Next week on AppStories, Federico and John cover the iOS and iPadOS features they consider must-haves for modern apps....
Interview: Nathan Lawrence
Twitter: @NathanBLawrence. Co-creator of Nighthawk, reporting and editing at NPR station KBIA and teaching at the Missouri School of Journalism. Your background is in journalism. How did you get started with app development? Ever since I was about nine years old, I kinda viewed the people making software for the Mac as rock stars. I...
Interesting Links
The Verge reports that Nintendo has crossed the $1 billion mark in sales on iOS and Android according to SensorTower, fueled by games like Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which offer In-App Purchases. (Link) Using Grammy-winner Billie Eilish as an example, Engadget explains that professional-quality recording equipment is more affordable than ever before...
MindNode: Delightful Mind Mapping [Sponsor]
Every great idea or project starts with a single thought. And another. And then a million more. MindNode is the most delightful mind mapping app for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. It helps you capture your thoughts and create a clear picture of your idea.
When you’re in the middle of brainstorming, the last thing you want to worry about is how to use your tool of choice. MindNode excels at getting out of your way, letting you focus on what’s on your mind and exploring where your ideas take you.
Once your idea has formed, MindNode is ready to take it to its next phase. Feel free to rearrange your mind map and easily hide branches by folding them. Attach files, notes, images, links, and stickers to your thoughts and style them just as you wish, or take advantage of the built-in themes. Explore your idea as an outline or capture new thoughts instantly with Quick Entry.
MindNode’s discreetly powerful features let you fully take advantage of the mind mapping process. Add more context to your thoughts and make new connections with Visual Tags - a great way to prioritize ideas and discover groups of ideas that are otherwise not connected. When your thoughts are too distracting, put a spotlight on a single idea with Focus Mode and fade out all the rest.
Try mind mapping with MindNode by downloading it today and experience all of its features with a free 14-day trial.
Our thanks to MindNode for sponsoring MacStories this week.
Interview: Simon Leeb
Twitter: @slimeobn. Creator of Pushcut. Tell us about your Shortcuts utility, Pushcut, and what it enables for automation that isn’t possible with the Shortcuts app alone. Pushcut is all about giving you tappable automation actions when they matter – with a strong focus on DIY automation and power user workflows. At its core are “smart...
In This Issue
A special member discount on theMacStories Shortcuts Icons bundle, Weather Line, a collection of iOS racing games, a minireview of the Twelve South AirFly Pro, more from Federico on his must-have apps and Home screen shortcuts along with a companionepisode of MacStories Unplugged, an interviewwith Pushcut developer Simon Leeb,plus the usualWeekly Q&A, Links, a recap...
Previously, On MacStories
Apple Reveals Upcoming TV+ Lineup, including Amazing Stories, Central Park, Defending Jacob, and More NapBot 1.3 Adds Independent Watch App, Today Widget, Notifications, and New Awake Minutes Trend Sensei: A Beautifully-Designed Dashboard and Set of Utilities for Your Mac Introducing MacStories Shortcuts Icons Color Edition, Featuring 350 Multi-Color Icons My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition...
An Exclusive $5 Discount on the MacStories Shortcuts Icons Just for Club Members
This week MacStories Pixel, our design brand, introduced an all-new version of the MacStories Shortcuts Icons. MacStories Shortcuts Icons (Color) feature multi-color glyphs designed by longtime MacStories designer Silvia Gatta on a white or black background. The original icon set, now called MacStories Shortcuts Icons (Classic), got an update too that adds the option of...
MacStories Unplugged
[[unplugged_artwork]] Ducks in a Row Federico and John run through the highlights of Federico’s annual must-have apps story. Show Notes Introducing MacStories Shortcuts Icons Color Edition, Featuring 350 Multi-Color Icons My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition Apps Mentioned: Overcast Reeder CARROT Weather Timery Toggl for Mac Flotato Unite 3 Raindrop.io Plex Infuse Pixelmator Photoshop Acorn See...