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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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Interesting Links

James Remeika has reverse-engineered the URL scheme used for Apple Maps collections, a new feature in iOS 13. Fascinating technical findings in the implementation used by Apple. (Link) HYPER has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the HyperDrive Gen2, a new version of their USB-C hub that now comes in multiple editions and features faster USB...


Previously, On MacStories

Overcast Refines Podcast Listening with AirPlay 2 Support and a New Version of Voice Boost Jason Snell’s 2019 Apple Report Card Book Track Review: A Modern, iOS-Friendly Library Manager Matt Birchler’s watchOS 7 Wish List macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps Google Celebrates 15 Years...


In This Issue

Calory,iOS Apps for Extending the Non-iOS Gaming Experience, Federico’s excellent OCR and PDF adventure, an Alfred text expansion tip, plus the usual Weekly Q&A, Links, App Debuts, a recap of MacStories articles, and a preview of next week’s episode of AppStories....


In This Issue

Concepts, Volume 2 of the iOS Utility Grab Bag, an Interview with Nathan Lawrence, co-creator of the Nighthawk Twitter client, John’s Apple Watch faces,plus the usual Weekly Q&A, Links, App Debuts,a recap of MacStories articles, and a preview of next week’s episode of AppStories....


Previously, On MacStories

Little America Expanding to Apple Podcasts and Apple Books, Show’s Behind-the-Scenes Detailed The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps Reflections from the iPad’s Original Development Team Apple Q12020 Results - $91.8 Billion Revenue Portal Review: Immersive Ambient Noise with Philips Hue Integration The New Fantastical Review The Omni Group Shares 2020...



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...