This week, Federico and John share their HomeKit device setups, how they control them, the automations they use, and provide advice on approaching home automation projects.
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.
Workflows Revisited: Calendars, Communications, and a Surprise
AppStories Episode 200 - Workflows Revisited: Calendars, Communications, and a Surprise
53:45
This week, Federico and John conclude their miniseries on workflows with a look at what they’re using to manage calendar events and team communications. Plus, Federico springs a big app surprise on John and listeners.
Workflows Revisited: Task Management
AppStories Episode 199 - Workflows Revisited: Task Management
48:39
This week Federico takes listeners along on his recent tour of modern task managers, and he and John discuss the app they have settled on to keep track of their projects and to-dos.
The 2020 MacStories Selects Awards
Workflows Revisited: Note-Taking
AppStories Episode 197 - Workflows Revisited: Note-Taking
44:26
This week, Federico and John continue their mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories by tackling note-taking and their adoption of Craft for personal and collaborative notes.
Workflows Revisited: Email
AppStories Episode 196 - Workflows Revisited: Email
49:51
This week Federico and John kick off a new mini-series focused on breaking down and rethinking the core workflows behind MacStories. In this first installment, we revisit how the MacStories team uses email, a long-standing workflow that has changed very little since the site was founded, and why we chose to move to HEY by Basecamp.
App Store Changes and Apple’s Evolving Relationship with Developers
AppStories Episode 195 - App Store Changes and Apple’s Evolving Relationship with Developers
39:51
This week Federico and John break down the App Store Small Business Program, other App Store and developer changes announced in 2020, and consider what else Apple could do to make the App Store a better place for developers.
macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review
AppStories Episode 194 - macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review
44:46
This week, Federico and John dive into John’s macOS Big Sur review to talk about Control Center, Notification Center and widgets, Mac Catalyst apps, Safari extensions, design, and even the upcoming M1 Macs.