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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.

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This month, Federico explains why he has returned to using Play to save YouTube videos for watching later and John makes the case for the Mac mini being Apple’s most versatile Mac of all....


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Our thanks to Photomator for sponsoring MacStories this week.


In This Issue

This week, Federico turns Type to Siri into a text-based launchpad for his favorite commands, John reviews the GameSir G8+ controller that works with the iPad mini, Jonathan dives into iOS clipboard manager OneTap, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, and a recap of MacStories articles...


Previously, On MacStories

New Developer Betas Released for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with Image Playground, ChatGPT Integration, and More Apple Intelligence Features A Video Version of AppStories Debuts Today on the MacStories YouTube Channel iPad mini Review: The Third Place Postcards and a Mac: Niléane’s Desk Setup Apple’s AirPods Pro Hearing Health Features Are as Good as They...


This Week on MacStories Podcasts

This week on MacStories podcasts: AppStories 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.” On AppStories+, Federico explains how he’s been revisiting and using the Apple...


Club MacStories+ Town Hall: A Conversation with Federico Viticci about the iPad mini (A17 Pro)


Club MacStories Town Halls are part of the monthly and other special live audio events we hold in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. The show is a recorded and lightly edited version of the Town Halls that we produce, so Club MacStories+ and Club Premier members who can’t attend the event live can listen later. To learn more about Club MacStories+ and Club Premier, visit our Club plans page.
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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

AppStories Episode - Club MacStories+ Town Hall: A Conversation with Federico Viticci about the iPad mini (A17 Pro)

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

Today, John interviewed Federico live in the Club MacStories+ Discord about the new iPad mini (A17 Pro), including what’s changed and how he’s using it.
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This Week on MacStories Podcasts

This week on MacStories podcasts: AppStories 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. On AppStories+, they share their reactions to Submerged, the first scripted short film published for Apple Immersive Video on the Vision Pro. Listen on:...


Previously, On MacStories

MacPaw Updates CleanMyMac with a Fresh Design and New Tools Traveling with the Vision Pro Join the MacStories Team: Advertising Sales Position Opening Native Union’s Voyage Charger: A Versatile Travel Companion Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini Photomator 3.4 Adds Photo Flagging, Rating, and Filtering Video Production, Automation Hardware, Gaming, and More:...