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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.


iOS 11’s All-New App Store

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AppStories Episode 10 - iOS 11’s All-New App Store

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Apple announced a redesigned App Store for iOS 11 at WWDC. Federico and John take a look at the upcoming changes, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers.

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Competing with iOS System Apps

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AppStories Episode 9 - Competing with iOS System Apps

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John and Federico consider the pros and cons of competing with, and what it takes to succeed against, Apple’s free, built-in system apps and highlight some of their favorite alternatives.

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Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh

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AppStories Episode 8 - Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh

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Federico and John interview Adriaan de Jongh, the co-creator of the hit iOS and PC game Hidden Folks about the creation and design of the game, its unique sound design, gaming on mobile, and an exclusive look at what’s next for Hidden Folks.

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Tip Jars with Benefits

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AppStories Episode 7 - Tip Jars with Benefits

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Federico and John cover more app pricing models including tip jars, patronage, fan clubs, bundles, and in-app merchandise sales.

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Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller

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AppStories Episode 6 - Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller

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Federico and John interview Brian Mueller, the creator of the CARROT series of apps, about how he got started, the origins of CARROT, a corgi with a top hat and monocle, and his new CARROT game, Artificial Superintelligence.

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App Subscriptions

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AppStories Episode 5 - App Subscriptions

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How app subscriptions work, the pros and cons for consumers and developers, and examples of apps using creative subscription models.

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Interview: App Discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program with AfterPad’s Kevin MacLeod

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AppStories Episode 4 - Interview: App Discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program with AfterPad’s Kevin MacLeod

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Federico and John talk about the iTunes Affiliate Program and its importance for app discovery and independent curation with Kevin MacLeod of AfterPad. The episode was recorded before Apple’s clarification of changes to the program.

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Interview: App Camp for Girls with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten

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AppStories Episode 3 - Interview: App Camp for Girls with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten

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Federico and John interview Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten, the co-founders of App Camp for Girls – an organization that helps middle-school age girls get started with app development.

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Setting Up a New iOS Device

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AppStories Episode 2 - Setting Up a New iOS Device

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Federico and John discuss setting up a new iOS device, whether they do a clean install with new iOS releases, the first apps they install, and tips and tricks to make the process easier.

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