Federico Viticci

10915 posts on MacStories since April 2009

Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, where he writes about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, iPad, and iOS productivity. He founded MacStories in April 2009 and has been writing about Apple since. Federico is also the co-host of AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps, Unwind, a fun exploration of media and more, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution.
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AppStories - Ep. 77 - 32 minutes

Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps

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AppStories Episode 77 - Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps

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This week, Federico and John take a look at apps that integrate with Apple’s iOS Reminders app, which besides being a default app, is also a system framework.

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Connected, Episode 207: The Best Easter Egg Is You→

Stephen struggles with vowels and Federico dreams about buying a Mac mini while Myke ponders the future of the Apple Pencil.

On last week’s episode of Connected, we discussed our potential use cases for a new Mac mini and why the Apple Pencil could make sense as an iPhone accessory. You can listen here.

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Automating Subtask Creation in GoodTask 3

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As I mentioned on MacStories a few weeks ago, I’ve been experimenting with Reminders as my task manager for the iOS 12 review this summer, using GoodTask as a more powerful front-end in lieu of Apple’s Reminders app. Besides fully customizable view settings, quick actions, and smart lists, one of GoodTask’s most powerful Reminders...

AppStories - Ep. 76 - 34 minutes

Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions

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AppStories Episode 76 - Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions

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Federico returns from vacation to discuss the share sheet extensions that he and John use on their iOS devices.

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Connected, Episode 206: A High Appreciation for Winning→

Federico is back from vacation with a list of demands and opinions. Stephen posted a whole bunch of screenshots, and Myke is trying some new things with Twitter.

I’m back on Connected this week and we had fun discussing the future of the Mac mini and whether or not AirPower is ever coming out. You can listen here.

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Photos Shortcuts for the iOS 12 Review

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As I write this after coming back from a relaxing vacation on Elba island, I’m spending the last few days of August at my parents’ beach house, recording podcasts and finalizing edits for my iOS 12 review (as it turns out, having a fiber connection at the beach is incredible). As I mentioned on...

AppStories - Ep. 75 - 45 minutes

I Set Up a Fake Child

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AppStories Episode 75 - I Set Up a Fake Child

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John is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss managing family tech use and the upcoming iOS 12 Screen Time family features.

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AppStories - Ep. 73 - 35 minutes

Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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AppStories Episode 73 - Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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John is joined by Stephen Hackett to compare and discuss their Mac menu bar apps.

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