MindNode’s Newly-Editable Outline View Adds a Terrific New Dimension to the Mind Mapping App’s Mac Version Doodle Jump 2 Review: A Modern Take on a Classic Apple Partners with VolunteerMatch to Feature Local Volunteer Opportunities in Apple Maps Apple Podcasts Adds Spotlight Editorial Feature Apple Spotlights iPhone 12 Photography...
Up Next on MacStories’ Podcasts
Next week on AppStories, Federico and John consider app modularity and what it means for users of everything from single-purpose utilities to complex apps. This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John recap the week at MacStories with a discussion of MindNode’s new editable outline mode, the surprise Doodle Jump sequel, Apple’s expansion...
MacStories Unplugged
[[unplugged_artwork]] Food, Travel, and Very Good Dogs In this episode of MacStories Unplugged, Federico and John share the foods they miss from their past travels, discuss the frustrations with dining out and traveling with two very good dogs, and have some advice on stepping back from the brink before burnout takes hold....
Interesting Links
On Six Colors, Dan Moren explains how Apple’s latest service, Fitness+, could be improved. (Link) Evernote has introduced a new Home view for the Mac version of its app that is designed to surface important notes and other information, which the company says will come to the iPhone and iPad later. (Link) So far, only...
Previously, On MacStories
Apple and Others Suspend Parler from Their Platforms Puppr Review: Teach Your Dog New Tricks Apple Announces Major Expansion of Its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative CES Rundown: Highlights of This Year’s Most Intriguing (and Bizarre) Announcements...
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In This Issue
Bartender 4, Apps to get more out of your HomeKit setup, 16 productivity app giveaways, Federico’s GoodTask quick action setup, MacStories Unplugged returns with an episode about food and two very good dogs, plus Links, App Debuts, arecap of MacStories articles, and a preview of upcoming MacStories podcasts....
Up Next on MacStories’ Podcasts
Next week on AppStories, Federico and John do a deep dive into HomeKit devices. This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and John talk about CES, the expansion of Apple’s Racial and Equity Justice Initiatives, and Puppr, an app for teaching your old (or young) dog new tricks....
Unite 4: Turn Websites into Apps on Your Mac [Sponsor]
Unite 4 for macOS can turn any website into an app for your Mac. The app uses a lightweight, WebKit-powered browser as a backend, allowing you to easily create isolated, customizable apps from any site. It’s a terrific way to get those sites you visit every day out of a tab and into a dedicated, standalone app.
Unite 4 has dozens of features and customization options that make it a terrific alternative to resource-hogging Electron apps or uninspired Mac Catalyst implementations. The apps you create are easy to set up, fast, and only limited by your imagination:
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No matter which sites you use, Unite can turn them into apps for your Mac with customizable colors, an icon that fits the version of macOS you use, dark mode, support for the macOS Keychain, floating windows, and even menu bar-based apps that appear with a single click.
This week only, MacStories readers can get 20% off when you purchase Unite 4 at bzgapps.com/macstories or by using the promo code ‘MacStories’ at checkout.
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Our thanks to Unite 4 for sponsoring MacStories this week.