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.
94 articles from this blog
Bear team releases public beta of Lettera, a new Mac Markdown editor based on Panda, offering standalone file editing and Bear-like features.
A MacStories team update on summer tech gear: batteries, chargers, e-ink note-taking, and gaming handhelds.
Apple's Screen Time overhaul for parents at WWDC offers better controls, but still lacks flexibility and granular features.
iPadOS Shortcuts now allows automating window placement with presets, and MultiSwitcher shortcut resizes foreground windows.
Apple's new AI-powered photo editing features coming this fall: Spatial Reframing, Extend, and an improved Clean Up tool.
Podcast episodes covering WWDC reactions, Computex news, and interviews with Apple Design Award winners.
A hands-on review of Claude Code's new Telegram and Discord bot integrations, covering setup, capabilities, and limitations.
A developer's month-long experiment with OpenAI's Codex, exploring how AI is fundamentally changing software development and the programmer's role.
A review of Comet, Perplexity's new AI-powered 'agentic' web browser for iOS, highlighting its features and limitations.
Anthropic launches Claude Dispatch, a research preview for remote Cowork control from mobile to Mac, with initial testing results.
Review of the Beam browser for iPad and testing Perplexity Computer for web app development.
Analysis of rumored Apple iPhone Fold design and software, arguing it doesn't need iPadOS to be a great tablet-like device.
Apple acquires MotionVFX, a leading creator of plugins and tools for video editing software like Final Cut Pro.
Apple unexpectedly announces the AirPods Max 2, featuring the H2 chip, improved ANC, and new intelligent audio features.
A roundup of recent tech podcast episodes covering Apple hardware, Sony's PC gaming exit, password managers, and nostalgic tech like the iPod Touch.
An essay on how using the 'wrong' computer can spark creativity and learning, using the MacBook Neo as a starting point.
A roundup of reviews for Apple's new budget-friendly MacBook Neo, highlighting its performance for everyday tasks and creative work.
Apple announces its 50th anniversary celebration, with a letter from CEO Tim Cook reflecting on the company's impact and future.
A review roundup of the new M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, highlighting performance gains, SSD speeds, and target user scenarios.
Announcing the second season of the 'First, Last, Everything' podcast, featuring interviews about people's relationships with technology.
