AppStories

[[audio_player]] Federico and John talk about managing time spent on smartphones, including what manufacturers like Apple and Google are doing to address the issue, what users can do, and how they deal with being on their iPhones too much. This episode is sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home – Search for Techmeme Ride Home on your... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John discuss their wishes for Apple’s iOS system apps. This episode is sponsored by: iMazing - Manage your iPhone. Your way. Try iMazing for free and use this link before June 1st for 30% off if you decide to buy. Links and Show Notes Other Apps Mentioned During the Episode Bear OmniFocus... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps they use regularly to discuss. In this installment of Pick 2, John covers GoodNotes and how he uses it for planning and editing, and Federico explains how he and the MacStories team use Working Copy to collaborate on articles. This episode is sponsored by: Daylite - Win more... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John cover how they use the Apple TV and highlight a handful of notable Apple TV apps. This episode is sponsored by: Newton - Email. Supercharged. Enter to win one of 10 1-year Newton subscriptions here. Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the pros and cons of do-everything and single-purpose apps. This episode is sponsored by: Pushover - Simple push notifications. Sign up for a 7-day free trial now. Links and Show Notes Apps Discussed ReadCube Zotero DEVONagent Pinboard Keep It Mac iOS Evernote Mac iOS DEVONthink To Go DEVONthink Pro Office... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John conclude their series on information overload with a discussion of how they save content for consumption later. This episode is sponsored by: Metapho: Take control of your photo’s metadata. For one week only, get Metapho’s premium features for 50% off. Links and Show Notes Apps for Saving Content for Later: Pocket... Read more

[[audio_player]] In part one of a two-part topic, Federico and John explore the apps they use to manage information overload and interruptions. This episode is sponsored by: DaisyDisk: What’s taking up your disk space? Use the coupon code APPSTORIES25 or this link for 25% off DaisyDisk. Links and Show Notes Managing Information Overload and Interruptions... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John take a deeper look at two favorite apps. In this installment: Bear and DEVONthink. This episode is sponsored by: Inko: Collaborative drawing. Unleashed creativity. Trailer Website Download Inko today. Links and Show Notes Bear Website iOS app Mac app Bear is coming to the web Why I’m Considering Bear as a... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John interview filmmaker and YouTuber James Rath, who is legally blind, about accessibility on Apple’s platforms. This episode is sponsored by: Lookmark: A smart wishlist for apps and iTunes content. Get a second month of Lookmark Plus for free when you sign up using this link. Links and Show Notes An Interview... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John look at the apps Apple has acquired over the years and where they are now. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger: real-time flight tracking on iOS for worry-free travels. Links and Show Notes Apple App Acquisitions Filemaker SoundJam MP The True Story of Audion Emagic CoverFlow Wikipedia Homepage HopStop Siri Has... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John look back at where health, fitness, and quantified self apps have been, where they’re going, and how hardware and software advancements are changing the way we track and gain insights about our health and fitness. This episode is sponsored by: Yoink: Simplify and improve drag and drop on your Mac, iPad,... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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:... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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.... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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:... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more