AppStories, Episode 375 – Why’d You Download That?
Mon 3:21pm By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, we take a look at our latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices. Sponsored by: TelemetryDeck – privacy-first app analytics and usage data that’s not evil. Get 3 month free for any paid plan with checkout code APPSTORIES…Exploring Apple Jing’an
Mon 12:15pm By John VoorheesSource: Apple. Earlier today, Apple announced that its Jing’an store will open in Shanghai on March 21st. Apple’s press release includes several images of the new store, but for more context and an extensive collection of images, you can’t beat Michael…RoamPod: Exploring the Untapped Potential of a Portable HomePod mini
Mon 11:31am By NiléaneA couple of months ago, my partner and I were contemplating purchasing a Bluetooth speaker for the bathroom. We both like to listen to podcasts and music while in the shower, and using our iPhones at maximum volume outside of the shower booth was getting old.…Club MacStories Sample: BetterTouchTool Tips, Vision Pro Shortcuts, a Task Manager Review, and the…
Mon 10:11am By John VoorheesWe often describe Club MacStories as more of the MacStories you know and love reading on this website. That’s an apt shorthand for the Club, but when you’re being asked to sign up and pay for something, it still helps to see what you’re buying. That’s…FastMinder: A Simple, Lightweight, and Clutter-Free Intermittent Fasting Tracking Experience…
Mon 8:22am By MacStories TeamFunn Media knows that the best tracking apps make it easy to get started and even simpler to stick with your tracking. That’s exactly what FastMinder, its new iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch app for tracking intermittent fasting, does. Funn Media’s years of…MacStories Unwind: A Videogame Doubleheader
Fri 12:59pm By John VoorheesThis week on MacStories Unwind, spring is in the air, the cicadas are coming, and Federico is teasing a bigger and better MultiButton shortcut. That makes it the perfect time for a videogame doubleheader with Balatro and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This episode…Vivaldi for iOS Updated with Colorful Themes and Ability to Force Dark Mode
Thu 9:02am By NiléaneWhen I first reviewed Vivaldi for iOS back in October, I was disappointed by the small number of customization features that were available in the app at launch. This was especially remarkable since Vivaldi Browser is mostly known on the desktop for its…MultiButton 1.1 Makes the Action Button Change Its Behavior Based on the Currently Open App
Wed 12:40pm By Federico ViticciThe same Action button; multiple behaviors for different apps. What if the Action button could change its behavior depending on which app is currently open? That’s what I started wondering months ago after I released MultiButton, my shortcut for toggling…Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk Elevates Your MacBook for More Comfortable Computing
Wed 11:24am By John VoorheesWhen I’m sitting at home in my office, the ergonomics are perfect. I have a comfortable chair with plenty of back support, my keyboard is at the right height, and my Studio Display is at eye level. The trouble is, that’s not the only place I work or want…Building Games for Playdate in Swift
Wed 9:13am By John VoorheesPanic’s Playdate has been in the news again recently. The company has caught up with pre-orders, so anyone can order one, and it will ship within 2-3 days. Also, Lucas Pope, the creator of beloved games like Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn just…Over 250 Apps from Indie Developers Are On Sale Now
Mar 12, 2024, 9:21 am By John VoorheesThe folks at Indie App Sales are back with another big sale featuring apps from some of your favorite indie developers. This time around, they have over 250 apps in the lineup, including MacStories favorites like: Bridges Cardiobot Classifier Countdowns…Apple Announces New Distribution Options for iOS Developers in the EU
Mar 12, 2024, 8:43 am By John VoorheesApple has announced a trio of additional changes related to iOS developers in the EU where it is subject to the Digital Markets Act. The changes, which are outlined on Apple’s developer website, include: Effective immediately, developers that offer…AppStories, Episode 374 – Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends
Mar 11, 2024, 1:35 pm By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, we examine Apple’s Sports and Journal apps and visionOS for clues to what their designs may mean for the next major revisions of Apple’s OSes. Sponsored by: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Examining Apple App…Voice Clones Have Crossed the Uncanny Valley [Sponsor]
Mar 11, 2024, 9:25 am By MacStories TeamNow, don’t get offended, but – you aren’t as good at clocking deepfakes as you think you are. And it’s not just you–nobody’s that good at it. Not your mom, or your boss, or anyone in your IT department. To make matters worse, you probably think…MacStories Unwind: Live MacPad Q&A from the Club MacStories Town Hall
Mar 8, 2024, 12:00 pm By John VoorheesThis week on MacStories Unwind, Federico and I are joined by Jonathan Reed in the Club MacStories Discord community for a live question and answer session about Federico’s MacPad setup. Links and Show Notes MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop…Three Tips to Combine BetterTouchTool and Raycast for Simpler Keyboard Shortcuts
Mar 8, 2024, 9:43 am By NiléaneRaycast is one of my favorite Mac utilities of all time. When I recommend Raycast to someone, I usually like to say that it’s a Swiss Army knife for your Mac. It is an app launcher, a shortcut launcher, a clipboard manager, an emoji picker, and more, all in…The Best Small Feature of visionOS 1.1
Mar 7, 2024, 8:04 pm By Federico ViticciApple released visionOS 1.1 earlier today. The update focuses on a variety of performance enhancements (I’m intrigued to test improved cursor control and Mac Virtual Display), but, arguably, updated Personas are the most important feature of this release. I…Tapbots Releases Ivory 1.9 with Quote Posts
Mar 7, 2024, 6:22 pm By NiléaneToday, Tapbots released version 1.9 of their award-winning Mastodon client Ivory for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The update brings the long-awaited ability to quote posts, and to view quoted posts inline in the timeline. Quote posts have been on the team’s…Emulation on iPhone
Mar 7, 2024, 10:24 am By Federico ViticciLast year I wrote an about retro gaming on iOS. I’ve had a lot of fun playing games on the platform, especially through emulation. Much of what I wrote last year is still applicable today, but I thought I’d revisit the topic with a focus on the state of…The M3 MacBook Air: Two Displays, Faster Wi-Fi, and Better Performance
Mar 7, 2024, 9:50 am By John VoorheesThere’s not much to say about the M3 MacBook Airs that Apple revealed earlier this week. Last year’s M2 redesign was universally praised, and this year’s M3 version one-ups it with support for two displays, faster Wi-Fi 6E, and performance improvements,…Vision Pro App Spotlight: GameTrack Updated with Built-In Cloud Streaming
Mar 7, 2024, 9:05 am By John VoorheesLate last week, Joe Kimberlin released GameTrack 5.4, an update to the iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS versions of the app that enables new ways to access your favorite games and navigate the app’s UI. Of course, the Vision Pro version of GameTrack is completely…Magic Rays of Light: Napoleon and Oscars Predictions
Mar 6, 2024, 11:55 am By Devon DundeeThis week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon are joined by MacStories Managing Editor John Voorhees to take another look at Ridley Scott’s Napoleon upon the film’s streaming debut. They also dive into March releases on Apple Arcade and share who…FinanceKit Opens Real-Time Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Apple Savings Transaction Data to Third-Party…
Mar 6, 2024, 8:03 am By John VoorheesIvan Mehta, writing for TechCrunch: Apple’s iOS 17.4 update is primarily about adapting iOS to EU’s Digital Market Act Regulation. But the company has also released a new API called FinanceKit that lets developers fetch transactions and balance…Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts…
Mar 5, 2024, 1:02 pm By NiléaneToday, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.4, the fourth major updates to the operating systems that launched in September and Federico reviewed on MacStories. iOS 17.4 is a significant release, bringing major platform changes to iOS in Europe as part of…AppStories, Episode 373 – Introducing the MacPad
Mar 4, 2024, 1:57 pm By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, Federico introduces the world to the MacPad, a hybrid Mac/iPad that he built from an M2 MacBook Air and 11” iPad Pro, and I quiz him on the build process, software involved, and what it’s like to use. Sponsored by: Concepts:…MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won’t Make
Mar 4, 2024, 10:02 am By Federico ViticciHello, MacPad. It all started because I wanted a better keyboard for my Vision Pro. I had no idea that, in looking for one, I’d accidentally create the hybrid Apple computer of my dreams. As I quickly discovered after working on the Vision Pro daily, you can…Apple Releases New Spring Colors for iPhone Cases and Watch Bands
Mar 4, 2024, 9:08 am By John VoorheesSource: Apple. As has become a tradition, Apple released new colors of some of its cases and Apple Watch bands today. The new Silicone Case colors are Soft Mint, Sunshine, Light Blue, and Pink and come in all iPhone 15 model sizes. No new colors are available…Apple Introduces New M3 MacBook Airs
Mar 4, 2024, 8:28 am By John VoorheesSource: Apple. Apple has unveiled new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs that feature the M3 processor, Wi-Fi 6E, support for two external displays, and up to 18 hours of battery life. The M3 chipset features an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and up to 24GB of…The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion
Mar 4, 2024, 7:44 am By John VoorheesIn a decision issued today, the European Commission leveled a fine of over €1.8 billion against Apple for preventing developers of music streaming services from letting iOS users know about subscriptions available outside their apps. After an investigation,…Whisper Memos: Turn Your Ramblings into Paragraphed Articles, Sent Right to Your Email Inbox…
Mar 4, 2024, 6:52 am By MacStories TeamIdeas are precious but fleeting. One moment, inspiration strikes, but if you don’t capture that lightning in a bottle, it’s gone before you know it. With Whisper Memos, you can harness the power of artificial intelligence to turn your ideas into orderly…
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