AppStories Podcast
@appstories.macstories.net
A weekly MacStories podcast about the world of apps for Apple devices.
Hosted by @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net.
https://appstories.net
Hosted by @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net.
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For those who are unfamiliar, AppStories is a weekly MacStories podcast about the world of apps hosted by @johnvoorhees.macstories.net and @viticci.macstories.net
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This week on @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I look at how the App Store and the world of apps more broadly have changed from the early days to today and what might be next:
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The Ever-Changing App Store
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 11/23/2025 · 33m
apple.co
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This week on @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I look at how the App Store and the world of apps more broadly have changed from the early days to today and what might be next:
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A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Ever-Changing App Store – https://appstories.net/posts/the-ever-changing-app-store
The Ever-Changing App Store – https://appstories.net/posts/the-ever-changing-app-store
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Ever-Changing App Store – https://appstories.net/posts/the-ever-changing-app-store
The Ever-Changing App Store – https://appstories.net/posts/the-ever-changing-app-store
You should replace the Finder on your Mac with Bloom.
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Bloom and more tech experiments on the latest episode of AppStories.
Full episode:
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Bloom and more tech experiments on the latest episode of AppStories.
Full episode:
🎧 apple.co/49WVT2i
📺 youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
You should replace the Finder on your Mac with Bloom.
youtube.com/shorts/Xdiek...
Bloom and more tech experiments on the latest episode of AppStories.
Full episode:
🎧 apple.co/49WVT2i
📺 youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
youtube.com/shorts/Xdiek...
Bloom and more tech experiments on the latest episode of AppStories.
Full episode:
🎧 apple.co/49WVT2i
📺 youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
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A short @viticci.macstories.net browser rant on this week's episode of AppStories.
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Audio only: apple.co/49WVT2i
Full video episode: youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
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Audio only: apple.co/49WVT2i
Full video episode: youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
Safari Is the Only Good Browser
YouTube video by MacStories
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November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A short @viticci.macstories.net browser rant on this week's episode of AppStories.
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Audio only: apple.co/49WVT2i
Full video episode: youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
youtube.com/shorts/vVrWC...
Audio only: apple.co/49WVT2i
Full video episode: youtu.be/iNpbY9EBr9g
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Our Latest App and Automation Experiments – https://appstories.net/posts/our-latest-app-and-automation-experiments
Our Latest App and Automation Experiments – https://appstories.net/posts/our-latest-app-and-automation-experiments
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Our Latest App and Automation Experiments – https://appstories.net/posts/our-latest-app-and-automation-experiments
Our Latest App and Automation Experiments – https://appstories.net/posts/our-latest-app-and-automation-experiments
A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Great Digital Declutter – https://appstories.net/posts/the-great-digital-declutter
The Great Digital Declutter – https://appstories.net/posts/the-great-digital-declutter
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Great Digital Declutter – https://appstories.net/posts/the-great-digital-declutter
The Great Digital Declutter – https://appstories.net/posts/the-great-digital-declutter
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This week on @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I have thoughts on AI browsers.
We ask whether they're any good, consider what you'd use them for and more from the big players to the upstarts.
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We ask whether they're any good, consider what you'd use them for and more from the big players to the upstarts.
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youtube.com/shorts/FI5Fk...
Exploring AI Browsers
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 11/02/2025 · 38m
apple.co
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This week on @appstories.macstories.net, @viticci.macstories.net and I have thoughts on AI browsers.
We ask whether they're any good, consider what you'd use them for and more from the big players to the upstarts.
🎧 apple.co/4okuuvt
youtube.com/shorts/FI5Fk...
We ask whether they're any good, consider what you'd use them for and more from the big players to the upstarts.
🎧 apple.co/4okuuvt
youtube.com/shorts/FI5Fk...
AppStories is out and this week, Federico and John ask: What's the deal with AI browsers?
Suddenly AI browsers are everywhere, but are they any good? John and Federico look at the big names and some lesser known entrants on this week's episode.
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Suddenly AI browsers are everywhere, but are they any good? John and Federico look at the big names and some lesser known entrants on this week's episode.
🎧 apple.co/4okuuvt
📺 youtu.be/yNvYHmNaCYQ
Exploring AI Browsers | AppStories | Episode 459
This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there. Then, on AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning-fast alternative AI…
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November 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
AppStories is out and this week, Federico and John ask: What's the deal with AI browsers?
Suddenly AI browsers are everywhere, but are they any good? John and Federico look at the big names and some lesser known entrants on this week's episode.
🎧 apple.co/4okuuvt
📺 youtu.be/yNvYHmNaCYQ
Suddenly AI browsers are everywhere, but are they any good? John and Federico look at the big names and some lesser known entrants on this week's episode.
🎧 apple.co/4okuuvt
📺 youtu.be/yNvYHmNaCYQ
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Exploring AI Browsers – https://appstories.net/posts/exploring-ai-browsers
Exploring AI Browsers – https://appstories.net/posts/exploring-ai-browsers
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Exploring AI Browsers – https://appstories.net/posts/exploring-ai-browsers
Exploring AI Browsers – https://appstories.net/posts/exploring-ai-browsers
Claude Skills are a powerful and flexible way to combine a detailed prompt with code for an efficiently generated repeatable outcome.
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For AppStories+ subscribers, we explain how Claude Skills work and how we use them.
Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus.
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For AppStories+ subscribers, we explain how Claude Skills work and how we use them.
Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Claude Skills are a powerful and flexible way to combine a detailed prompt with code for an efficiently generated repeatable outcome.
youtube.com/shorts/5Ohml...
For AppStories+ subscribers, we explain how Claude Skills work and how we use them.
Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus.
youtube.com/shorts/5Ohml...
For AppStories+ subscribers, we explain how Claude Skills work and how we use them.
Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus.
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Federico explains MLX, Apple's framework for running local LLMs on Apple silicon Macs on the latest episode of AppStories.
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appstories.net/episodes/458
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appstories.net/episodes/458
Running Local LLMs on Apple Silicon Macs
YouTube video by MacStories
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October 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Federico explains MLX, Apple's framework for running local LLMs on Apple silicon Macs on the latest episode of AppStories.
youtube.com/shorts/ge_vJ...
appstories.net/episodes/458
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appstories.net/episodes/458
This week on AppStories, @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net dig into his M5 iPad Pro review to discuss its incredible potential and pitfalls.
For AppStories+ subscribers (appstories.plus), they explain Claude Skills.
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For AppStories+ subscribers (appstories.plus), they explain Claude Skills.
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AppStories Plans
appstories.plus
October 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This week on AppStories, @viticci.macstories.net and @johnvoorhees.macstories.net dig into his M5 iPad Pro review to discuss its incredible potential and pitfalls.
For AppStories+ subscribers (appstories.plus), they explain Claude Skills.
🎧 apple.co/4quEpAe
📺 youtu.be/rJJ-Bu1kGhg
For AppStories+ subscribers (appstories.plus), they explain Claude Skills.
🎧 apple.co/4quEpAe
📺 youtu.be/rJJ-Bu1kGhg
A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro – https://appstories.net/posts/the-potential-and-limits-of-the-m5-ipad-pro
The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro – https://appstories.net/posts/the-potential-and-limits-of-the-m5-ipad-pro
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro – https://appstories.net/posts/the-potential-and-limits-of-the-m5-ipad-pro
The Potential and Limits of the M5 iPad Pro – https://appstories.net/posts/the-potential-and-limits-of-the-m5-ipad-pro
You can't script art...
From the AppStories+ post-show this week. Learn more about AppStories+ at appstories.plus
It's the extended, early, ad-free version of @appstories.macstories.net
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From the AppStories+ post-show this week. Learn more about AppStories+ at appstories.plus
It's the extended, early, ad-free version of @appstories.macstories.net
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October 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
You can't script art...
From the AppStories+ post-show this week. Learn more about AppStories+ at appstories.plus
It's the extended, early, ad-free version of @appstories.macstories.net
youtube.com/shorts/28bc-...
From the AppStories+ post-show this week. Learn more about AppStories+ at appstories.plus
It's the extended, early, ad-free version of @appstories.macstories.net
youtube.com/shorts/28bc-...
If you had trouble downloading AppStories earlier today, the issues seem to have been resolved, but you may need to force the episode to refresh in some podcast players for the download to begin.
October 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If you had trouble downloading AppStories earlier today, the issues seem to have been resolved, but you may need to force the episode to refresh in some podcast players for the download to begin.
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Apple's Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri – https://appstories.net/posts/apples-intelligence-quest-beyond-smart-siri
Apple's Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri – https://appstories.net/posts/apples-intelligence-quest-beyond-smart-siri
October 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Apple's Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri – https://appstories.net/posts/apples-intelligence-quest-beyond-smart-siri
Apple's Intelligence Quest: Beyond Smart Siri – https://appstories.net/posts/apples-intelligence-quest-beyond-smart-siri
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On AppStories this week, @viticci.macstories.net and I share the hardware and software we'd like to see from Apple for the remainder of 2025.
And, for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico explains how Cerebras has changed how he automates with AI.
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📺 youtu.be/U8YEn_ykCTE
And, for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico explains how Cerebras has changed how he automates with AI.
🎧 apple.co/3J1xAFs
📺 youtu.be/U8YEn_ykCTE
What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025?
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 10/12/2025 · 31m
apple.co
October 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
On AppStories this week, @viticci.macstories.net and I share the hardware and software we'd like to see from Apple for the remainder of 2025.
And, for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico explains how Cerebras has changed how he automates with AI.
🎧 apple.co/3J1xAFs
📺 youtu.be/U8YEn_ykCTE
And, for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico explains how Cerebras has changed how he automates with AI.
🎧 apple.co/3J1xAFs
📺 youtu.be/U8YEn_ykCTE
A new episode of AppStories is out!
What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? – https://appstories.net/posts/what-else-do-we-want-from-apple-in-2025
What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? – https://appstories.net/posts/what-else-do-we-want-from-apple-in-2025
October 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? – https://appstories.net/posts/what-else-do-we-want-from-apple-in-2025
What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025? – https://appstories.net/posts/what-else-do-we-want-from-apple-in-2025
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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.
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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?...
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 10/05/2025 · 38m
apple.co
October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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?...
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
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps – https://appstories.net/posts/making-sense-of-mcp-the-standard-connecting-ai-to-apps
October 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps – https://appstories.net/posts/making-sense-of-mcp-the-standard-connecting-ai-to-apps
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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)
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For subscribers, I am back at reorganizing how I manage links and data. (appstories.plus)
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AppStories Plans
appstories.plus
September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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...
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
AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest – https://appstories.net/posts/airpods-pro-3-iphone-air-and-a-cable-quest
September 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest – https://appstories.net/posts/airpods-pro-3-iphone-air-and-a-cable-quest
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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.
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Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus
Fall Hardware: First Impressions
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 09/21/2025 · 31m
podcasts.apple.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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.
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Subscribe to AppStories+ at appstories.plus
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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
Fall Hardware: First Impressions – https://appstories.net/posts/fall-hardware-first-impressions
September 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A new episode of AppStories is out!
Fall Hardware: First Impressions – https://appstories.net/posts/fall-hardware-first-impressions
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!
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iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews
Podcast Episode · AppStories · 09/15/2025 · 53m
podcasts.apple.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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!
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLX...
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📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLX...