johnvoorhees

johnvoorhees, 7 days ago to random

We're super excited about MacStories' new YouTube channel and the video version of Comfort Zone, the new podcast from @matt, @ChrisLawley, and @nileane.

Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwEmRci4vGt2w1UMcyUHhw
Check out Ep. 1 of Comfort Zone: https://youtu.be/BbcV26spi90
Also, Comfort Zone has its own playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHuQfDP4-fM8XQxLYmc90xNi&si=e1dK4YIoVIO0wKAj

johnvoorhees, 7 days ago to random

The best part of 2024 so far? Having so many incredibly talented people on this page...

https://www.macstories.net/about/

johnvoorhees, 8 days ago to random

Editor's Note: Starting today, we're grouping updates about podcast episode releases on MacStories, limiting them to two per week. That way, if you already follow the shows, you won't see as many posts, but the episodes are still available for newcomers to the site or occasional listeners to browse and listen.

Here's today's update on @npc and @appstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/the-latest-from-npc-next-portable-console-and-appstories/

johnvoorhees, 12 days ago to random

It's been a long week, but it's a sign of good things to come.

Soon.

👀

johnvoorhees, 12 days ago to random

macOS wish: Give me the option to sync my ‘Add to Dock...' web apps across multiple Macs.

johnvoorhees, 12 days ago to random

We have a fun episode of MacStories Unwind today.

🎧 @viticci and I share the MacStories Unwind 2024 playlist - a mix of some of our favorite songs of the year that we'll be adding to every week
🔖 We tease new voices coming to MacStories soon
Plus, Dark Matter (https://apple.co/3y2pPJp) and * Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age (https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/xi/)

https://www.macstories.net/news/macstories-unwind-the-macstories-unwind-2024-apple-music-playlist/

johnvoorhees, 13 days ago to random

If you're a @club member, check out today's episode of MacStories Unwind+ for a new project teaser, plus the official MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music playlist, and TV show and videogame recommendations.

https://club.macstories.net/podcasts

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Lux, the team behind the pro camera app Halide have a new video camera app and it makes a great first impression…

More on @macstories: Kino First Impressions: An iPhone Video Camera App from the Makers of Halide https://www.macstories.net/stories/kino-first-impressions-an-iphone-video-camera-app-from-the-makers-of-halide/

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

On Ruminate this week…

• GIF bots
• Dollaritas
• Retro gaming and Lego
• Slash pages
• AI companies are their own worst enemies

https://www.macstories.net/linked/ruminate-episode-185-ill-eat-glue-cheese/

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Congratulations to all of the 2024 ADA finalists. There are so many great apps and games on this list including some personal favorites like Crouton, Gentler Streak, and SmartGym. The full list is on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/2024-ada-finalists-announced/

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Apple has announced its WWDC 2024 plans. I'll be there in person, so say hello if you see me.

https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-announces-wwdc-2024-details/

johnvoorhees, 17 days ago to random

The wishes don't stop just because it's a holiday in the US.

Today on @appstories, @viticci and I share our wishes for macOS and visionOS.

For AppStories+ subscribers, we have more on the iPad Pro and some deeply nerdy Wi-Fi troubleshooting for an issue that affects game streaming and isn't documented by Apple anywhere.

https://appstories.net/episodes/385

johnvoorhees, 20 days ago to random

On this week's episode of Unwind, @viticci plays with fire - literally. He has quite a story related to a surprise that he'll be sharing soon.

https://www.macstories.net/news/macstories-unwind-a-small-fire-at-3am/

johnvoorhees, 22 days ago to random

Samsung is clearly convinced of the selling power of Copilot+ https://www.engadget.com/pre-order-samsungs-first-copilot-laptop-and-get-a-free-50-inch-4k-tv-180242771.html

johnvoorhees, 22 days ago to random

I've covered @marioguzman's Apple Music remote control utilities before and the designs are amazing. QuickTune is no exception and a great trip back to OS X Tiger.

My review on @macstories: https://www.macstories.net/reviews/quicktune-a-music-remote-app-for-mac-with-tiger-vibes/

johnvoorhees, 23 days ago to random

A year ago, TestFlight barely worked for me, and eventually, it broke completely on macOS.

Apple patched it up, so that it's useable again even with a large beta collection, but the app has been left to languish for too long given how important it is to developers.

Some suggestions on what should be done on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/a-testflight-update-patched-but-still-broken/

johnvoorhees, 28 days ago to random

Assassin's Creed Shadows is coming to the Mac App Store this fall day and date with consoles and other platforms. Details on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/assassins-creed-shadows-is-coming-to-the-mac-day-and-date-with-consoles-and-other-platforms/

johnvoorhees, 29 days ago to random

Apple is marking tomorrow's Global Accessibility Awareness Day by previewing a bunch of features coming to its OSes later this year. There's a lot coming this year, and I've previewed it all on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-marks-global-accessibility-awareness-day-with-a-preview-of-os-features-coming-later-this-year/

johnvoorhees, 30 days ago to random

I spent the evening reading iPad reviews and watching many of the videos released yesterday and compiled the highlights:

https://www.macstories.net/news/ipad-review-roundup-cutting-edge-hardware-and-os-frustrations/

johnvoorhees, 30 days ago to random

We don't have an iPad Pro review for for you today.

Instead, @viticci takes an in-depth look at how iPadOS is holding the iPad back, something he's talked about in bits and pieces before, but never in one comprehensive story, and all from the perspective of someone who's been an iPad-first user for over a decade.

Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics Right

https://www.macstories.net/stories/not-an-ipad-pro-review/

johnvoorhees, 1 month ago to random

This 100 Best Album website and Music integration is very nice. Details on @macstories: https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-music-debuts-a-10-day-countdown-of-the-100-best-albums/

Editorial content

johnvoorhees, 1 month ago to random

Spotted: Apple's Nano-texture Inspection Team

viticci, 1 month ago to random

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johnvoorhees, 1 month ago to random

MacStories Unwind is out a little earlier than usual today. This week, @viticci and I break down what went wrong with Apple's Crush! video and Federico takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at his time in London for this week's Let Loose iPad event.

https://www.macstories.net/linked/macstories-unwind-federico-visits-medium-ben/

johnvoorhees, 1 month ago to random

We have a special edition of MacStories Unwind+ for @club members this week…

Back from London, @viticci shares a behind-the-scenes look at the event and we consider the relationship of technology and the arts in the wake of the uproar over Apple's Crush ad.

Club members can get the early, ad-free version of MacStories Unwind here: https://club.macstories.net/podcasts