AppStories
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 493 ratingsAppStories 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.
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Episodes
33 – What’s on Our Apple Watches
November 27, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFederico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved.
32 – Apps and Good Intentions
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBFederico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices.
Apps and Good Intentions
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBFederico and John discuss apps they want to use more but don't always get around to trying.
31 – What Makes an App Sticky?
November 13, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFederico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’
What Makes an App Sticky?
November 13, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFederico and John discuss apps designed for the iPhone X and what makes apps 'sticky.'
30 – The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBFederico 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.
The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls
November 06, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThe apps and workflow the MacStories team uses to cover Apple earnings calls.
29 – Geeky macOS Apps
October 30, 2017 10:00 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBFederico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play.
Geeky macOS Apps
October 30, 2017 10:00 - 29 minutes - 35.3 MBA deep dive into the geeky macOS apps we use.
Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise
October 23, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 40.5 MBAn interview with developer Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise
28 – Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise
October 23, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 40.5 MBJohn interviews Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise about the origins of x-callback-url, iOS automation, Drafts, and Greg’s other apps.
27 – Music Services and Apps
October 16, 2017 10:05 - 28 minutes - 33.3 MBFederico and John love music, so this week, they compare the apps and services they use to listen to, discover, and share music.
Tips for Travelers
October 09, 2017 10:00 - 32 minutes - 38.2 MBFederico and John's favorite travel apps.
26 – Tips for Travelers
October 09, 2017 10:00 - 32 minutes - 38.2 MBWith 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.
25 – iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps
October 02, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBFederico 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.
iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps
October 02, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MBFederico and John discuss the drag and drop feature and related apps
24 – Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1
September 25, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBFederico 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.
Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1
September 25, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 39.1 MBFederico and John pick some of their favorite iOS 11 apps so far.
23 – The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review
September 19, 2017 14:51 - 44 minutes - 52.1 MBFederico 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.
The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review
September 19, 2017 14:51 - 44 minutes - 52.1 MBAn inside look at the apps Federico used to create his annual iOS review.
22 – Apps with a Human Touch
September 11, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 51.3 MBFederico 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.
Apps with a Human Touch
September 11, 2017 10:00 - 43 minutes - 51.3 MBAn 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
21 – Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do
September 04, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBFederico 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.
Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do
September 04, 2017 10:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBConsidering how to break up iTunes.
20 – Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps
August 28, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 42.9 MBFederico 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.
Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps
August 28, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 42.9 MBThe fallout from Ulysses' switch to subscription pricing and impact of Apple's transition to 64-bit apps
19 – Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly
August 21, 2017 10:01 - 29 minutes - 35.4 MBFederico 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.
Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly
August 21, 2017 10:01 - 29 minutes - 35.4 MBAn interview with Dermot Daly of Tapadoo
18 – Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS
August 14, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32.6 MBFederico 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.
Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS
August 14, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32.6 MBA look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS
17 – Our iPad Home Screens
August 07, 2017 10:00 - 40 minutes - 46.9 MBFederico 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.
Our iPad Home Screens
August 07, 2017 10:00 - 40 minutes - 46.9 MBFederico and John share their iPad Home screens.
16 – Evolving the iMessage App Store
July 31, 2017 10:00 - 28 minutes - 33.4 MBFederico 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.
Evolving the iMessage App Store
July 31, 2017 10:00 - 28 minutes - 33.4 MBThe iMessage App Store today and the changes coming in iOS 11.
15 – iOS 11’s Files App
July 24, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 42.9 MBFederico 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.
iOS 11’s Files App
July 24, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 42.9 MBA discussion of Apple's new approach to iOS file management.
Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact
July 17, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 39.9 MBAn in-depth discussion of two apps that Federico and John use regularly.
14 – Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact
July 17, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 39.9 MBFederico 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 keep in touch with developers and sponsors of MacStories and AppStories.
13 – Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII
July 10, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBFederico 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.
Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII
July 10, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBA conversation with David H. Lawrence XVII, maker of Rehearsal Pro
12 – The State of Non-Native Apps
July 03, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 45.1 MBTen 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.
The State of Non-Native Apps
July 03, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 45.1 MBThe pros and cons of non-native apps
11 – iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps
June 26, 2017 10:01 - 36 minutes - 43.2 MBFederico and John consider the effect on third-party apps of PDFKit, the system Markup extension, changes to Notes, and password AutoFill for apps.
iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps
June 26, 2017 10:01 - 36 minutes - 43.2 MBWhat new APIs and system features may mean for third-party developers and users.
10 – iOS 11’s All-New App Store
June 19, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 46 MBApple 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.
iOS 11’s All-New App Store
June 19, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 46 MBThe changes coming to the App Store in iOS 11 and the challenges they present.
9 – Competing with iOS System Apps
June 12, 2017 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBJohn 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.
Competing with iOS System Apps
June 12, 2017 10:00 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBSucceeding and thriving against iOS system apps.
8 – Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh
June 05, 2017 11:21 - 30 minutes - 36 MBFederico 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.