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Publisher |: Federico Viticci, John Voorhees

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Tech News,; Technology

Categories Via RSS |: Technology

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.

People |: Federico Viticci (@viticci),; John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Chicago, IL
Premiere Date |: 2017-04-20
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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326 Available Episodes (326 Total) / Average duration: 00:41:31

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326 Available Episodes (326 Total)Average duration: 00:41:31

Apr 23, 2023

00:55:17

This week, Federico explains his return to the Mac, including his hardware setup and the apps he’s using, and John recommends some apps he should try.

This episode is sponsored by:

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Federico’s Return to the Mac

Hardware
- M2 MacBook Air
- Studio Display
- Twelve South BookArc
- Microsoft Audio Dock
- vertical-ergonomic-mouse.html">Logitech LIFT vertical mouse
- keys-mini-for-mac.920-010389.html">Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac keyboard
- Elgato Wave XLR
Software
- BetterTouchTool
- Lasso
- tab-macos.netlify.app">AltTab
- Mission Control Plus
- Audio Hijack
- Setapp
- Marvis Pro
- Matter
- PixelPerfect
- Bartender
- Paletro
- Raycast
John’s App Emporium Recommendations
- Sleeve 2
  - Neptunes
- Dato
- AirBuddy
- PopClip for Shortcuts
  - How to Batch Convert Shortcuts for Use Throughout Monterey and with Other Automation Apps
- Mimestream
- Lingon X 9

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Apr 16, 2023

00:36:50

This week, Federico and John dig into third-party apps with excellent shortcuts support.

This episode is sponsored by:

Viso – Beautiful minimal image viewer for macOS.

Links and Show Notes

Automation April Update

Apps with Excellent Shortcuts Support

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Apr 09, 2023

00:49:43

This week, John explains his new link management workflow, combining a series of apps and shortcuts, and Federico shares more about his S-GPT shortcut that integrates ChatGPT with Apple’s OSes.

This episode is sponsored by:

Zocdoc – Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free.

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Link Management and Integrating ChatGPT with Apple’s OSes

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Apr 02, 2023

00:36:32

This week, Federico and John check in on the shortcuts they use the most and the types of tasks they get the most bang for the buck from by automating.

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Automation April

Shortcuts Check-In

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Mar 26, 2023

00:44:21

This week, Federico and John each pick two apps they’ve been enjoying recently and explain why.

This episode is sponsored by:

Squarespace – Make your next move. Enter offer code APPSTORIES at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Setapp – More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days.

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Pick 2

John
- Copilot
  - MacStories Weekly 357, Home Screen: John
- Gentler Streak
  - Fitness App Gentler Streak Adds Wellness Tracking
  - Also mentioned:
    - Tempo
Federico
- Instant Notion
- TV Forecast
  - TV Forecast Review: An Elegant Way to Track Your Favorite Shows

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Mar 19, 2023

00:51:09

This week, Federico and John revisit RSS to talk about how syncing services and apps have changed and share how their use of RSS has evolved.

This episode is sponsored by:

Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today.
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Setapp: More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days.

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RSS Revisited

Early Days
An Email Tangent
- Ocean
- Mimestream
RSS Sync Services
- Feedly
- Feedbin
- Inoreader
RSS Apps Discussed
- Reeder
- Unread
- ReadKit
- Readwise Reader
- Matter
- Fiery Feeds
- lire

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Mar 12, 2023

00:56:56

This week, Federico and John answer listener questions about apps, automation, podcasting, tattoos, and more.

This episode is sponsored by:

Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today.
Squarespace – Make your next move. Enter offer code APPSTORIES at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

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Listener Q&A

software.com/editorial/">Editorial
Instapaper
Obsidian
Adobe Podcast
Earthworks Ethos
Neumann KMS 104 Plus
Nuova German LED light strip
Delonghi La Specialista EC9335M
Ditre Italia sofa
adjustable-height-desk-bamboo.html">Fully sit/stand desk
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Red Rising series
20th Century Boys manga
8BitDo Ultimate Wireless Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock for Nintendo Switch
NYXI Wizard controller
NYXI Transparent Style Wireless Joy-pad with 8 Colors LED For Switch/Switch OLED
Hori Switch Split Pad Pro
asia.com">Play Asia
Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency by Andy Greenberg
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants by Oasis
enix-games.com/en-us/">Octopath Traveler II
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Mar 05, 2023

00:41:31

This week, Federico and John cover the increasing competition among web browsers and the emerging features they find most useful.

This episode is sponsored by:

Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today.
Fitbod – Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership.

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The Future of Web Browsers

Browsers covered:
- Brave
- Firefox
- SigmaOS
- Arc
- Vivaldi
- Edge
- Chrome
- Safari
Federico’s story about Command-K bars

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Feb 26, 2023

00:37:16

This week, Federico and John compare notes on the Apple Watch Ultra, including what makes it special and what frustrates them, and share the apps they’re using regularly.

This episode is sponsored by:

Kolide – Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust tailor-made for Okta. Book a demo today.
Squarespace – Make your next move. Enter offer code APPSTORIES at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Italian shutters
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Lutron HomeKit-enabled blinds
Upscaling the Nintendo Switch

Apple Watch Ultra and Apps

Apple Watch Ultra
Apps
- CARROT Weather
- Timery for Toggl
- Shortcuts
- Broadcasts
- Overcast
- Pocket Casts
- Footpath Route Planner
- µBrowser
- Spotify
- TickTick
- Audible
- Tempo for Runners
- Gentler Streak Workout Tracker

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Feb 19, 2023

00:45:32

This week, Federico and John conclude their mini-series on artificial intelligence with a conversation about the apps they’ve used that include AI features.

This episode is sponsored by:

Things – Now with Deep Shortcuts Integration
Issuu – Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off

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Apps and AI

Notion AI
Readwide Reader’s Ghostreader
Ice Cubes
Using ChatGPT to Help Write SwiftUI Code in Streaks
Playlist AI

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Apr 23 | 00:55:17

Return to macOS

Apr 16 | 00:36:50

Automation April: Third-Party Apps with Great Shortcuts Support

Apr 09 | 00:49:43

Automation April: A Link Management Workflow and S-GPT

Apr 02 | 00:36:32

Automation April: Shortcuts Check-In

Mar 26 | 00:44:21

A Classic Pick 2

Mar 19 | 00:51:09

Revisiting RSS

Mar 12 | 00:56:56

Listener Q&A

Mar 05 | 00:41:31

The Future of Web Browsers

Feb 26 | 00:37:16

Apple Watch Ultra and the Watch Apps We Use

Feb 19 | 00:45:32

Artificial Intelligence and Apps (Part 2)

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