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AppStories Episode 242 - The iPad mini: Small Wonder
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This week, Federico and John go beyond the specs to figure out what it is about the new iPad mini that makes it so special.
All 'AppStories+' Episodes
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iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review
AppStories Episode 241 - iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review
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This week, John interviews Federico about his iOS and iPadOS 15 review live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, covering the challenges of writing this year’s review, Focus mode, Safari changes, Shortcuts, Live Text, the Shelf, listener questions, and more.
A Look at the HomeKit and tvOS Updates Coming Soon
Reminders, Notes, and App Customization
AppStories Episode 239 - Reminders, Notes, and App Customization
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This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders.
The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps
AppStories Episode 238 - The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps
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This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app.
Introducing the All-New Club MacStories
AppStories Episode 237 - Introducing the All-New Club MacStories
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This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content.
Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad
AppStories Episode 236 - Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad
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This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible.
On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about what the final week of preparations leading up to AppStories+ and new Club MacStories plans is like after months of planning and preparation.
An Interview with Malin Sundberg
AppStories Episode 235 - An Interview with Malin Sundberg
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This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more.
On AppStories+, John asks Federico what kinds of qualities he looks for in MacStories writers.
Beta OS Impressions Continued
AppStories Episode 234 - Beta OS Impressions Continued
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This week, Federico and John dig into the latest public beta and share their thoughts on changes to Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Books on the Mac, Quick Note, Focus, and Live Text.
On AppStories+, John sees a movie, Federico experiments with the latest Obsidian plugins, and John explains how he’s using the Loupedeck Live with Obsidian.