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. 125 - 41 minutes

Apple Maps in iOS 13 with Ryan Christoffel

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 125 - Apple Maps in iOS 13 with Ryan Christoffel

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, John is joined by his MacStories colleague Ryan Christoffel to talk about the big changes coming to Apple Maps this fall with iOS 13.

AppStories - Ep. 124 - 50 minutes

CarPlay in iOS 13 and Vignette with Casey Liss

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 124 - CarPlay in iOS 13 and Vignette with Casey Liss

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49:39

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, John is joined by Casey Liss to dig into the big changes coming to CarPlay in iOS 13 and the story behind Vignette, Casey’s app for assigning profile pictures to contacts.

AppStories - Ep. 123 - 30 minutes

Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher?

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 123 - Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher?

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30:17

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John consider the state of Apple’s built-in apps and whether it’s getting harder for third-party developers to compete with them.

AppStories - Ep. 122 - 32 minutes

Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 122 - Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover

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32:15

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John talk about pro app subscriptions in the context of the recently-released flight tracker, Flighty, and the new home automation possibilities available when combining new features of iOS 13 with an app/service like Pushover.

AppStories - Ep. 121 - 35 minutes

How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 121 - How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use

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34:46

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico provides an update on the progress he’s made on his iOS 13 review, and then he and John dig into how travel affects the apps and gear they use.

AppStories - Ep. 120 - 45 minutes

Changes to Photos Coming in iOS 13 and Catalina

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 120 - Changes to Photos Coming in iOS 13 and Catalina

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45:00

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John take a close look at the upcoming changes to the Photos app on iOS and the Mac.

AppStories - Ep. 119 - 34 minutes

You Downloaded What?

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 119 - You Downloaded What?

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34:10

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John look at the strange assortment of apps they’ve downloaded recently.

AppStories - Ep. 118 - 31 minutes

Reminders in iOS 13

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 118 - Reminders in iOS 13

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31:09

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John continue their series of episodes on the new and updated apps coming from Apple in the fall with Reminders.

AppStories - Ep. 117 - 40 minutes

Catalyst to the Rescue

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 117 - Catalyst to the Rescue

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39:37

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

This week, Federico and John dig into the role of Catalyst in Apple’s Mac and iPad strategy expanding on Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad, a story John wrote on MacStories.