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.


Where Is The App Economy Heading?

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AppStories Episode 345 - Where Is The App Economy Heading?

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This week, Federico and John look at the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading.

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macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas

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AppStories Episode 344 - macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas

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41:15

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This week, Federico and John to talk about Safari, videoconferencing, Messages, and gaming on macOS Sonoma, plus stickers and widgets on iOS and iPadOS 17.

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The Web Apps We Use

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AppStories Episode 342 - The Web Apps We Use

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30:03

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This week, Federico and John explore the web apps and services they use and how they use them.

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Do Wishes Come True? (Part 2)

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AppStories Episode 341 - Do Wishes Come True? (Part 2)

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42:36

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This week, Federico and John conclude a look back at their pre-WWDC OS wishes for iOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 and look at which came true.

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Do Wishes Come True? (Part 1)

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AppStories Episode 340 - Do Wishes Come True? (Part 1)

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40:59

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This week, Federico and John revisit their pre-WWDC OS wishes, including visionOS, macOS, and iPadOS, and look at which came true.

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The Impact of OS Updates on Third-Party Apps

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AppStories Episode 339 - The Impact of OS Updates on Third-Party Apps

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38:23

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This week, Federico and John consider the impact that this year’s OS releases will have on third-party apps.

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What’s Next for Notes, Reminders, and Macs

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AppStories Episode 338 - What’s Next for Notes, Reminders, and Macs

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This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the new features coming to Apple Notes and Reminders, as well as new Mac hardware announced at WWDC.

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WWDC 2023: Swift Student Challenge Winners, The MacStories Interviews

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AppStories Episode 337 - WWDC 2023: Swift Student Challenge Winners, The MacStories Interviews

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Federico and John also had the opportunity to sit down with three winners of the Swift Student Challenge in the Apple Podcasts Studio at Apple Park. It was fun and inspiring to chat with Damian Perez, Henri Bredt, and Maria Eduarda Cabral de Lucena.

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