
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 | 508 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNewsTech News | |||

This week on AppStories, Federico shares his first impressions of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display with John.
On AppStories+, we dig into more use cases for the new MacBook Pro, the 512GB Mac Studio, and our ideal Mac setups.
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On this week's episode of AppStories, John returns from New York, Federico returns from London, and they compare notes on the iPhone Duo and the app demos they saw.
Then on AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the durability of the iPhone Duo and ... more
This week on AppStories, John and Federico talk about Apple's new HomeView, the HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K (4th gen).
Then for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico and John dive into the world decomped video games, with a warning for what's to com... more
This week on AppStories, Federico and John start realizing the benefits of their attempt to automate all administrative tasks and explain why Apple's vague developer blog post about Full Disk Access and AI agents should concern all Mac users whether ... more
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I felt bad for using AI for my job a few years ago after they talked about how bad the companies are for stealing everything, now all these two do is use AI. Makes me sick I ever let their perspective sway me.
Will no longer support these creators for supporting Musk.
Surprised the name of the podcasts hasn’t been changed to AIStories considering that AI is all that’s talked about at this point. Disappointing.
This used to be one of my favorite tech podcasts, until the hosts went all-in on the AI hype. There’s been to little other stuff lately. The last straw was going back to X, betraying the “principles” they claimed to have: that’s not the kind of people I want to hear from, so unsubscribed.
But now you guys became so AI-pilled it’s frankly ridiculous.
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Tech-focused show exploring apps, productivity tools, and the broader Apple ecosystem through in-depth discussions, hands-on testing, and creator-focused perspectives. Episodes frequently cover new apps, AI-assisted workflows, and platform updates, with a penchant for practical demos, design, and user experience. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of two veteran hosts who blend rigorous critique with approachable, creator-friendly insights, plus a steady stream of guest experts from indie studios, wellness apps, and publishing. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want actionable app recommendations, deeper industry context, and a signal on how developers and power users can navigate Apple's evolving software landscape.
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