All 'AppStories+' Episodes

With AppStories+, fans of the show get a variety of exclusive perks that aren’t available to listeners of the free, ad-supported version.

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.


Exploring Twitter Apps

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AppStories Episode 78 - Exploring Twitter Apps

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37:16

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This week, Federico and John explore Twitter clients, other specialized Twitter apps, and how they use them.

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Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps

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AppStories Episode 77 - Expanding Apple’s Reminders with Third-Party Apps

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32:13

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This week, Federico and John take a look at apps that integrate with Apple’s iOS Reminders app, which besides being a default app, is also a system framework.

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Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions

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AppStories Episode 76 - Our Favorite Share Sheet Extensions

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33:48

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Federico returns from vacation to discuss the share sheet extensions that he and John use on their iOS devices.

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I Set Up a Fake Child

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AppStories Episode 75 - I Set Up a Fake Child

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45:11

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John is joined by Merlin Mann to discuss managing family tech use and the upcoming iOS 12 Screen Time family features.

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Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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AppStories Episode 73 - Show Me Your Mac Menu Bar Apps

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35:29

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John is joined by Stephen Hackett to compare and discuss their Mac menu bar apps.

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What Makes an App a Pro App?

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AppStories Episode 72 - What Makes an App a Pro App?

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34:40

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Federico and John consider the elements that make an app a pro app.

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PDF Apps

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AppStories Episode 71 - PDF Apps

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33:04

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Federico and John discuss the world of apps for viewing, organizing, marking up, editing, and creating PDFs.

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Apps for Managing Big Projects

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AppStories Episode 70 - Apps for Managing Big Projects

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40:37

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Federico and John discuss the apps they use to manage large projects like the MacStories and AppStories coverage of the App Store’s 10th anniversary and Apple’s fall OS releases.

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