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.
Reminders, Notes, and App Customization 
This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders.
The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps
This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app.
Introducing the All-New Club MacStories
This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content.
Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad
This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible.
On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about what the final week of preparations leading up to AppStories+ and new Club MacStories plans is like after months of planning and preparation.
An Interview with Malin Sundberg
This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more.
On AppStories+, John asks Federico what kinds of qualities he looks for in MacStories writers.
Beta OS Impressions Continued
This week, Federico and John dig into the latest public beta and share their thoughts on changes to Safari on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Books on the Mac, Quick Note, Focus, and Live Text.
On AppStories+, John sees a movie, Federico experiments with the latest Obsidian plugins, and John explains how he’s using the Loupedeck Live with Obsidian.
Building an Apple-Only Research and Writing Setup
This week, Federico and John consider whether changes coming to Apple’s OSes make a system app-only research and writing workflow possible and discuss where there’s room for improvement.
On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about Calliope, the web app that underlies AppStories+ and Club MacStories, and John shares his thoughts on the Kobo Elipsa as an eBook reader and note-taking device.
An Interview with Guilherme Rambo
This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Gui Rambo for a chat about SharePlay, Shortcuts for Mac, Gui’s app AirBuddy, SwiftUI, and more.
On AppStories+, Federico shares some good news about his Wii U and quest to play early Metroid titles and John experiences the the brilliance of Amazon returns at Whole Foods stores.
The App Customization Trend
This week, Federico and John discuss the emerging trend of app customization, which along with app modularity, lets users control how apps work and look.
On AppStories+, Federico provides an update about the progress on his review, and John wonders why the Mac share sheet has been so badly neglected by Apple.
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