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johnvoorhees, 2 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, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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, 5 days 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, 5 days ago to random

Spotted: Apple's Nano-texture Inspection Team

viticci, 6 days ago to random

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johnvoorhees, 8 days 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, 8 days 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

johnvoorhees, 10 days ago to random

Some fun geeky tidbits about yesterday's Apple product announcements that you may have missed...

https://www.macstories.net/news/apples-may-2024-let-loose-event-all-the-small-things/

johnvoorhees, 11 days ago to random

While you wait for the Apple event to start, check out Screens 5.2 by @edovia. It now works with the Vision Pro and adds a handful of other useful features to every version of the app.

My review on @macstories: https://www.macstories.net/reviews/screens-5-2-adds-support-for-the-vision-pro-and-other-features/

johnvoorhees, 11 days ago to random

Good morning! Ready? ☕ https://youtu.be/RqYCdGs9ivk?si=q6EFrbmBNRaLDNiO

johnvoorhees, 11 days ago to random

Today is a special day in Apple history.

5 years ago today, Warren Buffet’s Paper Wizard debuted on the App Store.

It's my favorite bit of weird Apple history next to the App Review Guidelines comic book.

It’s also why app preservation is important because it's a small slice of app history that is no longer available on the App Store.

Read my story on @macstories: https://www.macstories.net/stories/every-app-tells-a-story-worth-preserving-even-warren-buffets-paper-wizard/

Warren Buffet’s Paper Wizard screenshots

johnvoorhees, 13 days ago to random

AppStories+ 382 is out. This week, @viticci and I interview @rileytestut about the experience of starting an EU alternative app marketplace and seeing Delta at the top of the App Store charts around the world.

https://appstories.net/episodes/382

AppStories+ is the extended, ad-free version of our flagship podcast that is published a day early each week.

Learn more at http://plus.club and http://appstories.plus

johnvoorhees, 13 days ago to random

My Extension column in MacStories Weekly for @club members is all about the iPad and why I think we're in for some pleasant surprises during the Apple event next week.

https://club.macstories.net/posts/the-challenge-of-selling-slabs-of-glass

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Apple made nearly $91 billion in Q2 2024. Less than Q2 2023 but better than expected Earnings call starts in 15 minutes. More details on @macstories: https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-reports-quarterly-revenue-of-90-8-billion-for-q2-2024/

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johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

I don't mean to jump the gun, but I bet Apple made some money in Q2. Maybe not as much as some might like, but still a lot. China is a concern. AI too. Currency headwinds persist. Regulation is a drag. Cool stuff is coming.

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Well, actually…

johnvoorhees, 15 days ago to random

Apple has changed how the Core Technology Fee works and confirmed that its Alternative Business Terms will apply to EU developers this fall. Details on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-changes-how-the-core-technology-fee-works-and-confirms-that-its-alternative-business-terms-will-apply-to-ipad-apps-this-fall/

johnvoorhees, 16 days ago to random

I sense a come from behind ‘Yes’ victory in the wind and I'm here for it.
https://relayfm.social/@connected/112371812187792089

johnvoorhees, 17 days ago to random

Assassin's Creed Mirage wa announced last fall at the iPhone event and will be out on the iPhone 15 Pro and M1 iPad Pros and Airs starting June 6. More details on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/news/assassins-creed-mirage-is-coming-to-iphones-and-ipads-on-june-6th/

johnvoorhees, 21 days ago to random

Today for @club members in MacStories Weekly, I wrote about how I organize my notes and other text documents in a system that I implement in Obsidian, but will work with most note taking apps.

https://club.macstories.net/posts/a-system-first-approach-to-notes

johnvoorhees, 23 days ago to random

Ketchup from @BenRiceM is a fantastic Pokémon companion app. There are a lot of Pokémon and even more data about them all. Ben's app does an amazing job organizing it in a beautifully designed UI. Check it out on @macstories:

https://www.macstories.net/reviews/ketchup-the-only-pokemon-companion-app-youll-ever-need/