This week, Federico and John consider whether changes coming to Apple’s OSes make a system app-only research and writing workflow possible and discuss where there’s room for improvement.
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On AppStories+, Federico and John talk about Calliope, the web app that underlies AppStories+ and Club MacStories, and John shares his thoughts on the Kobo Elipsa as an eBook reader and note-taking device.
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The Viability of an Apple-Only Research and Writing Workflow
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Federico Viticci, John Voorhees
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.
Building an Apple-Only Research and Writing Setup 
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