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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.


Our Ideal Email Client

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AppStories Episode 37 - Our Ideal Email Client

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Federico and John discuss the features that their ideal iOS and Mac email clients would have and what they are using now.

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An Interview with Christian Selig, Creator of Reddit Client Apollo

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AppStories Episode 35 - An Interview with Christian Selig, Creator of Reddit Client Apollo

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28:36

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Federico and John interview Christian Selig, the creator of the popular iOS Reddit client Apollo about the development and design of the app, incorporating Redditors’ feedback, the complexities inherent in building a Reddit app, and working in Swift.

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Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3

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AppStories Episode 34 - Pick 2: Pixelmator Pro and Things 3

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37:37

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Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been experimenting with recently and discuss how it’s going so far. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers macOS image editor Pixelmator Pro, which was released last week, and Federico explains how he’s integrated Things 3 for iOS into recent projects.

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What’s on Our Apple Watches

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AppStories Episode 33 - What’s on Our Apple Watches

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30:16

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Federico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved.

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Apps and Good Intentions

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AppStories Episode 32 - Apps and Good Intentions

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Federico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices.

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What Makes an App Sticky?

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AppStories Episode 31 - What Makes an App Sticky?

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38:16

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Federico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’

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Geeky macOS Apps

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AppStories Episode 29 - Geeky macOS Apps

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Federico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play.

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