This week, Federico and John look at the history of read-later apps and the many similarities and differences between them and today’s read-later apps, like Matter and Reader, as well as link organizers, such as GoodLinks and Anybox.
All 'AppStories+' Episodes
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Each episode of AppStories+ will include more of the show you love, with longer episodes that expand on weekly topics, explore additional apps we’re using, and cover of current app events and what’s happening at MacStories.
AppStories+ episodes are delivered ad-free a day earlier than the free version most weeks, allowing you to listen before everyone else or make sure you’re ready to start your week with the show. Also, AppStories+ is delivered at a higher, better-sounding bitrate than the free version of the show.
Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 2)
AppStories Episode 311 - Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 2)
45:57
This week, Federico and John conclude their ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ series with more third-party apps, including productivity, communications, and entertainment apps, plus games.
The 2022 MacStories Selects Awards
AppStories Episode 310 - The 2022 MacStories Selects Awards
01:06:13
This week, Federico, John, and Alex introduce the fifth annual MacStories Selects award winners and interview the MacStories Selects Lifetime Achievement award winner, Greg Pierce, the creator of Drafts.
Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 1)
AppStories Episode 309 - Gone but Not Forgotten: The Third-Party Apps (Part 1)
39:13
This week, Federico and John extend last week’s ‘Gone but Not Forgotten’ theme to third-party apps, including Dropbox text editors, Twitter apps, email clients, and more.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2)
Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 1)
A Close-Up Look at Anybox and Spring
Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited
AppStories Episode 304 - Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited
43:17
This week, Federico and John pick up where they left off in episode 300 by revisiting episode 200 about calendar apps, communications, home assistants, and Federico’s first surprise of 2021.