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. 296 - 37 minutes

iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 296 - iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets

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37:04

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets.

AppStories - Ep. 295 - 42 minutes

iOS 16: The MacStories Review

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 295 - iOS 16: The MacStories Review

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42:18

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s iOS 16 review, discussing the all-new Lock Screen, wallpaper creation, Focus modes and filters, App Shortcuts, and some of the smaller changes you might have missed.

AppStories - Ep. 294 - 56 minutes

macOS Ventura with Jason Snell

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 294 - macOS Ventura with Jason Snell

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55:55

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, John is joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings.

AppStories - Ep. 293 - 51 minutes

Let’s Fix the Music App

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 293 - Let’s Fix the Music App

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50:35

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John roll up their sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved.

AppStories - Ep. 292 - 43 minutes

What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action?

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 292 - What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action?

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43:12

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John consider what it takes to create a great set of modern Shortcuts actions using examples of what Apple is doing in its own apps and what some of our favorite third-party apps are already doing to make Shortcuts accessible to a wider audience and more useful to power users.

AppStories - Ep. 291 - 54 minutes

2022 OS Preview: watchOS 9

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 291 - 2022 OS Preview: watchOS 9

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53:35

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about Alex’s MacStories origin story and walk through all of the changes coming to watchOS this fall as part of the MacStories Summer OS Preview series.

AppStories - Ep. 290 - 49 minutes

How iOS and iPadOS 16 Are Affecting Our Lives

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 290 - How iOS and iPadOS 16 Are Affecting Our Lives

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48:41

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John consider how iOS and iPadOS 16 are affecting their work and personal lives.

AppStories - Ep. 289 - 41 minutes

Our ‘Recently Added’ Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 289 - Our ‘Recently Added’ Apps

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41:19

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately.

AppStories - Ep. 288 - 54 minutes

2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 2)

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 288 - 2022 OS Preview: The System Apps (Part 2)

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53:48

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John conclude their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Home, Notes, Reminders, and Shortcuts.