
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 476 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

This week on AppStories, Federico and John look at the confusing array of tools and naming conventions used by Anthropic and OpenAI.
On AppStories+, John explains how he automated two unautomatable Mac apps.
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This week on AppStories, Federico and John discuss Apple’s latest hardware announcements.
Then on AppStories+, Federico explains Notion Agents and Workers and how he’s using them.
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This week on AppStories, Federico and John cast our wishes for Apple hardware in 2026, covering everything from the latest rumored gear to more outrageous hopes.
On AppStories+, John and Federico share their top three everyday uses of AI tools.
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This week, Federico and John revisit App Intents to discuss where it came from, what it can do today, and the challenges Apple faces in integrating it with Apple Intelligence.
On AppStories+, John and Federico migrated their server setups and found ... more
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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.
John lacks insight, shallow
Might just as well rename this to AiStories. From no AI all the way to use and talk AI almost every week. Lol
Every episode teaches me something new going on in the world of apps
great listen except for the constant ads on top of the insane 8$ a month cost to listen….
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A tech-focused discussion show centered on apps, productivity tools, and the broader software ecosystem. Hosts frequently dissect new software releases, platform updates, and creative workflows, with a mix of hands-on usage tips, app recommendations, and practical debates about AI, automation, and developer strategies. Episodes balance deep dives into indie and mainstream apps with personal setup experiments, often highlighting Notion, Shortcuts, coding helpers, and the evolving role of AI in everyday workflows. A standout trait is the duo's hands-on approach and willingness to explore niche tools alongside big platform changes, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable app insights and productivity ideas.
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