[[John]] Apple announced it was pausing the placement of gambling and other undesirable app ads on App Store product pages, following the outcry by developers. (Link) Swift Playgrounds has been updated on Apple’s platforms with UI updates and machine learning sessions. (Link) Apple’s Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak were interviewed by The Wall Street Journal’s...
Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
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AppStories Episode 302 - Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
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For today’s second episode of AppStories, Federico and John explore Federico’s story about Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, including its bugs, missing features, and design flaws.
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- RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps.
- Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
- Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Links and Show Notes
Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
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The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals
AppStories Episode 301 - The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals
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This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad.
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- Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching.
Links and Show Notes
Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review
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App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered
AppStories Episode 300 - App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered
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This week, Federico and John 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.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Things – The award-winning to-do app.
- Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
- Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
- Kosmik – For All Mindkind
Links and Show Notes
App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered
- Revisiting App Trends from Episode 100
- The evolution of rich notifications
- Subscription apps
- Apple services on third-party hardware
- iPads and keyboard control
- Mac and iPad app convergence
- Considering What’s Next for Apps
- Text-based app command systems
- Stage Manager’s role in app convergence
- A Stage Manager API
- Adaptable UIs for the home
- Augmented and mixed reality
- Automation and Shortcuts
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Interesting Links
[[john]] Apple announced ‘Ask Apple,’ a new developer program with interactive Q&A and one-on-one sessions that will begin next week. (Link) TouchArcade reviewed the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for iPhone this week and came away impressed but with a few caveats. (Link) TouchArcade also reviewed the Razer Kishi V2 iPhone game controller, which has...
Return to the App Grab Bag
AppStories Episode 299 - Return to the App Grab Bag
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This week, Federico and John return to the app grab bag to cover more of their favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks.
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- Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
- Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership.
- Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Links and Show Notes
Return to the App Grab Bag
- Marvis Pro
- Obsidian
- Runestone
- Apple Watch Ultra Action Button Apps
- Halide
- Just Press Record
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UGREEN Nexode 200W USB C Desktop Charger, 6 Ports GaN PD Fast Charger
[[john]] Thanks to a tweet from Panic’s Cabel Sasser, I recently discovered that my HyperJuice Stackable GaN 100W USB-C Charger had been recalled. I backed Hyper’s Kickstarter for the device and had been using it for over a year when the voluntary recall was issued. Mine has always worked as advertised, but it turns out...
We’re Looking for Club MacStories+ Discord Members to Beta Test An Update to NoteClipper
We’ve got something special planned for Club MacStories+ Discord community members. Federico has been working hard on an update to NoteClipper, his shortcut that saves web content to Apple Notes. The next version will include support for saving tweets, including any images posted with them. The core functionality of the shortcut is in place, but...
Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith
AppStories Episode 298 - Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith
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This week, Federico and John 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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Links and Show Notes
An Interview with David Smith
- Widgetsmith
- MacStories Coverage:
- From David’s website:
- Some of David’s other apps
- Follow David Smith
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