AppStories

[[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John dig into two excellent apps they’ve been enjoying recently: Anybox, a bookmark and file organizer, and Spring, a third-party Twitter client. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico explains what’s coming next with Apple Frames 3.1, his shortcut for framing screenshots with Apple hardware images. This episode is sponsored by:...

[[audio_player]] 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. if [appstories] On AppStories+, we argue against waiting to upgrade macOS and share some of our plans for our redesigned workspaces. This episode...

[[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover Apple’s controversial App Store advertising moves before going in-depth on John’s macOS Ventura review to discuss Stage Manager, System Settings, and Shortcuts. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John explains the unique challenges of finishing this year’s review and some of the tools he used in the process. This...

[[audio_player]] 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. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico provides a behind-the-scenes look at the difficulties of covering a feature that, until recently, was barely unusable. This episode is sponsored by:...

[[audio_player]] This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad. if [appstories] This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Links and Show Notes if [appstories] Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review The New iPad and...

[[audio_player]] 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. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John reveal the app trends they want to see end....

[[audio_player]] 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. if [appstories] On AppStories+, Federico and John look back at 2022’s unusual beta period, and John updates listeners on the state of macOS Ventura and his upcoming review....

[[audio_player]] 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 if [appstories] On AppStories+, it’s John’s turn to...

[[audio_player]] 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. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John has thoughts on Lock Screen widgets and the Always-On display. Plus, we revisit Apple’s place in gaming from...

[[audio_player]] This week, Federico and John cover some of their favorite new apps and updates that feature iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets. if [appstories] On AppStories+, John’s got a new microphone, and both Federico and John contemplate their evolving work setups. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps. Pillow –...