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This week, Jonathan reviews Seasons, a subscription-focused streaming video tracker, John shares a Tot and Things-focused scratchpad workflow, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, a recap of MacStories articles, and a preview of next week’s episodes of AppStories and Magic Rays of Light....
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Next week on AppStories, Federico and John introduce Tip Jar, an audio cornucopia of top app tips. Next week onMagic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon highlight Apple Original film Fancy Dance starring Lily Gladstone, share their thoughts on the third season of Acapulco, and recap thrilling sci-fi series Dark Matter....
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