AppStories

Federico Viticci, 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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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. Links and Show Notes 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! Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees
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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 Follow us on Twitter AppStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

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