AppStories

The Mac App Store has fallen behind the iOS App Store. Federico and John discuss the Store’s problems and consider how Apple might address them. This episode is sponsored by: A Better Finder Rename 10 Use the coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 30% off. Links and Show Notes Background Mac exploit lets you change App Store preferences with any password Mac App Store: Year Two Five Years of Mac App Store Design Issues The Mac App Store in 2014 (via Unauthoritative Pronouncements): the Mac App Store in 2018: Bugs What to Do When the Mac App Store App Just Spins and Spins No One Minding the Mac App Store Michael Tsai on Twitter Developer Issues Making More Outside the Mac App Store BBEdit Leaving the Mac App Store Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John interview James Thomson about the origins of PCalc and DragThing, life as an indie developer, selling apps on the App Store and Mac App Store, and more. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Links and Show Notes Apps PCalc (iOS / Mac) DragThing James Thomson TLA Systems Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John discuss the features that their ideal iOS and Mac email clients would have and what they are using now. This episode is sponsored by: The Streaks New Years Resolution Bundle: Get in shape in 2018, both physically and mentally. Streaks: The to-do list that helps you form good habits. Streaks Workout: Work out in your lounge room with no equipment. Links and Show Notes Sparrow for iPhone Review Google Acquires Sparrow Lookmark Lookmark Now Tracks App Updates Airmail (iOS/Mac) Airmail for iPhone Review: Power User Email Airmail 3 Review Spark (iOS / Mac) Spark Arrives on macOS Spark Adds Key Email Productivity Features: Send Later and Follow-Up Reminders Readdle Extends Spark Functionality With App Integrations Spark Review: Smart Email Outlook Outlook for iOS Gains Quick Replies, New Conversation View, and More Microsoft Releases Outlook for iOS Unibox (iOS / Mac) Boxer Newton (iOS / Mac) Edison Mail Yahoo Mail Inky Canary Mail SaneBox Gmail Gmail Refreshed with New Design, Swipe to Archive or Delete, ‘Undo Send,’ and Faster Search Inbox Inbox by Gmail to Add New Smart Reply Feature This Week Dispatch Dispatch 3.0 Brings iPad App, Improvements to Actions and Snippets Polymail (iOS / Mac) Mailbutler Mailbutler Adds New Tools to Apple Mail Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John discuss app pre-orders, a new feature introduced by Apple that has interesting implications for developers and their customers. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The future of email. Finances — Effortless bookkeeping for everyone. Links and Show Notes Apple Opens App Pre-Orders to All Developers Offering Your Apps for Preorder iTunes Connect’s Resources and Help documentation iTunes Connect Pre-Order FAQ 5 Games to Pre-Order Now Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John interview Christian Selig, the creator of the popular iOS Reddit client Apollo about the development and design of the app, incorporating Redditors’ feedback, the complexities inherent in building a Reddit app, and working in Swift. This episode is sponsored by: Jamf Now – Manage and protect your Apple devices in minutes. Create your free account today. Dejal Time Out — You deserve a break. Try Time Out for Mac for free. Links and Show Notes Apollo iOS app Website Video preview Apollo Reddit thread r/apolloapp Apollo on Twitter Christian Selig Website Reddit Twitter Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John pick two apps they’ve been experimenting with recently and discuss how it’s going so far. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers macOS image editor Pixelmator Pro, which was released last week, and Federico explains how he’s integrated Things 3 for iOS into recent projects. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp - An app for every job, already on your Mac. Links and Show Notes Pixelmator Pro for macOS Pixelmator Pro First Impressions: A Beautiful Modern Interface with Advanced Image Editing Tools Website Mac App Store Things 3 for iOS Things 3: Beauty and Delight in a Task Manager Website Things 3 for the iPhone Things 3 for the iPad Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John talk about the Apple Watch apps they use and how their use of the Watch has changed as the product has evolved. This episode is sponsored by: Spark – The Future of Email Links and Show Notes Our Apple Watches More on the cost of some LTE service plans for the Series 3 Apple Watch Accidental Tech Podcast, Episode 243: Knew About the Dollar Signs How We Use the Apple Watch Things CARROT Weather Shazam Encore Grocery Workout++ PCalc Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John consider why some apps sit unused in ‘folders of good intentions’ on their iOS and macOS devices. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing – Manage your iPhone your way with iMazing. Links and Show Notes Good Intentions Apps PaintCode Sketch Lifesum WaterMinder Gyroscope Coursera edX Duolingo Marvin Kindle Headspace Inoreader Reeder Halide Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John look at apps that have been designed for the iPhone X and consider what makes certain apps ‘sticky.’ This episode is sponsored by: iStat Menus – Providing Mac users with a wealth of information in a compact, cleanly-designed interface. Use the coupon code ‘APPSTORIES’ for 30% off iStat Menus 6 or an iStat Menus Family Pack. Jamf Now – Manage and protect your Apple devices in minutes. Create your free account today at jamf.com/appstories. Links and Show Notes Designed for the iPhone X iPhone X App Roundup: The Innovative, Beautiful, and Practical The Apps Halide Apollo The MacStories review Annotable Lire RSS reader Weather Atlas AR MeasureKit The MacStories review Glasses by Warby Parker Workflow Reeder What Makes an App Sticky? Investment in Setup and Customization Airmail Tweetbot Editorial Launch Center Pro Launcher Day One GIFwrapped Evernote Gyroscope Exclusive or Best-in-Class Features Overcast Google Docs Twitterrific Sharing and Collaboration Features Todoist Trello Sunk Costs – Subscription-based apps and services Slack Zapier Inoreader Spotify Going Where Your Friends and Family Are WhatsApp Twitter Facebook Telegram Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John explain the apps and workflows they use to cover Apple earnings calls and then cover updates to Newsify on iOS and Twitterrific for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Links and Show Notes Follow Up ShotBox Shotty Apple Earnings Call Apps Ulysses Microsoft Excel Workflow App Updates Newsify Twitterrific Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees