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Federico and John discuss the design of Apple Vision Pro system apps and what to expect from third-party developers, comparing the Vision Pro simulator to actual hardware, exploring the UI design and input methods of VisionOS, and expressing skepticism about its potential for gaming.

Sigmund Judge, tvOS expert, joins Federico and John to discuss the changes and issues with tvOS 17, including problems with the TV app, Siri data limitations, and enhancements in Control Center. They also explore new features like FaceTime and continuity camera. Check out the review for all the exciting updates!

In this episode, Federico and John discuss their favorite apps with interactive widgets for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. They cover Widgetsmith and its interactive music playback, Home Widget for controlling home kit devices, third-party apps like Hue Widgets and TV Remote, and interactive podcast and game widgets on iOS.

The hosts discuss the completion of their annual review and the additional extras available for club members. They express their appreciation for Federico's review and discuss the enhancements made to iPadOS 17. They explore the potential of an always-on screen on the iPad and the new features of iOS 17 including widget interactivity and standby mode. They also discuss updates to the Reminders app, improvements in the Notes app, and the role of AI in Apple's products. Finally, they discuss stability and performance issues with the Shortcuts app and the future of widgets and shortcuts in iOS and iPadOS.

The hosts discuss Apple's recent event, release dates for Apple operating systems, and their excitement. They talk about the convenience of using Zachtok for finding and booking doctors. The absence of a major redesign in the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 is explored, along with potential advancements in language models. They discuss compatibility with iOS 15, Apple's environmental initiatives, and satellite feature testing. The USB-3 speeds of iPhone 15 Pro and 4K display connectivity are discussed. They also explore different modes and functionalities of the Apple Watch and iPhone.

Federico and John explore the history of bookmarking apps, their relationship to read-later apps, and their favorite modern bookmarking apps. They discuss the evolution of bookmarking, types of bookmarks, and the benefits of using a standalone bookmarking service. They also review GoodLinks as a bookmarking system and reflect on Raindrop as a flexible and accessible app.

In this podcast, Federico and John discuss their summer gadgets, including Wi-Fi routers, batteries, headphones, chargers, and game controllers. They also talk about smart plugs, Raspberry Pi setup, Zyxel network switch, Acara ecosystem upgrade, and a compact game controller for iOS and macOS integration.

This week, Federico and John each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode. This episode is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes A Classic Pick 2 Peak Matter MarkEdit Also mentioned: Typewriter Home Assistant Also mentioned: Eve Home+ 6 Home Assistant Yellow Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John look at how making apps has changed along with the evolution of Apple’s hardware lineup and what that means for the future of apps on those platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes Why The Way Apps Are Made Has Changed Read-it-later app Pocket to shut down its Mac app on August 15th John’s Mastodon post about Pocket discontinuing its Mac app Modern Life is Rubbish by Blur Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John look at the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading. This episode is sponsored by: Vitally – A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes Where Is The App Economy Heading? Apps Discussed Mona Mona: A Unique Mix of Customization Options and Features You Won’t Find in Any Other Mastodon App Ivory Ivory for Mac Review: Tapbots’ Superb Mastodon Client Comes to Apple Desktops and Laptops Ivory for Mastodon Review: Tapbots Reborn Reeder Reeder 5 Review: Read Later Tagging, iCloud Sync, and Design Refinements Fiery Feeds Fiery Feeds for iOS Added an In-App Split View Mode That I Wish More iPhone Apps Offered Matter Matter: A Fresh Take on Read-Later Apps Why Are Read-It-Later Apps Suddenly Hot? Readwise Reader AppStories, Episode 312 – Read-Later Apps Using Readwise Reader as My RSS Client iA Writer iA Writer 6 Adds Cross-Document Linking, Metadata, and More Obsidian My Obsidian Setup, Part 1: Sync, Core Plugins, Workspaces, and Other Settings Marvis Pro Marvis Review: The Ultra-Customizable Apple Music Client Follow us on Mastodon AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees