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.


Tips for Travelers

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AppStories Episode 26 - Tips for Travelers

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With Federico’s trip to the United States for the Release Notes conference just around the corner, he and John talk about the travel apps they use, from planning a trip, to getting around an unfamiliar city.

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iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

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AppStories Episode 25 - iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

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Federico and John talk about iOS 11’s drag and drop feature, examples of some of their favorite apps that implement it, and the apps they’d like to see add it next.

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Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1

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AppStories Episode 24 - Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1

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Federico and John give an update on the iOS 11 review and anniversary activities at MacStories and Club MacStories then talk about some of their favorite new apps and updates that show off the new capabilities of iOS 11.

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The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review

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AppStories Episode 23 - The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review

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Federico and John lift the curtain on some of the special events at MacStories and Club MacStories surrounding the release of iOS 11, discuss the removal of the App Store from iTunes on macOS, and dive into the apps Federico used to plan, research, write, and produce his iOS 11 review.

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Apps with a Human Touch

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AppStories Episode 22 - Apps with a Human Touch

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Federico and John discuss what’s left now that Federico is finished writing the text of his iOS 11 review, preview some of the upcoming coverage on MacStories and the upcoming second anniversary of Club MacStories, and consider the importance of little human touches that make apps by indie developers a delight to use.

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Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do

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AppStories Episode 21 - Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do

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Federico and John consider ways to break up iTunes into multiple apps that are designed to accommodate how media consumption has changed, but also account for legacy devices and uses.

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Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps

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AppStories Episode 20 - Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps

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Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers.

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Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly

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AppStories Episode 19 - Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly

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Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more.

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Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS

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AppStories Episode 18 - Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS

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Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS.

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