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WWDC Is Around the Corner

Earlier this week, we outlined our WWDC 2022 coverage on MacStories, so be sure to check that out for all the details. For Club MacStories, we’ve got a lot planned: Special daily episodes of AppStories recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. Episodes will be recorded Monday-Thursday at a variety of times that we’ll...


In This Issue

It’s rumored that Apple will unveil a ‘pro’ mode at WWDC and Federico has questions, John shares his WWDC Home Screen, we have a Timery giveaway for members, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, a recap of MacStories articles, and a preview of upcoming MacStories podcast...


Club Perks

Timery for Toggl Exclusively for Club MacStories members, we have 20 coupon 1-year subscription codes to give away from Joe Hribar, the maker of Timery. Enhance your Toggl time tracking experience with Timery, which just released a new Apple Watch app. From starting your favorite timers with one tap to managing your projects and tags,...


Previously, On MacStories

Stories WorldWideWeb: A Simple Web Server Utility for Mac, iPad, and iPhone 2022 Apple Design Award Finalists Announced Rediscovering the Mac: An iPad User’s Journey into macOS with the M1 Max MacBook Pro Announcement: MacStories’ WWDC 2022 Coverage Last Week, on Club MacStories: MusicBox Shortcuts, Great iPad mini Reading Apps, and MacStories Unplugged Podcasts AppStories,...


Up Next on MacStories’ Podcasts

Next week on AppStories, Federico and John will kick off a special series of episodes covering everything announced at WWDC. Get ready for four packed episodes from Tuesday through Friday next week that will be recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord where we’ll also be taking listener questions that will be released as...


WWDC and Federico’s MacBook Pro Story


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 - WWDC and Federico’s MacBook Pro Story

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

For the latest Club MacStories+ Town Hall, Federico and John were joined by Lachlan Campbell to preview MacStories’ WWDC coverage, share their hopes for what’s coming next week during WWDC, and discuss Federico’s review of the M1 MacBook Pro from the perspective of a long-time iPad user.

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In This Issue

This month, John reflects on the many benefits of in-person WWDC and shares the gear he’ll be traveling with next week for the conference....


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