers and users can do about excessive smartphone use. A conversation about what phone manufacturers and users can do about excessive smartphone use. No iOS System Apps Wish List 55 55 iOS System Apps Wish List full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=401 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fb4a665 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss their wishes for Apple’s iOS system apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing - Manage your iPhone. Your way. Try iMazing for free and use this link before June 1st for 30% off if you decide to buy. Links and Show Notes Other Apps Mentioned During the Episode Bear OmniFocus...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss their wishes for Apple’s iOS system apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing - Manage your iPhone. Your way. Try iMazing for free and use this link before June 1st for 30% off if you decide to buy. Links and Show Notes Other Apps Mentioned During the Episode Bear OmniFocus...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1890 Our iOS 12 wishes for Apple's stock apps. Our iOS 12 wishes for Apple's stock apps. No Pick 2: GoodNotes and Working Copy 54 54 Pick 2: GoodNotes and Working Copy full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=396 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecbdedcc [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps they use regularly to discuss. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers GoodNotes and how he uses it for planning and editing, and Federico explains how he and the MacStories team use Working Copy to collaborate on articles. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps they use regularly to discuss. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers GoodNotes and how he uses it for planning and editing, and Federico explains how he and the MacStories team use Working Copy to collaborate on articles. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 May 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1700 A closer look at two apps we use. A closer look at two apps we use. No In Search of Apple TV Apps 53 53 In Search of Apple TV Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=390 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa89f27f [[audio_player]] Federico and John cover how they use the Apple TV and highlight a handful of notable Apple TV apps. This episode is sponsored by: Newton - Email. Supercharged. Enter to win one of 10 1-year Newton subscriptions here. Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John cover how they use the Apple TV and highlight a handful of notable Apple TV apps. This episode is sponsored by: Newton - Email. Supercharged. Enter to win one of 10 1-year Newton subscriptions here. Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1863 An Apple TV app challenge. An Apple TV app challenge. No Do-Everything vs. Single-Purpose Apps 52 52 Do-Everything vs. Single-Purpose Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=387 https://share.transistor.fm/s/068831db [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the pros and cons of do-everything and single-purpose apps. This episode is sponsored by: Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed ReadCube Zotero DEVONagent Pinboard Keep It Mac iOS Evernote Mac iOS DEVONthink To Go DEVONthink Pro Office...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the pros and cons of do-everything and single-purpose apps. This episode is sponsored by: Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed ReadCube Zotero DEVONagent Pinboard Keep It Mac iOS Evernote Mac iOS DEVONthink To Go DEVONthink Pro Office...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:59:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2265 The pros and cons of do-everything and single-purpose apps. The pros and cons of do-everything and single-purpose apps. No TMI: Saving Content for Later 51 51 TMI: Saving Content for Later full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17193d03 [[audio_player]] Federico and John conclude their series on information overload with a discussion of how they save content for consumption later. This episode is sponsored by: Metapho: Take control of your photo’s metadata. For one week only, get Metapho’s premium features for 50% off. Links and Show Notes Apps for Saving Content for Later: Pocket...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John conclude their series on information overload with a discussion of how they save content for consumption later. This episode is sponsored by: Metapho: Take control of your photo’s metadata. For one week only, get Metapho’s premium features for 50% off. Links and Show Notes Apps for Saving Content for Later: Pocket...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1921 Managing content saved for later consumption. Managing content saved for later consumption. No TMI: Managing the Information Firehose 50 50 TMI: Managing the Information Firehose full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a15e9d4e [[audio_player]] In part one of a two-part topic, Federico and John explore the apps they use to manage information overload and interruptions. This episode is sponsored by: DaisyDisk: What’s taking up your disk space? Use the coupon code APPSTORIES25 or this link for 25% off DaisyDisk. Links and Show Notes Managing Information Overload and Interruptions...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] In part one of a two-part topic, Federico and John explore the apps they use to manage information overload and interruptions. This episode is sponsored by: DaisyDisk: What’s taking up your disk space? Use the coupon code APPSTORIES25 or this link for 25% off DaisyDisk. Links and Show Notes Managing Information Overload and Interruptions...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1864 Federico and Joh discuss how they manage information overload and interruptions. Federico and Joh discuss how they manage information overload and interruptions. No Pick 2: Bear and DEVONthink 49 49 Pick 2: Bear and DEVONthink full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/436ad06d [[audio_player]] Federico and John take a deeper look at two favorite apps. In this installment: Bear and DEVONthink. This episode is sponsored by: Inko: Collaborative drawing. Unleashed creativity. Trailer Website Download Inko today. Links and Show Notes Bear Website iOS app Mac app Bear is coming to the web Why I’m Considering Bear as a...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John take a deeper look at two favorite apps. In this installment: Bear and DEVONthink. This episode is sponsored by: Inko: Collaborative drawing. Unleashed creativity. Trailer Website Download Inko today. Links and Show Notes Bear Website iOS app Mac app Bear is coming to the web Why I’m Considering Bear as a...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2315 A deep dive into Bear and DEVONthink. A deep dive into Bear and DEVONthink. No Interview: Accessibility with Filmmaker James Rath 48 48 Interview: Accessibility with Filmmaker James Rath full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6264a93 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview filmmaker and YouTuber James Rath, who is legally blind, about accessibility on Apple’s platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Lookmark: A smart wishlist for apps and iTunes content. Get a second month of Lookmark Plus for free when you sign up using this link. Links and Show Notes An Interview...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview filmmaker and YouTuber James Rath, who is legally blind, about accessibility on Apple’s platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Lookmark: A smart wishlist for apps and iTunes content. Get a second month of Lookmark Plus for free when you sign up using this link. Links and Show Notes An Interview...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2016 A conversation with legally blind filmmaker and YouTuber James Rath. A conversation with legally blind filmmaker and YouTuber James Rath. No Apple App Acquisitions 47 47 Apple App Acquisitions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd585dcb [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at the apps Apple has acquired over the years and where they are now. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger: real-time flight tracking on iOS for worry-free travels. Links and Show Notes Apple App Acquisitions Filemaker SoundJam MP The True Story of Audion Emagic CoverFlow Wikipedia Homepage HopStop Siri Has...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at the apps Apple has acquired over the years and where they are now. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger: real-time flight tracking on iOS for worry-free travels. Links and Show Notes Apple App Acquisitions Filemaker SoundJam MP The True Story of Audion Emagic CoverFlow Wikipedia Homepage HopStop Siri Has...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2129 A tour of some of the apps Apple has acquired over the past twenty years. A tour of some of the apps Apple has acquired over the past twenty years. No App Culture: Health, Fitness, and Quantified Self Apps 46 46 App Culture: Health, Fitness, and Quantified Self Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=352 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8adc7ce4 [[audio_player]] Federico and John look back at where health, fitness, and quantified self apps have been, where they’re going, and how hardware and software advancements are changing the way we track and gain insights about our health and fitness. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink: Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad,...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John look back at where health, fitness, and quantified self apps have been, where they’re going, and how hardware and software advancements are changing the way we track and gain insights about our health and fitness. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink: Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad,...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2152 A look at the culture surrounding health and fitness apps. A look at the culture surrounding health and fitness apps. No An Interview with Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash About Alto’s Odyssey 45 45 An Interview with Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash About Alto’s Odyssey full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=343 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c7e1ee [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview two members of Team Alto, Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash, about Alto’s Adventure, the challenges they faced in following it up with Alto’s Odyssey, the creative process of making games, and the mobile game industry. This episode is sponsored by: Ulysses – The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview two members of Team Alto, Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash, about Alto’s Adventure, the challenges they faced in following it up with Alto’s Odyssey, the creative process of making games, and the mobile game industry. This episode is sponsored by: Ulysses – The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2238 A conversation with Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash of Team Alto about Alto's Odyssey. A conversation with Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash of Team Alto about Alto's Odyssey. No App Culture: Mindfulness and Meditation Apps 44 44 App Culture: Mindfulness and Meditation Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=339 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d54cca6 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the trends and app culture surrounding mindfulness and meditation apps. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Prizmo Go 2.0 - Instant Text Capture Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Moodnotes Brain.fm Headspace Calm Tide Brightmind Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the trends and app culture surrounding mindfulness and meditation apps. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Prizmo Go 2.0 - Instant Text Capture Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Moodnotes Brain.fm Headspace Calm Tide Brightmind Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1860 The trends and culture surrounding mindfulness and meditation apps. The trends and culture surrounding mindfulness and meditation apps. No How We Use RSS 43 43 How We Use RSS full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8385617a [[audio_player]] Federico and John follow up their RSS app and service episode with a closer look at how each of them uses RSS for work and pleasure reading. This episode is sponsored by: Elmedia Player - a free multi-format HD video player for the Mac Use this link for 30% off on Elmedia Player Pro...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John follow up their RSS app and service episode with a closer look at how each of them uses RSS for work and pleasure reading. This episode is sponsored by: Elmedia Player - a free multi-format HD video player for the Mac Use this link for 30% off on Elmedia Player Pro...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1857 How we use RSS for work and pleasure reading. How we use RSS for work and pleasure reading. No RSS Services and Apps 42 42 RSS Services and Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=327 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f63fd68 [[audio_player]] The RSS sync service and reader app landscape makes it difficult to find the perfect combination of features for the way you read the news. Federico and John sift through the many options and highlight what they look for in modern iOS and Mac RSS clients. This episode is sponsored by: GoodNotes: Stunning digital...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] The RSS sync service and reader app landscape makes it difficult to find the perfect combination of features for the way you read the news. Federico and John sift through the many options and highlight what they look for in modern iOS and Mac RSS clients. This episode is sponsored by: GoodNotes: Stunning digital...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:02:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2334 A deep dive into RSS sync services and client apps. A deep dive into RSS sync services and client apps. No iOS 11’s Effect on Our iOS Habits 41 41 iOS 11’s Effect on Our iOS Habits full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=320 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f79d6754 [[audio_player]] Nearly five months into iOS 11, Federico and John take a look at how iOS 11 has changed not only the way they work, but also how it has impacted their use of lifestyle, health and fitness, media consumption, and other types of apps. This episode is sponsored by: WALTR 2 - A Magic...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Nearly five months into iOS 11, Federico and John take a look at how iOS 11 has changed not only the way they work, but also how it has impacted their use of lifestyle, health and fitness, media consumption, and other types of apps. This episode is sponsored by: WALTR 2 - A Magic...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2304 How iOS 11 has changed how we use our iOS devices. How iOS 11 has changed how we use our iOS devices. No How Apps Fit Into Our TV and Movie Watching 40 40 How Apps Fit Into Our TV and Movie Watching full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=316 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bdfb0d6 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss their TV and movie watching habits, hardware, and how they use apps as part of the process. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze: Unlimited, cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month Sign up for a 15-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes Hardware Federico’s Setup LG Electronics...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss their TV and movie watching habits, hardware, and how they use apps as part of the process. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze: Unlimited, cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month Sign up for a 15-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes Hardware Federico’s Setup LG Electronics...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:59:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2152 How apps fit into our day-to-day TV and movie watching. How apps fit into our day-to-day TV and movie watching. No The Mac App Store’s Problems 39 39 The Mac App Store’s Problems full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=309 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09a383d1 [[audio_player]] The Mac App Store has fallen behind the iOS App Store. Federico and John discuss the Store’s problems and consider how Apple might address them. This episode is sponsored by: A Better Finder Rename 10 Use the coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 30% off. Links and Show Notes Background Mac exploit lets you...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] The Mac App Store has fallen behind the iOS App Store. Federico and John discuss the Store’s problems and consider how Apple might address them. This episode is sponsored by: A Better Finder Rename 10 Use the coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 30% off. Links and Show Notes Background Mac exploit lets you...

Read more]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2104 A discussion of what's wrong with the Mac App Store and how it could be fixed. A discussion of what's wrong with the Mac App Store and how it could be fixed. No An Interview with James Thomson, Creator of PCalc and DragThing 38 38 An Interview with James Thomson, Creator of PCalc and DragThing full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=303 https://share.transistor.fm/s/955237dd [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview James Thomson about the origins of PCalc and DragThing, life as an indie developer, selling apps on the App Store and Mac App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Links and Show Notes Apps PCalc (iOS / Mac) DragThing James Thomson TLA...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview James Thomson about the origins of PCalc and DragThing, life as an indie developer, selling apps on the App Store and Mac App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Links and Show Notes Apps PCalc (iOS / Mac) DragThing James Thomson TLA...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:21:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1983 A conversation with James Thomson, the developer of PCalc and DragThing A conversation with James Thomson, the developer of PCalc and DragThing No Our Ideal Email Client 37 37 Our Ideal Email Client full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e63331e3 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the features that their ideal iOS and Mac email clients would have and what they are using now. This episode is sponsored by: The Streaks New Years Resolution Bundle: Get in shape in 2018, both physically and mentally. Streaks: The to-do list that helps you form good habits. Streaks Workout:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the features that their ideal iOS and Mac email clients would have and what they are using now. This episode is sponsored by: The Streaks New Years Resolution Bundle: Get in shape in 2018, both physically and mentally. Streaks: The to-do list that helps you form good habits. Streaks Workout:...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2538 A wishlist of features our perfect email client would include. A wishlist of features our perfect email client would include. No The Impact of App Pre-Orders on Developers and Their Customers 36 36 The Impact of App Pre-Orders on Developers and Their Customers full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=293 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8760afa2 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss app pre-orders, a new feature introduced by Apple that has interesting implications for developers and their customers. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Finances — Effortless bookkeeping for everyone. Links and Show Notes Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers Offering Your Apps for Preorder...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss app pre-orders, a new feature introduced by Apple that has interesting implications for developers and their customers. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Finances — Effortless bookkeeping for everyone. Links and Show Notes Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers Offering Your Apps for Preorder...

Read more]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2043 Apple's New Pre-Order Program Apple's New Pre-Order Program No An Interview with Christian Selig, Creator of Reddit Client Apollo 35 35 An Interview with Christian Selig, Creator of Reddit Client Apollo full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0a70231 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Christian Selig, the creator of the popular iOS Reddit client Apollo about the development and design of the app, incorporating Redditors’ feedback, the complexities inherent in building a Reddit app, and working in Swift. This episode is sponsored by: Jamf Now – Manage and protect your Apple devices in minutes....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Christian Selig, the creator of the popular iOS Reddit client Apollo about the development and design of the app, incorporating Redditors’ feedback, the complexities inherent in building a Reddit app, and working in Swift. This episode is sponsored by: Jamf Now – Manage and protect your Apple devices in minutes....

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1717 An interview with Apollo creator Christian Selig. An interview with Apollo creator Christian Selig. No Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3 34 34 Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=282 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac6c5b50 [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been experimenting with recently and discuss how it’s going so far. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers macOS image editor Pixelmator Pro, which was released last week, and Federico explains how he’s integrated Things 3 for iOS into recent projects. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been experimenting with recently and discuss how it’s going so far. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers macOS image editor Pixelmator Pro, which was released last week, and Federico explains how he’s integrated Things 3 for iOS into recent projects. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2258 A deep dive into Pixelmator Pro for macOS and Things 3 for iOS A deep dive into Pixelmator Pro for macOS and Things 3 for iOS No What’s on Our Apple Watches 33 33 What’s on Our Apple Watches full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=276 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dbfacb2 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The Future of Email Links and Show Notes Our Apple Watches More on the cost of some LTE service plans for the...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The Future of Email Links and Show Notes Our Apple Watches More on the cost of some LTE service plans for the...

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1817 How we use our Apple Watches and the watchOS apps we use. How we use our Apple Watches and the watchOS apps we use. No Apps and Good Intentions 32 32 Apps and Good Intentions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=273 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b980670 [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage your iPhone your way with iMazing. Links and Show Notes Good Intentions Apps PaintCode Sketch Lifesum WaterMinder Gyroscope Coursera edX Duolingo Marvin Kindle Headspace Inoreader Reeder...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage your iPhone your way with iMazing. Links and Show Notes Good Intentions Apps PaintCode Sketch Lifesum WaterMinder Gyroscope Coursera edX Duolingo Marvin Kindle Headspace Inoreader Reeder...

Read more]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1979 Federico and John discuss apps they want to use more but don't always get around to trying. Federico and John discuss apps they want to use more but don't always get around to trying. No What Makes an App Sticky? 31 31 What Makes an App Sticky? full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34174e09 [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’ This episode is sponsored by: iStat Menus – Providing Mac users with a wealth of information in a compact, cleanly-designed interface. Use the coupon code ‘APPSTORIES’ for 30% off iStat Menus 6 or...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’ This episode is sponsored by: iStat Menus – Providing Mac users with a wealth of information in a compact, cleanly-designed interface. Use the coupon code ‘APPSTORIES’ for 30% off iStat Menus 6 or...

Read more]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2297 Federico and John discuss apps designed for the iPhone X and what makes apps 'sticky.' Federico and John discuss apps designed for the iPhone X and what makes apps 'sticky.' No The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls 30 30 The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=261 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa37f611 [[audio_player]] Federico and John explain the apps and workflows they use to cover Apple earnings calls and then cover updates to Newsify on iOS and Twitterrific for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Links and Show Notes Follow Up ShotBox Shotty Apple Earnings Call...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John explain the apps and workflows they use to cover Apple earnings calls and then cover updates to Newsify on iOS and Twitterrific for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Links and Show Notes Follow Up ShotBox Shotty Apple Earnings Call...

Read more]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2072 The apps and workflow the MacStories team uses to cover Apple earnings calls. The apps and workflow the MacStories team uses to cover Apple earnings calls. No Geeky macOS Apps 29 29 Geeky macOS Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a77acb7d [[audio_player]] Federico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play. This episode is sponsored by: Learn Ulysses - Easy video tutorials for the best writing and ideas app. Links and Show Notes Our Favorite Geeky macOS Apps Alfred Better Touch Tool Bartender Tyke Statusfy Boom ShotBox (misidentified...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play. This episode is sponsored by: Learn Ulysses - Easy video tutorials for the best writing and ideas app. Links and Show Notes Our Favorite Geeky macOS Apps Alfred Better Touch Tool Bartender Tyke Statusfy Boom ShotBox (misidentified...

Read more]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0100 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1795 A deep dive into the geeky macOS apps we use. A deep dive into the geeky macOS apps we use. No Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise 28 28 Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de648795 [[audio_player]] John interviews Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise about the origins of x-callback-url, iOS automation, Drafts, and Greg’s other apps. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Live Home 3D - intuitive and feature-rich home design software for Mac. Links and Show Notes Background Greg Pierce...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] John interviews Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise about the origins of x-callback-url, iOS automation, Drafts, and Greg’s other apps. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Live Home 3D - intuitive and feature-rich home design software for Mac. Links and Show Notes Background Greg Pierce...

Read more]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2070 An interview with developer Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise An interview with developer Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise No Music Services and Apps 27 27 Music Services and Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9d65653 [[audio_player]] Federico and John love music, so this week, they compare the apps and services they use to listen to, discover, and share music. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Mutable - Specializing in iOS development from idea to App Store. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John love music, so this week, they compare the apps and services they use to listen to, discover, and share music. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Mutable - Specializing in iOS development from idea to App Store. Links and Show Notes...

Read more]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:05:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1694 Music services and apps Music services and apps No Tips for Travelers 26 26 Tips for Travelers full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=239 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8db440b3 [[audio_player]] With Federico’s trip to the United States for the Release Notes conference just around the corner, he and John talk about the travel apps they use, from planning a trip, to getting around an unfamiliar city. This episode is sponsored by: Bear - A beautiful app for crafting notes and prose. 1Blocker – Make...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] With Federico’s trip to the United States for the Release Notes conference just around the corner, he and John talk about the travel apps they use, from planning a trip, to getting around an unfamiliar city. This episode is sponsored by: Bear - A beautiful app for crafting notes and prose. 1Blocker – Make...

Read more]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1948 Federico and John's favorite travel apps. Federico and John's favorite travel apps. No iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps 25 25 iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=236 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99bb9a61 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about iOS 11’s drag and drop feature, examples of some of their favorite apps that implement it, and the apps they’d like to see add it next. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Readdle – Redefining productivity. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about iOS 11’s drag and drop feature, examples of some of their favorite apps that implement it, and the apps they’d like to see add it next. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Readdle – Redefining productivity. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2342 Federico and John discuss the drag and drop feature and related apps Federico and John discuss the drag and drop feature and related apps No Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1 24 24 Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1 full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af760e3e [[audio_player]] Federico and John give an update on the iOS 11 review and anniversary activities at MacStories and Club MacStories then talk about some of their favorite new apps and updates that show off the new capabilities of iOS 11. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John give an update on the iOS 11 review and anniversary activities at MacStories and Club MacStories then talk about some of their favorite new apps and updates that show off the new capabilities of iOS 11. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and...

Read more]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2048 Federico and John pick some of their favorite iOS 11 apps so far. Federico and John pick some of their favorite iOS 11 apps so far. No The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review 23 23 The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=219 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06587ce2 [[audio_player]] Federico and John lift the curtain on some of the special events at MacStories and Club MacStories surrounding the release of iOS 11, discuss the removal of the App Store from iTunes on macOS, and dive into the apps Federico used to plan, research, write, and produce his iOS 11 review. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John lift the curtain on some of the special events at MacStories and Club MacStories surrounding the release of iOS 11, discuss the removal of the App Store from iTunes on macOS, and dive into the apps Federico used to plan, research, write, and produce his iOS 11 review. This episode is...

Read more]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:51:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2680 An inside look at the apps Federico used to create his annual iOS review. An inside look at the apps Federico used to create his annual iOS review. No Apps with a Human Touch 22 22 Apps with a Human Touch full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1b5bdf3 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss what’s left now that Federico is finished writing the text of his iOS 11 review, preview some of the upcoming coverage on MacStories and the upcoming second anniversary of Club MacStories, and consider the importance of little human touches that make apps by indie developers a delight to use. This...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss what’s left now that Federico is finished writing the text of his iOS 11 review, preview some of the upcoming coverage on MacStories and the upcoming second anniversary of Club MacStories, and consider the importance of little human touches that make apps by indie developers a delight to use. This...

Read more]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2637 An update on Federico's iOS 11 review, upcoming coverage on MacStories and for Club MacStories, and a discussion of indie apps that add a human touch An update on Federico's iOS 11 review, upcoming coverage on MacStories and for Club MacStories, and a discussion of indie apps that add a human touch No Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do 21 21 Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=208 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0208ad05 [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider ways to break up iTunes into multiple apps that are designed to accommodate how media consumption has changed, but also account for legacy devices and uses. This episode is sponsored by: Screens - Connect to your desktop from anywhere in the world. Use coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 25%...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider ways to break up iTunes into multiple apps that are designed to accommodate how media consumption has changed, but also account for legacy devices and uses. This episode is sponsored by: Screens - Connect to your desktop from anywhere in the world. Use coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 25%...

Read more]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2237 Considering how to break up iTunes. Considering how to break up iTunes. No Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps 20 20 Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b07b5ef [[audio_player]] Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac - Clean, optimize, and maintain your Mac. Sky Tripping - Relax to stunning aerial films. Links...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac - Clean, optimize, and maintain your Mac. Sky Tripping - Relax to stunning aerial films. Links...

Read more]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2194 The fallout from Ulysses' switch to subscription pricing and impact of Apple's transition to 64-bit apps The fallout from Ulysses' switch to subscription pricing and impact of Apple's transition to 64-bit apps No Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly 19 19 Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=200 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d9b6910 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more. This episode is...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more. This episode is...

Read more]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:01:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1800 An interview with Dermot Daly of Tapadoo An interview with Dermot Daly of Tapadoo No Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS 18 18 Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=194 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98894766 [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping. Links and Show Notes Shelf and Clipboard...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping. Links and Show Notes Shelf and Clipboard...

Read more]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1657 A look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS A look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS No Our iPad Home Screens 17 17 Our iPad Home Screens full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/201bf274 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the way their iPad Home screens reflect their use of the device and how that has changed since they’ve been running the iOS 11 beta. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping. Links and Show Notes A Row-by-Row Tour of John and Federico’s iPad Home Screens...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the way their iPad Home screens reflect their use of the device and how that has changed since they’ve been running the iOS 11 beta. This episode is sponsored by: MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping. Links and Show Notes A Row-by-Row Tour of John and Federico’s iPad Home Screens...

Read more]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2407 Federico and John share their iPad Home screens. Federico and John share their iPad Home screens. No Evolving the iMessage App Store 16 16 Evolving the iMessage App Store full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=182 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5239501d [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the current shortcomings of the iMessage App Store and what Apple is changing in iOS 11 to address some of its problems. This episode is sponsored by: Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead. Redox - a modern API for accessing and sharing...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss the current shortcomings of the iMessage App Store and what Apple is changing in iOS 11 to address some of its problems. This episode is sponsored by: Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead. Redox - a modern API for accessing and sharing...

Read more]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1700 The iMessage App Store today and the changes coming in iOS 11. The iMessage App Store today and the changes coming in iOS 11. No iOS 11’s Files App 15 15 iOS 11’s Files App full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=175 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3cad771 [[audio_player]] Federico and John dive into the new Files app that’s coming to iOS 11 in the fall and discuss the history of file management on iOS, the shift in approach taken by the Files app, and how it works. This episode is sponsored by: Today - Effective habit development and health tracking. Zones -...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John dive into the new Files app that’s coming to iOS 11 in the fall and discuss the history of file management on iOS, the shift in approach taken by the Files app, and how it works. This episode is sponsored by: Today - Effective habit development and health tracking. Zones -...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2198 A discussion of Apple's new approach to iOS file management. A discussion of Apple's new approach to iOS file management. No Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact 14 14 Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11cf2163 [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps and discuss how and why they use them for their work. For the first installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Ulysses and how he’s used it over the past year and for the iOS 11 review he is currently writing and John explains how he uses FullContact to...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps and discuss how and why they use them for their work. For the first installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Ulysses and how he’s used it over the past year and for the iOS 11 review he is currently writing and John explains how he uses FullContact to...

Read more]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2036 An in-depth discussion of two apps that Federico and John use regularly. An in-depth discussion of two apps that Federico and John use regularly. No Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII 13 13 Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=160 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e460f28 [[audio_player]] Federico and John speak to actor David H. Lawrence XVII about his app Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse for parts, how understanding his audience has helped the app find a large following among professional actors, and how some of its more famous users have become its best marketing. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John speak to actor David H. Lawrence XVII about his app Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse for parts, how understanding his audience has helped the app find a large following among professional actors, and how some of its more famous users have become its best marketing. This episode is sponsored by:...

Read more]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2046 A conversation with David H. Lawrence XVII, maker of Rehearsal Pro A conversation with David H. Lawrence XVII, maker of Rehearsal Pro No The State of Non-Native Apps 12 12 The State of Non-Native Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94a08525 [[audio_player]] Ten years after Scott Forstall suggested web apps as a ‘sweet solution’ for would-be iPhone developers, Federico and John look at the state of non-native apps, the trade-offs inherent to them, and discuss examples of non-native apps they like, and a few they don’t. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger - Elegantly-designed, real-time flight...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Ten years after Scott Forstall suggested web apps as a ‘sweet solution’ for would-be iPhone developers, Federico and John look at the state of non-native apps, the trade-offs inherent to them, and discuss examples of non-native apps they like, and a few they don’t. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger - Elegantly-designed, real-time flight...

Read more]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2310 The pros and cons of non-native apps The pros and cons of non-native apps No iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps 11 11 iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb70f824 [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the effect on third-party apps of PDFKit, the system Markup extension, changes to Notes, and password AutoFill for apps. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Clear - Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists What to be part of the Clear 2 beta in...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the effect on third-party apps of PDFKit, the system Markup extension, changes to Notes, and password AutoFill for apps. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Clear - Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists What to be part of the Clear 2 beta in...

Read more]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:01:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2213 What new APIs and system features may mean for third-party developers and users. What new APIs and system features may mean for third-party developers and users. No iOS 11’s All-New App Store 10 10 iOS 11’s All-New App Store full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=145 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13656dc1 [[audio_player]] Apple announced a redesigned App Store for iOS 11 at WWDC. Federico and John take a look at the upcoming changes, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Apple announced a redesigned App Store for iOS 11 at WWDC. Federico and John take a look at the upcoming changes, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your...

Read more]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2357 The changes coming to the App Store in iOS 11 and the challenges they present. The changes coming to the App Store in iOS 11 and the challenges they present. No Competing with iOS System Apps 9 9 Competing with iOS System Apps full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=139 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87cd6592 [[audio_player]] John and Federico consider the pros and cons of competing with, and what it takes to succeed against, Apple’s free, built-in system apps and highlight some of their favorite alternatives. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Linea by The Iconfactory - Sketch. Simply. Linea for iPad...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] John and Federico consider the pros and cons of competing with, and what it takes to succeed against, Apple’s free, built-in system apps and highlight some of their favorite alternatives. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Linea by The Iconfactory - Sketch. Simply. Linea for iPad...

Read more]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1875 Succeeding and thriving against iOS system apps. Succeeding and thriving against iOS system apps. No Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh 8 8 Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4ad3dd8 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Adriaan de Jongh, the co-creator of the hit iOS and PC game Hidden Folks about the creation and design of the game, its unique sound design, gaming on mobile, and an exclusive look at what’s next for Hidden Folks. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Adriaan de Jongh, the co-creator of the hit iOS and PC game Hidden Folks about the creation and design of the game, its unique sound design, gaming on mobile, and an exclusive look at what’s next for Hidden Folks. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and...

Read more]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:21:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1833 An interview with the co-creator of Hidden Folks An interview with the co-creator of Hidden Folks No Tip Jars with Benefits 7 7 Tip Jars with Benefits full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0adee376 [[audio_player]] Federico and John cover more app pricing models including tip jars, patronage, fan clubs, bundles, and in-app merchandise sales. This episode is sponsored by: SketchParty TV - The fun drawing-and-guessing party game for Apple TV. HealthView - A new way to view your health data. Links and Show Notes Previously on AppStories: Episode 5...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John cover more app pricing models including tip jars, patronage, fan clubs, bundles, and in-app merchandise sales. This episode is sponsored by: SketchParty TV - The fun drawing-and-guessing party game for Apple TV. HealthView - A new way to view your health data. Links and Show Notes Previously on AppStories: Episode 5...

Read more]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1934 Tip jars, patronage, donations, bundles, and in-app merchandise business models. Tip jars, patronage, donations, bundles, and in-app merchandise business models. No Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller 6 6 Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=120 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55c221c0 [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Brian Mueller, the creator of the CARROT series of apps, about how he got started, the origins of CARROT, a corgi with a top hat and monocle, and his new CARROT game, Artificial Superintelligence. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp - An app for every job, already on you Mac....

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Brian Mueller, the creator of the CARROT series of apps, about how he got started, the origins of CARROT, a corgi with a top hat and monocle, and his new CARROT game, Artificial Superintelligence. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp - An app for every job, already on you Mac....

Read more]]> Mon, 22 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1687 Creating the CARROT series of apps Creating the CARROT series of apps No App Subscriptions 5 5 App Subscriptions full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=109 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bb44c6a [[audio_player]] How app subscriptions work, the pros and cons for consumers and developers, and examples of apps using creative subscription models. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Drafts - Where text starts. Drafts screencast series with David Sparks MailButler - Your personal assistant for Apple Mail. Links and Show...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] How app subscriptions work, the pros and cons for consumers and developers, and examples of apps using creative subscription models. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Drafts - Where text starts. Drafts screencast series with David Sparks MailButler - Your personal assistant for Apple Mail. Links and Show...

Read more]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 2088 A closer look at what developers are doing with app subscriptions. A closer look at what developers are doing with app subscriptions. No Interview: App Discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program with AfterPad’s Kevin MacLeod 4 4 Interview: App Discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program with AfterPad’s Kevin MacLeod full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac831572 [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the iTunes Affiliate Program and its importance for app discovery and independent curation with Kevin MacLeod of AfterPad. The episode was recorded before Apple’s clarification of changes to the program. This episode is sponsored by: SQLPro Studio - A simple, powerful database manager for macOS. Download a 7-day free...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about the iTunes Affiliate Program and its importance for app discovery and independent curation with Kevin MacLeod of AfterPad. The episode was recorded before Apple’s clarification of changes to the program. This episode is sponsored by: SQLPro Studio - A simple, powerful database manager for macOS. Download a 7-day free...

Read more]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1916 An interview with AfterPad's Kevin MacLeod about app discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program An interview with AfterPad's Kevin MacLeod about app discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program No Interview: App Camp for Girls with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten 3 3 Interview: App Camp for Girls with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acbd337d [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten, the co-founders of App Camp for Girls – an organization that helps middle-school age girls get started with app development. This episode is sponsored by: Working Copy - a powerful Git client for iOS. Narwhal - fast, gesture-based Reddit browsing. Links and Show Notes Jean...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten, the co-founders of App Camp for Girls – an organization that helps middle-school age girls get started with app development. This episode is sponsored by: Working Copy - a powerful Git client for iOS. Narwhal - fast, gesture-based Reddit browsing. Links and Show Notes Jean...

Read more]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1747 An interview with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten of App Camp for Girls. An interview with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten of App Camp for Girls. No Setting Up a New iOS Device 2 2 Setting Up a New iOS Device full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75cbecf0 [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss setting up a new iOS device, whether they do a clean install with new iOS releases, the first apps they install, and tips and tricks to make the process easier. This episode is sponsored by: Streaks - The to-do list that helps you form good habits. Where To? - Find...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss setting up a new iOS device, whether they do a clean install with new iOS releases, the first apps they install, and tips and tricks to make the process easier. This episode is sponsored by: Streaks - The to-do list that helps you form good habits. Where To? - Find...

Read more]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1880 How we get started with iOS devices. How we get started with iOS devices. No Welcome to AppStories 1 1 Welcome to AppStories full https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/?p=31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b48e371 [[audio_player]] Federico and John introduce AppStories, talk about apps that made a difference in their lives, and highlight apps that have caught their attention recently. This episode is sponsored by: Gyroscope - See the complete story of your life Shapego - Beautiful word clouds Links and Show Notes In the first segment of this week’s...

Read more]]> [[audio_player]] Federico and John introduce AppStories, talk about apps that made a difference in their lives, and highlight apps that have caught their attention recently. This episode is sponsored by: Gyroscope - See the complete story of your life Shapego - Beautiful word clouds Links and Show Notes In the first segment of this week’s...

Read more]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:00:00 +0000 Federico Viticci, John Voorhees Federico Viticci, John Voorhees 1873 An introduction to AppStories. An introduction to AppStories. No