AppStories Episode 243 - Safari Extensions for iPhone and iPad

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37:45

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This week, Federico and John look at the the best of the first Safari extensions released for the iPhone and iPad.

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AppStories Episode 242 - The iPad mini: Small Wonder

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33:48

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This week, Federico and John go beyond the specs to figure out what it is about the new iPad mini that makes it so special.

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AppStories Episode 241 - iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review

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01:01:22

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This week, John interviews Federico about his iOS and iPadOS 15 review live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, covering the challenges of writing this year’s review, Focus mode, Safari changes, Shortcuts, Live Text, the Shelf, listener questions, and more.

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AppStories Episode 240 - A Look at the HomeKit and tvOS Updates Coming Soon

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38:34

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This week, Federico and John look at Apple’s evolving approach to the way HomeKit devices and entertainment features are incorporated into the company’s OSes.

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AppStories Episode 239 - Reminders, Notes, and App Customization

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34:28

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This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders.

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AppStories Episode 238 - The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps

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33:12

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This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app.

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AppStories Episode 237 - Introducing the All-New Club MacStories

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50:23

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This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content.

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AppStories Episode 236 - Sideloading Apps and Games on the iPhone and iPad

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33:24

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This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible.

On AppStories+, Federico and John chat about what the final week of preparations leading up to AppStories+ and new Club MacStories plans is like after months of planning and preparation.

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AppStories Episode 235 - An Interview with Malin Sundberg

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This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more.

On AppStories+, John asks Federico what kinds of qualities he looks for in MacStories writers.

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