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This week, Federico and John dig into the latest Apple event to uncover new features and innovations coming to the Home app, Siri, and mobile photography. This episode is sponsored by: Previs Pro – Storyboarding App for iOS. Sign up for a chance to win Masterclass for a year. Instabug – Application Performance Monitoring Built for Mobile. Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes Show Notes Apple’s October 13, 2020 Event Apple’s HomePod mini: The MacStories Overview HomePod mini Apple’s iPhone 12 Lineup: The MacStories Overview iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s annual iOS and iPadOS review to look at big picture trends like Compact UI along with the changes to iPadOS, the Apple Pencil’s new Scribble feature, and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Fantastical – The calendar app you won’t be able to live without. MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one. Things – The award-winning to-do app. Links and Show Notes iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review iOS and iPadOS 14 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Shortcuts, Podcasts, and Newsletter Join Club MacStories today to enjoy all the extras and perks released with Federico’s iOS and iPadOS 14 review and throughout the year Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John tour music widgets, one of their favorite categories, exploring the many widgets they’re using to listen to music and follow their favorite artists. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one. Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Readdle – Essential productivity apps. iOS 14 ready. Links and Show Notes Music widgets from this week’s episode of AppStories: MusicHarbor Dot Soor LongPlay SongFeed Picky Launcher lire Introducing MusicBot: The All-in-One Apple Music Assistant, Powered by Shortcuts Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John revisit their approaches to their iPhone Home Screens, including the third-party widgets they’re using, and how they are optimizing their mix of apps and widgets since the iOS 14 update. Federico also shares a trick for integrating certain widgets and folders of icons into his wallpaper. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium - Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Mint Mobile: Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month. Links and Show Notes MacStories Updates Club MacStories’ 5th Anniversary Celebration MacStories’ ongoing iOS and iPadOS 14 coverage MacStories’ ongoing widget coverage Federico and John’s Home Screens Federico’s Home Screens: John’s Home Screens: Shortcuts Mentioned, which are available in the MacStories Shortcuts Archive: WallCreator MusicBot Copy Blank Characters Apps Mentioned: Soor The MacStories review Timery The widgets discussed are in beta and are coming soon Todoist The MacStories review GoodLinks The widgets discussed are in beta and are coming soon LookUp The MacStories review Wikipedia The MacStories review Apollo The MacStories review Widget Wizard The MacStories widget creation roundup Federico’s Twitter thread about calendar widgets MusicHarbor The MacStories review Widgeridoo The MacStories widget creation roundup lire The MacStories review Fantastical The MacStories review Ascend FoodNoms Tempo The widgets discussed are in beta and are coming soon CardioBot Launcher IMDb World Clock Anybuffer The MacStories review Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John conclude the MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing designer Michael Flarup about Mac iconography, the design of Mac Catalyst apps, content-focused design on the iPad, augmented reality, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes Michael Flarup Website The Comeback of Fun in Visual Design Twitter Previously on AppStories Episode 68: Interviews with Michael Flarup and Marc Edwards 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 details of Apple’s new App Review Guidelines, which address game streaming services, advertising, ‘reader apps,’ and more. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one. Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Tower – The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows. Get 30% off with code APPSTORIES. Links and Show Notes Apple Updates Multiple App Review Guidelines Addressing Game Streaming Services, In-App Purchases, Advertising, and More Fortnite Developer Epic Games Sues Apple Alleging Anti-Competitive App Store and Payment Processing Behavior Game On: A Decade of iOS Gaming Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John explain their emerging strategies for using widgets in the Today view, mixed with apps on their Home screens, and on dedicated widget-only Home screens. This episode is sponsored by: Muse – Turn your iPad into a tool for thought. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes Widgets and the App Library: A First Look at Bringing Personality and Customization to Your Home Screens AppStories Episode 170 – WWDC 2020: Widgets Come to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Overview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John explore Apple’s 2020 gaming updates, including deeper controller support and a refreshed Game Center, which are coming this fall. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium - Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS and Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes Please consider supporting our friends at Relay FM who are raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Donate MacStories Gaming Coverage: Deeper Controller Support and a Revitalized Game Center: Exploring Apple’s 2020 Gaming Updates Apple Hits Restart on Game Controller Support 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 MacStories Summer OS Preview Series by interviewing Vidit Bhargava, the creator of LookUp, a dictionary app available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, about design, Mac Catalyst apps, and a whole lot more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts - Sketch, Note, Draw Mint Mobile – Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month Links and Show Notes Vidit Bhargava on Twitter LookUp On iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS On the Mac MacStories’ Latest Review LookUp 6 Review: The Biggest Update Yet for the Best Dictionary App Vidit Bhargava on Medium Designed for iPad Designing LookUp for macOS Designing a Scalable Interface Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John revisit Mac Catalyst, the technology used to bring iPad apps to the Mac, to discuss what’s changed since WWDC 2019, debate where Mac Catalyst fits in Apple’s overall app strategy, and share some of their favorite Mac Catalyst apps. This episode is sponsored by: Hover – Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Pingdom – Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code APPSTORIES to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes Mac Catalyst 2.0: Doubling Down on the Alignment of the Mac and iPad Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad AppStories 134: Mac Catalyst and the First Wave of Apps Built with It AppStories 117: Catalyst to the Rescue Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac with John Voorhees Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees