AppStories

[[audio_player]] Federico and John explain the apps and workflows they use to cover Apple earnings calls and then cover updates to Newsify on iOS and Twitterrific for macOS. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Links and Show Notes Follow Up ShotBox Shotty Apple Earnings Call... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John dig into their favorite geeky macOS apps that they use for work and play. This episode is sponsored by: Learn Ulysses - Easy video tutorials for the best writing and ideas app. Links and Show Notes Our Favorite Geeky macOS Apps Alfred Better Touch Tool Bartender Tyke Statusfy Boom ShotBox (misidentified... Read more

[[audio_player]] John interviews Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise about the origins of x-callback-url, iOS automation, Drafts, and Greg’s other apps. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Live Home 3D - intuitive and feature-rich home design software for Mac. Links and Show Notes Background Greg Pierce... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John love music, so this week, they compare the apps and services they use to listen to, discover, and share music. This episode is sponsored by: Balance - A wallet for all the worlds currencies and tokens. Mutable - Specializing in iOS development from idea to App Store. Links and Show Notes... Read more

[[audio_player]] With Federico’s trip to the United States for the Release Notes conference just around the corner, he and John talk about the travel apps they use, from planning a trip, to getting around an unfamiliar city. This episode is sponsored by: Bear - A beautiful app for crafting notes and prose. 1Blocker – Make... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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%... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] 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... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John dive into the new Files app that’s coming to iOS 11 in the fall and discuss the history of file management on iOS, the shift in approach taken by the Files app, and how it works. This episode is sponsored by: Today - Effective habit development and health tracking. Zones -... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John pick two apps and discuss how and why they use them for their work. For the first installment of Pick 2, Federico covers Ulysses and how he’s used it over the past year and for the iOS 11 review he is currently writing and John explains how he uses FullContact to... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John speak to actor David H. Lawrence XVII about his app Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse for parts, how understanding his audience has helped the app find a large following among professional actors, and how some of its more famous users have become its best marketing. This episode is sponsored by:... Read more

[[audio_player]] Ten years after Scott Forstall suggested web apps as a ‘sweet solution’ for would-be iPhone developers, Federico and John look at the state of non-native apps, the trade-offs inherent to them, and discuss examples of non-native apps they like, and a few they don’t. This episode is sponsored by: FlightLogger - Elegantly-designed, real-time flight... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John consider the effect on third-party apps of PDFKit, the system Markup extension, changes to Notes, and password AutoFill for apps. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Clear - Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists What to be part of the Clear 2 beta in... Read more

[[audio_player]] Apple announced a redesigned App Store for iOS 11 at WWDC. Federico and John take a look at the upcoming changes, the challenges Apple will face producing original content about apps, and consider what it will mean for users and developers. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your... Read more

[[audio_player]] John and Federico consider the pros and cons of competing with, and what it takes to succeed against, Apple’s free, built-in system apps and highlight some of their favorite alternatives. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and automate your workflows. Linea by The Iconfactory - Sketch. Simply. Linea for iPad... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Adriaan de Jongh, the co-creator of the hit iOS and PC game Hidden Folks about the creation and design of the game, its unique sound design, gaming on mobile, and an exclusive look at what’s next for Hidden Folks. This episode is sponsored by: Zapier - Connect your apps and... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John cover more app pricing models including tip jars, patronage, fan clubs, bundles, and in-app merchandise sales. This episode is sponsored by: SketchParty TV - The fun drawing-and-guessing party game for Apple TV. HealthView - A new way to view your health data. Links and Show Notes Previously on AppStories: Episode 5... Read more

[[audio_player]] Federico and John interview Brian Mueller, the creator of the CARROT series of apps, about how he got started, the origins of CARROT, a corgi with a top hat and monocle, and his new CARROT game, Artificial Superintelligence. This episode is sponsored by: Setapp - An app for every job, already on you Mac.... Read more