
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 | 463 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language.
On AppStories+, it’s John’s 10th anniversary at MacStories, so he and Federico look back at the last decade.
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This week, Federico and John explore current changes to the world of apps through the lens of its past evolution.
On AppStories+, we build “money’s no object” holiday wish lists for ourselves.
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This week, Federico and John kick off their holiday app and automation experimentation season a little earlier than usual with a mix of apps, automations, and services.
On AppStories+, Federico and John look ahead, considering the future of Shortcut... more
This week, Federico and John clean house, deleting old apps, screenshots, half-built shortcuts, huge downloads, and more. A look at the workflows and apps we use to stay organized and clean up our digital messes.
On AppStories+, Federico’s Typing Mi... more
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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….
Apple doesn’t want your poopy content lol.
This podcast can be renamed to European gets mad. Step off our toes and develop your own technology and use that instead.
Hard to listen to them. All they do is complain. The new Apple intelligence features are not even out yet and they’re already complaining about it. Why are they so against people just having fun with tech features, I thought the point of technology was to help people be more productive and to have fun. I’m looking forward to genera... more
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A weekly exploration of the world of apps, emphasizing new and noteworthy applications while discussing their cultural impact and the narratives behind popular tools. The hosts provide insights into productivity enhancements, user experiences, and the evolving landscape of apps, often highlighting lesser-known indie applications alongside mainstream solutions. Unique for its blend of expert analysis and personal anecdotes, the content appears to cater to tech enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of both the utility and artistry in app development.
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