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This week, Federico and John share a long list of iOS and iPadOS 15 tips, highlighting lesser-known features that they are using to get the most out of the latest versions of the OSes. This episode is sponsored by: RevenueCat – Subscription management built for mobile apps Pillow – Sleeping better, made simple Links and Show Notes iOS and iPadOS 15 Tips iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review Go To Folder on iPadOS Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John look at the the best of the first Safari extensions released for the iPhone and iPad. This episode is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X – Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. FitnessView – Track your Health data in a different way with insights, widgets and Apple Watch iMazing – Manage your iPhone. Your way. Get 30% off iMazing this month only. Links and Show Notes Safari Extensions Webpage customizaton Noir Dark Reader Tweaks for Twitter Momentum Developer Tools and Fixing Website Annoyances Achoo Amplosion Overamped Super Agent Stop the Madness Video PiPifier Vidimote Utilities xSearch 1Password CardPointers GoodLinks 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 go beyond the specs to figure out what it is about the new iPad mini that makes it so special. This episode is sponsored by: 1Blocker - The fastest and most powerful blocker for Safari MacStadium – Leading provider of cloud solutions built on Apple Mac hardware. Links and Show Notes The iPad mini: Small Wonder iPad mini Review: Small Wonder Previous MacStories iPad mini coverage: The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple’s Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play eReaders mentioned Kindle Oasis Paperwhite Kobo Forma Elipsa Yomu iOS and iPadOS eBook reader app 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 interviews Federico about his iOS and iPadOS 15 review live in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, covering the challenges of writing this year’s review, Focus mode, Safari changes, Shortcuts, Live Text, the Shelf, listener questions, and more. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Leading provider of cloud solutions built on Apple Mac hardware. Daylite – The only CRM made for your Mac. Links and Show Notes Federico’s iOS and iPadOS 15 Review iOS and iPadOS 15: the MacStories Review iOS and iPadOS 15 Review Extras: eBooks, Shortcuts, Making Of, Obsidian Plugins, Safari Extension Beta, and AppStories Live Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John look at Apple’s evolving approach to the way HomeKit devices and entertainment features are incorporated into the company’s OSes. This episode is sponsored by: A Best-in-Class iOS App – A four book series on how to develop and design premier iOS apps, in early access now. MacStadium – Leading provider of cloud solutions built on Apple Mac hardware. CleanMyMac X – Make sure you can trust your Mac. Links and Show Notes Apple’s Upcoming HomeKit and tvOS Updates Apple Event Day at MacStories Apple’s Fall OS Updates Promise Deeper HomeKit and Entertainment Integration Apple’s iOS and ipadOS fall preview page with details on HomeKit updates Apple’s macOS Monterey preview page with details on HomeKit updates Apple’s tvOS fall preview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John examine the growing trend of app customization in the context of Apple’s system apps focusing on Reminders’ Tag Browser and Smart Lists and Notes’ Tag Browser and Smart Folders. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Now with Markdown Support! Instabug – Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Links and Show Notes Reminders, Notes, and App Customization Reminders’ Smart Lists Put Unprecedented Control in the Hands of Users Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates iOS 15 Preview iPadOS 15 Preview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John explore the many ways Mac apps can be made today and how the frameworks, along with design choices and other factors are redefining the landscape of apps on the Mac and what constitutes a great Mac app. This episode is sponsored by: Student App Centre – The home of awesome student discounts on premium apps and software. Links and Show Notes The Complexity of Defining Great Modern Mac Apps The Loupedeck Live, which John reviewed for Club MacStories, includes a configuration app built with Xamarin Users lobby 1Password to abandon new Electron version Apps Discussed 1Password Craft Notability Orbit AppStories, Episode 235, An Inteview with Malin Sundberg Obsidian Typeform Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John introduce two new tiers of Club MacStories, run down all the new features of each tier, explain the web app that powers it all, and officially release a back catalog of three months worth of bonus AppStories+ content. This episode is sponsored by: Quill – Messaging to Make Your Team Better Technology Untangled – Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains. Links and Show Notes Introducing Club MacStories Introducing the All-New Club MacStories: New Tiers for More Original Content, Discord Community, Search and Custom RSS, and Our New ‘Calliope’ Web App Two new Club tiers Club MacStories+ Club Premier Club plans page Club MacStories+ plan Club Premier Club MacStories runs on a new web app called Calliope at club.macstories.net AppStories+ Announcement AppStories+ plans page Federico is the Professor Oak of Club MacStories Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John explore the world of sideloaded apps and games on the iPhone and iPad, including AltStore and the kinds of apps and game emulators it makes possible. This episode is sponsored by: Memberful – Monetize your passion with membership. Technology Untangled – Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains. Links and Show Notes Sideloading with AltStore The backstory of what led Federico to re-explore AltStore was told on Connected, Episode 356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar Cydia Delta emulator Provenance Dolphin PPSSPP Microsoft and backwards compatibility on Remaster, Episode 95 Auarte PS5 controller clip Otterbox Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe UTM app for running PC virtual machines on iOS devices Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John continue the Summer OS Preview Series with special guest Malin Sundberg, the creator of time tracking app Orbit, for a chat about the development of Orbit, SwiftUI, Shortcuts for Mac, SharePlay, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw Instabug – Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Technology Untangled – Join Michael Bird as he untangles innovation through a series of interviews, stories, and analyses with some of the industry’s brightest brains Links and Show Notes Malin Sundberg – Website – Twitter – Orbit, a time tracking and invoicing app for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch – Cup of Tech podcast Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees