AppStories

Federico, podcast host, discusses final WWDC 2024 preparations and predictions. Topics include review setup, Obsidian, iPadOS shortcomings, MacStories reviews, AI integration, generative workspaces, anticipatory multitasking, and Apple event predictions.

This podcast covers wishes for watchOS and tvOS updates, introduces two new MacStories podcasts - Comfort Zone and NPC: Next Portable Console. They discuss enhancing Mac productivity with Raycast app, voice interaction on Apple Watch, and future Apple TV features.

Podcast hosts share wishlist for future macOS and visionOS updates, discussing improvements in notifications, Finder, system settings, multitasking, voice control, app enhancements, and performance optimization. They envision a more efficient and user-friendly experience for Apple devices.

Federico and John discuss their wishlist for iOS and iPadOS 18, covering changes like resizable widgets, improved customization, wallpaper API, and personalized automation triggers. They explore advancements in AI features for Apple products and delve into desired improvements for iPadOS, emphasizing the need for substantial enhancements beyond iOS-centric developments.

Federico and John discuss iPadOS's shortcomings, missing basic apps, frustrations with Files app, and hopes for software improvements. They critique the limitations and emphasize the need for essential utilities on the iPad.

Riley Testut joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of AltStore from a sideloaded app to official app marketplace, and Delta's success in the Top Free App chart. Topics include challenges in app development, Apple's stance on emulators, and hurdles in creating a marketplace. The conversation also covers the unexpected European trip, challenges in Finland, and the celebration of Delta's success on the App Store.

Apple's Swift Student Challenge winners and past participants share their coding journeys, project insights, and advice. Topics include creating apps for deforestation education, climate change policy, wind energy, and using tools like Details Pro. Discussions also cover the evolution and impact of the challenge, project-based learning in programming, and tips for aspiring iOS and Mac developers.

The hosts dive into their Obsidian setups, revealing their unique organizational methods. One shares a system using numbered folders for projects, while the other prefers a root folder with archives and templates. They discuss the smooth integration of plugins like the Obsidian Shortcut Launcher and productivity enhancements. Themes like 'Border' take center stage for aesthetic appeal, alongside challenges of syncing across devices. Their insights into creative workflows and note management offer valuable tips for anyone looking to optimize their digital organization.

In this episode, Federico and John discuss utility app RCMDS for Mac users, PDF organization with Keep It app, AI tools for transcriptions, GitHub client 'Fork,' and Safari extensions like Downie. They also highlight Safari extensions like Super Agent and Stop the Madness for a better browsing experience.

Explore the shift towards a post-app world with topics like super-apps, AI replacing traditional apps, and the impact on user experiences. Delve into concerns about data privacy and competition in the app market, as well as the rise of AI-driven interfaces and integrated functionalities.