Posts tagged with "appstories"

AppStories, Episode 10 – iOS 11’s All-New App Store

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we take a look at the upcoming changes to the App Store announced at WWDC, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers.

Sponsored by:

  • Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows.
  • WaterMinder – Track your daily water intake.

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AppStories, Episode 9 – Competing with iOS System Apps

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we 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.

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AppStories, Episode 8 – Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we we interview Adriaan de Jongh, the co-creator of the hit iOS and PC game Hidden Folks about the creation and design of the game, its unique sound design, gaming on mobile, and an exclusive look at what’s next for Hidden Folks.

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AppStories, Episode 6 – Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we interviewed Brian Mueller, the creator of the CARROT series of apps, about how he got started, the origins of CARROT, a corgi with a top hat and monocle, and his new CARROT game, Artificial Superintelligence.

You can listen to the episode below.

Sponsored by:

  • Setapp – An app for every job, already on you Mac.
  • SaneBox – Clean Up Your Inbox Today (and Keep It That Way Forever)

https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/episodes/6/embed/

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AppStories, Episode 5: App Subscriptions

On this week’s episode of AppStories, John and I covered how app subscriptions work, the pros and cons for consumers and developers, and examples of apps using creative subscription models. After some research, we discovered more indie apps that have added subscriptions over the past year than we initially imagined.

You can listen to the episode below, or jump directly to the app examples (and download them from the show notes) using this Overcast link.

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AppStories, Episode 4: App Discovery and the iTunes Affiliate Program with AfterPad’s Kevin MacLeod

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we talked about the iTunes Affiliate Program and its importance for app discovery and independent curation with Kevin MacLeod of AfterPad. The episode was recorded before Apple’s clarification of changes to the program.

Sponsored by:

  • SQLPro Studio – A simple, powerful database manager for macOS. Download a 7-day free trial and use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 20% off.
  • CardioBot – use heart rate data captured by your Apple Watch to improve your health.

You can listen to the episode below.

https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/episodes/4/embed/

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AppStories, Episode 3: App Camp for Girls with Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we invited Jean MacDonald and Grey Osten, co-founders of App Camp for Girls, to talk about their organization and the goals of the program. App Camp for Girls, now at its fifth year, helps middle-school age girls get started with app development, and, for the first time, there will be a Camp in Chicago later this year.

Sponsored by:

  • Working Copy – a powerful Git client for iOS.
  • Narwhal – fast, gesture-based Reddit browsing.

You can listen to the episode below.

https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/episodes/3/embed/

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AppStories, Episode 2: Setting Up a New iOS Device

On this week’s episode of AppStories, we discuss setting up a new iOS device, whether we do a clean install with new iOS releases, the first apps we install, and we share some tips and tricks to make the process easier.

Sponsored by:

  • Streaks – The to-do list that helps you form good habits.
  • Where To? – Find the best places around you – wherever you are.

You can listen to the episode below.

https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/episodes/2/embed/

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