MacStories Unwind+ Workflows and TV: Weekend Excursions, Dictation Apps, and Pluribus
Nov 14, 2025
Discover how weekend plans can be enhanced using Instagram and Apple Maps for local outings. Delve into dictation app experiments where Raycast outshines others. Explore the intriguing premise of the new Apple TV show, Pluribus, featuring a contagion that causes euphoria and a character's mysterious immunity. Tune in for insights on privacy trade-offs in tech and early impressions that hint at exciting themes ahead.
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Discover And Save Local Spots
- Use Instagram to discover local businesses and events by following venues and shops near you.
- Add interesting finds to Apple Maps Guides so you can navigate, share, and recommend them later.
Visited Places Turn Discovery Into Guides
- Apple Maps' Places/Visited feature organizes visits by category and city, making it easy to build themed guides.
- This combination helps turn casual discoveries into reusable recommendations for friends and visitors.
EU Limits Maps Tracking For Federico
- Federico notes he lacks the Places feature in Europe and jokes the EU protected him from tracking.
- John says he trusts Apple with that data and doesn't mind Maps knowing common visits like a coffee shop.