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AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.


Shortcuts Utility Apps

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AppStories Episode 145 - Shortcuts Utility Apps

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This week, Federico and John cover Shortcuts utilities including Toolbox Pro, Pushcut, and LaunchCuts. They also preview an upcoming Shortcuts utility from Simon Stovring called Data Jar and explain the difference between Shortcuts, shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts, and other terminology.

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Getting More Out of Safari for iPadOS

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AppStories Episode 144 - Getting More Out of Safari for iPadOS

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This week, Federico and John discuss the sort of sophisticated web apps that can be used with Safari on iPadOS 13 and share a bunch of tips and tricks based on Apple’s latest updates to Safari.

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The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards

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AppStories Episode 143 - The 2019 MacStories Selects Awards

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52:06

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This week on AppStories, Federico and John reveal the 2019 MacStories Selects Awards.

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Our 2020 App Wishes

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AppStories Episode 142 - Our 2020 App Wishes

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This week, we share our 2020 wishes for Apple’s system apps on iOS and the Mac.

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Pick 2: Reeder for the Mac and iOS

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AppStories Episode 141 - Pick 2: Reeder for the Mac and iOS

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This week, Federico and John cover one of their favorite RSS client for the Mac and iOS: Reeder by Silvio Rizzi.

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Rethinking Apple’s TV App in Light of TV+

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AppStories Episode 138 - Rethinking Apple’s TV App in Light of TV+

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39:30

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This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on Apple’s new TV+ video streaming TV app, including what works, what doesn’t, and ways they think it could be improved.

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Our Third Annual Apple Watch Check-In

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AppStories Episode 137 - Our Third Annual Apple Watch Check-In

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This week, in what has become an annual tradition, Federico and John talk about how they’ve set up their Apple Watches, including the complications they use, the third-party apps on which they rely, and what’s in their Watch docks.

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