Today on @appstories.macstories.net... Demystifying MCP - @viticci.macstories.net and I cover where things stand to day, where they are heading, and share practical examples of ways to use it in automation workflows. 🎧 apple.co/436ozBD 📺 youtu.be/_ZIVOsfI-SA?...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps – https://appstories.net/posts/making-sense-of-mcp-the-standard-connecting-ai-to-apps

This week on AppStories, @viticci.macstories.net and I have more thoughts on new Apple hardware, plus a look at watchOS and visionOS 26. For subscribers, I am back at reorganizing how I manage links and data. (appstories.plus) 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltAq...

A new episode of AppStories is out! AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest – https://appstories.net/posts/airpods-pro-3-iphone-air-and-a-cable-quest

On @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I shared our first impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVj... Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus

A new episode of AppStories is out! Fall Hardware: First Impressions – https://appstories.net/posts/fall-hardware-first-impressions

iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review by @viticci.macstories.net and macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review by @johnvoorhees.macstories.net are both covered in today's @appstories.macstories.net episode. Enjoy! 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLX...

A new episode of AppStories is out! iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews – https://appstories.net/posts/ios-ipados-and-macos-26-the-macstories-reviews

Due to the timing of the OS releases, AppStories+ and AppStories will be both out tomorrow and later in the day than usual. See you soon!

Today @macstories.net debuted an interview podcast by @jonathan.macstories.net who gets to know guest through their tech obsessions. Plus, @comfortzone.macstories.net has a new subscriber-only bonus called Cozy Zone with more of what you love but cozier. Details: www.macstories.net/news/introdu...

Today on @appstories.macstories.net, an Apple event vibe check. We walk through the latest hardware rumors and share our feelings about each. Then, for subscribers in the post-show, we dig into Liquid Glass on the Mac. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqE2...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Apple Event Vibe Check – https://appstories.net/posts/apple-event-vibe-check

A new episode of AppStories is out! Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA – https://appstories.net/posts/back-from-break-automation-ai-and-ikea

Every summer, we take a little time off before the busy review season. That means @viticci and I are taking some time off from our podcasts and pausing @club newsletters for two weeks. Here's when everything will be back: MacStories Weekly: Aug. 29 AppStories: Sept. 1 NPC: Sept. 2 Unwind: Sept. 5

Then, in the post-show for subscribers, we look at where Todoist could up its game. Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus

Today on @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I survey the AI app landscape and build an imaginary best-of composite app. Plus, we explain why automation should be built into every read-later app. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbb2...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Building a Better AI App – https://appstories.net/posts/building-a-better-ai-app

⌨️ If you heard @appstories.macstories.net Ep. 448, you know @viticci.macstories.net got the Logitech Combo Touch for his iPad Pro: It's on sale: M4 11": amzn.to/3USr3Pz M4 13": amzn.to/45dy8k0 (affiliate links) Listen here: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m02I...

The genius of Apple’s iPad window design from @viticci.macstories.net on this week's episode of @appstories.macstories.net : 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=m02I...

A new episode of AppStories is out! The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas – https://appstories.net/posts/the-ipados-and-macos-26-public-betas

AppStories is out and this week, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net is joined by @bb.wavelengths.online to talk about Apple's Games app and the videogame companion apps we love. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnX...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Gaming Sidekicks: Videogame Companion Apps with Brendon Bigley – https://appstories.net/posts/gaming-sidekicks-videogame-companion-apps-with-brendon-bigley

On AppStories+ today: @bb.wavelengths.online joined me to build a list of the games that have defined the iPhone as a mobile gaming platform. appstories.plus In the main show, we talk about the new Games app and our favorite videogame companion apps and media trackers. appstories.net/episodes/447

A new episode of AppStories is out! A Secondary Device Check-In – https://appstories.net/posts/a-secondary-device-check-in

This week on AppStories, This week, @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net share a grab bag of projects we’d like to see Apple pursue from software, to hardware and corporate acquisitions. appstories.net/episodes/445

A new episode of AppStories is out! Imagining Apple’s Next Big Thing – https://appstories.net/posts/imagining-apples-next-big-thing

This week on AppStories, @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net explain their approaches to fall reviews, including the changes they’ve made to their workflows. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=QShi...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Inside our Summertime Review Toolkits – https://appstories.net/posts/inside-our-summertime-review-toolkits

This week on @appstories.macstories.net we share our experiments with iPad podcasting, Reminders, macOS Spotlight, and more. On AppStories+, @viticci.macstories.net tries Perplexity with Music and I try Focus modes on iOS 26. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6pR...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Our OS 26 Experiments: iPad Podcasting, Reminders, and More – https://appstories.net/posts/our-os-26-experiments-ipad-podcasting-reminders-and-more

IThis week, Federico and John reflect on where the iPad fits within their workflows after the announcement of iPadOS 26. Then, on AppStories+, they explore the potential for an Apple automation renaissance. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBHT...

A new episode of AppStories is out! An iPad Pickle – https://appstories.net/posts/an-ipad-pickle

On our last morning together at WWDC, @chrislawley.me presented me and @viticci.macstories.net with a can of Dr. Pepper Cream Soda Zero to try - for breakfast. A very special look behind the scenes at the Apple Visitor Center media area. youtu.be/44P913QlIgQ

On @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I revisit WWDC to look at what we saw and the reaction of the developers. For AppStories+ subscribers – why we're so excited for Apple's embrace of hybrid automation. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j2D...

A new episode of AppStories is out! A Behind the Scenes Peek at WWDC Week – https://appstories.net/posts/a-behind-the-scenes-peek-at-wwdc-week

If you haven't already subscribed to the MacStories YouTube channel, this is a great week to do so. Comfort Zone's most popular episode was published this week as were special Apple Design Award and OS first-look episodes of AppStories. www.youtube.com/@MacStories09

For our second WWDC episode of @appstories.macstories.net this week, @viticci.macstories.net and I share our thoughts on everything we learned from two long days of demos and meetings with Apple. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjH...

A new episode of AppStories is out! WWDC 2025: A First Look at Everything Apple Announced – https://appstories.net/posts/wwdc-2025-a-first-look-at-everything-apple-announced

Our first of two @appstories.macstories.net episodes are out with interviews of four Apple Design Award winners: • Watch Duty • DREDGE • Balatro • Speechify Listen and watch here: 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... 📺 youtu.be/QR0vXqu5ZA0

A new episode of AppStories is out! WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners – https://appstories.net/posts/wwdc-2025-the-appstories-interviews-with-apple-design-award-winners

Just a reminder that AppStories+ and AppStories will be out later than usual due to WWDC. We have a couple of great episodes planned, so keep an eye on the feed. appstories.net

A last minute spot just opened up for one of our AppStories episodes that will be released during WWDC. It's a big week with historically more downloads than usual. If you have something you'd like to promote, get in touch: [email protected].

A new episode of AppStories is out! Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes – https://appstories.net/posts/sky-and-our-2025-shortcuts-and-apple-intelligence-wwdc-wishes

Today on the @appstories.macstories.net , @viticci.macstories.net and I return to our WWDC wishes with macOS and visionOS. Then on AppStories+, I raise how and why Apple's hardware and software AI strategies are so out of sync. 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_KE...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Our 2025 macOS and visionOS WWDC Wishes – https://appstories.net/posts/our-2025-macos-and-visionos-wwdc-wishes

Last week, while I was in LA for Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release, @viticci.macstories.net and I interviewed the company's design and marketing leads about the app's unique design. If you're an app and product design nerd, this episode is for you: www.macstories.net/linked/insid...

A new episode of AppStories is out! Airbnb 2025 Summer Release: An Interview with Jud Coplan and Teo Connor – https://appstories.net/posts/airbnb-2025-summer-release-an-interview-with-jud-coplan-and-teo-connor

We have a special episode of @appstories: 🏆 Federico and John interview Apple's Susan Prescott and 2 Distinguished Swift Student Challenge Winners ⌚ Then they share their watchOS wishes 📺 And finally, they cover tvOS wishes 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VocW...

A new episode of AppStories is out! The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes – https://appstories.net/posts/the-swift-student-challenge-interviews-and-watchos-and-tvos-wishes

Enjoy a Special Free Edition of AppStories+ on Us https://www.macstories.net/news/enjoy-a-special-free-edition-of-appstories-on-us/