[[federico]] I was recently working on an advanced Evernote shortcut to create a table for article ideas I have (you can see a preview of it at the top of this story), and I reached the point where I wondered if it was possible to reopen a specific reminder (previously saved in iOS’ built-in Reminders...
Utility Grab Bag, Part 2
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John
AppStories Episode 102 - Utility Grab Bag, Part 2
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This week, Federico and John dive back into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss four more favorites.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Daylite - Win more business and get more done.
- ExpressVPN - High-speed, secure & anonymous VPN service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
Links and Show Notes
- Retrobatch
- Grape for GitHub
- Gladys (iOS/Mac)
- Sofa
iOS 13 Wish List Part 1: Files and the iPad Home Screen
AppStories Episode 101 - iOS 13 Wish List Part 1: Files and the iPad Home Screen
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This week, Federico and John discuss their iOS 13 wishes for the Files app and iPad home screen.
This episode is sponsored by:
- DEVONthink – Information management reinvented: Save, organize, and recall all your documents whenever you need them. Use the link above or the code promo-appstories-2019-01 at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount.
- Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
Links and Show Notes
- Files app and iPad Home Screen
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Q&A
Question: Hi Federico! I like this folder that you have in Evernote, called “Good memories”. What is the concept behind it? (iYura, @iyura) [[federico]] This is something that I started doing years ago, first in Apple Notes, then in Keep It. This folder contains a series of happy memories mostly related to MacStories and other...
App Trends
This week, Federico and John discuss some of the trends they expect will drive app development on iOS and the Mac this year and into the future.
This episode is sponsored by:
- MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS/Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one with the code APPSTORIES.
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Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off.
Links and Show Notes
- Rich Notifications
- Services and Subscriptions
- Keyboard Control for iPad Apps
- App Convergence
- Augmented Reality
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Pick 2: Everyday Workflows
AppStories Episode 99 - Pick 2: Everyday Workflows
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This week, Federico and John each pick an aspect of their MacStories work and break down the apps, workflows, and processes they use to accomplish it.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Yoink - Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad and iPhone, and speed up your daily workflow. Eternal Storms is giving away 10 copies each of Yoink for the Mac and iOS on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a chance to win, click here for the Mac version and here for the iOS version.
- Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit.
Links and Show Notes
Show Notes
- John’s Sponsorship Workflow
- Federico’s Writing Workflow
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Reconsidering Evernote in 2019
[[federico]] Like the best origin stories, this article comes from humble beginnings. A couple of weeks ago, I had the idea of adapting my shortcut to save webpage selections from Safari (see Weekly 151, 152, and 153) to make it work with Keep It rather than a JSON file. Simple enough, right? Given a text...
App Debuts
[[federico]] Pixelmator After a few months without updates, Pixelmator for iOS has received support for the latest iPad Pro models, including integration with the new Apple Pencil. In addition, effects and canvas settings that were not working in Pixelmator’s Photos extension have been fixed. SnipNotes SnipNotes, a note-taking app that takes advantage of all modern...
Mixed iOS/Mac Automation
AppStories Episode 98 - Mixed iOS/Mac Automation
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This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s experiments in mixed iOS and Mac automation for controlling his Mac mini, iTunes, and podcasting setup.
This episode is sponsored by:
- RAW Power - Make your best shots better. If you miss Aperture, check out RAW Power for Mac and iOS. Enter to win a free copy of RAW Power for iOS or the Mac here.
- ExpressVPN - High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
Links and Show Notes
- iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro
- FileBrowser
- File Explorer Pro
- iPad Diaries: Transmit Replacements and FTP Clients
- Keyboard Maestro
- BetterTouchTool
- Luna Display