This week on MacStories podcasts: AppStories 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 burglar steal, and more....
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Federico has a shortcut to for carrying on a conversation with GPT-4.1, John offers a practical example of how AI can supplement other research methods, and Jonathan argues for a more exciting Apple Watch SE refresh, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, and a recap of...
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This month, John explains all the ways Shortwave has improved how he handles email and Devon dives head first into Mac automation....
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John shares his newfound love for Forklift, Federico updates readers on how well the major LLMs integrate with Shortcuts, and Jonathan has a new screenshot-framing shortcut, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, and a recap of MacStories articles and this week’s episodes of MacStories podcasts....
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This week on MacStories podcasts: AppStories 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. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts...
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This week, John shares an app for allergy sufferers and a collection of third-party Mac apps with great Shortcuts integration, and Jonathan explains how he’s linked Ulysses to Obsidian, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, and a recap of MacStories articles and this week’s episodes of...
Previously, On MacStories
AltStore PAL Releases AltStore Classic for EU iPhone Users Apple Is Using Differential Privacy to Improve Apple Intelligence Apple Announces Global Close Your Rings Day And In Automation Academy for Club Plus and Premier Members: Automation Academy How I Turn Voice Recordings into Searchable Obsidian Notes with Shortcuts, Hazel, and LLMs...