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. 153 - 43 minutes

iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 153 - iOS and iPadOS Utilities We Love

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42:52

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

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

AppStories - Ep. 152 - 50 minutes

App Subscriptions Revisited

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 152 - App Subscriptions Revisited

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49:37

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John revisit the topic of app subscriptions and what they’ve learned in the nearly three years since they covered subscriptions in episode 5.

AppStories - Ep. 151 - 43 minutes

Apple’s Blending of Apps and Services

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 151 - Apple’s Blending of Apps and Services

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43:00

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John explore how Apple is increasingly blending services with its apps, where the mix has worked, where it hasn’t, and where they expect the trend will lead next.

AppStories - Ep. 150 - 44 minutes

Experimenting with New Tools and Workflows

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 150 - Experimenting with New Tools and Workflows

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43:37

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John explore how they approach testing unfamiliar apps and workflows.

AppStories - Ep. 149 - 40 minutes

The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 149 - The Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy

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39:41

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to Apple’s OSes and developer tools, the changes to the app economy they signal, and the impact they’ll have on users and developers.

AppStories - Ep. 148 - 49 minutes

The Elements of Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 148 - The Elements of Modern iOS and iPadOS Apps

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48:31

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John discuss the features and technologies that go into building a modern iOS or iPadOS app with examples of some of their favorite implementations.

AppStories - Ep. 147 - 59 minutes

The Apps That Defined the iPad

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 147 - The Apps That Defined the iPad

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58:56

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John look back at the introduction of the iPad ten years ago, the apps announced onstage, and how the iPad’s app story has changed over the past decade.

AppStories - Ep. 146 - 48 minutes

Music Discovery Apps, Websites, and MusicBot

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 146 - Music Discovery Apps, Websites, and MusicBot

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48:03

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John tackle music discovery apps, third-party music players, websites, and MusicBot.

AppStories - Ep. 145 - 42 minutes

Shortcuts Utility Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 145 - Shortcuts Utility Apps

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41:40

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

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.