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MacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Best Videogames of 2024This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024. Links and Show Notes The NPC: Next Portable Console Videogame News list on Bluesky NPC on Bluesky Picks Federico’s Picks: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Learn More Buy Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Learn More Buy Dragon’s Dogma II Learn More Buy Astro Bot Learn More Buy Game of the Other Years:GOTOYs: Dragon Quest XI Also mentioned GameCube To Go episode of NPC Into the Aether John’s Picks: Balatro Learn More Buy Animal Well Learn More Buy Peglin Learn More Buy Dragon’s Dogma...2024-12-2023 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Best TV Shows and Movies of 2024This week, John shares a trio of his favorite movies of 2024 and he and Federico share several favorite TV shows from 2024. Links and Show Notes The Best Movies and TV Shows of 2024 John’s Pick: Movies Furiosa Civil War Godzilla Minus One Minus Color TV Shows Loot, Apple TV+ Fallout, Amazon Prime Slow Horses, Apple TV+ Dan Da Dan, Netflix The Gentlemen, Netflix Lessons in Chemistry, Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: TV Shows Loot, Apple TV+ For All Mankind, season 4 Shrinking, season 2 The Neighborhood on CBS That 90s Show on Netflix Follow us on M...2024-12-1328 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe 2024 MacStories Selects Awards This week, Federico and John reveal the winners of the 2024 MacStories Selects Awards, which celebrate the exceptional design, innovation, and creativity of apps across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Links and Show Notes The 2023 MacStories Selects Awards MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award: Transit Best New App: Croissant Runner-Up: Simple Scan Best App Update: Sofa 4 Runners-Up: Remind Me Faster 5.2 and GoodLinks 2 Best New Feature: Play’s Channels Inbox Runners-Up: Sequel Magic Lookup and Halide’s Process Zero Best Watch App: Chronicling Runners-Up: Peak and Zenitizer Best Design: Share...2024-12-0955 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Best Music of 2024This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual ‘best of’ Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024. Links and Show Notes Songs from our picks and more: The MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist Picks Federico’s Pick 2024 Music Picks: Album of the Year: All Hell by Los Campesinos  Top 5: All Hell by Los Campesinos Forever by Charly Bliss POST HUMAN: NeX GEn by Bring Me The Horizon From Zero by Linkin Park Moon Music by Coldplay Honorable Mentions: Songs of a Lost World by The Cure BRAT by Char...2024-12-0622 minAppStoriesAppStoriesAssistive AI Automation Tools This week, Federico and John consider the differences between assistive and generative AI and cover the sort of automation tasks for which assistive AI is useful. Links and Show Notes Assistive Versus Generative AI Context, Consent, and Control: The Three C’s of Data Participation in the Age of AI What Is Agentic AI? AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament Apple’s Commitment to AI Is Clear, But Its Execution Is Uneven Apple Frames 3.3 Adds Support for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, M4 iPad Pro, and...2024-12-0147 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindWandering Through The Woods With a BatteryThis week, Netflix is making sexy holiday movies, Federico is warming himself with GaN chargers and batteries, and John checks out the latest Deadpool movie in the Vision Pro, shares a new Apple Music playlist, and has a movie deal for listeners. Links and Show Notes Unplugged In _Hot Frosty_ and _The Merry Gentlemen,_ Netflix Makes Nice by Getting Naughty Picks Federico’s Pick: [ROG 140W USB-C GaN charger]((https://rog.asus.com/us/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog–140w-usb-c-gan-charger/)  UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank with Smart Digital Display  Also mentioned: Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power B...2024-11-2221 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWhat Kind of Person Are You? This week, Federico and John interview Robb Knight, John’s co-host on Ruminate, a show about the open web, snacks, and the occasional videogame about Mastodon, ActivityPub, and the apps Robb uses day-to-day. This episode is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Links and Show Notes A Conversation with Robb Knight Ruminate Ruminate is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the weird web, offbeat snacks, and more hosted by John Voorhees and Robb Knight. Every other Tuesday, John and Robb bring the weird web to your podcast player with their lates...2024-11-1737 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindAn Audio UnboxingThis week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon. Links and Show Notes An Audio Unboxing PlayStation 5 Pro Picks Federico’s Picks: How to Die Alone on Hulu Dragon Age: The Veilguard John’s Pick: Over the Garden Wall Over the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short Additional Reading: Over the Garden Wall’s stop-motion anniversary short is the perfect balm Polygon Over the Garden Wall Perfectly capturing the loneliness of October Vox Foll...2024-11-0822 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindHow We're Using Our iPad minisThis week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows. Links and Show Notes How We’re Using Our iPad minis Apps Discussed Play GoodLinks Readwise Reader Lire TV Picks John Dan Da Dan Federico Hijack Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2024-10-2516 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindPaying in the BlackThis week, Federico suspects his new vacuum cleaner is the victim of corporate foul play, and John is denied a donut and apple cider slushie thanks to his reliance on technology. Links and Show Notes A Vacuum Dilemma Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum cleaner Dyson Gen5detect Accessories sold out John’s solution for Federico’s balcony Paying in the Black Italy to allow larger cash payments despite central bank objections Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voor...2024-10-1822 minAppStoriesAppStoriesA Desk Setup Update This week, Federico and John share the changes they’ve made to their desk setups in recent months and the philosophies that have driven those changes. This episode is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Links and Show Notes Our Desk Setups John Large Balolo desk shelf with modular accessory attachments, including the latest addition of Balolo’s Tablet Holder AppStories listeners can get 10% off by using the code macstories at checkout Other Balolo accessories I use include: Phone Qi2 charger accessory Headphones hook Apple Watch char...2024-10-1330 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindHot RabbiThis week, John shares a spooky story, Federico and he both have TV show picks, and they update listeners on their progress in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Links and Show Notes A Spooky Story Brightwurks Debuts ‘Here’s to the Crazy Ones’ Letterpress Poster for Charity [Update: Pulled] Picks John’s Pick: Slow Horses on Apple TV Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom Check In Federico’s Pick Nobody Wants This on Netflix Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Thre...2024-10-1115 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindI Look Like an Apple Promotional PhotoThis week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and John does hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama. Links and Show Notes Federico Gets Help with Cable Management Federico’s new white microphone arm: TONOR Microphone Boom Arm John Does Hard Time at the DMV As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers Pick John’s Pick: The Penguin on Max Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Thre...2024-10-0417 minMacStories UnwindMacStories Unwind'I Want to Be Friendly With All Animals'This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John’s iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks. Show Notes Links and Show Notes A Return to the Animal Kingdom Black vultures A wolf in Rome Picks John’s Pick: The Fall Guy Trailer Rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV Stream on Peacock Federico’s Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom On Amazon Launch Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticc...2024-09-2720 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindAre We There Yet?This week, as we approach the release of Apple’s updated OSes, Federico and John check in on where their reviews stand and the one distraction they’ve both allowed themselves in the final stretch. Links and Show Notes An OS Review Vibe Check Coming Soon on MacStories Picks Federico and John’s Joint Pick: Astro Bot on the PS5 Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhe...2024-09-1319 minAppStoriesAppStoriesProductivity Powerhouses (Part 2) This week, Federico and John finish their tour of the apps they use for work and play to be productive. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2) Follow-Up Reeder Reeder Classic Lire Also mentioned Unread GoodLinks Omnivore Read Later, Automation, Media, and More Federico Readwise Reader Clip from AltStore on iOS Shortcuts Sofa Unwatched and Play for video John Readwise Reader Raycast Airtable Dropover Sequel Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on...2024-09-0844 minAppStoriesAppStoriesProductivity Powerhouses (Part 1) This week, in part 1 of a two part series, Federico and John explore the note-taking, task management, and RSS readers that make them more productive. This episode is sponsored by: Sentry – Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Try it for free. Links and Show Notes Productivity Powerhouses: Note-Taking, Task Management, and RSS Readers John Obsidian Things Reeder 5 Also mentioned NetNewsWire ReadKit Federico Apple Notes Apple Reminders Lire Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us...2024-09-0134 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindToo Dive-y, Even for MeThis week, John researches a local dive bar, as you do, before recommending gadgets that aren’t computers or videogame consoles and chatting about Loot, Season 2. Links and Show Notes Too Dive-y It doesn’t get much divier than . Favorite Gadgets That Aren’t Computers or Videogame Consoles John’s Picks LG C2 55" OLED TV Breville Precision Brewer Drip Coffee Machine Federico DeLonghi EC9355M La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine Picks John’s Pick: Loot, Season 2 on Apple TV+ Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorh...2024-08-3020 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Limits of Public Gadget TestingThis week, John and Federico discuss peanut butter, the limits of testing gadgets in public, and Federico’s latest Spotify experiment before turning to a movie and two music recommendations. This episode is sponsored by: FastMinder –  The popular app designed for tracking intermittent fasting, created by Funn Media, the developers behind other successful health & fitness apps like WaterMinder,  Calory or FitnessView. Links and Show Notes Peanut Butter Sandwiches The Limits of Public Gadget Testing Insta360 X4 Insta360 Chest Strap Revisiting Spotify Spotify Picks John’s Pick: Furiosa...2024-08-2321 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThey Can't Slalom, But They're Good at DownhillThis week, Federico and John discuss alligator races and distraction free E-Ink thermostats for writers, plus a TV show pick and three videogame recommendations. Links and Show Notes Alligator and E-Ink Follow-Up How to survive an alligator attack – or better yet, avoid one entirely Here are some more survival tips from various wildlife departments and other experts: If you can escape on land, run away in a straight line. Experts debunk the advice to zig-zag. Gators can move really fast on land, but only in short bursts and distances before they tir...2024-08-1622 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindTwo Weeks Is an EternityThis week, John and Federico return to the animal kingdom and share their E-ink device hot takes, along with a movie pick. Snakes, Alligators, and Bears, Oh My! Alligator found on dark road north of Charlotte, far from its known range, NC cops say E-Ink Readers Boox Tab Ultra Boox Palma Boox Go Color 7 Picks John’s Pick: Civil War Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Vo...2024-08-0920 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindMedia Tracking Apps and Picks with Special Guest Devon DundeeThis week, John is joined by Devon Dundee to talk about media tracking strategies and share three TV series picks. Links and Show Notes Media Tracking Strategies Sequel Sofa GameTrack MusicHarbor TV Forecast Devon’s Shortcut:Watch History Journal 2 Also mentioned: Collections Picks Devon’s Picks: Lessons in Chemistry Trailer Mr. Robot Trailer John’s Pick: Sunny Trailer  Follow Devon Dundee’s Work Website: devondundee.com Podcast: Magic Rays of Light Mastodon: @devondundee Threads: @devondundee Follow John and Federico on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow John and...2024-08-0223 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindSummer Travel EditionThis week, John decides to take the iPad-only travel plunge, and Federico advises on which gaming handhelds to bring on a trip. Links and Show Notes Summer Travel and Tech John’s Tavel Setup 11" iPad Pro Magic Keyboad Case EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with GaN 75W Charger Airalo eSIMs (Use JOHN64205 for $3 off) Nintendo Switch OLED Miyoo Mini A30 Federico’s Travel Setup Waterfield City Slicker for the Steam Deck Plugable 5-in–1 Thunderbolt 4 Hub XREAL Air AR Glasses The latest update to the MacStories Setups page Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticc...2024-07-1920 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindMid-Year Top PicksThis week, Federico and John look back at the first half of 2024 and pick their favorite TV shows, movies, videogames, music, and gadgets. This episode is sponsored by: Sofa – Be More Intentional with Your Downtime Best Mid-Year Picks Our Mid-Year 2024 Top Media Picks TV John Fallout Season 1 on Amazon Prime Dark Matter on Apple TV+ - The Gentlemen Criminal Record Federico Young Sheldon, final season Games Federico Dragon’s Dogma II  Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door  Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth John  Animal Well  Hades II  Balatro  Pepper Grinder  Movies John Godzi...2024-06-2827 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindA Feature, Not a ProductThis week, John and Federico explain how they unwind after WWDC and how they think about MacStories’ family of podcasts before recommending a comedy series, action movie, and album. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Unwinding after WWDC Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo 2024 Limited Run Games Limited Run Games is opening an ’80s-themed physical game store A Feature Not a Product MacStories’ family of podcasts Sigmund Judge’s Apple TV Go story Related episode of Magic Rays of Light Picks Federico’s Pick: The Neighborhood, Season 1 - 6 Streaming on Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and CBS...2024-06-2019 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindTrapped Inside Apple ParkThis week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed and Sigmund Judge for an explanation of how John missed his first episode of AppStories in seven years this week, an update from Sigmund on what’s coming to tvOS and Apple TV+, plus a bunch of picks from everyone. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment You can enter Apple Park, but you may never leave WWDC 2024: Keynote First Impressions WWDC 2024: Intelligence Briefings tvOS and TV+ with Sigmund Judge tvOS 18: The MacStories Overview Picks Jonathan’s Picks: Eels Time! by The Eels Hot Rod Sigm...2024-06-1428 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindA USPS RG35XXSP TaleThis week, John’s off to WWDC, our MacStories Unwind playlist gets updated, two new podcasts join the MacStories podcast family, and a sad story about the USPS and Anbernic’s RG35XXSP. Plus an immersive video pick for the Vision Pro and a music pick. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show Notes Unplugged Updates to the MacStories Unwind 2024 playlist on Apple Music Two New MacStories Podcasts [https://www.macstories.net/npc/](NPC: Next Portable Console) Comfort Zone A sad delivery story about t...2024-06-0727 minAppStoriesAppStoriesOur 2024 watchOS and tvOS WWDC Wishes, Plus Two New Podcasts This week, Federico and John introduce Comfort Zone and NPC: Next Portable Console, two new MacStories podcasts and share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS updates. This episode is sponsored by: Raycast – A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher. Fast, ergonomic and reliable. Links and Show Notes Two New MacStories Podcasts Comfort Zone Hosts: Christopher Lawley Niléane Dorffer Matt Birchler Birchtree A Better Computer Art: Scout Wilkinson Music: Will LaPorte Subscribe: [subscribe_to_cz] NPC: Next Portable Console Hosts: Brendon Bigley Wavelengths Into the Aether Federico Viticci Joh...2024-06-0339 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music PlaylistThis week, Federico and John take the wraps off the official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist, tease upcoming projects, and recommend a recent Apple TV+ show and a cozy videogame. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment John and Federico tease new projects coming to MacStories soon If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right a...2024-05-3130 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindA Small Fire at 3AMThis week, John updates listeners on his new 11" iPad Pro and Federico lights a fire, plus YouTube, app, and TV recommendations. Links and Show Notes The 11" iPad Pro Blowing fuses in power supplies Picks John’s Pick: Retro Game Corps Videos mentioned: I’m Starting to Love the Legion Go Emulation on the Lenovo Legion Go Who is “Russ from Retro Game Corps”? Federico’s Picks: Moonlight Young Sheldon CBS Apple TV app Up Next: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads...2024-05-2422 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindSo, I Was Thinking About the iPad Pro...This week, Federico proposes an iPad Pro experiment and he and John both recommend Steam Early Access games, one of which is also on iOS. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Taking Another Run at Podcasting on the iPad Pro Revisiting this story from three years ago... Podcasting on iPad Pro and Mac: A Streamlined Approach with the Sound Devices MixPre-3 II ...and...2024-05-1620 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindFederico Visits Medium BenThis week, Federico and John discuss how Apple crushed it at its iPad event, and Federico lets loose in London. Links and Show Notes Crushing It Apple's Crush! ad Hugh Grant, Justine Bateman and More Slam Apple for iPad Pro ‘Crush’ Ad: ‘Truly, What Is Wrong With You?’ Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat Federico Lets Loose in London MacStories' 'Let Loose' event coverage Photos from Federico's trip With Myke on the Thames Apple's Battersea Station atrium John Ternus kicks off the event in London Federico and John Ternus...2024-05-1024 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindAn Ant BBQThis week, we return to an animal kingdom to discuss invading fire ants, raccoons, and wild boar before recommending a Mario classic and Amazon's TV adaptation of the Fallout videogame series. Links and Show Notes Ghost in the TV John Versus the Fire Ants Red Imported Fire Ant in North Carolina “Controlling Fire Ants, Pests That Seems to Always Be Present” Image Picks Federico’s Pick: Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door (GameCube version) Original Trailer Remake Trailer John’s Pick: Fallout Fallout 3 game Fallout 4 game Follow us on Masto...2024-05-0322 minAppStoriesAppStoriesApple's Swift Student Challenge This week, Federico and John are joined by Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations, education, and enterprise at Apple, along with 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners Harshitha Rajesh and Roscoe Rubin-Rottenberg to talk about the challenge and the students’ projects. Then, John is joined by Finn Voorhees and Ellie O’Sullivan, past winners of the Swift Student Challenge who share their advice about participating in the program and getting started with Swift. This episode is sponsored by: DetailsPro – Design with SwiftUI, no coding required. Links and Show Notes Student Interviews with Susan Prescott, Harshitha...2024-04-2945 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindCattywampusThis week, John is wired, we explore Southern expressions, share some Legion Go follow-up and have app, hardware, TV, and music picks. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment Southern Expressions Southern Phrases That Others Need A Dictionary For Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes Also mentioned: Markdownload Safari extension Legion Go Follow-Up Also mentioned: Espresso 17 Pro Picks John’s Pick: Delta Game Emulator GameSir X2S Controller for the iPhone and iPad mini Also mentioned: GameSir G8 G...2024-04-1932 minAppStoriesAppStoriesA Classic Mac Pick 2 This week on AppStories, Federico and John return with a classic Pick 2 episode focused on the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes A Classic Mac Pick 2 rcmd via Link Dump #3 Keep It OCRKit MacWhisper Fork Tower Kaleidoscope Lightning Round of Safari Extensions John Downie Markdownload Federico Super Agent StopTheMadness Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees ...2024-04-1434 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindI Don't Believe This WebsiteThis week, cicadas invade Italian TV, John tries an espresso soda, Dragon's Dogma 2, The Creator, and what's next in our media queues. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Previous cicada coverage Espresso Sodas Coffee soda: a Calabrian soft drink A recipe Pickle Flavored Almonds from Ruminate 181 Picks Federico’s Pick: Dragon's Dogma 2 Launch Trailer Into the Aether, Dragon's Dogma: The Third Pillar (feat. Dragon's Dogma 2 I Love That Dragon’s Dogma 2 Doesn’t Let Me Save Scum John’s Pick: The Creator Trailer Streaming on Hulu For rent or purchase on Apple TV Also men...2024-04-0529 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindFederico's Film Fest: MementoThis week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed to discuss Christopher Nolan's film, Memento and our weekly On Deck picks. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Federico's Film Fest Thanks to everyone who suggested films to Federico after last week's episode of MacStories Unwind. If you'd still like to recommend a movie to him please get in touch on Mastodon or Threads. Mem...2024-03-2932 minAppStoriesAppStoriesShortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition) This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts to discuss what needs fixing and the new features they hope to see Apple announce at WWDC this year. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Easy-to-Use Reliable Membership Software Jam: Developer friendly bug reports in 1 click. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Ruminate Ruminate Joins MacStories Shortcuts Wishlist iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review AppleScript: Shortcuts Bridge or Crutch? MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Ob...2024-03-2443 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindOkay, I Have a Whole ThingThis week, Federico watched Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind and has a request for listeners, and John's favorite new TV show is The Gentlemen. Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Also mentioned: Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande Momento Letterboxd Day One Sequel Criterion Napoleon Magic Rays of Light: Napoleon and Oscars Predictions Send Federico your movie recommendations on Mastodon or Threads John’s Pick: The Gentlemen Trailer On Deck Federico: Your movie recommendations John: Palm Royale on TV+ The Holdovers Follow us on M...2024-03-2225 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWhy'd You Download That? This week, Federico and John take a look at their latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices. This episode is sponsored by: TelemetryDeck – privacy-first app analytics and usage data that’s not evil. Get 3 month free for any paid plan with checkout code APPSTORIES (new customers only) Jam – Developer friendly bug reports in 1 click. Links and Show Notes Why’d You Download That? Empty Fasting Chronicling Also Mentioned: Tempo Speechify Also Mentioned: NaturalReader Shonen Jump Table of Contents Windora PastePal Tower and Kaleidoscope Also Mentioned: Working Copy Text Workflow Prologue 2024-03-1735 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindMacStories Unwind: A Videogame DoubleheaderSpring is in the air, the cicadas are coming, and Federico is teasing a bigger and better MultiButton shortcut. That makes it the perfect time for a videogame doubleheader with Balatro and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Ensure that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Double Brood Invasion Imminent Billions of cicadas are set to appear in a rare ‘double brood emergence,’ scientists say MultiButton 1.1 and CAPS MultiButton 1.1 Makes t...2024-03-1523 minAppStoriesAppStoriesExamining Apple App and OS Design Trends This week, Federico and John examine Apple’s Sports and Journal apps and visionOS for clues to what their designs may mean for the next major revisions of Apple’s OSes. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends Sports Apple Launches Free Sports App in the US, UK, and Canada Lickability breakdown of Sports on Mastodon Journal Apple’s Journal App: Journaling for All? visionOS Vision Pro App Spotlight: GameTrack Updated with Built-In Cloud Streaming Follo...2024-03-1034 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindLive MacPad Q&A from the Club MacStories Town HallThis week, Federico and John are joined by Jonathan Reed in the Club MacStories Discord community for a live question and answer session about Federico's MacPad setup. Links and Show Notes MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won’t Make AppStories, Episode 373 – Introducing the MacPad Hypervisor visualization on the iPad Black Rock Kickstand Cover Cover Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2024-03-0834 minAppStoriesAppStoriesIntroducing the MacPad This week, Federico introduces the world to the MacPad, a hybrid Mac/iPad that he built from an M2 MacBook Air and 11" iPad Pro, and John quizzes him on the build process, software involved, and what it’s like to use. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts: Sketch, Note, Draw. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Th...2024-03-0451 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindObsessing over Wi-FiThis week on Unwind, Federico teases a big project he's been working on that will be out on MacStories next week, plus both he and John obsess over their Wi-Fi setups but wish Apple would make hardware that made it all easier. Sponsored By: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Federico Teases a Big Project Stop by MacStories on Monday for a story you won't want to miss. Obsessing over Wi...2024-03-0124 minAppStoriesAppStoriesApple Vision Pro Entertainment Apps This week, Federico and John share some of their favorite visionOS entertainment apps. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Porkbun – Get $1 off your next domain name with the code APPDEVFOO1. Links and Show Notes Vision Pro Entertainment Apps Federico’s Apps MirrorPlay Moonlight Play Juno VisionTube John’s Apps NowPlaying OneCast Blackbox for Vision Stak! Compatibility Mode Games Bad North Automatoys Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on In...2024-02-2533 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindRipping CDs for a LivingThis week, John shares his tech discoveries during a visit to a classical radio station, Federico finally goes for a spider-style gaming Wi-Fi router, and John recommends Criminal Record on Apple TV+. This episode is sponsored by: Paste – Endless Clipboard for Mac and iOS Devices Links and Show Notes Unplugged Radio station tech WDAV Picks Federico’s Pick: NVIDIA Shield Sunshine remote PC game server Moonlight John’s Pick: Criminal Record on Apple TV+ Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads...2024-02-2325 minAppStoriesAppStoriesExploring visionOS This week, Federico and John move on from hardware to explore visionOS, where it hits, where it misses, and what they’d like to see in the future from the OS. This episode is sponsored by: Paste – Endless clipboard for Mac and iOS devices Crouton – A home for your favorite recipes from wherever you find them Links and Show Notes Exploring visionOS Discover visionOS Learn about visionOS Designing for visionOS Blackbox: Rebooting an inventive puzzle game for visionOS Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on T...2024-02-1842 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindVision Pro Q&A with Club MacStories MembersThis week, Federico and John answer questions from Jonathan Reed and Club MacStories members about the Apple Vision Pro live from the Club MacStories Discord audio channel. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn't secure it can't access your apps.  It's Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo now. Links and Show Notes Read all the Apple Vision Pro coverage on MacStories by following the tag Vision Pro. To participate in live Club MacStories events, subscribe to Club MacStories+ or Club Premier. Follow us on Mastodon Mac...2024-02-1645 minAppStoriesAppStoriesApple Vision Pro: Hardware First Impressions This week, Federico and John tell the story of how Federico got his Apple Vision Pro before sharing their first impressions of the Vision Pro hardware. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Easy-to-Use Reliable Membership Software Bills to Budget – Get your Bills paid on time and your Budgets under control, with Bills to Budget! 1Blocker – Enjoy websites without distractions Links and Show Notes All Roads Lead to Rome Via Cincinnati The story of how Federico’s Apple Vision Pro made it from North Carolina to Rome Apple Vision Pro Hardware First Impressi...2024-02-1150 minRuminate PodcastRuminate Podcast177 - First Impressions with JohnTHE Eleventy Meetup Pika - Start Your Happy Blog Scribbles 🆕 Never Post! I'm Mad, You're Mad, We're All Mad Here Decoder with Nilay Patel: Platformer’s Casey Newton on surviving the great media collapse and what comes next on Apple Podcasts Ruminates’s producer is Robb Knight. Our senior producer is Robb Knight. Our executive producer is Robb Knight. The show’s hosts are Robb Knight and John Voorhees.2024-02-0629 minAppStoriesAppStoriesDigging into the DMA This week, Federico and John consider how Apple’s response to the Digital Markets Act will change the world of apps for developers and users in the EU. This episode is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Digging into the DMA Understanding Apple’s Response to the DMA Apple Shares List of Alternate Browsers That Will Be Available to EU Users in iOS 17.4 Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act Follow...2024-02-0441 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWorkflow Experiments This week, Federico and John Federico and John explore workflows they’ve been trying in a variety of apps. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful - Help your clients monetize their passion. Get started for free today! Links and Show Notes Workflow Experiments John’s Obsidian Note Organization System The Johnny Decimal System Obsidian Iconize plugin Obsidian Dataview plugin Obsidian Folder DB plugin Federico Experiments with: - Omnivore - Apple Podcasts at 1.2x speed - Journal - MacStories review Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorh...2024-01-2831 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindGodzilla Vs. Ticci's Surprise, Part 2Links and Show Notes John's Pick Magic Rays of Light Godzilla Minus One Trailer Watch Godzilla Minus One in dazzling black and white during limited US run Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Ticci's Absolutely Bananas Gaming Tablet ROG Flow Z13 ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM RMT02 Strap included. The Ultimate lifestyle shots Ticci and ACRNM. Who doesn't love a kickstand? Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2024-01-1931 minAppStoriesAppStoriesMagic Rays of Light Joins MacStories, Plus Our Favorite Media Tracking Apps This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, the hosts of Magic Rays of Light, a weekly show that explores the world of Apple TV and Apple Arcade, which has joined MacStories, to discuss the show’s move to MacStories as well as tvOS and the apps we use to track media. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Easy-to-Use Reliable Membership Software Links and Show Notes Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories Visit macstories.net on Monday, January 15th for more about Magic Rays of Light joining MacS...2024-01-1441 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe Return of the Classic Pick 2 This week, Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick 2 John’s Picks Natural Reader Also mentioned: Every Word MirrorPlay Federico’s Picks GameTrack Also mentioned: SwitchBuddy Sequel Sofa Playlisty How Long to Beat GameTrack Review: An Elegant Way to Discover, Track, and Share Videogames Launcher Also mentioned: Optimizing Shortcuts for the Launcher App and Home Screen Widgets Follow u...2024-01-0735 minAppStoriesAppStoriesFixing the Share Sheet This week, Federico and John rethink the share sheet and other ways Apple’s platforms share data. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes MacStories is on Threads The MacStories Team Is on Threads (Again) Accounts: MacStories Federico John Alex Silvia Niléane Jonathan Fixing the Share Sheet Apps Mentioned lire Reeder GoodLinks Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci ...2023-12-1732 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Best TV Shows and Movies of 2023This episode is sponsored by: Television Time – Your Ultimate Companion for tracking your favorite shows, and discovering new ones. Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today! Links and Show Notes Unplugged The MacStories Team Is on Threads (Again) Federico’s TV Picks: Suburræterna on Netflix Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ Platonic on Apple TV+ For All Mankind on Apple TV+ Also mentioned: Media tracking app, Sequel John’s TV Picks: Lessons in Chemis...2023-12-1532 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe 2023 MacStories Selects Awards This week, Federico and John introduce the annual MacStories Selects award winners. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes The 2023 MacStories Selects Awards MacStories Selects 2023: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award: Pixelmator Best New App: Orion Runners Up: Chronicling TotK Travel Guide Best App Update: Sequel 2.0 Runner Up: Longplay 2.0 Best New Feature: Things’ Shortcuts support Runner Up: Mercury Weather Trip Forecasts Best Design: Mercury Weather Runn...2023-12-1146 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindThe Best Music of 2023This episode is sponsored by: Longplay – Rediscover, enjoy and organize your album collection. Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today! Links and Show Notes Federico’s Top 5: the record by boygenius So Much for Stardust by Fallout Boy One More Time by Blink 182 The Maine by The Maine Lobes by We are Scientists Federico's Album of the Year the record by boygenius Federico’s Honorable Mentions: Guts by Olivia Rodrigo This is Why by Paramo...2023-12-0831 minAppStoriesAppStoriesNerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1) This week, Federico and John share their geeky holiday season tech projects. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes Nerding Out for the Holidays John’s 5th Generation iPod Video Restoration Project Apps mentioned: Longplay Albums: Music Shortcuts Parts and Tutorials iFixit Screen Battery Note: John mentions milliwatt hours in connection with the batteries he bought but meant milliamp hours. iFlash.xyz iFlash Quad Elite Obsolete Electronics Transparent Faceplate 3,000 mAh...2023-11-1934 minAppStoriesAppStoriesGetting Your Digital Life in Order This week, Federico and John tackle the struggle with staying organized in the face of the never-ending stream of files and other information. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Getting Your Digital Life in Order Apps Discussed Obsidian Bear Notion Things Hookmark Systems Building a Second Brain Linking Your Thinking Johnny Decimal Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us...2023-11-1225 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe Trouble with Task Management This week, Federico and John explore why there are so many good task managers, but none is a perfect fit with the way they work. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram ...2023-11-0529 minAppStoriesAppStoriesApple's Scary Fast Event with Stephen Hackett This week, John is joined by Relay FM’s Stephen Hackett for a recap and thoughts on Apple’s Scary Fast event, which was recorded live in the Club MacStories+ Discord. This episode is sponsored by: Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Apple’s Scary Fast Event Apple Introduces the New MacBook Pro in Three M3 Chip Configurations Apple Reveals New M3 iMac Apple’s October 2023 Scary Fast Event: All The Small Things Apple’s October 2023 Scary Fast Event: By the Numbers Appl...2023-10-3137 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWeb Apps and Services This week, Federico and John cover the web apps they use and why they’re sometimes preferable to native apps. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Electric – Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes Web Apps and Services The cult of Obsidian: Why people are obsessed...2023-10-2238 minAppStoriesAppStoriesBuilding a Link Gathering Machine This week, John surprises Federico with a link gathering machine he designed for processing and reading the web. This episode is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes John’s Link Gathering Machine Hardware John’s Boox Tab Ultra Home Screen Boox Tab Ultra Boox Magnetic Keyboard Cover Core Apps Reading in Matter in the Kiwi Browser Kiwi Browser Matter (web only) Feedbin. Feedbin Raindrop.io. Raindrop.io My homegrown Obsidian and Moon+ Reader Pro read later setup. Obsi...2023-10-1538 minAppStoriesAppStoriesApple Vision Pro and Apps This week, Federico and John spend time with the visionOS simulator and consider the design of the Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. CleanMyMac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Links and Show Notes Announcements Expanding the MacStories Team Niléane Recent Stories: Three Ways to Use BetterTouchTool to Enhance Window Managem...2023-10-0847 minAppStoriesAppStoriestvOS 17: The MacStories Review with Sigmund Judge This week, Federico and John are joined by tvOS expert Sigmund Judge, who just finished writing his tvOS 17 review for MacStories, to understand what has changed in tvOS and where it might be heading. This episode is sponsored by: TV Forecast – Track, Explore and Discover Your Favorite Shows and Movies Links and Show Notes tvOS 17 with Sigmund Judge tvOS 17: The MacStories Review Sigmund Judge Magic Rays of Light podcast Threads Twitter Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Vi...2023-10-0230 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWidgets Everywhere This week, Federico and John take a look at some of their favorite apps with interactive widgets for iOS 17, iOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes Widgets Everywhere Widgetsmith Widgetsmith Pushes the Boundaries of Widget Interactivity Home Widget Home Widget Unlocks HomeKit Device Control That Apple’s Home App Doesn’t Offer Hue Widgets TV Remote Marvis Pro and WidgetPod LivePod Timery Timery’s Updated Widgets Enable Starting and Stopping Timers, Pagina...2023-09-2426 minAppStoriesAppStoriesiOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s review of iOS and iPadOS 17. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp – Power up your efficiency. Things 3 – Ready for iOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14 Daylite CRM – Spend less time managing your business and spend more time doing what you love. Regain control now! HelloFresh – Use code 50appstories for 50% off plus free shipping. Electric – Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStori...2023-09-181h 10AppStoriesAppStoriesApple's 2023 Watch and iPhone Event This week, Federico and John are joined by Alex live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community for a special episode covering their initial impressions of Apple’s Wonderlust media event, which introduced new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off Links and Show Notes Apple’s Wond...2023-09-1359 minAppStoriesAppStoriesBookmarking Apps Revisited This week, Federico and John look at the history of bookmarking apps, their relationship to read-later apps, how their use of bookmarking apps has changed, and their favorite modern bookmarking apps. This episode is sponsored by: AudiOn: Record, edit, share: Tell your story with AudiOn. Try it free now. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes Bookmarking Apps Historical Context Delicious StumbleUpon Pinboard Zootool The Relationship of Bookmarking Tools and Read-Later Apps Matter Readwise Reader ...2023-09-0345 minAppStoriesAppStoriesA Classic Pick 2 This week, Federico and John each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick 2 Peak Matter MarkEdit Also mentioned: Typewriter Home Assistant Also mentioned: Eve Home+ 6 Home Assistant Yellow Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2023-08-1331 minAppStoriesAppStoriesWhy The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed This week, Federico and John look at how making apps has changed along with the evolution of Apple’s hardware lineup and what that means for the future of apps on those platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed Read-it-later app Pocket to shut down its Mac app on August 15th John’s Mastodon post about Pocket discontinuing its Mac app Modern Life is Ru...2023-08-0629 minAppStoriesAppStoriesmacOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas This week, Federico and John to talk about Safari, videoconferencing, Messages, and gaming on macOS Sonoma, plus stickers and widgets on iOS and iPadOS 17. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Notion – Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. Try it free today. HelloFresh – Use code appstories50 for 50% off plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes macOS Sonoma Public Beta Preview Continued macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Beta Preview iOS and iPadOS 17 After One Month: It’s All About Widgets, Apps, and Stage...2023-07-2341 minAppStoriesAppStorieswatchOS and macOS Sonoma Public Beta Previews This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma public betas. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma Public Beta Previews watchOS 10: The MacStories Preview macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Preview Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories ...2023-07-1654 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe Web Apps We Use This week, Federico and John explore the web apps and services they use and how they use them. This episode is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes The Web Apps We Use macOS Sonoma web apps Dropbox Matter GitHub Grammarly Google Docs Raindrop.io Zapier Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2023-07-0930 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindAn Iced Coffee, a Mouse, New Caledonia, and John WickLinks and Show Notes Iced Coffee John's jug of Calafia Farms Cold Brew A recipe for Federico Federico’s Picks: Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse Tchia Launch Trailer A Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer aside because we couldn't help ourselves John’s Pick: John Wick, Chapter 4 Trailer Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees 2023-04-1418 minAppStoriesAppStoriesOur 'Recently Added' Apps This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately. This episode is sponsored by: Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Links and Show Notes Our Recently Added Apps Cubox Upnext Ephemera Poinpy Slice Into the Breach CubeSmart LG ThinQ Arlo Secure Widgetsmith Enjoy My Verisure Lock Launcher (currently in beta only) Foo...2022-07-3141 minAppStoriesAppStories2022 Apple Design Award Winners: The AppStories Interviews For today’s special bonus episode of AppStories, Federico and John interview the creators of three 2022 Apple Design Award winning apps and games: Claire d’Este of Savage Interactive, the maker of Procreate, Curtis Herbert of Breakpoint Studios, the creator of Slopes, and Joe Lee of Netmarble, the developer of MARVEL Future Revolution. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Endpoint security powered by people. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. Links and Show Notes Apple Design Winner Interviews The ADA Winners Apple announces winners of the 2022 Apple Design Awards 2022 Apple...2022-06-0735 minMacStories UnwindMacStories UnwindJohn's SurpriseSponsored by: Kolide: Endpoint security for teams that Slack. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. John’s Pick: Aya Neo Next Pro Specs CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (8 cores, 16 threads, 2 - 4.5 GHz) GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8 (integrated) 2TB SSD 32GB RAM 1.59 pounds (720 grams) Windows 10 7" touchscreen with 1280 x 800 resolution Games Dorfromantik ElecHead Loot River Forza Horizon 5 Burnout Paradise Tunic Hades Aya Neo Reviews Aya Neo Next Pro Review: A Pricey Steam Deck Competitor Aya Neo Next review: a Steam Deck alternative with Windows Federico's Surprise from March Follow us on Tw...2022-06-0327 minAppStoriesAppStoriesmacOS Monterey: The MacStories Review This week, Federico and John dive into John’s review of macOS Monterey and what it means for users and the future of the platform. This episode is sponsored by: DetailsPro - A Design Tool Made for SwiftUI Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint – Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review The review: macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review Related coverage: FaceTime’s Audio and Video Take a Leap Forward With Apple’s Upcoming i...2021-10-2544 minAppStoriesAppStoriesMac Catalyst Revisited: Apple’s Mac App Strategy Emerges This week Federico and John revisit Mac Catalyst, the technology used to bring iPad apps to the Mac, to discuss what’s changed since WWDC 2019, debate where Mac Catalyst fits in Apple’s overall app strategy, and share some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps. This episode is sponsored by: Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used...2020-08-1737 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe Beta Releases that Will Change the App Economy This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to Apple’s OSes and developer tools, the changes to the app economy they signal, and the impact they’ll have on users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes John’s Grocery list Apple’s Latest Betas macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps Federico on key up and down events. Connected, Episode 280: Peanut But...2020-02-1039 minMac Power UsersMac Power UsersCatalyst Apps on the Mac, with John VoorheesStephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander...2019-12-081h 40DialogDialogWriters and Writing: Wrap-UpThis week Federico and John conclude season one of Dialog with a discussion of what they learned from each of their guests. Despite vastly different backgrounds, there were several themes that ran throughout our interviews with John Gruber, Frank Turner, John August, Carrie Patel, and Pierce Brown. To wrap up season one, we revisit getting started as a writer, the impact and use of social media, influences and idea generation, getting past writer’s block, and the roles of hard work, luck, and privilege in succeeding. Thanks for listening. See you next season. This episode is sponsored by...2019-08-131h 02DialogDialogScreenwriting, Novels, Apps, and More with John August (Part 2)This week Federico and John conclude their conversation with screenwriter John August about Fountain markup syntax, his apps, Highland and Weekend Read, writing sprints, Courier Prime, and creating scripted podcasts. This episode is sponsored by:Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial. HabitMinder – Change your habits, change your life! Your healthy habit reminder and tracker. Links and Show NotesJohn August Website Movie Credits IMDb Fountain Highland Highland 2.5 billboards Weekend Read Courier Prime Social Media * Twitter * Instagram Follow us on Twit...2019-07-0932 minDialogDialogScreenwriting, Novels, Apps, and More with John August (Part 1)This week Federico and John are joined by screenwriter John August to talk about his work on films like Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Charlie’s Angels along with his Arlo Finch trilogy of novels. This episode is sponsored by:Astropad Studio – Turn your iPad into a professional graphics tablet. Get started today with a 30-day free trial. Working Copy – Git client for iOS that works well with other apps. Links and Show NotesJohn August Website Movie Credits IMDb Scriptnotes Podcast Launch Podcast Arlo Finch Trilogy Highland Social Media * Twitte...2019-07-0246 minDialogDialogI Won’t Sit Down: Songwriting with Frank Turner (Part 2)This week Federico and John conclude their conversation with musician and songwriter Frank Turner with a discussion of the democratization of the creation, access, and distribution of music and other media, the role of hard work and luck, the songwriting process, when to listen to feedback and from whom, editing your work, the role of technology in songwriting, and the state of albums today. This episode is sponsored by:Luna Display – Turn your iPad into a Second Display WaterMinder – Award-winning water intake tracker Links and Show NotesFrank Turner Website Book: Try This at Home...2019-06-2545 minDialogDialogI Won’t Sit Down: Songwriting with Frank Turner (Part 1)Federico and John are joined by musician and songwriter Frank Turner to talk about getting started, the transition from post-hardcore band Million Dead to an acoustic solo career, songwriting, the music industry, evolving your work and staying relevant, being productive on tour, the advantages and pitfalls of social media, and fans. This episode is sponsored by:Luna Display – Turn your iPad into a second display The Clock – The Best World Clock on the Mac and on iOS. Enter to win one of 20 free copies of the iOS and Mac versions of The Clock. Links and Show...2019-06-1841 minDialogDialogWriting Online with John Gruber of Daring Fireball (Part 2)For part two of a two-part conversation, Federico and John are joined by John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show to talk about independent writing in 2019, staying relevant, reputation, the role priorities play in defining your writing voice, the impact of podcasting on writing, Markdown, and more. This episode is sponsored by:Luna Display – Turn your iPad into a second display Working Copy – Git client for iOS that works well with other apps Links and Show NotesDaring Fireball The Talk Show John Gruber on Twitter Introducing Markdown Dive Into Markdown Markdown Mark...2019-06-111h 02AppStoriesAppStoriesCraig Federighi: The AppStories Interview This week, Federico and John are in San Jose attending WWDC where Federico sat down with Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering to talk about Apple’s new developer tools like Catalyst and SwiftUI, as well as iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Where your ideas take shape – one step at a time. Try the delightful, award-winning app on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Watch. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software...2019-06-0648 minDialogDialogWriting Online with John Gruber of Daring Fireball (Part 1)For part one of a two-part conversation, Federico and John are joined by John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show to talk about how he got started, the role of luck, privilege, hard work, and talent in success, the toxicity of social media, building a business writing online, advertising, sponsorships, hairpieces, and more. This episode is sponsored by:Luna Display – Turn your iPad into a Second Display Calory – A quick, simple, and easy way to count your calories. Links and Show NotesDaring Fireball The Talk Show This is How Apple Rolls Inde...2019-06-041h 02DialogDialogWriters and WritingSetting the stage for Season 1 on writers and writing, Federico and John discuss how they got started as writers, the writing process, owning and controlling your writing, the role of privilege, luck, and hard work, and more. This episode is sponsored by:Luna Display – Turn your iPad into a Second Display. For 10% off your purchase of Luna Display use the promo code DIALOG at checkout. iTubeDownloader – A simple way to download YouTube videos, channels or playlists on your Mac. For 20% off, use the code DIALOG2019 at checkout. Links and Show NotesDialog website AppStories, Epis...2019-05-2853 minAppStoriesAppStoriesThe Apps of Apple’s March 25 Services Event This week, Federico and John take a close look at the apps and services announced by Apple at its March 25th services event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino including the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes TV App Apple TV+, Channels, and the...2019-04-0836 minAppStoriesAppStoriesFixing John’s Mixed Up, Messed Up, Broken Home Screen John is joined by Alex Cox in an attempt to fix his messy iPhone screens. This episode is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘appstories2018’ Links and Show Notes John’s iPhone screens: Alex’s iPhone screens: Apps Mentioned holedown Pokemon GO Airmail Fiery Feeds Inoreader lire OmniFocus Things Slack CARROT Weather Birdbrain Hootsuite Buffer Alex Cox Podcasts Do By Friday Roboism The Robot and the Unicorn Supercomputer Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStori...2018-08-1335 minFocusedFocusedMy App Story, with John VoorheesJohn Voorhees of MacStories is a brand-new free agent, a lawyer who left his job in Chicago to set out on his own as a writer and app developer. 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