AppStories

Federico and John interview two members of Team Alto, Harry Nesbitt and Ryan Cash, about Alto’s Adventure, the challenges they faced in following it up with Alto’s Odyssey, the creative process of making games, and the mobile game industry. This episode is sponsored by: Ulysses – The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Use the link to get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes Alto Games Alto’s Adventure Alto’s Odyssey Upcoming Projects from Snowman Skate City Where Cards Fall Distant Other Games Mentioned Circles Florence Two Dots Gorogoa Threes Flip Flop Solitaire Flower Fez Thumper Where’s My Water? What Remains of Edith Finch Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John talk about the trends and app culture surrounding mindfulness and meditation apps. This episode is sponsored by: This episode of AppStories is sponsored by: Prizmo Go 2.0 - Instant Text Capture Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed Moodnotes Brain.fm Headspace Calm Tide Brightmind Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John follow up their RSS app and service episode with a closer look at how each of them uses RSS for work and pleasure reading. This episode is sponsored by: Elmedia Player - a free multi-format HD video player for the Mac Use this link for 30% off on Elmedia Player Pro Links and Show Notes Inoreader Inoreader How-To Articles Inoreader How-to: Boosting feeds Inoreader How-to: Subscribe to social networks feeds Inoreader How-to: Monitor hot topics with Active Search Inoreader How-to: Stay in the know with Search Inoreader How-to: Save time with Rules See only relevant content with filtered feeds Other Services and Apps Feed Hawk Feedbin Feedly NewsBlur Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

The RSS sync service and reader app landscape makes it difficult to find the perfect combination of features for the way you read the news. Federico and John sift through the many options and highlight what they look for in modern iOS and Mac RSS clients. This episode is sponsored by: GoodNotes: Stunning digital ink. Outcast: Download and play podcasts without your iPhone. Links and Show Notes Follow Up Welt Bring! AnyList RSS Services Inoreader NewsBlur FeedWrangler Feedly Feedbin RSS Clients – iOS Lire Fiery Feeds NewsBlur Reeder Unread Cappuccino Inoreader Newsify RSS Clients – Mac Reeder Leaf Cappuccino ReadKit Feedy Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Nearly five months into iOS 11, Federico and John take a look at how iOS 11 has changed not only the way they work, but also how it has impacted their use of lifestyle, health and fitness, media consumption, and other types of apps. This episode is sponsored by: WALTR 2 - A Magic Drop Area to Convert & Push Media into Any iPhone, iPad or iPod Use the coupon code APPSTORIES for 30% off Links and Show Notes Apps and Other Links YouTube YouTube TV Hulu Live ChromeCast Ultra Workouts++ WhatsApp Slack Twitter Tweetbot Amazon Deliveries Bring! Bear Ulysses Trello Google Docs A Computer for Everything N26 Workflow Reeder Spark Overcast Castro Pocket Casts Opener Patented Bluetooth waist measurement belt Ikea Tape Measure Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Federico and John discuss their TV and movie watching habits, hardware, and how they use apps as part of the process. This episode is sponsored by: Backblaze: Unlimited, cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $5/month Sign up for a 15-day free trial today. Links and Show Notes Hardware Federico’s Setup LG Electronics OLED55B7A 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV (2017 Model) HAUPPAUGE WinTV-DualHD Dual USB 2.0 HD TV Tuner for Windows PC NVIDIA Shield Pro Synology DiskStation 2-Bay Network Attached Storage DS214play Google Chromecast Ultra Apple TV 4K Beoplay E8 Bluetooth Earbuds John’s Setup Sony BRAVIA KDL46NX810 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black (2010 Model) SiliconDust HDHomeRun EXTEND FREE Broadcast HDTV (2-Tuner) Mohu - Leaf Supreme Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna Apple TV 4th Gen Apps Couchy Television Time Trakt.tv Justwatch.com Netflix Hulu Plex Amazon Prime Video nPlayer Plus Infuse Pro Letterboxd DS file DS get Airtable Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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