AppStories

This week, Federico and John discuss apps they’d like to see Apple build into iOS and iPadOS 14. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes Apple is working on a new iPhone app with workout videos, code-named ‘Seymour’ iOS 14: Major accessibility features, Alipay Apple Pay, wallpaper app integration, more Apple Developing Fitness App for iOS 14 That Lets You Download Guided Workout Videos Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John explore some of their favorite iOS and iPadOS utility apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage and Transfer iPhone Photos Like a Pro! Linode – Cloud Hosting and Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes John’s Picks Metapho iOS Photo Metadata Utility Metapho Adds Deep Fusion and Night Mode Photo Detection Metapho 3.0 Adds Video Support and More Annotable Drag and Drop Streamlines Editing Images in Annotable Annotable 2.0 Adds Deep Customization Features Annotable Is the Most Versatile Image Annotation Tool for iOS Yet Picsew Federico’s Picks Blear Neon Hobi UniChar Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John revisit the topic of app subscriptions and what they’ve learned in the nearly three years since they covered subscriptions in episode 5. This episode is sponsored by: Direct Mail – Create and send great-looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Indeed – Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. Links and Show Notes AppStories, Episode 5: App Subscriptions Apps Mentioned Apps that Switched to Subscriptions Ulysses Drafts Apollo Fantastical Fiery Feeds Castro Darkroom Weather Line Overcast MindNode OmniFocus Airmail New Apps with Subscriptions Noto Napbot Timery for Toggl Flighty BBEdit Hybrid Agenda Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John explore how Apple is increasingly blending services with its apps, where the mix has worked, where it hasn’t, and where they expect the trend will lead next. This episode is sponsored by: Linode – Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. MyNetDiary – Lose weight and get healthy for life with MyNetDiary. SaneBox – Clean up your inbox in minutes. Sign up for a two-week free trial and a $25 credit. Links and Show Notes Key Up and Down Event Follow-Up Stacktrace, Episode 69 – A pro at not being a pro Adobe Photoshop for iPad Noto Notetaking app Noto Review: Beautifully Modern and Versatile Note-Taking App Store link Blending Apps and Services Apple Music Apple Revamps Browse Tab in Apple Music to Surface More Content Apple Music’s Beats 1 Introduces New Music Daily with Zane Lowe Apple Music Introduces ‘New Music Daily’ Playlist Apple Music Introduces Replay, a Rolling Playlist of Your Most-Played Music Apple Music Debuts Intelligent Sorting of Alternate Album Versions Apple News and Stocks iOS 12: 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 explore how they approach testing unfamiliar apps and workflows. This episode is sponsored by: Kensington – The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes Pokemon Home Connected, Episode 281: Oligarch Modder Community MacStories Unplugged, Episode 7 (June 28, 2019): Everything is Research (available to Club MacStories members at club.macstories.net) Recent apps Federico and John have been testing Pixelmator Pro Affinity Photo (Mac and iPad) Affinity Designer (Mac and iOS) Photoshop (Mac and iPad) Femto Blockquote Markdown Editor Raindrop.io OmniFocus 3 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 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