I’ve been experimenting with Tailscale, an open-source service that offers a hybrid VNC/private VPN service. Tailscale is free to use with up to 100 devices for individuals. The service works with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, which get their own Tailscale IP address and an easy-to-remember MagicDNS name based on the device’s name. Once set up,...
Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed
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John
AppStories Episode 346 - Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed
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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.
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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 Rubbish by Blur
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The demise of Van Moof shined a spotlight on what happens when expensive hardware like electric bicycles are dependent on their makers for proprietary parts and apps. (Link) The Verge’s Chris Welsh got a scoop about the Sonos Move 2, which he says is coming in September and will feature an impressive 24 hours of...
App Debuts
[[John]] Razer Nexus Last fall, I reviewed the Razer Kishi V2 for iOS, a game controller accessory for the iPhone. I loved the hardware but gave the edge to the Backbone One, a similar device because its software was much nicer. This week, Razer updated Nexus, the companion app for the Kishi V2, and it’s...
Where Is The App Economy Heading?
AppStories Episode 345 - Where Is The App Economy Heading?
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This week, Federico and John look at the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading.
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Where Is The App Economy Heading?
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Apple News+: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Of all Apple’s services, the one that gets talked about the least is Apple News+. Even Apple One’s support page gives it short shrift, describing the bundle, the Premier tier of which includes News+, as: Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, and more are bundled into one simple plan with Apple One. So, today,...
macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas
AppStories Episode 344 - macOS Sonoma and iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Betas
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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.
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macOS Sonoma Public Beta Preview Continued
iOS and iPadOS 17 Public Beta Preview
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[[John]] Dictio Dictio is a simple dictionary app for the iPhone and iPad that includes word definitions, synonyms, and similar words. If you see a synonym or similar word that interests you, just tap it, and the app displays its definition, synonyms, and similar words. That’s all there is to Dictio, but as a fan...
Interesting Links
[[John]] According to 9to5Mac, Nomad has launched a revised version of its two models of ChargeKeys, a USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to Lightning cable, which folds up and fits on a keyring. (Link) Benjamin Mayo installed and reviewed the Philips Hue Wall Switch Module for 9to5Mac, which converts standard light switches into HomeKit-compatible switches....