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viticci

@viticci@macstories.net

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of https://mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories and https://mastodon.macstories.net/@club, where I write every week.

I also co-host https://mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories, a weekly podcast about #Apple and the world of apps with, and https://mastodon.macstories.net/@npc, a show about handhelds and the games we take with us.

I try too many apps, create automations with Shortcuts, love plain text, and believe in the open web.

Email: viticci@macstories.net

Find me on Discord: https://club.macstories.net/faq/discord

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I just witnessed a nightmare on FaceTime

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The past 6 months of my tech life have been weird.

I've tried a bunch of different computers, apps, and services that ultimately didn't work out for me. The journey was necessary to help me understand what I truly like about Apple. I had to do it.

We're now three weeks from WWDC, and I couldn't be more excited about what is coming next. Whether it's iPadOS 17, macOS 14, or – especially – xrOS, I can't wait for June and beyond.

Three weeks to go! 😎

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sometimes I think about all the international drama we could have avoided if only Apple said "let's make iPhones work like Macs for installing apps"

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/doj-to-sue-apple-for-antitrust-violations-as-soon-as-thursday

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If Apple brings Live Activities to iPad and Mac this year, I almost wonder if they should be compact, real-time widgets in the status bar / menu bar. 🤔

(The iPadOS status bar feels especially empty these days and there's plenty of room there.)

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One way or another, it always goes back to GUI scripting in the end.

😅
https://mastodon.social/@finnvoorhees/112240060641420343

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I never played the original Super Mario RPG, so I'm thrilled to see a proper remaster coming this year: https://youtu.be/0r5PJx7rlds

And a brand new 2D Super Mario Bros. game that looks like complete, fun chaos? Sign me up. https://youtu.be/JStAYvbeSHc

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Thank you Shortcuts team for listening and restoring the ability to view all shortcuts in the Library in iOS/iPadOS 17.1 beta 3 🙏

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The Journal app is now on the App Store. Says it requires iOS 17.2.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journal/id6447391597

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I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere yet, but Stage Manager for iPadOS 17 also comes with a new 'fast app pairing' feature.

This is a new multitouch-based option to quickly pair an app with another app/set of apps.

Just hold down on a window, then tap apps in the dock or the left strip to quickly pair them with the app you're holding.

I really like this new method when using my iPad in touch mode.

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I found an excuse to write about Tears of the Kingdom on @macstories 😄

If you're playing the game and taking notes, you have to try the TotK Travel Guide app by @jeffreykuiken. Great UI inspired by Apple Maps with a built-in note-taking system for locations in the game. Syncs with iCloud, has a single $4 In-App Purchase, and it supports the 3 different maps of the game. I love this.

My review: https://www.macstories.net/reviews/totk-travel-guide/

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I love Obsidian so much, and yet its iPad app drives me crazy. Two equally true statements.

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A couple of weeks ago, @jeremyburge was in Greece and told me "I have a small something to send you".

I got the package today and it's peak Jeremy Burge:

  • Sender was "Jeremy Burge, on a boat"
  • Recipient was Federico "iOS Master" Viticci
  • He was in Ios, Greece and saw an opportunity 😂

Everything about this is perfect

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THEY'RE BACK

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ah yes, post-iPad event bad takes. One of my favorite moments that occurs once every 18 months, like an eclipse of Apple pundits

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Got in my car this morning and drove for 10 seconds before everything started beeping. Completely flat tire.

Called for an on-site repair, tire is now okay, and the guy is like, here's a little gift for you.

Pro tip: if you hear a ticking sound when driving, check your tires carefully 😅

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Custom Tapbacks as sticker reactions are in iOS 17.2.

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I am so excited to introduce two brand new MacStories podcasts today:

NPC: Next Portable Console (@npc), a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution. By me, @johnvoorhees, and @brendon.

Comfort Zone: (@comfortzone) a weekly show about trying new tech things outside of your comfort zone. By @nileane, @ChrisLawley, and @matt.

Read our announcement post here: https://www.macstories.net/news/introducing-the-latest-macstories-podcasts-next-portable-console-and-comfort-zone/

Find our entire podcast family here: https://www.macstories.net/podcasts/

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The Shortcuts UI in the Action button customization screen is gorgeous; I hope this is what we get in the Shortcuts app next year.

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iPadOS 17 RC is up!

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If you rely on public transportation to get around, @nileane explains why Transit is still the best app for this.

The UI and little touches in this app look incredible: https://www.macstories.net/reviews/transit-is-still-the-best-designed-transit-app-on-the-iphone-in-2024/

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I just finished watching Memento as part of my new movie quest this year (more on Unwind this week), and I feel two things:

  • Nolan's a genius
  • My brain is fried for the day
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The new Ridiculous Fishing EX is out on Apple Arcade and, wow, I'm in love. The new graphics, smartphone "apps", funny references, haptics, gameplay progression.

This return of a classic couldn't have been better. 😍

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ridiculous-fishing-ex/id1610164691

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This took months to put together, and here it is:

My latest Automation Academy lesson for @club Plus and Premier members is a collection of all the advanced shortcuts I use with @things in my workflow across all Apple devices.

Enjoy: https://club.macstories.net/posts/automation-academy-my-collection-of-advanced-shortcuts-for-things

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Cocoon is easily one of the best puzzle games I've ever played and it's breaking my brain, in a good way. Loving every second of it.

https://www.cocoongame.com/

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Handhelds, y'all. They're the best.

(How long until I have a podcast about these?)

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