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.


Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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AppStories Episode 73 - Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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John is joined by Stephen Hackett to compare and discuss their Mac menu bar apps.

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What Makes an App a Pro App?

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AppStories Episode 72 - What Makes an App a Pro App?

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Federico and John consider the elements that make an app a pro app.

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PDF Apps

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AppStories Episode 71 - PDF Apps

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33:04

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Federico and John discuss the world of apps for viewing, organizing, marking up, editing, and creating PDFs.

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Apps for Managing Big Projects

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AppStories Episode 70 - Apps for Managing Big Projects

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40:37

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Federico and John discuss the apps they use to manage large projects like the MacStories and AppStories coverage of the App Store’s 10th anniversary and Apple’s fall OS releases.

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An Interview with Zach Gage

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AppStories Episode 67 - An Interview with Zach Gage

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45:38

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Federico and John are joined by independent game developer Zach Gage the creator of hit games like Ridiculous Fishing, SpellTower, Really Bad Chess, Typeshift, Flipflop Solitaire, and Pocket Run Pool to discuss the App Store’s effect on gaming.

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Interviews with Becky Hansmeyer and Heidi Helen Pilypas

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AppStories Episode 66 - Interviews with Becky Hansmeyer and Heidi Helen Pilypas

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44:53

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Federico and John interview Becky Hansmeyer, the creator of Snapthread and Heidi Helen Pilypas, the designer of Stamp Pack and the upcoming Capsicum.

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An Interview with Marco Arment and David Smith

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AppStories Episode 65 - An Interview with Marco Arment and David Smith

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Federico and John interview Marco Arment, the creator or Instapaper and Overcast and David Smith who has many apps including health and fitness apps such as Pedometer++, Workouts++, Activity++, and Sleep++ about building sustainable businesses over the past decade of the App Store.

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