Federico
JohnFederico and John talk about the way their iPad Home screens reflect their use of the device and how that has changed since they’ve been running the iOS 11 beta.
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.
Evolving the iMessage App Store
iOS 11’s Files App
Federico and John dive into the new Files app that’s coming to iOS 11 in the fall and discuss the history of file management on iOS, the shift in approach taken by the Files app, and how it works.
Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact
AppStories Episode 14 - Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact
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Federico and John pick two apps and discuss how and why they use them for their work. For the first installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Ulysses and how he’s used it over the past year and for the iOS 11 review he is currently writing and John explains how he uses FullContact to keep in touch with developers and sponsors of MacStories and AppStories.
Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII
AppStories Episode 13 - Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII
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Federico and John speak to actor David H. Lawrence XVII about his app Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse for parts, how understanding his audience has helped the app find a large following among professional actors, and how some of its more famous users have become its best marketing.
The State of Non-Native Apps
AppStories Episode 12 - The State of Non-Native Apps
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Ten years after Scott Forstall suggested web apps as a ‘sweet solution’ for would-be iPhone developers, Federico and John look at the state of non-native apps, the trade-offs inherent to them, and discuss examples of non-native apps they like, and a few they don’t.
iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps
iOS 11’s All-New App Store
AppStories Episode 10 - iOS 11’s All-New App Store
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Apple announced a redesigned App Store for iOS 11 at WWDC. Federico and John take a look at the upcoming changes, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers.
Competing with iOS System Apps
AppStories Episode 9 - Competing with iOS System Apps
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John and Federico consider the pros and cons of competing with, and what it takes to succeed against, Apple’s free, built-in system apps and highlight some of their favorite alternatives.