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.


A Feature-Packed Fall

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AppStories Episode 394 - A Feature-Packed Fall

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This week, Federico and John cover the developer features they’re excited to see come to third-party apps later this year?

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The Tip Jar

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AppStories Episode 393 - The Tip Jar

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This week, Federico and John share tips on iPadOS, macOS, RSS, cross-platform file transfers, and more.

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Rethinking Email

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AppStories Episode 392 - Rethinking Email

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This week, Federico and John attempt to clear up confusion about MacStories’ position on AI web crawlers before rethinking email apps in light of the update to Apple’s Mail app coming this fall.

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The Pizza Is the Model

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AppStories Episode 391 - The Pizza Is the Model

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This week, Federico and John recap WWDC week with more on their early testing of the iOS and iPadOS 18 betas and an in-depth conversation about why they are disappointed with Apple’s decision to train its large language models on the Open Web.

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WWDC 2024: The AppStories Interviews with ADA and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners

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AppStories Episode 390 - WWDC 2024: The AppStories Interviews with ADA and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners

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Today, for a special episode of AppStories recorded at Apple Park, Federico and John interview ADA winners Devin Davies, the maker of Crouton, Katarina Lotrič and Jasna Krmelj from Gentler Streak, and James Cuda and Michael Shaw of Procreate, plus Adelaide Humez and Dezmond Blair, Distinguished Winners of Apple’s Swift Student Challenge.

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WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings

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AppStories Episode 389 - WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings

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For the latest WWDC episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Myke Hurley to talk about the Vision Pro and Apple Intelligence before John pops up with some AI tidbits and a WWDC vibe check from in and around Apple Park.

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WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions

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AppStories Episode 388 - WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions

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For this special episode of AppStories, Federico is joined by Jonathan and Niléane live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community to share their first impressions of the WWDC 2024 Keynote.

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Final WWDC 2024 Preparations and Predictions

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AppStories Episode 387 - Final WWDC 2024 Preparations and Predictions

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Recorded live in the Club MacStories Discord, Federico share their final preparations and plans for WWDC 2024 along with some last-minute predictions.

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Our 2024 watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes, Plus Two New Podcasts

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AppStories Episode 386 - Our 2024 watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes, Plus Two New Podcasts

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This week, Federico and John introduce Comfort Zone and NPC: Next Portable Console, two new MacStories podcasts and share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS updates.

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