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1558 posts on MacStories since July 2011

Articles by the MacStories team. Founded by Federico Viticci in April 2009, MacStories attracts millions of readers every month thanks to in-depth, personal, and informed coverage that offers a balanced mix of Apple news, app reviews, and opinion.

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Interview: Jeffrey Kuiken

Mastodon: @jeffreykuiken. Developer ofNoir,TotK Travel Guide, andACNH Travel Guide. Where did the idea for TotK Travel Guide come from? Back in 2020, I developed a companion app for another popular Switch game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I really liked working on that app; I was basically making the app that I myself wanted to exist:...


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Reader Setup: Jose Munoz

Mastodon: @josemunozmatos. UX & Product Designer from ?? Puerto Rico working remotely at BOLD where I design digital tools for job seekers. Check out my website and blog where I share my love of tech, design, Apple, Lego, and more. Studio Display and MacBook Pro 14” I’ve gradually fine-tuned my desk setup ever since the pandemic...


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Club MacStories+ AV Club Town Hall, Parachutes by Coldplay and Definitely Maybe by Oasis


Club MacStories Town Halls are part of the monthly and other special live audio events we hold in the Club MacStories+ Discord community. The show is a recorded and lightly edited version of the Town Halls that we produce, so Club MacStories+ and Club Premier members who can’t attend the event live can listen later. To learn more about Club MacStories+ and Club Premier, visit our Club plans page.
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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

AppStories Episode - Club MacStories+ AV Club Town Hall, Parachutes by Coldplay and Definitely Maybe by Oasis

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AppStories+ Deeper into the world of apps

Federico, John, and Jonathan cover two debut albums: Parachutes by Coldplay, which was picked by Club members in our Club MacStories+ Discord community, and Definitely Maybe by Oasis, in honor of MacStories’ 14th anniversary.

Debut Albums:

Parachutes by Coldplay

Definitely Maybe by Oasis

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