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AppStories, Episode 301 – The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals

This morning we got into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad.

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AppStories, Episode 300 – App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered

This week on AppStories, we mark episode 300 of the show by revisiting the app trends they covered in episode 100 and discussing the new trends that will shape the apps we use in the next several years.

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On AppStories+, we reveal the app trends we want to see end.

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AppStories, Episode 299 – Return to the App Grab Bag

This week on AppStories, we return to the app grab bag to cover more of our favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks.

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On AppStories+, we look back at 2022’s unusual beta period, and I update listeners on the state of macOS Ventura and my upcoming review.

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AppStories, Episode 298 – Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith

This week on AppStories, we are joined by Widgetsmith developer David Smith to talk about the history of his app, Widgetsmith, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, and his recent hike through the Scottish Highlands where he tested the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera and the Apple Watch.

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On AppStories+, it’s my turn to surprise Federico.

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AppStories, Episode 296 – iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets

This week on AppStories, we cover some of our favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets.

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On AppStories+, I got a new microphone, and both Federico and I contemplate our evolving work setups.

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AppStories, Episode 295 – iOS 16: The MacStories Review

This week on AppStories, we dig into Federico’s iOS 16 review, discussing the all-new Lock Screen, wallpaper creation, Focus modes and filters, App Shortcuts, and some of the smaller changes you might have missed.

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On AppStories+, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this year’s iOS 16 review.

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AppStories, Episode 294 – macOS Ventura with Jason Snell

This week on AppStories, I’m joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings.

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On AppStories+, Jason and I go behind the scenes to talk about how they cover Apple events and consider the narrative Apple might build around the rumored ‘pro’ Apple Watch.

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AppStories, Episode 293 – Let’s Fix the Music App

This week on AppStories, we roll up our sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved.

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On AppStories+, I’ve been playing with a special adapter to connect Nintendo Joy-Con to the iPad mini.

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AppStories, Episode 292 – What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action?

This week on AppStories, we consider what it takes to create a great set of modern Shortcuts actions using examples of what Apple is doing in its own apps and what some of our favorite third-party apps are already doing to make Shortcuts accessible to a wider audience and more useful to power users.

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On AppStories+, we look back at one year of AppStories+ and the expansion of Club MacStories and consider the ways that Apple’s new Shortcuts actions for Safari on iOS and iPadOS can be used to get more out of your web browsing.

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