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. 440 - 57 minutes

WWDC 2025: A First Look at Everything Apple Announced

Federico

John

For our second WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico and John dig into the details they’ve learned about what was announced by Apple this week at WWDC 2025.

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AppStories Episode 440 - WWDC 2025: A First Look at Everything Apple Announced

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AppStories - Ep. 439 - 58 minutes

WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners

Federico

John

For their first WWDC 2025 AppStories episode, Federico and John interview finalists and winners of the Apple Design Award.

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AppStories Episode 439 - WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners

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AppStories - Ep. 438 - 38 minutes

Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes

Federico

John

This week, John shares his first impressions of Sky, the alpha AI-powered Mac automation app from the creators of Workflow and Shortcuts and then he and Federico share their Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence wishes for WWDC 2025

On AppStories+, John and Federico consider what AI means for developers and the App Store in the year ahead.

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AppStories Episode 438 - Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes

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AppStories - Ep. 437 - 34 minutes

Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John share their WWDC wishes for macOS and visionOS.

On AppStories+, John explores how Apple hardware and software got so out of sync when it comes to AI use cases.

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AppStories Episode 437 - Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes

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AppStories - Ep. 436 - 50 minutes

Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John interview Airbnb Vice President of Product Marketing, Jud Coplan, and Vice President of Design, Teo Connor.

On AppStories+, Federico explores running LLMs locally on an M3 Ultra Mac Studio.

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AppStories Episode 436 - Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor

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AppStories - Ep. 435 - 41 minutes

The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John interview Apple’s VP of Developer Relations, Education, and Enterprise, Susan Prescott, along with Amy Key and Omar Firdaus, Distinguished Swift Student Challenge Winners. Then, they also share their 2025 wishes for watchOS and tvOS.

On AppStories+, John leads a philosophical discussion about art, culture, and creativity and where it’s heading in an AI world.

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AppStories Episode 435 - The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes

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AppStories - Ep. 434 - 1 hour 4 minutes

Our 2025 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John begin their annual look at what they’d like to see Apple announce at WWDC 2025, starting with iOS and iPadOS 19.

On AppStories+, John explains why the recent contempt order entered against Apple is a bigger deal than most people realize, on multiple levels.

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AppStories Episode 434 - Our 2025 iOS and iPadOS WWDC Wishes

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AppStories - Ep. 433 - 35 minutes

Tackling Trackers

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John tackle tracking apps. From database apps to media trackers, they consider what makes a good tracking app no matter what you’re tracking.

On AppStories+, Federico quizzes John about what’s on his desk, the tech he’d be happy to have a burgler steal, and more.

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AppStories Episode 433 - Tackling Trackers

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AppStories - Ep. 432 - 54 minutes

How We’re Using AI

Federico

John

This week, Federico and John revisit the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence to describe how they’re using a variety of tools for their everyday workflows.

On AppStories+, John shares his theory of the way we’ll look at AI models in the future.

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AppStories Episode 432 - How We’re Using AI

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Notion – Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.