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In today’s first WWDC 2020 episode, Federico and John cover the highlights of Apple’s keynote, including widgets, the App Library, App Clips, and design changes in iOS 14, system-wide sidebars and Apple Pencil updates in iPadOS 14, sleep tracking and the Fitness app in watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur’s big redesign, Safari, and the transition to Apple Silicon. This episode is sponsored by: PDF Expert: The best way to read, edit, sign and annotate your PDFs. Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes MacStories’ WWDC Coverage: macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Overview iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Overview watchOS 7: The MacStories Overview WWDC 2020 Keynote: By the Numbers Apple Publishes Video from WWDC 2020 Keynote Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John cover the latest news about WWDC and conclude their WWDC wishes series with a look at iOS, including Messages, Files, Shortcuts, the share sheet, the App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Instabug – Fixing Bugs and Crashes Is Now Easier Than Ever. Get two months off discount with the code AppStories2020 at checkout Cotton Bureau: Shop Graphic Tees, Hoodies, and More. Use APPSTORIES10 for 10% off. Links and Show Notes iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review Apps mentioned: WhatsApp Screens Working Copy Noto DEVONthink To Go Fantastical GoodLinks Toolbox Pro Data Jar Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week Federico and John continue their WWDC wishes series with a look at macOS, including the bug fixes, system-level changes, and Apple app enhancements they would like to see at WWDC this year. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Miro – The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Links and Show Notes Connected, Episode 296: Gandalf Shot First; Stephen vs. Finder Chatology Apple Books: A Love Letter to Readers Shazam Service Station Review: A Handy Utility to Customize Your Finder’s Contextual Menu Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John share their wishes for watchOS and tvOS including a fitness app, more customization and complication options, APIs for third-party TV remotes, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze – Unlimited Backup. Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Introducing MacStories Perspective Icons: 20,000 Custom Perspective Icons for OmniFocus Pro More on the MacStories Perspective Icons Apps Discussed Watchsmith HomeRun FlickType Keyboard Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John, who have been spending too many of their waking hours investigating research apps on iPadOS and the Mac, discuss the features and approaches they’d like to see in an ideal research app or suite of apps. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Desktop-class productivity for iPad. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed DEVONagent DEVONthink DEVONthink To Go Keep It (Mac / iPad and iPhone) Evernote Highlights MarginNote Instapaper PDF Expert Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John share their wishes for iPadOS including audio source control, multitasking, external display support, Search, keyboard and trackpad support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Audio Hijack SoundSource Logic Remote Related Stories iPad Diaries: The Many Setups of the 2018 iPad Pro Jason Snell on Podcasting with Only an iPad Pro iOS 11: The MacStories Review FS Bookmarks: A Shortcut to Reopen Files and Folders Directly in the Files App Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John discuss the evolution of Apple’s platforms and the new generation apps that are emerging across every platform from the Apple Watch to the Mac and embracing those new technologies and business models. This episode is sponsored by: Links and Show Notes Steve Troughton-Smith Twitter thread with many of the apps discussed Apps Mentioned GoodNotes Planny Walletry San Fransymbols AC Helper Broadcasts Abyss CARROT Weather Brush - Toothbrush Timer Related Stories iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review macOS Catalina: The MacStories Review watchOS 6: The MacStories Review Catalyst Can Rescue the Mac and Grow the iPad Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

In this special episode of AppStories, Federico interviews Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi about iPadOS, pointer support, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Concepts – Where Ideas Take Shape Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes More on the latest iPad developments on MacStories: The New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with Trackpad: The MacStories Overview Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.4 with iPad Cursor Support and Keyboard Improvements, iCloud Drive Shared Folders, and More Modular Computer: iPad Pro as a Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Workstation Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro: A New Breed of Laptop The iPad at 10, a MacStories series commemorating the iPad’s 10th anniversary Learn more and subscribe to MacStories Unwind, our latest weekly podcast recapping the week at MacStories and more: MacStories Unwind Revisit Federico’s interview with Craig Federighi from WWDC 2019 on AppStories: AppStories, Episode 114 – Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Discover the tools behind crafting a comprehensive iOS review. The discussion covers apps like MindNode and MarginNote for organizing insights and enhancing productivity. Dive into the challenges of managing Apple documentation and the benefits of different formats. Hear about the streamlined writing process using IA Writer, and how OmniFocus revolutionizes task management. Plus, thoughts on the virtual WWDC and its implications. Tune in for insights that blend tech and creativity!

This week, Federico and John dig into the utility grab bag to cover eight more of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up Paste Anybuffer Federico’s Picks Broadcasts Tot Tot Review: Collect and Edit Bits of Text Charcoal a-Shell John’s Picks Picsew Pixelmator Pixelmator 2.5 Brings Document Browser, New Photo View, and Extensive Presets to iPad and iPhone Screens Screens 4.0 for macOS Adds Curtain Mode, Drag-And-Drop File Transfers, Touch Bar Support, and More Inspect Browser Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees