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The Latest from AppStories and Ruminate

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

AppStories

This week, Federico and John share their favorite app updates that take advantage of what’s new in iOS 18.

On AppStories+, John expands on his first look at the Logitech MX Creative Console, and Federico and John discuss Orion, the prototype AR glasses that Meta showed off last week.

This episode is sponsored by:

  • Karo – The first of its kind task manager focused on delegating tasks via messaging apps. The first 50 listeners can get 50% off a 1-year subscription here.
  • Celtreos – The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles.

Ruminate

A final update on the St Jude campaign, an overflowing snack corner, and Hurricane Helene.

AppStories, Episode 405, ‘iOS 18 App Updates We Love’ Show Notes

AppStories+ Pre-Show

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iOS 18 App Updates We Love


Ruminate, Episode 194, ‘Endless TikToks’ Show Notes


MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories UnwindMagic Rays of LightRuminateComfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.

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Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;

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