AppStories

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

This week, Federico and John each pick an aspect of their MacStories work and break down the apps, workflows, and processes they use to accomplish it. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink - Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad and iPhone, and speed up your daily workflow. Eternal Storms is giving away 10 copies each of Yoink for the Mac and iOS on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a chance to win, click here for the Mac version and here for the iOS version. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Show Notes John’s Sponsorship Workflow Spark Alfred Yoink Things GoodTask Microsoft Word Federico’s Writing Workflow iA Writer Working Copy Pixelmator Annotable Apple Frames shortcut Publish to WordPress shortcut Text Case Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dive into Federico’s experiments in mixed iOS and Mac automation for controlling his Mac mini, iTunes, and podcasting setup. This episode is sponsored by: RAW Power - Make your best shots better. If you miss Aperture, check out RAW Power for Mac and iOS. Enter to win a free copy of RAW Power for iOS or the Mac here. ExpressVPN - High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Links and Show Notes iPad Diaries: Using a Mac from iOS, Part 1 – Finder Folders, Siri Shortcuts, and App Windows with Keyboard Maestro FileBrowser File Explorer Pro iPad Diaries: Transmit Replacements and FTP Clients Keyboard Maestro BetterTouchTool Luna Display Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John dive into their collections of iOS and Mac utilities and discuss some favorites. This episode is sponsored by: Linode - High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Paste - Cloud clipboard time machine for Mac and iOS. Links and Show Notes Follow-Up A new way to go behind the scenes AirBuddy by Guilherme Rambo (Mac) App MacStories review Jayson by Simon Stovring (iOS) App MacStories review Scriptable Introducing MacStories Selects: The Best New Apps, App Updates, and iOS Games of 2018 Text Case by Chris Hannah (iOS) App MacStories review Text Case Adds Siri Shortcut Support for Text Transformations Yonks by Stefan Grund (iOS) App Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John consider Apple’s latest iPad ads and provide suggestions of other third-party apps the company could use to show off its hardware. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X: The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac. Links and Show Notes A New Way to Take Notes Notability GoodNotes Noted Noteshelf Notes Plus Evernote OneNote Bear Ulysses Agenda Concepts A New Way to Go Paperless Shoebox Receipts Tracker Scanbot Scanner Pro Genius Scan Microsoft Word Paper Linea Sketch Tayasui Sketches Autodesk Sketchbook Affinity Designer Filmed and Edited on an iPad Pro LumaFusion A New Way to Host Your Own Podcast Anchor GoodNotes Ferrite A New Way to Create a Presentation Google Slides Microsoft PowerPoint A New Way to Design Your Space Morpholio Trace Houzz MeasureKit Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John interview Yarrow Cheney, whose animated feature film credits include directing The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and production design for the Despicable Me movies and The Lorax, about the role the iPad plays in his filmmaking process. This episode is sponsored by: Toggl – Hassle-free time tracking, wherever you are. Linode – High-performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Some of the films Yarrow Cheney has worked on: Iron Giant Curious George The Lorax Despicable Me Despicable Me 2 The Secret Life of Pets The Grinch Yarrow Cheney online: YarrowCheney.com Instagram Apps discussed: Concepts Procreate Maya Nuke Blender Photoshop Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees