AppStories

· 4mo ago

Our WWDC Automation Wish List https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/487/

Our WWDC Automation Wish List

This week on AppStories, Federico and John share their WWDC automation wishes. Then on AppStories+, they share more details on their research setups for the summer. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription,

· 4mo ago

Our macOS 27 Wishes https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/486/

Our macOS 27 Wishes

This week on AppStories, Federico explains how he's using the recently-released Notion developer platform before he and John share their wishes for macOS 27. On AppStories+, John asks Federico about the technical underpinnings and evolution of the Shortcuts Playground project that he published last week. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers

· 6mo ago

AppStories 478 is out and this week, Federico and John imagine what an Apple implementation of a Siri-based agent might look like.

🎧 https://apple.co/4tmk7JX
📺 https://youtu.be/iSRo-xQZn40

An Orchestra Without a Conductor, Apple’s AI Dilemma

Podcast Episode · AppStories · March 30 · 35m

· 5mo ago

Codex as a Productivity Super App https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/483/

Codex as a Productivity Super App

This week on AppStories, John shares his tip for moving files with Taildrop before he and Federico dig into Codex and its unique capabilities. On AppStories+, Federico and John have both returned to Apple Reminders and discuss why and how they're using it. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus

· 6mo ago

A new episode of AppStories is out! This week Federico and John revisit text editors and how they've changed in recent years.

Then, for the AppStories+ post show, they explain more about their own writing workflows and the apps they use.

🎧 https://apple.co/4m8re68
📺 https://youtu.be/Sprx07Tqxs4

Revisiting the Text Editor Landscape

Podcast Episode · AppStories · April 6 · 39m

· 6mo ago

Revisiting the Text Editor Landscape https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/479/

Revisiting the Text Editor Landscape

This week on AppStories, John and Federico revisit the state of text editors on Apple platforms and how they use them. On AppStories+, John and Federico dig deeper into their writing workflows and the apps they're using to write. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at

· 4mo ago

Our iOS and iPadOS 27 Wishes https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/485/

Our iOS and iPadOS 27 Wishes

This week on AppStories, we share our wishes for iOS and iPadOS 27, and for AppStories+ subscribers, we tackle Visual Intelligence and whether there are any use cases that aren't creepy. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn

· 5mo ago

This week on AppStories...

An app contest! Federico and John challenge each other to try three new apps they each picked for the other.

This week, they cover the picks, and in the weeks to come, they'll check in on their progress.

🎧 https://apple.co/48OW3ro
📺 https://youtu.be/oSw36dV831k

Then on AppStories+ for subscribers: Aspirational apps and features that they wish they used, but don't.

An App Swap Challenge

Podcast Episode · AppStories · May 11 · 29m

· 5mo ago

An App Swap Challenge https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/484/

An App Swap Challenge

This week on AppStories, John and Federico kick off the app swap challenge, with each of them giving the other three apps to use. We'll be checking in on how it's going each week with a final roundup of the results of the experiment after WWDC. On AppStories+, we each pick aspirational apps and OS

· 5mo ago

Today on AppStories John has a tip for moving files between Macs quickly and then, he and Federico dig into Codex to discuss what works and what doesn't.

🎧 https://apple.co/49rd0Ip
📺 https://youtu.be/cz3RYX4jnW0

On AppStories+, Federico and John have both returned to Apple Reminders and discuss why and how they’re using it.

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Codex as a Productivity Super App

Podcast Episode · AppStories · May 4 · 45m

· 5mo ago

This week on AppStories, we cover the upgrades and additions to Apple Frames 4 along with how agents help automate the tedious parts and allowed Federico to build a CLI version for the first time.

🎧 https://apple.co/48GT2ZU
📺 https://youtu.be/OCmBGOqhT_Q

Then on AppStories+, we share our AI horror stories and mishaps, along with a peek at John's ongoing HomeKit project.

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Apple Frames 4 and the AI Multiplier

Podcast Episode · AppStories · April 20 · 38m

· 5mo ago

Apple Frames 4 and the AI Multiplier https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/481/

Apple Frames 4 and the AI Multiplier

This week on AppStories, we draw from Federico's experience creating the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI to discuss the multiplier effect that AI agents can have in the hands of someone with deep domain expertise. On AppStories+, we share our AI agent mishaps and horror stories along with additional details on a John's ongoing

· 6mo ago

OpenAI’s Everything App Trap https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/480/

OpenAI’s Everything App Trap

[ This week, on AppStories, we return to a topic that's an old favorite: the Everything App in honor of OpenAI's announcement that they are building a Super App. On AppStories+, Federico consolidates the tools and services he uses. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at

· 6mo ago

If you are an AppStories+ subscriber and didn't get this week's episode, our apologies. We are working on fixing what went wrong and will update folks on the status soon.

· 6mo ago

Why Foldable Phones Matter: The Case for an iPhone Duo https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/477/

Why Foldable Phones Matter: The Case for an iPhone Duo

This week on AppStories, Federico shares his experiences with foldable Android phones and what Apple might do for its first foldable hardware and its software. On AppStories+, Federico shares his experience using Samsung DeX. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every

· 6mo ago

This week on AppStories, Federico shares his experiences with foldable Android phones and what Apple might do for its first foldable hardware and its software.

For AppStories+ subscribers Federico shares his experience using Samsung DeX.

🎧 https://apple.co/3PV1Dl2
📺 https://youtu.be/rHSOoQcc9r8

Why Foldable Phones Matter: The Case for an iPhone Duo

Podcast Episode · AppStories · March 23 · 42m

· 6mo ago

AppStories Episode 476 – The Fractal Fragmentation of AI Tools https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/476/

The Fractal Fragmentation of AI Tools

This week on AppStories, Federico and John look at the confusing array of tools and naming conventions used by Anthropic and OpenAI. On AppStories+, John explains how he automated two unautomatable Mac apps. Also available on YouTube here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week.

· 7mo ago

Apple’s Big Neo Week https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/475/

Apple’s Big Neo Week

This week on AppStories, Federico and John discuss Apple’s latest hardware announcements. Then on AppStories+, Federico explains Notion Agents and Workers and how he’s using them. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our [Plans page](https://appstories.net/plans, or read the

· 7mo ago

This week on AppStories, we dig into where App Intents came from, what they do today, where they're heading, and the potential hurdles to a smarter Siri.

For AppStories+ subscribers, Federico and John find themselves stuck in Mac iT mode.

🎧 https://apple.co/4qKDx9r
📺 https://youtu.be/cw-A_mVoU9k

App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri

Podcast Episode · AppStories · February 23 · 30m

· 7mo ago

App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/473/

App Intents and the Road to a Smarter Siri

This week, Federico and John revisit App Intents to discuss where it came from, what it can do today, and the challenges Apple faces in integrating it with Apple Intelligence. On AppStories+, John and Federico migrated their server setups and found themselves playing IT administrator. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and

· 7mo ago

Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/472/

Pick a Pair: New Apps We’re Using

This week, Federico and John share apps they're trying for the first time, including a calendar app, a text editor, a snippets utility, and more. Then on AppStories+, John shares his first impressions of Xcode 26.3. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code. Insta360 –

· 7mo ago

This week on AppStories, Federico and John share their 2026 Apple hardware wishes. Then for AppStories+ subscribers, they each share their top 3 practical uses for AI tools.

🎧 https://apple.co/40EVKdY
📺 https://youtu.be/inBmVMJR3DM

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Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026

Podcast Episode · AppStories · March 2 · 30m

· 7mo ago

Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026 https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/474/

Our Apple Hardware Wish List for 2026

This week on AppStories, Federico and John cast our wishes for Apple hardware in 2026, covering everything from the latest rumored gear to more outrageous hopes. On AppStories+, John and Federico share their top three everyday uses of AI tools. This episode is sponsored by: Claude – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with

· 6mo ago

An Orchestra Without a Conductor, Apple’s AI Dilemma https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/478/

An Orchestra Without a Conductor, Apple’s AI Dilemma

This week on AppStories, Federico and John draw from their experiences using AI agents to imagine the sort of agent Apple could build with tight hardware and software integration if it had a LLM to orchestrate the pieces already in place. On AppStories+, John asks where artificial intelligence falls on the spectrum of historical technology

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· 5mo ago

This week on AppStories, exec change at Apple, follow-up on Codex, and John and Federico exchange advice on apps each should try.

🎧 https://apple.co/3ONjzxR
📺 https://youtu.be/jf_gEfBoF14

On AppStories+, the apps we built for ourselves.

Filling the App Gap

Podcast Episode · AppStories · April 27 · 49m

· 5mo ago

Filling the App Gap https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/appstories/482/