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This week, Federico and John discuss the updates to Apple’s OSes and developer tools, the changes to the app economy they signal, and the impact they’ll have on users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes John’s Grocery list Apple’s Latest Betas macOS Will Soon Support Universal Apps, Enabling a Single Purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps Federico on key up and down events. Connected, Episode 280: Peanut Butterpeanut Butterpeanut Butter Mac Catalyst Past Catalyst Coverage on MacStories and AppStories (Episodes 117, 134, and 135) Mac Power Users, Episode 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

This week, Federico and John discuss the features and technologies that go into building a modern iOS or iPadOS app with examples of some of their favorite implementations. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Direct Mail – Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Links and Show Notes MacStories stories mentioned: The New Fantastical Review Overcast Refines Podcast Listening with AirPlay 2 Support and a New Version of Voice Boost Drag and Drop section of iOS 11: The MacStories Review Apps mentioned Scriptable Reeder Deliveries Raindrop.io Overcast Castro Pocket Casts iA Writer Things Agenda Fantastical GoodNotes lire PCalc Timery MindNode Apollo Noto Adapt, Episode 16 - Having Fun with the iPad Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John look back at the introduction of the iPad ten years ago, the apps announced onstage, and how the iPad’s app story has changed over the past decade. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes Introducing MacStories Shortcuts Icons Color Edition, Featuring 350 Multi-Color Icons My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition Apple iPad Event — January 27, 2010 The iPad at 10: A New Product Category Defined by Apps (link going live later on January 27th) Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote with commentary by Stephen Hackett of 512pixels.net Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John tackle music discovery apps, third-party music players, websites, and MusicBot. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes New Music Daily with Zane Lowe on Beats One MusicHarbor How I Keep Track of New Music Releases Miximum Miximum Review: Smart Apple Music Playlists on iOS Albums Last.fm Doppler Doppler Enables Pain-Free Importing of Music and Podcasts from Safari on iOS Soor Soor: A Third-Party Apple Music Client for iPhone Marvis Pro Marvis Review: The Ultra-Customizable Apple Music Client MusicBot Recommended Websites Chorus.fm Pitchfork Stereogum Alternative Press The INSIDE Music newsletter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John cover Shortcuts utilities including Toolbox Pro, Pushcut, and LaunchCuts. They also preview an upcoming Shortcuts utility from Simon Stovring called Data Jar and explain the difference between Shortcuts, shortcuts, Siri Shortcuts, and other terminology. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Shortcuts Terminology Apple Style Guide SiriKit Documentation Shortcuts Utilities Toolbox Pro Pushcut Adapt #16: Having Fun with the iPad LaunchCuts Connected #276: Symbiosis, Osmosis, Whatever 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 discuss the sort of sophisticated web apps that can be used with Safari on iPadOS 13 and share a bunch of tips and tricks based on Apple’s latest updates to Safari. This episode is sponsored by: Health IQ – Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Direct Mail – Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Links and Show Notes John on Clockwise, Episode #327: Chiming in the New Year MacStories Shortcuts Archive Safari section of iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review Desktop-Class Safari for iPad: A Hands-On Look at the Difference the iPadOS Update Makes to Apple’s Browser Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week on AppStories, Federico and John reveal the 2019 MacStories Selects Awards. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Re:Schedule – The app that helps you be more productive by organizing your collaboration with your schedule. Links and Show Notes Show Notes MacStories Selects 2019: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year The Winners App of the Year: iA Writer Readers’ Choice Award: Drafts Best New App: Timery for Toggl Best App Update: LookUp 6 Best App Feature: Overcast Clip Sharing Best Watch App: HomeRun Best Mac App: Reeder 4 Best Game: Dead Cells Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, we share our 2020 wishes for Apple’s system apps on iOS and the Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington – The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes Club MacStories Makes a Terrific Holiday Gift Mac Power Users, Episode 513 Connected, Episode 272: If the Issue Persists, Contact Apple Other apps mentioned: Ferrite Luma Fusion Todoist Scriptable iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review, What’s Still Missing from Shortcuts Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John cover one of their favorite RSS client for the Mac and iOS: Reeder by Silvio Rizzi. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. MacStadium – Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code APPSTORIES, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud. Kensington – The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes Reeder 4 for Mac Reeder 4 for iOS Reeder Website 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 their favorite HomeKit devices, apps, and automations. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display – Turn any Mac or iPad into a wireless second display. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Moo: Custom business printing and design. Save 15%. Links and Show Notes Devices Circle 2 Cameras Aqara Home Security Hub Eve Window and Door Sensors Abode Hue lights LiFX lights Lutron Caseta light switch Ecobee 3 Eve Electrical Outlets HomeKit Routers Netgear Orbi Insignia WiFi Garage Door Controller for HomeKit Apps Pushcut Home+ 4 HomeRun Federico’s HomeRun setup HomeCam HomePass Automation Federico’s HomeKit shortcut Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees