MacStories

Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. Federico Viticci on Mastodon Monologue | Effortless voice dictation so you can work 3x faster Mole for Mac — Free All-in-One Cleaner & Monitor | MacTools CleanShot X for Mac Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Termius - Modern SSH Client ‎Denim - Playlist Cover Maker App - App Store Shortcuts Playground (Viticci/MacStories) MacStories "Introducing Shortcuts Playground" Data Jar (Simon B. Støvring) Apple Frames (MacStories shortcut) Alfred CleanMyMac LM Studio DEVONthink Notion Todoist Things (Cultured Code) OmniFocus (Omni Group) Obsidian iA Writer Lettera (Shiny Frog / Bear team) Bear PushCut Plex Tailscale Screens (Edovia) Downie (Charlie Monroe) Transloader (Eternal Storms) Hazel (Noodlesoft) Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich) Backblaze Codex (OpenAI) Claude Code Apple MLX

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Subtitle: The Pickies (2026) The usual guys give out some new and prestigious awards, score their past competitions, and put pride on the line to predict what will happen in 2026. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Annual Pickies 2025 - Rickies.co Autumn 2025 Pickies - Rickies.co Annual Pickies 2026 - Rickies.co

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

In this week’s episode with no Myke or Stephen, Federico and John address the latest HomePod rumors, talk about the OS 26 releases and their relationships with the iPhone before designing the ultimate Apple gaming console. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CONNECTED Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review - MacStories CarPlay in iOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories visionOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories watchOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Mystery Solved: Why Third-Party Apps Vanished From the Mac's Control Center - MacStories

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Your favorite podcasters are back to do some vitally important singing stuffed animal follow-up, catch up on how the betas are going, make some autumnal predictions, get some troubleshooting advice, and answer your questions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Celtreos: The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Sentry: Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code connected. Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman, John Voorhees, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Glenn Fleishman Take Control Books Help Me Glenn OWC SoftRaid True UK Elephant

Glenn Fleishman

Technology Journalist

Glenn FleishmanThe Economist / Fast Company (freelance)The EconomistThe Magazine

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

Federico joins the show to talk to David and Stephen about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacStories - Apple news, app reviews, and stories by Federico Viticci and friends. Podcasts - MacStories Connected - Relay Club MacStories iPhone (1st generation) - Wikipedia Our Setups - MacStories The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories Notes on Early Mac Studio AI Benchmarks with Qwen3-235B-A22B and Qwen2.5-VL-72B - MacStories Claude Zapier: Automate AI Workflows, Agents, and Apps Google Gemini Model Context Protocol - Wikipedia Nautomate Jump Desktop Superhuman Mimestream Notion Mail Federico Viticci (@viticci@macstories.net) on Mastodon Federico Viticci (@viticci.macstories.net) on Bluesky

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Subtitle: Because Dave Said John Voorhees joins Federico and Myke for The Stephenlympics! What will Stephen be up to a year from now? They make their predictions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback GOV.UK Design System The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here | The Verge Apple’s leaked MagSafe charger is first to support Qi2.2 | The Verge Apple PR Speak vs Tech YouTube! | Linus, MKBHD, Scott the Woz & Snazzy Labs - YouTube The Pleasures of Conversing via Voice Text - MacStories iPhone 17 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming - 9to5Mac Sonny Dickson on X: "iPhone 17 lens protection cover will match the phone color" / X iPhone 17 colors confirmed! See all of Apple’s 2025 options right here | Macworld iPhone 17 colors corroborated by 'internal document' – here they are – 9to5mac All 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumors Stephen Hackett | The Relay Wiki | Fandom Analogue’s 4K N64 has been delayed again, but only by a month | The Verge Planned Obsolescence and the Death of Great Products - Casey Neistat - YouTube Stephen Hackett's Computer Collection - Google Sheets NPC: Next Portable Console and NPC XL - MacStories

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

This week, Federico is joined by One True John to discuss camera bump follow-up, differential privacy and Apple Intelligence, plus a whole bunch of Vision Pro and iPadOS 19 rumors. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Ryan Jones: “Camera Plateau is the true name..." ReagentX/imessage-exporter: Export iMessage data + run iMessage Diagnostics iMazing | Gestione di iPhone, iPad e iPod per Mac e PC. Trasferisci, copia, ripristina musica, messaggi, file e altro ancora Introducing GPT-4.1 in the API | OpenAI Apple Is Using Differential Privacy to Improve Apple Intelligence - MacStories simonw/llm: Access large language models from the command-line iOS 10: The MacStories Review - MacStories - Part 29 Apple Vision Pro 2 Details, Low-Latency Headset, AR Glasses; iPadOS 19 Details - Bloomberg Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories iPadOS 19 Rumored to Bring Yet More Window Dressing - 512 Pixels Changing My Relationship with the iPad - YouTube Gavin Nelson on X: "iOS × visionOS experiment https://t.co/FXlzAZgbS3" / X Jordan Singer on X: "i built a reflective ui 🪩 https://t.co/o0HduipYei" / X

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Subtitle: The Pickies (2025) The lads return with their annual predictions for 2025! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2024 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Guest Starring: John Voorhees and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro + Ultra and we'll love you more. Submit Feedback "Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini by Jerrod H - MakerWorld ONEXPLAYER X1 AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840U 10.95'' 3-In-1 Gaming Handheld（US Sto Amazon.com: Giant Googly Eyes Self Adhesive Big Wiggle Eyes Large Sticky Eyes for Party Decorations Refrigerator Door Lawns Car DIY Craft Projects Vision Pro (50mm) Pickies 2024 Voorhees Scale Who's Connected Intro Is It Today?

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

There are lots of new Macs, so we brought in One True John to discuss them. There's also discussion to be had on Image Playgrounds, and John's experiences with AirPods Pro hearing health. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Vanta: Automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust — continuously. Learn more. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Apple's Commitment to AI Is Clear, But Its Execution Is Uneven - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18.1: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound - The Verge Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple The More Mini Mac mini - MacStories Apple Now Selling Thunderbolt 5 Cable for M4 Mac Mini and MacBook Pro - MacRumors Faking 'Clamshell Mode' with External Displays in iPadOS 17 - MacStories Myke Memoji Examples

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

This week, a new Connected lineup thanks the previous hosts for their service, then moves on to discuss their latest tech purchases and iOS 18. Somehow, they also fix gaming at Apple. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Brendon Bigley and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Flappy Bird’s original creator says he has nothing to do with the new game - The Verge Süti EarPods Rule - Wavelengths iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18 Review Extras: eBooks, Wallpapers, Screen Saver, and a Special Edition of MacStories Weekly - MacStories Scout Wilkinson Art Portfolio Stories From The Year Thirty Forty Two Developers Claim Apple Arcade is 'Directionless' - MacStories Netflix has a great video game catalog, actually | Polygon Monument Valley 3 Is Heading To Netflix Games Along with the Series' First Two Installments - MacStories Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Coming to the Mac Day and Date with Consoles and Other Platforms - MacStories Fantasian - Wikipedia Wavelengths NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories Into the Aether — A Low Key Video Game Podcast brendon bigley (@brendon@idlethumbs.social) - Idle Mastodon Brendon Bigley (@brendonbigley) on Threads

Brendon Bigley

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Myke has started a gate, Stephen has launched a new series, and John returns with questions about betas. The guys also share their early impressions of Apple Intelligence. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. 1Password Extended Access Management: Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Stephen Hackett | St Jude Creator Achievement Award | Instagram Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM Myke's Instagram Post about Relay 10 macOS Sonoma 14.6 Adds Dual External Display Support to M3 14-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors That iPhone 7 Hissing Sound Is Probably Nothing to Worry About – NBC News I’m Just a Simple Macintosh User, Asking a Bazillion Dollar Company for a Better Way To Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders – 512 Pixels macOS Sequoia Now Includes Ability to Move Tasks Between Lists in Reminders More Easily – 512 Pixels New betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia bring some Apple Intelligence features – Six Colors Apple invites developers to an in-person Apple Intelligence recap – 9to5mac Spirograph - Wikipedia Welcome to Performa Month – 512 Pixels

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Subtitle: The Long Bread John Voorhees joins Stephen and Myke to discuss the origins of Bluetooth, Phil Schiller's new/old job, and the possibilities of a new HomePod. Then, they play a BRAND NEW game from the creators of The Rickies, The Annies, the Jeremies, and others. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge Ungeniused - Relay FM Tapbots Releases Ivory 2.0 with Hashtag Lists and a Redesigned Share Sheet Extension - MacStories Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe – Yahoo Finance iOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything new - 9to5Mac Apple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3 – 9to5mac sdw: Tinting of App Icons - Mastodon @wsig – Emoji as Stickers – Threads Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumors – 9to5mac Leak Confirms Apple's Work On 'Home Accessory' - MacRumors More references to new HomePod with a screen found in tvOS 17.4 – 9to5mac Apple Releases Third macOS Sonoma 14.6 Public Beta - MacRumors The first Thunderbolt 5 cables are here, but there’s barely anything to plug in - The Verge NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories Italian Parliament - Wikipedia Viture Pro XR Glasses review: Putting Xreal on blast | Tom's Guide

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

The new iPad Pro is here, and Jason is joined by Federico Viticci to discuss the new model, Jason's review, and the limitations of iPadOS. Stephen Hackett also joins the show not to crush some creative dreams, but to answer your questions. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci and Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Check out Upgrade merch! Submit Feedback Crush! | iPad Pro | Apple - YouTube Apple’s New iPad Ad Leaves Its Creative Audience Feeling … Flat - The New York Times Jason's M4 iPad Pro review - Six Colors Not an iPad Pro Review - MacStories iPad Pro 2015 Review: No Country for Old Macs – Six Colors The Problem’s Never the Hardware – 512 Pixels (9+) @macrumors • Apple’s thinnest device ever. #ipadpro #bendgate • Threads Ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro features new internal structure to improve stiffness and heat dissipation - 9to5Mac

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Stephen Hackett

Co-founder and Podcaster

Relay FM512 Pixels

Federico Viticci returns to the show to discuss MacStories’s 15th anniversary, Apple’s upcoming “Let Loose” keynote for new iPad hardware, and more. Sponsored by: Nuts.com: The world’s best snacks, delivered fast and fresh. Trade Coffee: The best coffee is made at home. Enjoy a free bag of roasted-to-order coffee and $15 off select plans when you join Trade. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: Federico's "MacPad" -- the "hybrid mac-ipad laptop and tablet that apple won’t make". Samsung DeX -- use your phone as a desktop computer. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Subtitle: The Pickies (2024) The boys are back with their annual predictions for 2024! But first, there are gifts to be exchanged and a 2023 champion to be crowned. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Nom Nom: Healthy, fresh food for dogs formulated by top Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Prepped in our kitchens with free delivery to your door. Get 50% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Cadence Comic Art: Original Comic Art Men's Champion Gray ACC Gear Conference T-Shirt What's the Point of Maths? by DK

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Subtitle: The rise and fall of the Color Czars Twitter was dead, to begin with. Five years later, we look at the Ghost Of Apple Future from a different perspective. There's also some Holiday Ask Upgrade. And who let that history podcast in here? This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Ladder: Flexible life insurance in minutes. Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Upgrade #225: An Upgrade Christmas Carol - Relay FM Then it was, as Myke and Jason began their preparations for the Christmas holiday, that they were visited by three ghosts, representing the spirit of Apple past, present, and future. Upgrade #277: Who Killed the Butterfly Keyboard? - Relay FM

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

OTJ joins Federico and Stephen to talk about Threads joining the fediverse, recent and future software updates, how to use nets correctly and the winners of this year's MacStories Selects awards. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger (MagSafe compatible) - Apple Buy MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) for AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple Leo Did the Thing Quinn Nelson is a Tease Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels @zuck • Starting a test where posts from Threads accounts will be available on Mastodon and other service... • Threads Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge REAL iMessage on Android - No Apple ID Needed! - Some Guy on YouTube Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge EU Plans to Let Spotify Direct Users to Other Payment Options on iPhone - MacRumors Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.2 with Journal App, Messages and Music Improvements, and More - MacStories Upgrade #490: The Cat Has a Team of Lawyers - Relay FM This episode includes a great conversation about Tapbacks vs. emoji stickers. Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.2 With Enhanced AutoFill, New Widgets, Apple Music Updates and More - MacRumors Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One Stolen Device Protection Coming with iOS 17.3 – 512 Pixels Apple Did the Thing, Kinda MacStories Selects 2023: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories 2023 MacStories Selects Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories I Used a Game Boy Camera for FaceTime Video Calls in iPadOS 17 and It Was Glorious - MacStories

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

The One True John joins Federico and Stephen to discuss the winners of Automation April, Apple's recent run of press releases, Stage Manager on the Mac and using iMessage on Windows. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Beats Studio Buds Plus review: it’s cool to be clear - The Verge Introducing the 2023 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners - MacStories Our watchOS 10 and tvOS 17 Wishes - AppStories Apple launches new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music - Apple Apple Adds Live Music Features to Maps and Music - MacStories Bandsintown setlist.fm - the setlist wiki Ticketmaster, Taylor Swift, and antitrust – explained - The Verge Apple shares WWDC 2023 schedule ahead of event at Apple Park - 9to5Mac Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Features Coming to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Later This Year - MacStories Apple previews new accessibility features, including AI-generated voice clone – Six Colors ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning Magnet – Window manager for Mac Apps – Marco.org Windows 11 users can now link their iPhones and use iMessage from a PC - The Verge Using 'Phone Link' Between iOS and Windows for iPhone Notifications and iMessage - MacStories

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

The boys celebrate the holidays with their annual gift exchange, and then it's time to make predictions for what will happen in 2023--but first, it's time to score our picks from the past year and crown a new champion. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: James Thomson and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads.

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Stephen and Federico are joined by the One True John to discuss the past, present and future of the iPad mini, as well as home networking, award-winning APIs and a big surprise. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander: Your Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication. Get 20% off. Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Get a Tiny Head Shirt! Give the Gift of Relay FM The Rickipedia API OtterBox 2-in-1 Power Bank with MagSafe - Gray - Apple Material Dock – Studio Neat Nerding Out for the Holidays (Part 2) - AppStories iPad mini Review: Good Things Come in Small Packages – 512 Pixels iPad mini Review: Small Wonder - MacStories The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels SPOILER #1 for Federico's Surprise SPOILER #2 for Federico's Surprise Pushcut Roon Signals for HomeKit Mac Power Users #465 How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels Screens for macOS BetterDisplay RDM

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about iPads, Stage Manager, and Apple’s ill-considered foray into expanding ads in the App Store. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Memberful: Monetize your passion with membership. Start your free trial today. Hover: Find a domain name for your passion. Get 10% off your first purchase. Kolide: Cross-platform endpoint security solution for teams that value privacy and transparency. Check out our manifesto. Links: Tell us what you really think, Federico: “Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design”. Chris Lawley on Stage Manager. Federico on the new iPads. Yours truly on the same new iPads. Federico on attending his first Apple media event in person, back in 2015. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Before the sun sets on the Summer of Fun, Jason has rounded up three Apple automation experts--Federico Viticci, Rosemary Orchard, and Matthew Cassinelli--to discuss the present and future of user automation on Apple's platforms. Also, Myke and Jason debate the iOS 16 music scrubber. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Sourcegraph: Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DoorDash: Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more. Doppler: Sync environment variables at scale. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci, Matthew Cassinelli, and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Edited by Jim Metzendorf. Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Scrubbing through iOS 16’s Music app – Six Colors Alex Hay on Twitter Federico Viticci MacStories Matthew Cassinelli Rosemary Orchard

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Rosemary Orchard

Independent Developer / Automation Expert

Rosemary OrchardRelay FMSnailed It Development

Matthew Cassinelli

Apple Automation Consultant / Writer

Matthew Cassinelli

MacStories boss Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about the iPad's apparent stagnation and how the Mac has grown over the last few years. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph: Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU Live Webinar Sign Up Sign up for MPU live on June 14. MacStories Federico Viticci (@viticci) / Twitter Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram Snap your windows - Microsoft Windows 11 Support AppStories Irvine Location of Burger Lounge Location for MPU Meetup with David and Stephen on June 11, 5:30-8:00 p.m. iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe - Apple SLIM WALLET MATTE : Amazon.it AirTag Trackable Premium Leather Wallet – NIMALIST Ehhhhhh.... Airtag Bike Mount / Reflector | Etsy Raycast Connected - Relay FM 2022 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners - MacStories The "Snap" Shortcut makes it easy to place windows in pre-defined layouts. MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Obsidian Shortcut Launcher, A Free Plugin to Trigger Shortcuts from Obsidian - MacStories YAML front matter - Obsidian Help Craft Notes Obsidian Hover Editor Omnisearch for Obsidian Matter Read-It-Later App Marcos Tanaka, iOS Developer Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Remind Me Faster on the App Store VGC Helper CleanShot X for Mac

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

It's time for our annual Christmas gift exchange round-robin, and then the boys get down to business with some competitive picks about what will happen in 2022. All that's followed by a game of 20 Questions, with the questions supplied by listeners! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PCalc: A very full-featured calculator app. Guest Starring: Dice by PCalc, John Voorhees, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Get Connected+: More content, more japes, more fewer ads. Submit Feedback The Pickies Charter

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

James Thomson

Developer

TLA SystemsPCalcDragThingLtd

Federico and Stephen are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the future of Craft and note-taking apps in general. The next wave of Apple silicon Macs is also discussed, as are vintage products the company should bring back with a modern twist. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Trade: Save Big, Support Small Roasters. Get your first bag free and $5 off your bundle. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code CONNECTED to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. macOS Monterey 12.1 Fixes Major Tap to Click, YouTube HDR, and Charging Bugs - MacRumors Apple Seeds Release Candidate Versions of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 to Developers - MacRumors Universal Control Not Coming in macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 - MacRumors Ungeniused - Relay FM Virtual Boy - Wikipedia Frederico Christmas Trees | Utah Lord Arse! 🕹️ on Twitter: "Is there anything sexier than Bill Gates lying seductively atop a desk?" Stephen Gates Provided by Justin Hamilton in the Relay FM Membership Discord Rockbox - Free Music Player Firmware 2.0 - Craft update Craft Developer Platform Introduction - Craft X Documentation Obsidian In Depth: Core Plugins (Part 2) - AppStories Sublime Text The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

The guys are joined by One True John to talk about life midway through the Apple silicon transition, how Shortcuts for the Mac is shaping up and how our moms feel about our media appearances. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: StoryWorth: A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Bombas: Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase when you use this link. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. MagTricky Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge Apple's Former Design Chief Jony Ive to Speak at WIRED Event Next Week - MacRumors 2021 MacBook Pro Teardown: A Glimpse at a Better Timeline | iFixit News Pokémon Center x Grado - The Workbench | Grado Labs Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect - The New York Times Two Months with Apple's New M1 iMac - MacStories macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories On the Present — and Possible Future — of the MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Shortcuts for Mac: 27 of Our Favorite Third-Party Integrations - MacStories Building cross-platform shortcuts – Six Colors

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

MacStories Founder Federico Viticci joins David to talk about the iPad and its ecosystem of apps for power users. As the iPad itself becomes more capable, what users can do with it continues to expand, but as the guys discuss, there are still pain points. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Submit Feedback MacStories iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 shiftscreen: Second screen for your iPad iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps Scriptable Data Jar Working Copy, Git on iOS Secure ShellFish - SSH Terminal and Storage on iOS

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

First-time guest Federico Viticci joins the show. Topics include how the coronavirus outbreak might affect WWDC, speculation on a possible March Apple event, the state of iPad keyboard (and trackpad) support, and iPadOS multitasking. Sponsored by: Feals: Premium CBD delivered directly to your doorstep. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Hover: Find a domain name for your passion. Get 10% off your first purchase. Linode: Get an SSD server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 11 node locations. Save $20 with promo code talkshow2020. Links: The Information: “Apple Planning iPad Keyboard with Trackpad”. Jason Snell: “Nine Questions About the Rumored iPad Smart Keyboard With Trackpad”. Brydge Pro+ — upcoming iPad Pro keyboard with integrated trackpad. MacStories-commissioned “iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video” back in 2016. Ryan Christoffel’s contextual-menu-based proposal for iPad multitasking. Tommy Walton’s deceptively simple concept for a direct manipulation-based iPad multitasking UI. iPad apps with excellent keyboard navigation: Agenda, Things, and Unread 2. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Stephen and Myke are joined by John Voorhees to talk about the new Mac Pro, then Federico reflects on the 5th anniversary of Shortcuts. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Bombas: Super comfortable socks. Be a holiday gifting-ninja. Use this link for 20% off. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership iPhone SE 2 Might Actually Be Called the iPhone 9 - MacRumors Brydge Keyboards Now Available From Apple Store - MacRumors Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3 with Communication Limits, Removable Memoji Stickers, and tvOS 13.3 with Alternate Top Shelf for TV - MacStories Getting started with security keys — PaulStamatiou.com Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxings and Impressions - MacStories Mac Pro Unboxing & Second Impressions: The Power is Back! - MKBHD - YouTube Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - iJustine - YouTube MASSIVE Mac Pro + Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube Logitech 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam - Apple Putting the Mac Pro’s Price into Historical Context – 512 Pixels The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn’t buy it | Macworld On Cleaning the Pro Display XDR – 512 Pixels Elon Musk took Tesla's Cybertruck for a weekend drive around LA | Engadget Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories Workflow – Powerful Automation Made Simple - YouTube

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories

Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) / Twitter John Voorhees | MacStories AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps Mac Catalyst - Bring Your iPad App to Mac - Apple Developer Catalytic Converter – Three Letter Acronym ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - Apple Support Stephen's Many Dice ‎PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the Mac App Store ‎Twitter on the Mac App Store Electron Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App ‎HCC Solitaire on the Mac App Store Mac Catalyst Isn't Only for Bringing iPad Apps to the Mac for the First Time - MacStories Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) / Twitter ‎Fiery Feeds: RSS Reader on the Mac App Store ‎lire on the Mac App Store ‎LookUp: English Dictionary on the Mac App Store Designing LookUp for macOS - LookUp Design - Medium ‎GoodNotes 5 on the Mac App Store Xcode - SwiftUI - Apple Developer Mac Power Users #511: 2019 Developer Roundtable - Relay FM Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch GameClub - a new way to play! ‎GameClub - a new way to play! on the App Store Apple Arcade - Apple Apple Hits Restart on Game Controller Support - MacStories MusicHarbor GNARBOX – Rugged backup device for your camera Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard 512 Pixels - YouTube

John Voorhees

Writer

MacStories