Federico Viticci is the founder of MacStories, a leading Apple-focused publication covering apps, automation, AI, and in-depth tech analysis since 2009. Through MacStories, Club MacStories, and multiple podcasts, he delivers trusted insights for creative and professional Apple users worldwide.
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A roundup of recent MacStories podcast episodes covering AI apps, handheld gaming, retro tech, and more.
Shazam and Ariana Grande release exclusive Messages sticker pack, accessible via Shazam app or directly in Messages.
Apple reports Q3 2026 earnings with $109.4B revenue, up 16.4%, driven by iPhone and Services growth.
Indie App Sales event starts July 28-30 with over 200 apps at discounts, featuring popular indie apps like Gentler Streak and Kaleidoscope.
Apple introduces a hardware leasing program with Klarna, offering lower monthly payments but requiring careful consideration of terms and conditions.
Pastebot 3, a Mac clipboard manager rewrite, adds automation tools, MCP support, CLI, and new pricing models.
Lock Launcher app update for iOS 27 introduces direct app launching without redirects and XL widgets, enhancing Home Screen customization.
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John look at what Siri AI is good at, where it needs
Analysis of AI-assisted apps flooding the App Store, causing discoverability chaos and record new releases.
Claude Code's Mac app adds iOS simulator support for debugging and testing apps directly inside the app.
A review of TestFlight's new search feature and the frustration of inactive betas cluttering the app list.
Review of Open Minis, an iOS agent app that integrates with Apple frameworks for advanced AI-powered automation.
Summary of podcast episodes covering Claude Fable 5, SteamOS on Android, voice-created Shortcuts, and tech news.
A preview of visionOS 27 beta features, focusing on Siri AI improvements and spatial computing enhancements.
A detailed preview of watchOS 27 beta, covering new features like Siri AI, redesigned apps, and performance improvements for Apple Watch.
A preview of macOS 27 Golden Gate public beta, covering new features, performance improvements, and Apple Intelligence integration.
Analysis of Apple's new Siri AI in iOS 27, its consumer-first design, and how it differs from power-user AI agents.
A month-long review of Logitech's innovative Mobi Fold travel mouse, highlighting its foldable design, features, and portability.
A writer creates a diffing tool for Markdown documents, solving Git-based change tracking challenges for non-developers.
Podcast roundup covering AI aggregator apps, Steam Machine pricing, Fable 5, and Chris's new app.
