Federico Viticci

10804 posts on MacStories since April 2009

Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, where he writes about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, iPad, and iOS productivity. He founded MacStories in April 2009 and has been writing about Apple since. Federico is also the co-host of AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps, Unwind, a fun exploration of media and more, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution.

Connected, Episode 255: Addicted to the Thrill of Cyber Crime

On this week’s episode of Connected:

Federico is just a pile of recurring automations now, so Myke and Stephen discuss the rollout of Apple Card and the macOS bounty program, before a dive into FileMaker’s history and recent rebranding and a discussion of moving on from the Apple Watch.

You can listen below (and find the show notes here).

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Adapt, Episode 7: iPadOS 13 Reflections and an Apple Mail Deep Dive

On this week’s episode of Adapt:

With September fast approaching, Federico and Ryan reflect on iPadOS 13 after two months of use, then Ryan does a deep dive on Apple Mail – how he uses it, what power user features it offers, and where it’s still lacking.

You can listen below (and find the show notes here), and don’t forget to send us questions using #AskAdapt and by tagging our Twitter account.

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Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher?

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AppStories Episode 123 - Is Competing with Apple’s iOS Apps Getting Tougher?

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This week, Federico and John consider the state of Apple’s built-in apps and whether it’s getting harder for third-party developers to compete with them.

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Connected, Episode 254: Hot Salt

On this week’s episode of Connected:

Stephen is back from repairing Macs and ruined the intro. Federico explains what’s going on with iOS 13 Beta 5, and Myke is excited about the second coming of the Galaxy Fold. Then, the guys discuss Apple’s Q3 results.

You can listen below (and find the show notes here).

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Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover

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AppStories Episode 122 - Pick 2: Flighty and Pushover

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This week, Federico and John talk about pro app subscriptions in the context of the recently-released flight tracker, Flighty, and the new home automation possibilities available when combining new features of iOS 13 with an app/service like Pushover.

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Connected, Episode 253: Jeff Would Absolutely Destroy Me

On this week’s episode of Connected:

Federico and Myke are interested in expanding their smart home devices, wondering if Apple will buy a chunk of Intel, and considering the possible new features of the iPhone 11.

You can listen below (and find the show notes here).

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Adapt, Episode 6: Is an iPad You Can’t Touch Still an iPad?

On this week’s episode of Adapt:

Federico is challenged to use the iPad for a whole day without touching its display, and the guys discuss a grab bag of iPadOS 13 features they’re enjoying.

You can listen below (and find the show notes here), and don’t forget to send us questions using #AskAdapt and by tagging our Twitter account.

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How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use

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AppStories Episode 121 - How Travel Affects The Apps and Gear We Use

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This week, Federico provides an update on the progress he’s made on his iOS 13 review, and then he and John dig into how travel affects the apps and gear they use.

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