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

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August 28, 2017Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps
Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers.
This episode is sponsored by:
CleanMyMac - Clean, optimize, and maintain your Mac.
Sky Tripping - Relax to stunning aerial films.
Links and Show Notes
Ulysses and Subscriptions
AppStories, Episode 5 - App Subscriptions
Ulysses Announces Move to Subscription Pricing
Ulysses Switches to Subscription
Why we’re switching Ulysses to subscription
Ulysses (App Store Link)
The Switch to 64-Bit Apps
What the End of 32-Bit Support in iOS Really Means
Classic Games That Recently Made the 64-Bit Switch:
Ridiculous Fishing
Bumpy Road
Canabalt
Osmos
Google Earth
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August 21, 2017Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly
Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more.
This episode is sponsored by:
Harry’s - A great shave at a fair price.
iTubeDownloader - Download YouTube videos, channels, or playlists with a few clicks.
Links and Show Notes
An Interview with Dermot Daly
Dermot on Twitter
Ull
Tapadoo
Tapadoo Medical Apps
Tapadoo Recent Work
Running an App Development Agency
“They Asked for a Ballpark Figure. You’ll Never Guess What They Got!”
Sanitise Your App Idea
Castro by Supertop
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August 14, 2017Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS
Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS.
This episode is sponsored by:
MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping.
Links and Show Notes
Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS
Yoink
Yoink is the macOS Shelf Utility I Want on iOS Too
Mac App Store link
Dropzone
Mac App Store link
Copied
Mac App Store link
Pastebot
Pastebot Reborn as a Powerful Mac Clipboard Manager
Mac App Store Link
Alfred
Mac App Store link
Clipboard Apps on iOS
Copied and Workflow
Copied: A Full-Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS 9
Copied 2.0
iPad Diaries: Clipboard Management with Copied and Workflow
Copied App Store link
Workflow App Store link
How to Join Club MacStories
Club MacStories signup page
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August 07, 2017Our iPad Home Screens
Federico and John talk about the way their iPad Home screens reflect their use of the device and how that has changed since they’ve been running the iOS 11 beta.
This episode is sponsored by:
MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping.
Links and Show Notes
A Row-by-Row Tour of John and Federico’s iPad Home Screens
John’s Home Screen
Timepage
Photos
App Store
TestFlight
GoodNotes
Music
Inoreader
Reading folder
Dropbox
DEVONthink To Go
Working Copy
Trello
Blink
iA Writer
Google Docs
Numbers
Twitterrific
Productivity folder
The Dock
Messages
Tweetbot
Slack
Airmail
Workflow
Ulysses
Notes
Safari
Todoist
Files
Federico’s Home Screen
App Store
Music
Podcasts
YouTube
Calendar
Inoreader
Apple News
CARROT Weather
Maps
Home
Launcher
Terminology
Trello
Numbers
iOS 11 (Top secret betas)
Dock
Safari
Files
DEVONthink To Go
Mail
OmniFocus
Notes
Photos
Messages
Slack
Folder
Working Copy
Ulysses
iThoughts
Mystery App
Tweetbot
How to Join Club MacStories
Club MacStories signup page
Become a Relay FM Member to Support Connected
Relay FM membership signup page
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July 31, 2017Evolving the iMessage App Store
Federico and John discuss the current shortcomings of the iMessage App Store and what Apple is changing in iOS 11 to address some of its problems.
This episode is sponsored by:
Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead.
Redox - a modern API for accessing and sharing data across healthcare organizations.
Links and Show Notes
Introduction
John’s new bestie, Dwayne (‘the Rock’) Johnson, was all set to replace Federico this week, but contract negotiations broke down, so he backed out at the last minute.
The Rock instructs John to get ready to groove.
Messages and the iMessage App Store
Is the iMessage App Store Dying or Already Dead?
David Barnard on Rando Emoji’s Sales
MacStories Guide: Design and Launch Your Own iMessage Sticker Pack on the App Store
Apple Cracks Down on iMessage Stickers
State of the Stickers 2017
Apple Promotes Sticker Packs with New Video
More Than Stickers: Exploring iMessage App Utilities
Connected, Episode 147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life
iMessage Apps and Stickers, Part 1 (WWDC 2016)
iMessage Apps and Stickers, Part 2 (WWDC 2016)
Introducing Business Chat (WWDC 2017)
Favorite iMessage Apps and Sticker Packs
John:
My Favorite iMessage Apps and Sticker Packs of 2016
Sticker Pals
The Nose Knows
Party Parrots
Skeletons
Banana
Rag Tag Classic
Federico:
Apple Music
3D Emojis
Giphy
StickerBook
Pusheen
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July 24, 2017iOS 11’s Files App
Federico and John dive into the new Files app that’s coming to iOS 11 in the fall and discuss the history of file management on iOS, the shift in approach taken by the Files app, and how it works.
This episode is sponsored by:
Today - Effective habit development and health tracking.
Zones - View and convert time zones.
Links and Show Notes
Ulysses Follow-up
Introducing Courier Prime
Source Sans Pro
iOS 11’s Files App
Canvas #2: Document Providers
The Document Browser
File Provider Extensions
Building Great Document-based Apps in iOS 11
File Provider Enhancements
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July 17, 2017Pick 2: Ulysses and FullContact
Federico and John pick two apps and discuss how and why they use them for their work. For the first installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Ulysses and how he’s used it over the past year and for the iOS 11 review he is currently writing and John explains how he uses FullContact to keep in touch with developers and sponsors of MacStories and AppStories.
This episode is sponsored by:
Audible - Audible books inspire and entertain anywhere, anytime.
Hello Weather - The exceptionally useful, no-nonsense weather app.
Links and Show Notes
Ulysses
Website
Mac App Store
Review: Ulysses 2.5 for iPad and, now, iPhone
Nitti Typeface
Installing fonts on the iOS 11 beta with FondFont
AnyFont
Extracting fonts and other files from package files on macOS with Pacifist
San Francisco font
Workflow’s New File and Ulysses Actions
More Ulysses workflows are available on Club MacStories
Other text editors Federico and John have used:
Editorial
iA Writer
1Writer
Byword
FullContact
Cobook
Apple Posts ‘Best of 2012 Lists’
FullContact website
FullContact for iOS
FullContact for macOS
FullContact Subscriptions
FullContact Zapier recipes
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July 10, 2017Interview: Rehearsal Pro with David H. Lawrence XVII
Federico and John speak to actor David H. Lawrence XVII about his app Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse for parts, how understanding his audience has helped the app find a large following among professional actors, and how some of its more famous users have become its best marketing.
This episode is sponsored by:
Trails - Your outdoor GPS tracker and logbook for iPhone and Apple Watch.
Set up a free Trails account and email Trails support with the subject ‘AppStories’ for a free month of Trails Pro service.
Big Keys - Finally, an iOS keyboard and emoji you can see.
On sale for $0.99 for one week only.
Links and Show Notes
Background
David H. Lawrence XVII
Homepage
IMDb
Lights, Camera, iPad: How apps Are Helping Actors Learn Their Lines
David H. Lawrence’s Rehearsal App Revolutionizes Auditions for Actors
Rehearsal Pro
App Homepage
App Store Link
Other Apps Mentioned
TextExpander by Smile
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35min
July 03, 2017The State of Non-Native Apps
Ten years after Scott Forstall suggested web apps as a ‘sweet solution’ for would-be iPhone developers, Federico and John look at the state of non-native apps, the trade-offs inherent to them, and discuss examples of non-native apps they like, and a few they don’t.
This episode is sponsored by:
FlightLogger - Elegantly-designed, real-time flight tracking for worry-free travels.
Deliveries - Simple package tracking that syncs everywhere.
Sign up here by Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 9 pm New York time for a chance to win one of 10 free copies of Deliveries for iOS.
Links and Show Notes
Introduction
If you’re an iOS developer working on an app that includes iOS 11 features, we would love to try it and give you feedback as Federico and the MacStories team prepare to cover iOS 11 this fall. You can contact Federico at [email protected], John at [email protected], or any of the other MacStories team members about your app.
Background
Scott Forstall’s ‘Sweet Solution’ for developing for the iPhone (WWDC Keynote, 2007)
Apps Discussed
Slack
Atom
GitHub Desktop
Todoist (iOS)
Todoist (macOS)
Toggl (iOS)
Toggl (macOS)
Fluid
Alexa
Google Docs
Gmail
Inbox
Product Hunt
Nuzzel
Record Bird
Mailplane
Kiwi
Moo.do (iOS)
Moo.do (macOS)
Trello
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39min
June 26, 2017iOS 11’s Impact on Third-Party Apps
Federico and John consider the effect on third-party apps of PDFKit, the system Markup extension, changes to Notes, and password AutoFill for apps.
This episode is sponsored by:
Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows.
Clear - Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists
What to be part of the Clear 2 beta in August? Sign up here.
Links and Show Notes
Introduction
Pictures of Podcasts Illustrates AppStories Episode 9
PDFKit is Coming to iOS
Introducing PDFKit on iOS (WWDC Session 241)
PSPDFKit
PDF Viewer (App)
PDF Expert (App)
More macOS Preview PDF Trouble
PDF Problems Continue in 10.12.4, but Primarily Affect Developers
The New Markup Extension and Screenshots
iOS 11 Preview
Annotable (App)
Annotable Is the Most Versatile Image Annotation Tool for iOS Yet
Annotable 2.0 Adds Deep Customization Features
A Screenshot Is Worth a Thousand Words
Scanning and Handwriting in Notes
iOS 11 Preview
Scanner Pro (App)
Scanbot (App)
Prizmo Go (App)
GoodNotes (App)
Notability (App)
Password AutoFill for Apps
Introducing Password AutoFill for Apps (WWDC Session 206)
Universal Links
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FAQs about AppStories:

How many episodes does AppStories have?

The podcast currently has 460 episodes available.