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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Jungle used Apple Creator Studio with Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Pixelmator Pro to shoot 11 music videos in four days, showcasing creative workflows.
A roundup of podcast episodes discussing folding iPhones, portable gaming, headphones, and classic game revivals on mobile platforms.
MacStories Weekly issue covering Pastebot 3, Open Minis iOS agent, watchOS 27 beta preview, and sponsor Finalist planner.
OpenAI's Computer History feature for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac turns actions into Markdown memory files for better context and continuity.
A critique of proposals to improve the App Store by giving established developers preferential treatment, arguing it's gatekeeping that harms innovation.
A review of Big Walk, a co-op puzzle game from House House, praising its low-key exploration and cooperative gameplay.
Apple announces immersive live baseball games on Vision Pro starting August 28, with weekly Friday Night Baseball matchups.
EA Sports releases Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition for Apple Arcade, optimized for Apple devices with cross-platform play and 120Hz support.
A roundup of podcast episodes covering app experiments, gaming recomps/decomps, and a fun tier list of Euro banknotes.
Analysis of the surge in AI-generated utility apps on the App Store, questioning sustainability and market shifts.
A review of Ted Lasso's fourth season return, discussing its fresh charm, new women's team, and the show's evolution.
Apple TV and Apple Arcade August 2026 lineup: new football games, Ted Lasso season 4, sports events, and more.
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
