AppStories

Federico Viticci, John Voorhees
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Jun 6, 2019 • 48min

Craig Federighi: The AppStories Interview

This week, Federico and John are in San Jose attending WWDC where Federico sat down with Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering to talk about Apple’s new developer tools like Catalyst and SwiftUI, as well as iPadOS. This episode is sponsored by: Things – Where your ideas take shape – one step at a time. Try the delightful, award-winning app on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Watch. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Topics Catalyst SwiftUI iPadOS More from MacStories MacStories’ WWDC 2019 coverage You can read our work on MacStories.net: Federico Viticci Author Page John Voorhees Author Page For more interviews by Federico and John, check out their new seasonal podcast, Dialog: Dialog Podcast Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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May 27, 2019 • 39min

Timery for Toggl Plus a Dialog Sneak Peek

This week, Federico and John talk about one of their favorite new iOS apps: Timery, a client app for Toggl’s time tracking service. They also preview Dialog, a new seasonal podcast from MacStories featuring weekly, in-depth conversations with special guests about the impact of technology on creativity, society, and culture, which debuts on May 28th. 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 STORIES at checkout for 10% off. 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 Timery for Toggl Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review Dialog: Creativity Meets Technology Subscribe: DialogPodcast.net Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts RSS feed Dialog on Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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May 21, 2019 • 59min

Behind the Scenes of Federico's iPad Story

This week, Federico and John discuss the process of creating Federico’s story, Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer and some of the topics from the story; later, they are joined by Brian King who worked with Federico on the introductory animation and 3D-rendered images throughout the story. 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 STORIES at checkout for 10% off. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro Learn more about Club MacStories here. iA Writer Working Copy Content Blocks in iA Writer (left) Cinema 4D Brian King on Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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May 13, 2019 • 34min

iOS 13 App Rumors and Wishes

This week, Federico and John share their thoughts on the latest iOS 13 app rumors reported by Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac and other features and updates they’d like to see Apple implement this year. 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 STORIES at checkout for 10% off. Moo - Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Links and Show Notes Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes Alternatives to iTunes Vox Swinsian Audirvana Roon Apple’s Latest Game Warren Buffet’s Paper Wizard Warren Buffet’s Paper Wizard Is Apple’s First iPhone Game Since 2008 Review: Texas Hold’em for iPhone Apple’s superstars of Poker Connected, Episode 242 - An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism The Latest iOS 13 App Rumors Apple to Reveal New Home-Grown Apps, Software Features at WWDC New macOS 10.15 Music app code based on iTunes, not iOS The Accidental Tech Podcast, Episode 325 - Relive Your Calculator-Watch Dreams Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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May 6, 2019 • 30min

Revisiting the Breakup of iTunes

This week, Federico and John revisit their discussion of the breakup of iTunes from Episode 21 in light of the latest Marzipan rumors. This episode is sponsored by: Hype Professional – Design beautiful HTML5 interactive pieces and animations. Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes AppStories Episode 21 - Breaking Up iTunes is Hard to Do Next major macOS version will include standalone Music, Podcasts, and TV apps, Books app gets major redesign Samsung T5 1TB SSD Plexamp VLC Prism MacStories Unplugged Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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Apr 29, 2019 • 35min

Pick 2: Moment and MindNode

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
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Apr 22, 2019 • 39min

Our New Mac mini Setups

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
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Apr 15, 2019 • 1h 31min

Interview: Ten Years of MacStories with Federico Viticci

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
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Apr 8, 2019 • 37min

The Apps of Apple’s March 25 Services Event

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
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Apr 1, 2019 • 34min

Pro iPad Apps and Where iOS Holds Them Back

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

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