

AppStories
Federico Viticci, John Voorhees
AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories' Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.
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Oct 2, 2017 • 39min
iOS 11 Drag and Drop Apps
Federico and John talk about iOS 11’s drag and drop feature, examples of some of their favorite apps that implement it, and the apps they’d like to see add it next.
This episode is sponsored by:
Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens.
Readdle – Redefining productivity.
Links and Show Notes
Background
iOS 11: The MacStories Review, Drag and Drop Chapter
Apps Mentioned
PDF Viewer
1Writer
Fantastical
Timepage
Castro
Things
OmniFocus
Todoist
Google Docs
Ulysses
Inoreader
Overcast
Podcasts
Trello
Pixelmator
Workflow
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Sep 25, 2017 • 34min
Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps, Part 1
Federico and John give an update on the iOS 11 review and anniversary activities at MacStories and Club MacStories then talk about some of their favorite new apps and updates that show off the new capabilities of iOS 11.
This episode is sponsored by:
Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens.
Readdle – Redefining productivity.
Use this link on a Mac and the promo code FOR-APP-STORIES on iOS for 25% off on PDF Expert
Links and Show Notes
MacStories and Club MacStories Update
iOS 11: The MacStories Review
iOS 11: The MacStories Review, audiobook version
A Sampling of Our Favorite iOS 11 Apps and Updates
Working Copy
Castro
Castro drag and drop video
SMS Shield
Todoist
OmniFocus
Kaleidoscope
iWork Suite
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
Visual Codes
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Sep 19, 2017 • 45min
The Apps Behind Federico’s iOS 11 Review
Federico and John lift the curtain on some of the special events at MacStories and Club MacStories surrounding the release of iOS 11, discuss the removal of the App Store from iTunes on macOS, and dive into the apps Federico used to plan, research, write, and produce his iOS 11 review.
This episode is sponsored by:
iMazing 2 - Manage your iPhone. Your way.
Readdle - Redefining productivity.
Links and Show Notes
Club MacStories Anniversary Month
Club MacStories Turns Two
Club MacStories Anniversary Page
Apple Removes the App Store From iTunes
Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do
iTunes Removes the App Store and More to Focus on Music, Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
iTunes / Safari interaction when an App Store link is clicked on a Mac
iOS 11: The MacStories Review
iOS 11: The MacStories Review
iOS 11 Review Extras: Audiobook, eBook, Making Of, and More
The iOS 11 review audiobook is available for $9.99.
Club MacStories members can get a 60% discount on the audiobook. Instructions to use the exclusive Club promo code are available in the member Downloads area.
MacBook Pro Product Page
Apps Used by Federico in His iOS 11 Review
Notes
WWDC
iThoughts
Ulysses
Editorial
Apps Mentioned in Federico’s Review
Yoink for iPad (coming soon)
DEVONthink To Go
Castro
TeamViewer QuickSupport
Hold (coming soon)
Lookup
Just Press Record
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Sep 11, 2017 • 44min
Apps with a Human Touch
Federico and John discuss what’s left now that Federico is finished writing the text of his iOS 11 review, preview some of the upcoming coverage on MacStories and the upcoming second anniversary of Club MacStories, and consider the importance of little human touches that make apps by indie developers a delight to use.
This episode is sponsored by:
Omni - Celebrating 25 years of human-centered productivity!
Twist - Our mission is to make team communication calmer, more organized, and more productive.
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Show Notes
Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly
Castro
Overcast
A Conversation With Loren Brichter
Letterpress
Interview: Hidden Folks with Adriaan de Jongh
Hidden Folks
Interview: The Making of the CARROT Apps with Brian Mueller
CARROT Weather
Artificial Superintelligence
PCalc
Sneak peek at PCalc’s new alternative icon
I Need NOS!
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Sep 4, 2017 • 37min
Breaking Up iTunes Is Hard to Do
Federico and John consider ways to break up iTunes into multiple apps that are designed to accommodate how media consumption has changed, but also account for legacy devices and uses.
This episode is sponsored by:
Screens - Connect to your desktop from anywhere in the world.
Use coupon code APPSTORIES at checkout for 25% off Screens for macOS.
Mutable - Specializing in iOS development from idea to App Store.
Links and Show Notes
The History of iTunes
The True Story of Audion
SoundJam MP
The True Story of SoundJam
From SoundJam to 25 Billion Songs Sold: An iTunes Timeline on Its Tenth Anniversary
The History of iTunes and Its Versions
Recent iTunes Changes
iTunes U Collections Are Moving to Apple Podcasts
Apple drops the iTunes name from its Podcasts app
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Aug 28, 2017 • 37min
Ulysses’ Switch to Subscriptions and Apple’s to 64-Bit Apps
Federico and John revisit subscription pricing models in the wake of Ulysses’ switch to subscriptions and discuss what Apple’s transition from 32-bit to 64-bit apps means for the App Store and consumers.
This episode is sponsored by:
CleanMyMac - Clean, optimize, and maintain your Mac.
Sky Tripping - Relax to stunning aerial films.
Links and Show Notes
Ulysses and Subscriptions
AppStories, Episode 5 - App Subscriptions
Ulysses Announces Move to Subscription Pricing
Ulysses Switches to Subscription
Why we’re switching Ulysses to subscription
Ulysses (App Store Link)
The Switch to 64-Bit Apps
What the End of 32-Bit Support in iOS Really Means
Classic Games That Recently Made the 64-Bit Switch:
Ridiculous Fishing
Bumpy Road
Canabalt
Osmos
Google Earth
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Aug 21, 2017 • 30min
Interview: Running an App Development Studio with Dermot Daly
Federico and John interview Dermot Daly, founder of Tapadoo, a Dublin-based app development studio, about how he got started in mobile development, the Tapadoo origin story, what it’s like to develop apps in the regulated medical field, the challenges of working for clients and that iOS developers face today, and more.
This episode is sponsored by:
Harry’s - A great shave at a fair price.
iTubeDownloader - Download YouTube videos, channels, or playlists with a few clicks.
Links and Show Notes
An Interview with Dermot Daly
Dermot on Twitter
Ull
Tapadoo
Tapadoo Medical Apps
Tapadoo Recent Work
Running an App Development Agency
“They Asked for a Ballpark Figure. You’ll Never Guess What They Got!”
Sanitise Your App Idea
Castro by Supertop
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Aug 14, 2017 • 28min
Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS and iOS
Federico and John look at shelf and clipboard apps on macOS and iOS, consider how third-party shelf apps are likely to work under iOS 11, and discuss the advantages of Apple adding a shelf feature to iOS.
This episode is sponsored by:
MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping.
Links and Show Notes
Shelf and Clipboard Apps on macOS
Yoink
Yoink is the macOS Shelf Utility I Want on iOS Too
Mac App Store link
Dropzone
Mac App Store link
Copied
Mac App Store link
Pastebot
Pastebot Reborn as a Powerful Mac Clipboard Manager
Mac App Store Link
Alfred
Mac App Store link
Clipboard Apps on iOS
Copied and Workflow
Copied: A Full-Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS 9
Copied 2.0
iPad Diaries: Clipboard Management with Copied and Workflow
Copied App Store link
Workflow App Store link
How to Join Club MacStories
Club MacStories signup page
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Aug 7, 2017 • 40min
Our iPad Home Screens
Federico and John talk about the way their iPad Home screens reflect their use of the device and how that has changed since they’ve been running the iOS 11 beta.
This episode is sponsored by:
MindNode - Delightful Mind Mapping.
Links and Show Notes
A Row-by-Row Tour of John and Federico’s iPad Home Screens
John’s Home Screen
Timepage
Photos
App Store
TestFlight
GoodNotes
Music
Inoreader
Reading folder
Dropbox
DEVONthink To Go
Working Copy
Trello
Blink
iA Writer
Google Docs
Numbers
Twitterrific
Productivity folder
The Dock
Messages
Tweetbot
Slack
Airmail
Workflow
Ulysses
Notes
Safari
Todoist
Files
Federico’s Home Screen
App Store
Music
Podcasts
YouTube
Calendar
Inoreader
Apple News
CARROT Weather
Maps
Home
Launcher
Terminology
Trello
Numbers
iOS 11 (Top secret betas)
Dock
Safari
Files
DEVONthink To Go
Mail
OmniFocus
Notes
Photos
Messages
Slack
Folder
Working Copy
Ulysses
iThoughts
Mystery App
Tweetbot
How to Join Club MacStories
Club MacStories signup page
Become a Relay FM Member to Support Connected
Relay FM membership signup page
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Jul 31, 2017 • 28min
Evolving the iMessage App Store
Federico and John discuss the current shortcomings of the iMessage App Store and what Apple is changing in iOS 11 to address some of its problems.
This episode is sponsored by:
Timing - Stop worrying about time and focus on doing your best work instead.
Redox - a modern API for accessing and sharing data across healthcare organizations.
Links and Show Notes
Introduction
John’s new bestie, Dwayne (‘the Rock’) Johnson, was all set to replace Federico this week, but contract negotiations broke down, so he backed out at the last minute.
The Rock instructs John to get ready to groove.
Messages and the iMessage App Store
Is the iMessage App Store Dying or Already Dead?
David Barnard on Rando Emoji’s Sales
MacStories Guide: Design and Launch Your Own iMessage Sticker Pack on the App Store
Apple Cracks Down on iMessage Stickers
State of the Stickers 2017
Apple Promotes Sticker Packs with New Video
More Than Stickers: Exploring iMessage App Utilities
Connected, Episode 147: I Wish We Could Be Friends in Real Life
iMessage Apps and Stickers, Part 1 (WWDC 2016)
iMessage Apps and Stickers, Part 2 (WWDC 2016)
Introducing Business Chat (WWDC 2017)
Favorite iMessage Apps and Sticker Packs
John:
My Favorite iMessage Apps and Sticker Packs of 2016
Sticker Pals
The Nose Knows
Party Parrots
Skeletons
Banana
Rag Tag Classic
Federico:
Apple Music
3D Emojis
Giphy
StickerBook
Pusheen
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