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.


iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth

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AppStories Episode 215 - iOS and iPadOS 14.5 In Depth

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This week, Federico and John take an in-depth look at everything coming later this week with iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which will be the subject of a comprehensive review by Federico on MacStories.

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Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services

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AppStories Episode 214 - Music Part 3: Alternative and Companion Streaming Services

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This week, Federico and John conclude their music miniseries with an episode dedicated to alternative and companion streaming services after checking in on Federico’s early experiments with an extensible text editor.

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Music Part 1: How We Listen

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AppStories Episode 212 - Music Part 1: How We Listen

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54:06

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This week, Federico and John talk about Apple Arcade’s big expansion and the iOS component of John’s retro gaming project before beginning a new mini-series focused on music. For the first installment, Federico and John focus on hardware and services, covering their current setups, how they listen to music, and the services they use.

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Apple at Home

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AppStories Episode 211 - Apple at Home

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This week, Federico and John scrutinize Apple’s home strategy from its discontinued Airport routers and HomePod to the Apple TV, HomePod mini, HomeKit routers, the Home app, and more, plus ongoing browser and calendar experiments, and the hunt for an elusive keyboard continues.

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Imagining the Perfect Read-It-Later App

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AppStories Episode 210 - Imagining the Perfect Read-It-Later App

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58:29

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This week, Federico and John, who are always on the lookout for new ways to read and process the stories they find, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in the ideal read-it-later app.

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Can Apps Still Surprise Us?

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AppStories Episode 209 - Can Apps Still Surprise Us?

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This week, Federico and John consider why surprising apps seem increasingly rare and share some of the apps that have surprised them the most over the past year.

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Reading Newsletters

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AppStories Episode 208 - Reading Newsletters

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40:08

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This week, Federico and John dig into email newsletters and how they manage and read them.

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Shortcuts Wish List, 2021 Edition

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AppStories Episode 207 - Shortcuts Wish List, 2021 Edition

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This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts, an app they rely on every day, and consider how they would like to see Apple evolve the app this year and beyond.

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