AppStories

Apple's response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU, changes in app installs counting and charging, controversy surrounding Apple's App Store fees, issues with using American App Store from another country, and anticipating Chromium browsers on iOS and potential fragmentation are discussed in this podcast.

Federico and John explore various workflows in apps, including their organizational system in Obsidian. They discuss plugin functionality, workflow experiments, and their fascination with the Omnivore read later app's text-to-speech feature. They also talk about podcast speeds and using a journal as a timeline for their life.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their preparations for the Apple Vision Pro and the questions they still have about the device. They also talk about the apps that developers are working on for the Vision Pro. Some of the interesting topics covered include ordering prescription glasses online, connecting accessories wirelessly, and the availability of native apps and Progressive Web Apps for the Vision Pro.

This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, hosts of Magic Rays of Light, to discuss the show's move to MacStories. They also delve into topics like tvOS and the apps used to track media, including their favorites like TV Forecast, Sequel, Play, Sofa, GameTrack, SwitchBuddy, and Movie Tracker. Listen in for interesting conversations about Apple TV and entertainment.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their recent favorite apps including Natural Reader for converting web content into audio, Game Track for setting game completion goals, Mirror Play for remote PlayStation game streaming on iOS, and Launcher for home screen customization. They also mention surprises, utility, and their picks for the episode.

Federico and John rethink the share sheet on Apple's platforms and discuss the differences between the Share Sheet on Mac and iOS. They explore the need for unification, address the lack of regulation in enforcing distinctions between action and share extensions, and suggest ways to improve the share system on macOS.

The hosts introduce the annual MacStories Selects award winners, including the Lifetime Achievement Award winner Pixelmator and Best New App winner Orion. They discuss the features of Long Play 2.0 and highlight the winners of the Best Design category. They also explore the success and features of Widgetsmith as app of the year.

Federico and John explore alternative Apple timelines by asking 'What if?' They discuss scenarios such as Apple not releasing the iPod, the impact of the iPod on Apple's history, the hypothetical scenario of the iPad never being released, and the potential impact of a successful prototype dual shock on Apple's entry into the gaming industry. They also explore the hypothetical success of the Pippen gaming console.

The hosts discuss their geeky holiday projects including iPad keyboard, backup project, read later apps, Boox Tab Ultra, apps, TV shows, movies, and video games.

The hosts discuss their geeky holiday season tech projects, including restoring and upgrading an iPod fifth generation, testing a new device, finding the perfect power solution for their Nintendo Switch, exploring obsidian plugins, holiday projects related to hardware, and discussing Wi-Fi connectivity issues and potential solutions.