All AppStories+ Episodes

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.


App Trends

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This week, Federico and John discuss some of the trends they expect will drive app development on iOS and the Mac this year and into the future.

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Pick 2: Everyday Workflows

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AppStories Episode 99 - Pick 2: Everyday Workflows

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This week, Federico and John each pick an aspect of their MacStories work and break down the apps, workflows, and processes they use to accomplish it.

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Mixed iOS/Mac Automation

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AppStories Episode 98 - Mixed iOS/Mac Automation

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This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s experiments in mixed iOS and Mac automation for controlling his Mac mini, iTunes, and podcasting setup.

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Utility App Grab Bag

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AppStories Episode 97 - Utility App Grab Bag

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This week, Federico and John dive into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss some favorites.

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Alternatives to Apple’s App Short List

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AppStories Episode 96 - Alternatives to Apple’s App Short List

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This week, Federico and John consider Apple’s latest iPad ads and provide suggestions of other third-party apps the company could use to show off its hardware.

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Interview: Directing Animated Feature Films Using an iPad Pro with Yarrow Cheney

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AppStories Episode 95 - Interview: Directing Animated Feature Films Using an iPad Pro with Yarrow Cheney

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This week, Federico and John interview Yarrow Cheney, whose animated feature film credits include directing The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and production design for the Despicable Me movies and The Lorax, about the role the iPad plays in his filmmaking process.

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Interview: iOS Game Design with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive

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AppStories Episode 94 - Interview: iOS Game Design with Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive

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This week, we interview Edwin Smith of Feral Interactive, the developer and publisher of Mac and iOS games about the design challenges of bringing complex desktop games to the iPad and iPhone.

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2019 Themes from Our Must-Have iOS and Mac Apps

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AppStories Episode 93 - 2019 Themes from Our Must-Have iOS and Mac Apps

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This week, Federico and John discuss the themes that run throughout their 2018 iOS and Mac must-have apps and what they mean for 2019.

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Introducing the 2018 MacStories Selects

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AppStories Episode 92 - Introducing the 2018 MacStories Selects

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This week, Federico and John unveil the MacStories team’s 2018 MacStories Selects for Best New App, Best New Game, and Best App Update.

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