Federico Viticci

906 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.

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iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

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AppStories Episode 25 - iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

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Federico and John talk about iOS 11’s drag and drop feature, examples of some of their favorite apps that implement it, and the apps they’d like to see add it next.

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Apps Mentioned

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Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1

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AppStories Episode 24 - Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1

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Federico and John give an update on the iOS 11 review and anniversary activities at MacStories and Club MacStories then talk about some of their favorite new apps and updates that show off the new capabilities of iOS 11.

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MacStories and Club MacStories Update

A Sampling of Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps and Updates

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The Making of the MacStories iOS 11 Review

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iOS 11 review from the people involved. [[federico]] For three years now, I’ve been publishing an in-depth review of iOS, dedicating my entire summer to testing, researching, writing, and finalizing a longform story that attempts to cover all the changes in Apple’s mobile OS. And like the...


The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review

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AppStories Episode 23 - The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review

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Federico and John lift the curtain on some of the special events at MacStories and Club MacStories surrounding the release of iOS 11, discuss the removal of the App Store from iTunes on macOS, and dive into the apps Federico used to plan, research, write, and produce his iOS 11 review.

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iOS 11: The MacStories Review

Apps Used by Federico in His iOS 11 Review

Apps Mentioned in Federico’s Review

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Apps with a Human Touch

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AppStories Episode 22 - Apps with a Human Touch

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Federico and John discuss what’s left now that Federico is finished writing the text of his iOS 11 review, preview some of the upcoming coverage on MacStories and the upcoming second anniversary of Club MacStories, and consider the importance of little human touches that make apps by indie developers a delight to use.

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Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do

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AppStories Episode 21 - Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do

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Federico and John consider ways to break up iTunes into multiple apps that are designed to accommodate how media consumption has changed, but also account for legacy devices and uses.

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The History of iTunes

Recent iTunes Changes

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Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps

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AppStories Episode 20 - Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps

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Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers.

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Ulysses and Subscriptions

The Switch to 64-Bit Apps

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Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly

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AppStories Episode 19 - Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly

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Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more.

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An Interview with Dermot Daly

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Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS

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AppStories Episode 18 - Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS

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Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS.

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Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS

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