MacStories Team

3429 posts on MacStories since July 2011

Articles by the MacStories team. Founded by Federico Viticci in April 2009, MacStories attracts millions of readers every month thanks to in-depth, personal, and informed coverage that offers a balanced mix of Apple news, app reviews, and opinion.

Interesting Links

Hulu introduced a live TV service similar to YouTube’s that is a little more expensive but includes more channels and the Hulu catalog of on-demand shows. (Link) Fast Company profiles Prefer, a new service (NYC-only for now) accessed through an iOS or Android app that leverages your personal connections to recommend trusted service providers to...


Announcement

After some requests from a few Club members this year, starting this week it’s possible to purchase team subscriptions for Club MacStories. It’s always been okay to share the occasional newsletter with friends and colleagues, but if you have a team/organization and would like every member to receive issues on their own email account every...


In This Issue

This month, Time Machine, a new Monthly Log column by Stephen Hackett, John fights back against eye strain with fancy computer glasses, and Ryan re-evaluates the Twitter client he uses....


Interview: Jessi Chartier

Twitter: @jessichartier. Director of Programs MobileMakersEduandCamp Coordinator of App Camp for Girls Chicago. App Camp for Girls runs summer camps for middle schoolers who self-identify as female, trans (regardless of identity), or gender non-conforming who want to learn how to code. The organization was founded in 2013 by Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten in Portland,...


Previously, On MacStories

Vignettes Review: I Need a Moment The Talk Show with Apple’s Lisa Jackson Tweetbot 4.6 Brings Image Support in DMs, New Compose UI for Replies Apple Cuts Affiliate Commissions on Apps and In-App Purchases Apple Launches Store Redesign and Today at Apple Program Day One Offers Printed Journals Latest iWork Updates Bring Back Previously-Removed Numbers...


Interesting Links

Tim Dashwood, developer of popular VR and AR plugins for Final Cut Pro X, has joined Apple. His plugins are now available for free, including the 360VR Toolbox that used to sell for over $1,000. (Link) Stark is a color-blind simulator and contrast checker plugin for Sketch, which allows designers to test their creations across...


In This Issue

Newton, apps for exploring and trackingmedia, an interview with Jessi Chartier,Genady Okrain’s Home screen, plus the usualWorkflow Corner, Weekly Q&A, Tip, Links, stickers, App Debuts, and recap of MacStories articles....


Home Screen: Genady Okrain

Twitter: @genadyo. Creator of Momento GIFsand Parties for WWDC. I want to start by mentioning that I use only two Home screen pages, and only one folder for some of my less frequently-used iOS apps. Every time I add a new app I remove my least used one and rearrange my screens if needed. My...


Interview: Charles Perry

Twitter: @DazeEnd. Founder of Metakite Software, co-founder of Release Notes conference, and co-host of Release Notes podcast. 1. Release Notes, your conference for indie developers, was held in Indianapolis, Indiana for its first two years and is moving to Chicago, Illinois this year. What was the thinking behind the change of venue and how do...