AppStories

By Federico Viticci, John Voorhees

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 s... more

· Technology

3.7

511511 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about AppStories:

How many episodes does AppStories have?

The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.

AppStories episodes:

October 24, 2022Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
For today’s second episode of AppStories, Federico and John explore Federico’s story about Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, including its bugs, missing features, and design flaws.
This episode is sponsored by:
RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps.
Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Links and Show Notes
Stage Manager in iPadOS 16
Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
57min
October 24, 2022The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals
This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad.
This episode is sponsored by:
Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching.
Links and Show Notes
Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review
The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
40min
October 16, 2022App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered
This week, Federico and John mark episode 300 of the show by revisiting the app trends they covered in episode 100 and discussing the new trends that will shape the apps we use in the next several years.
This episode is sponsored by:
Things – The award-winning to-do app.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
Kosmik – For All Mindkind
Links and Show Notes
App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered
Revisiting App Trends from Episode 100
The evolution of rich notifications
Subscription apps
Apple services on third-party hardware
iPads and keyboard control
Mac and iPad app convergence
Considering What’s Next for Apps
Text-based app command systems
Stage Manager’s role in app convergence
A Stage Manager API
Adaptable UIs for the home
Augmented and mixed reality
Legs
Automation and Shortcuts
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
56min
October 09, 2022Return to the App Grab Bag
This week, Federico and John return to the app grab bag to cover more of their favorite releases and updates from the past several weeks.
This episode is sponsored by:
Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security.
Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Links and Show Notes
Return to the App Grab Bag
Marvis Pro
Obsidian
Delete Your Notes
Runestone
Apple Watch Ultra Action Button Apps
Footpath
Volo
Redpoint
Halide
Just Press Record
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
45min
October 02, 2022Widgets, iPhone Photography, and the Apple Watch Ultra with David Smith
This week, Federico and John are joined by Widgetsmith developer David Smith to talk about the history of his app, Widgetsmith, iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, and his recent hike through the Scottish Highlands, where he tested the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera and the Apple Watch
This episode is sponsored by:
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
MasterClass – Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership.
Trade – Save big, support small roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
Links and Show Notes
An Interview with David Smith
Widgetsmith
MacStories Coverage:
David Smith Tests the Apple Watch Ultra on a Three-Day Hike in Scotland
Widgetsmith Is Coming for Your iOS 16 Lock Screen Too
Inc. Interviews David Smith About Widgetsmith’s Astonishing Success
From David’s website:
Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands
Related video
Two Suggestions for the Apple Watch Ultra
Some of David’s other apps
Watchsmith
Pedometer++
Sleep++
Follow David Smith
Website
Twitter
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
51min
September 25, 2022Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, and Shared with You Apps
This week, Federico and John tour third-party apps with new iOS 16 features, including more apps with Lock Screen widgets and apps with support for Focus Filters and Shared with You.
This episode is sponsored by:
Rogue Amoeba: Save 20% in celebration of the 20th anniversary.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Links and Show Notes
Lock Screen Widgets, Focus Filters, Shared with You Apps
More Lock Screen widget apps
Halide
Focused Work
Parcel
Tempo
Zones
Focus Filter apps
GoodLinks
GoodLinks 1.7: New iOS 16 Shortcuts Actions, Focus Filter Support, Lock Screen Widgets, and More
Fantastical
Noir
Watch Calendar
Shared with You apps
GameTrack
Highlights
Book Tracker
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
38min
September 18, 2022iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets
This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets.
This episode is sponsored by:
RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Kolide – Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.
Links and Show Notes
iOS 16 Apps with Great Lock Screen Widgets
LockFlow
Launcher
LockLauncher
Contact Widgets
Link HUB
Apollo
Overcast
Marvis Pro
Widgetsmith
MusicBox
Things
Todoist
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
38min
September 12, 2022iOS 16: The MacStories Review
This week, Federico and John dig into Federico’s iOS 16 review, discussing the all-new Lock Screen, wallpaper creation, Focus modes and filters, App Shortcuts, and some of the smaller changes you might have missed.
This episode is sponsored by:
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership.
Links and Show Notes
iOS 16: The MacStories Review
iOS 16: The MacStories Review
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
43min
September 04, 2022macOS Ventura with Jason Snell
This week, John is joined by special guest Jason Snell to talk about macOS Ventura, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Stage Manager, Shortcuts, and System Settings.
This episode is sponsored by:
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Kolide – Kolide can help you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here.
Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now.
Links and Show Notes
macOS Ventura
Special guest, Jason Snell
Six Colors
The Incomparable
Upgrade and many other shows on Relay FM
Twitter
Ventura Previews
Jason
First Look: macOS Ventura Public Beta
John
macOS Ventura: The MacStories Preview
# [iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura Public Beta Previews](https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/episodes/286)
iCloud Shared Photos Library
Jason’s Photos book
Take Control of Photos
Stage Manager on the Mac
John
The Macintosh Desktop Experience: My Universal Control Setup
Shortcuts for Mac
Jason
Upgrade 421, Summer of Automation
John
AppleScript: Shortcuts Bridge or Crutch?
What Happened to System Settings?
Jason
One of macOS Ventura’s key new features already needs a massive overhaul
[Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better](https://sixcolors.com/post/2022/08/ways-to-make-macos-ventura-system-settings-better/
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
56min
August 28, 2022Let’s Fix the Music App
This week, Federico and John roll up their sleeves to talk about the Music app and how it could be improved.
This episode is sponsored by:
Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order.
Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple.
Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now.
Links and Show Notes
Let’s Fix the Music App
Federico on Music in his iOS and iPadOS 14 review
John on Music in his macOS Big Sur review
Third-party apps mentioned
Marvis Pro
Soor
Albums
Longplay
Shazam turns 20
Shazam’s latest update in Club MacStories Weekly 333
Subscribe here.
We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.
To learn more about the benefits included with an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ.
Follow us on Twitter
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Follow us on Instagram
AppStories
Federico Viticci
John Voorhees
Access Extra Content and Perks
Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.
What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.
Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;
Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;
Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.
Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.
Join Now
...more
51min

FAQs about AppStories:

How many episodes does AppStories have?

The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.