AppStories
Federico Viticci, John VoorheesAppStories 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 490 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||
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This week, on AppStories, Federico and John look at what Siri AI is good at, where it needs improvement, and where it might be heading.
On AppStories+, the conversation expands to Federico and John’s experiences with the betas of macOS Golden Gate, ... more
This week on AppStories, Federico and John look at our experiences with Claude Fable 5 and how they differ from other models and break down the controversial changes made by OpenAI to its Mac’s ChatGPT app.
Then on AppStories+, John and Federico con... more
This week on AppStories, Federico and John talk about the 10+ email apps they’ve used over the years and how their strategies for dealing with recent spikes in email volume has caused them to change their approaches.
On AppStories+, Federico and Joh... more
This week on AppStories, Federico and John talk about the state of AI aggregator apps and their future prospects before checking in on their current AI app setups for the AppStories+ post-show.
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- Great Apple tech content
I like both hosts takes on tech and I listen every week
Apple Podcasts5michaefs
United States2 months ago - Sell outs!
So Viticci was a big advocate against AI and now all he talks about it is AI building apps and such. Now he wants to post it to everyone to have. Must be a good payout to have these AI on their ads. Such a sellout.
Apple Podcasts1MuskElonXUnited States6 months ago - John lacks insight, shallow
John lacks insight, shallow
Apple Podcasts1_111_1_United States6 months ago - Used to be good
Might just as well rename this to AiStories. From no AI all the way to use and talk AI almost every week. Lol
Apple Podcasts1mobile23
Canada9 months ago - Can’t-Miss
Every episode teaches me something new going on in the world of apps
Apple Podcasts5canada49Canadaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #184 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Philippines/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #115 |  Austria/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Belgium/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Poland/Technology |
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A tech-focused show that analyzes the latest in apps, productivity tools, and the evolving Apple ecosystem, often pairing hands-on app recommendations with discussions of developer tooling, AI-assisted workflows, and cross-device integration. Episodes blend practical tips, workflow experiments, and thoughtful debates about how new tools fit into professional lives, with recurring sponsor reads that frame real-world usage. Notable for its duo of hosts who merge design-minded critique with deep dives into productivity software, it tends to attract listeners who design, build, or deploy apps and workflows, and who enjoy thoughtful explorations of how technology shapes work and culture.
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2. Tucker McAlvin
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5. Christopher Lawley
6. John Mills
7. Dave Merritt
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