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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

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

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

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://appstories.net/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/ Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John consider what it takes to create a great set of modern Shortcuts actions using examples of what Apple is doing in its own apps and what some of our favorite third-party apps are already doing to make Shortcuts accessible to a wider audience and more useful to power users. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps. Setapp – More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Kolide – It helps you nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here. Links and Show Notes What Makes a Great Modern Shortcuts Action? Gallery of third-party app examples Alex Hay’s Twitter thread on predicate filters in Shortcuts Other apps discussed: Play MusicBox Downie Channels Automation April: myTunes, a Personalized Music Video Channel Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, John is joined by Alex Guyot to talk about Alex’s MacStories origin story and walk through all of the changes coming to watchOS this fall as part of the MacStories Summer OS Preview series. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes watchOS 9 Preview What’s the Deal with Alex Guyot? [[Alex Guyot Chains 5 Apps with Drafts](https://www.macstories.net/links/alex-guyot-chains-5-apps-with-drafts/ Drafts 4 Review Automating iOS: A Comprehensive and Updated Guide to Launch Center Pro Alex’s watchOS 9 preview story: watchOS 9: The MacStories Preview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John consider how iOS and iPadOS 16 are affecting their work and personal lives. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Nail third party audits and internal compliance goals with endpoint security for your entire fleet. Learn more here. Setapp – More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes How iOS and iPadOS 16 Are Affecting Our Lives MacStories Unplugged: Fried Pickles and Buttermilk: A Tour of Southern Cooking A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad Era Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dig into the Recently Added folders on their iPhones and the stories they tell about what they’ve been up to lately. This episode is sponsored by: Trade – Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Sourcegraph – Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Links and Show Notes Our Recently Added Apps Cubox Upnext Ephemera Poinpy Slice Into the Breach CubeSmart LG ThinQ Arlo Secure Widgetsmith Enjoy My Verisure Lock Launcher (currently in beta only) Footpath NEA Smart 2.0 Tweetbot and Duolingo Momentum On the Way: Road Trip Planner Watch Calendar Wanderlog Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John conclude their in-depth look at changes coming to Apple’s system apps on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Home, Notes, Reminders, and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Infinite, Flexible Sketching. 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 iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura System Apps, Part 2 A Month with iOS and iPadOS 16: A New iPad Era macOS Ventura: The MacStories Preview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees