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.


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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37:58

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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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Apps for Planning Projects Big and Small

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AppStories Episode 91 - Apps for Planning Projects Big and Small

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39:59

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This week, Federico and John explore the apps they use for planning everything from the upcoming year to the week ahead.

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iOS and Apps in the Car

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AppStories Episode 89 - iOS and Apps in the Car

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This week, Federico and John take iOS for a car ride covering CarPlay, Do Not Disturb, in-car dongles, and automation.

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Returning to the iPad Pro

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AppStories Episode 88 - Returning to the iPad Pro

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This week, Federico and John talk about the extra RAM in the 1TB iPad Pro, external display confusion, and John’s return to the iPad Pro after a summer of using the 9.7-inch iPad.

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Pick 2: Grocery and HomeRun

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AppStories Episode 87 - Pick 2: Grocery and HomeRun

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This week, Federico and John go in-depth on two apps they’ve been using a lot recently: Grocery, a grocery shopping list app, and HomeRun, an Apple Watch app for triggering HomeKit scenes.

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