This week on AppStories, we look back at the gadgets we’ve accumulated over the summer and share what’s worked and what hasn’t.

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On AppStories+, we step back from the OS beta cycle to try to figure out what is going on with Shortcuts and automation on Apple’s platforms.

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This week on AppStories, we each share two app recommendations in a classic Pick 2 episode.

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On AppStories+, Federico has a mini surprise, and I experiment with connecting his Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to an iPad Pro.

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This week on AppStories, we look at how making apps has changed along with the evolution of Apple’s hardware lineup and what that means for the future of apps on those platforms.

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On AppStories+, all’s well that ends well. Federico reports on how he managed to connect a no-name brand Bluetooth lightstrip to HomeKit.

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This week on AppStories, we examine the latest app trends and where Apple’s system apps are heading to try to answer the question of where the world of apps is heading.

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On AppStories+, I stress test the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and Federico unboxes the new Beats Studio Pros.

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This week on AppStories, we talk about Safari, videoconferencing, Messages, and gaming on macOS Sonoma, plus stickers and widgets on iOS and iPadOS 17.

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On AppStories+, Federico and I share our wishes for the next version of the iPad Pro.

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This week on AppStories, I’m joined by Alex Guyot to talk about the watchOS 10 and macOS Sonoma public betas.

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On AppStories+, Alex shares the tech he’s using to plan his wedding and I talk about game and app preservation.

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This week on AppStories, we explore the web apps and services we use and how we use them.

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On AppStories+, we share our first impressions of Meta’s new social network, Threads, and its app.

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This week on AppStories, we conclude our look back at our pre-WWDC OS wishes for iOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 and look at which came true.

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On AppStories+, I report on my early experiments with macOS Sonoma desktop widgets, while Federico follows up on his attempt to create a portable HomePod mini.

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This week on AppStories, we consider the impact that this year’s OS releases will have on third-party apps.

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On AppStories+, we dig into the details of iOS 17’s StandBy feature and I share my thoughts on why the Vision Pro’s upcoming launch feels more like the iPhone’s debut than the iPad’s.

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