AppStories

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. This episode is sponsored by: MasterClass – Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Kolide – We believe that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security. Links and Show Notes Calendars, Communications, and More Revisited AppStories, Episode 300: App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered Calendar apps FirstSeed Calendar for iPad FirstSeed Calendar for iPhone and Apple Watch Fantastical Raycast Team Commuications Discord Time Zones Zones Music Marvis Pro Soor MusicBox MusicHarbor AppStories, Episode 293: Let’s Fix the Music App Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Links and Show Notes macOS Ventura macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review EPUB version for Club MacStories members Joining Club MacStories Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps. Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Links and Show Notes Stage Manager in iPadOS 16 Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This morning, Federico and John get into the details of Federico’s review of the latest iPad Pro and the new 10th generation iPad. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Infinite, Flexible Sketching. Links and Show Notes Federico’s New iPad and iPad Pro Review The New iPad and iPad Pro Review: Mixed Signals Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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. This episode is sponsored by: Things – The award-winning to-do app. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security. Kosmik – For All Mindkind Links and Show Notes App Trends Revisited and Reconsidered Revisiting App Trends from Episode 100 The evolution of rich notifications Subscription apps Apple services on third-party hardware iPads and keyboard control Mac and iPad app convergence Considering What’s Next for Apps Text-based app command systems Stage Manager’s role in app convergence A Stage Manager API Adaptable UIs for the home Augmented and mixed reality Legs Automation and Shortcuts Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – Kolide believes that maintaining endpoint security shouldn’t mean compromising employee privacy. Check out our manifesto: Honest Security. Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. Links and Show Notes Return to the App Grab Bag Marvis Pro Obsidian Delete Your Notes Runestone Apple Watch Ultra Action Button Apps Footpath Volo Redpoint Halide Just Press Record Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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 This episode is sponsored by: Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple. MasterClass – Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membership. Trade – Save big, support small roasters. Get $30 off your first order. Links and Show Notes An Interview with David Smith Widgetsmith MacStories Coverage: David Smith Tests the Apple Watch Ultra on a Three-Day Hike in Scotland Widgetsmith Is Coming for Your iOS 16 Lock Screen Too Inc. Interviews David Smith About Widgetsmith’s Astonishing Success From David’s website: Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands Related video Two Suggestions for the Apple Watch Ultra Some of David’s other apps Watchsmith Pedometer++ Sleep++ Follow David Smith Website Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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