All 'AppStories+' Episodes

With AppStories+, fans of the show get a variety of exclusive perks that aren’t available to listeners of the free, ad-supported version.

Each episode of AppStories+ will include more of the show you love, with longer episodes that expand on weekly topics, explore additional apps we’re using, and cover of current app events and what’s happening at MacStories.

AppStories+ episodes are delivered ad-free a day earlier than the free version most weeks, allowing you to listen before everyone else or make sure you’re ready to start your week with the show. Also, AppStories+ is delivered at a higher, better-sounding bitrate than the free version of the show.

AppStories - Ep. 377 - 45 minutes

Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly

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AppStories Episode 377 - Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly

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This week, Federico and John explain what’s going on with the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple that claims the iPhone-maker is monopolizing the smartphone market.

AppStories - Ep. 376 - 44 minutes

Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition)

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 376 - Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition)

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43:38

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This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts to discuss what needs fixing and the new features they hope to see Apple announce at WWDC this year.

AppStories - Ep. 375 - 35 minutes

Why’d You Download That?

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John

AppStories Episode 375 - Why’d You Download That?

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35:08

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This week, Federico and John take a look at their latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices.

AppStories - Ep. 374 - 35 minutes

Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 374 - Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends

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34:40

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This week, Federico and John examine Apple’s Sports and Journal apps and visionOS for clues to what their designs may mean for the next major revisions of Apple’s OSes.

AppStories - Ep. 373 - 51 minutes

Introducing the MacPad

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John

AppStories Episode 373 - Introducing the MacPad

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51:28

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This week, Federico introduces the world to the MacPad, a hybrid Mac/iPad that he built from an M2 MacBook Air and 11” iPad Pro, and John quizzes him on the build process, software involved, and what it’s like to use.

AppStories - Ep. 372 - 33 minutes

Apple Vision Pro Entertainment Apps

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John

AppStories Episode 372 - Apple Vision Pro Entertainment Apps

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33:26

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This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite visionOS entertainment apps.

AppStories - Ep. 371 - 42 minutes

Exploring visionOS

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John

AppStories Episode 371 - Exploring visionOS

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42:27

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This week, Federico and John move on from hardware to explore visionOS, where it hits, where it misses, and what they’d like to see in the future from the OS.

AppStories - Ep. 370 - 50 minutes

Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 370 - Apple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions

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50:26

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This week, Federico and John tell the story of how Federico got his Apple Vision Pro before sharing their first impressions of the Vision Pro hardware.

AppStories - Ep. 369 - 41 minutes

Digging into the DMA

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John

AppStories Episode 369 - Digging into the DMA

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41:06

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This week, Federico and John consider how Apple’s response to the Digital Markets Act will change the world of apps for developers and users in the EU.