All 'AppStories' Episodes

AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.

AppStories - Ep. 33 - 30 minutes

What’s on Our Apple Watches

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 33 - What’s on Our Apple Watches

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30:16

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Federico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved.

AppStories - Ep. 32 - 33 minutes

Apps and Good Intentions

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 32 - Apps and Good Intentions

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32:58

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Federico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices.

AppStories - Ep. 31 - 38 minutes

What Makes an App Sticky?

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 31 - What Makes an App Sticky?

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38:16

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Federico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’

AppStories - Ep. 30 - 35 minutes

The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 30 - The Apps and Workflows We Use to Cover Apple Earnings Calls

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34:31

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Federico and John explain the apps and workflows they use to cover Apple earnings calls and then cover updates to Newsify on iOS and Twitterrific for macOS.

AppStories - Ep. 29 - 30 minutes

Geeky macOS Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 29 - Geeky macOS Apps

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29:54

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Federico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play.

AppStories - Ep. 28 - 34 minutes

Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 28 - Interview: Automation and Apps with Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise

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34:29

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John interviews Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise about the origins of x-callback-url, iOS automation, Drafts, and Greg’s other apps.

AppStories - Ep. 27 - 28 minutes

Music Services and Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 27 - Music Services and Apps

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28:13

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Federico and John love music, so this week, they compare the apps and services they use to listen to, discover, and share music.

AppStories - Ep. 26 - 32 minutes

Tips for Travelers

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 26 - Tips for Travelers

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32:27

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With Federico’s trip to the United States for the Release Notes conference just around the corner, he and John talk about the travel apps they use, from planning a trip, to getting around an unfamiliar city.

AppStories - Ep. 25 - 39 minutes

iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

Federico

John

AppStories Episode 25 - iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps

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39:01

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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.