AppStories

This week, Federico and John take a deep dive into two apps they’ve been using a lot lately, Moment Pro Camera and the recently-released MindNode 6. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. 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 Time is running out to order MacStories 10th Anniversary Merchandise! Available at macstoriesmerch.com: T-shirts (on sale late in the day on April 29th) Enamel Pin (available for a few extra days this week) Moment Pro Camera shopmoment.com MindNode MindNode 6 Review: Refined Mind Mapping iPad Diaries: The Many Setups of the 2018 iPad Pro Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John talk about their new Mac minis, the very different ways they use them, and the apps they rely on the most. This episode is sponsored by: KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experienced based play. Get your first crate free. Moo: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Links and Show Notes MacStories 10th Anniversary Merchandise Available for just one more week at macstoriesmerch.com: T-shirts Enamel Pin iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro Mobile Video Production Spotlighted at the 2019 NAB Show iPad Apps with external display support MindNode (coming soon) LumaFusion Other Mac apps Discussed John 1Password Dropbox Spark Backblaze Alfred Yoink Slack GoodTask Audio Hijack Audition iZotope RX Skype Forecast BetterTouchTool Sound Studio Ulysses iA Writer GitHub Desktop Grammarly Trello Reeder Federico Handbrake Cyberduck Homebridge youtube-dl Plex HDHomeRun Atom SoundSource Airfoil XLD Plexamp Tag Editor UI Browser

This week, to mark MacStories’ 10th anniversary, John interviews Federico about how MacStories got started, what led to the MacStories that readers know today, and what’s in store for the site and other MacStories properties in the future. This episode is sponsored by: Agenda - An elegant new take on notes. Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Federico’s First Post on MacStories: Stainless & Cruz, two new Mac browsers Federico’s Personal Stories Life After Cancer: How the iPhone Helped Me Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle I Made You a Mixtape Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude Apps Mentioned Poster Updated for iOS 7 Permanote (formerly Nebulous Notes) i.Files Dropshare Bloggsy Transmit MacStories 10th Anniversary Merchandise macstoriesmerch.com Available for a limited time: T-shirts Enamel Pin Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John take a close look at the apps and services announced by Apple at its March 25th services event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino including the TV app, News, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes TV App Apple TV+, Channels, and the Redesigned TV App: Our Complete Overview The New TV App: Our Hands-On with Channels, the Redesign, and More News App Apple Announces Apple News+ Service for Magazines: Our Overview and First Impressions Apple Arcade Apple Arcade: Our Overview of Apple’s New Gaming Subscription Service Techmeme Ride Home – Apple Event Debriefing with MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees Apple Arcade Webpage Apple Card Apple Card: The MacStories Overview Matthew Panzarino Explains How the Apple Card Will Work Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John cover pro iOS audio, photography, video, and art apps that stretch the platform and discuss where the OS is holding them back. This episode is sponsored by: Linode: High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. KiwiCo: Hands-on learning and experience-based play. Get your first crate free. Links and Show Notes Audio Editing and Music Creation Ferrite Capo touch USBPre 2 Photography Lightroom Darkroom Snapseed Video LumaFusion Jonathan Morrison: I tried to edit an ENTIRE video on iPad Pro… Kingston MobileLite G3 RAVPower FileHub Plus Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro Portable Gnarbox 2.0 Art Affinity Designer Affinity Publisher Concepts Interview: Directing Animated Feature Films Using an iPad with Yarrow Cheney 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 discussion of iOS 13 wishes, this time focussing on HomeKit and Shortcuts. This episode is sponsored by: Luna Display - The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. MindNode - It starts with your thought. Links and Show Notes HomeKit It’s Time for a Complete Home App Makeover Home by Matthias Hochgatterer HomeDash Shotcuts iOS 12:The MacStories Review, Shortcuts section The MacStories Shortcuts Archive Launch Center Pro Due Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John discuss their favorite reading apps including Apple Books, Kindle, Comixology, Shonen Jump and Apple News. This episode is sponsored by: Hoban Cards - Thoughtfully designed letterpress-printed business cards & stationery for creative individuals and small businesses. Use the code MacStories for $10 off your first order. Setapp, from Macpaw - More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac. Links and Show Notes The MacStories Shortcuts Archive What Federico’s been reading The Death of Expertise Red Rising Trilogy Apple Books: A Love Letter to Readers Kindle Comixology Shonen Jump Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dive back into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss four more favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more business and get more done. ExpressVPN - High-speed, secure & anonymous VPN service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes Retrobatch Retrobatch from Flying Meat Brings Nodal Batch Processing of Images to the Mac Grape for GitHub Working Copy Gladys (iOS/Mac) iPad Diaries: Working with Drag and Drop – Bear and Gladys Gladys Adds iPhone Version and iCloud Sync Pick 2: Everyday Workflows Yoink (iOS/Mac) Sofa Sofa Review: A Simple Tool for Tracking Movies, TV Shows, Books, and Podcasts

This week, Federico and John discuss their iOS 13 wishes for the Files app and iPad home screen. This episode is sponsored by: DEVONthink – Information management reinvented: Save, organize, and recall all your documents whenever you need them. Use the link above or the code promo-appstories-2019-01 at checkout for an exclusive 10% discount. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Files app and iPad Home Screen About the Finder iOS 11: The MacStories Review iOS 12: The MacStories Review Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John discuss some of the trends they expect will drive app development on iOS and the Mac this year and into the future. This episode is sponsored by: MacStadium – Private clouds and dedicated Macs for developers and teams doing iOS/Mac app development. Start a Mac mini subscription and get two months for the price of one with the code APPSTORIES. Luna Display – The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code APPSTORIES at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes Rich Notifications Jayson Inspecting JSON Files on iOS with Jayson Daily Dictionary Daily Dictionary’s New Watch App Showcases the Latest watchOS Capabilities Daily Dictionary: A New Word of the Day App LookUp LookUp 5 Teaches Siri the Word of the Day and More via Shortcuts LookUp 4.0 Adds Object Recognition via Vision Framework, Plus Drag and Drop LookUp Review: The Modern Dictionary Services and Subscriptions Samsung Announces iTunes Movies and TV Shows App and AirPlay 2 Support for Its Smart TVs Keyboard Control for iPad Apps Things Things 3.6 Reimagines External Keyboard Control on iPad Agenda Agenda 5 Expands iPad External Keyboard Support App Convergence Augmented Reality Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees