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.


Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited

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AppStories Episode 304 - Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited

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This week, Federico and John pick up where they left off in episode 300 by revisiting episode 200 about calendar apps, communications, home assistants, and Federico’s first surprise of 2021.

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macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review

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AppStories Episode 303 - macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review

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This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s controversial App Store advertising moves before going in-depth on John’s macOS Ventura review to discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, and Shortcuts.

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Stage Manager in iPadOS 16

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AppStories Episode 302 - Stage Manager in iPadOS 16

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For today’s second episode of AppStories, Federico and John explore Federico’s story about Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, including its bugs, missing features, and design flaws.

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The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals

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AppStories Episode 301 - The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals

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This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad.

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App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered

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This week, Federico and John mark episode 300 of the show by revisiting the app trends they covered in episode 100 and discussing the new trends that will shape the apps we use in the next several years.

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Return to the App Grab Bag

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AppStories Episode 299 - Return to the App Grab Bag

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This week, Federico and John return to the app grab bag to cover more of their favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks.

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Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith

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AppStories Episode 298 - Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith

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This week, Federico and John are joined by Widgetsmith developer David Smith to talk about the history of his app, Widgetsmith, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, and his recent hike through the Scottish Highlands, where he tested the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera and the Apple Watch

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Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, and Shared with You Apps

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AppStories Episode 297 - Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, and Shared with You Apps

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This week, Federico and John tour third-party apps with new iOS 16 features, including more apps with Lock Screen widgets and apps with support for Focus Filters and Shared with You.

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iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets

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AppStories Episode 296 - iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets

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This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets.

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