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.


The Apps Federico Will Use for His Annual iOS Review

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AppStories Episode 161 - The Apps Federico Will Use for His Annual iOS Review

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This week, Federico and John discuss the apps Federico uses to research, write, and edit his annual iOS and iPadOS review, including the changes he anticipates making this year and the new apps he’s considering.

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Utility Apps Revisited

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AppStories Episode 160 - Utility Apps Revisited

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This week, Federico and John dig into the utility grab bag to cover eight more of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps.

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The Evolution of Clipboard and Shelf Apps

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AppStories Episode 159 - The Evolution of Clipboard and Shelf Apps

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This week, Federico and John look back at the origins of clipboard apps on iOS, how they’ve evolved, and the apps they’re currently using on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to save snippets of information for use elsewhere.

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Digital Spring Cleaning

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AppStories Episode 158 - Digital Spring Cleaning

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This week, Federico and John discuss their approaches to digital spring cleaning.

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Research Tools

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AppStories Episode 157 - Research Tools

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This week, Federico and John recap MacStories’ iPad at 10 coverage and then compare notes on the research apps they use and approaches they take when working on a big project.

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iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet

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AppStories Episode 156 - iPad at 10: The History and Emerging Modularity of Apple’s Tablet

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This week, Federico and John kick off MacStories’ celebration of the 10th anniversary of the iPad’s launch with an episode that reflects on the device’s history, its place in Apple’s product lineup, and the iPad as a modular computing device.

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Stuck at Home

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AppStories Episode 155 - Stuck at Home

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This week, Federico and John talk about how the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way they relax, work, and approach their days.

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Apps We’d Like to See Apple Make

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AppStories Episode 154 - Apps We’d Like to See Apple Make

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This week, Federico and John discuss apps they’d like to see Apple build into iOS and iPadOS 14.

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iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love

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AppStories Episode 153 - iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love

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This week, Federico and John explore some of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps.

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