The Trouble with iPadOS
AppStories Episode 383 — The Trouble with iPadOS
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This week, Federico and John examine iPadOS and the ways it has failed to get the basics right.
A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut
AppStories Episode 382 — A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut
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This week, Federico and John are joined by Riley Testut for a conversation about the history of AltStore from side-loaded app to official alternative app marketplace in the EU and Delta’s dominance of the Top Free App chart in the US and elsewhere.
Apple's Swift Student Challenge
AppStories Episode 381 — Apple's Swift Student Challenge
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This week, Federico and John are joined by Susan Prescott, vice president of developer relations, education, and enterprise at Apple, along with 2024 Swift Student Challenge winners Harshitha Rajesh and Roscoe Rubin-Rottenberg to talk about the challenge and the students’ projects. Then, John is joined by Finn Voorhees and Ellie O’Sullivan, past winners of the Swift Student Challenge who share their advice about participating in the program and getting started with Swift.
Obsidian Setup Check-In
AppStories Episode 380 — Obsidian Setup Check-In
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This week, Federico and John revisit their Obsidian systems, themes, and favorite plugins.
A Classic Mac Pick 2
AppStories Episode 379 — A Classic Mac Pick 2
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This week on AppStories, Federico and John return with a classic Pick 2 episode focused on the Mac.
Are We Entering a Post-App World?
AppStories Episode 378 — Are We Entering a Post-App World?
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This week, Federico and John explore whether we’re experiencing the beginning of the end of apps and consider what might replace them.
Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly
AppStories Episode 377 — Why the DOJ Claims Apple Is a Monopoly
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This week, Federico and John explain what’s going on with the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple that claims the iPhone-maker is monopolizing the smartphone market.
Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition)
AppStories Episode 376 — Shortcuts Wishlist (2024 Edition)
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This week, Federico and John take a hard look at Shortcuts to discuss what needs fixing and the new features they hope to see Apple announce at WWDC this year.
Why'd You Download That?
AppStories Episode 375 — Why'd You Download That?
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This week, Federico and John take a look at their latest app downloads on a variety of Apple devices.
Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends
AppStories Episode 374 — Examining Apple App and OS Design Trends
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This week, Federico and John 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.