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Federico Viticci
@viticci.macstories.net
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Founder and Editor-in-Chief @macstories.net. I write about iPad, iOS, indie apps, and making computers more fun. I also co-host @appstories.macstories.net, a podcast about Apple and the world of apps, and @npc.macstories.net, a show about handhelds.
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 26d
7 chapters. 3 months of research.

A (controversial?) deep dive into Liquid Glass. A whole new iPadOS.

My iOS and iPadOS 26 review is here.

Enjoy ☕️

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iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review
Old and new through the liquid glass.
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 1d
It's the weekend, which means it's time to unwind with @unwind.macstories.net.

This week, I stumble upon an Italian navy restaurant, @viticci.macstories.net gets some gaming time, plus a movie pick.

Also, a timely double feature deal in the show notes.

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Unwinding Delayed But Not Denied
Podcast Episode · MacStories Unwind · 10/10/2025 · 14m
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Jason Tate @jasontate.bsky.social · 1d
Well, here it is: On moving forward when you worry your best is behind you. On late-career albums and how we relate to music as we age. And more than anything just a giant round of flowers for Yellowcard and our music scene.

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Yellowcard – Better Days
This blank screen terrifies me. The cursor blinks. I search for the words. And in the back of my mind, there’s a cold little voice telling me it’s pointless. That I’ve said everything meaningful I’ll ...
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d
You know when you read a story so good, it makes you jealous you didn't write it? In a good way?

This story by @jasontate.bsky.social is one of those.

It's about a Yellowcard album, but it's also so much more. Hits close to home.

Just read it.

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Yellowcard – Better Days
This blank screen terrifies me. The cursor blinks. I search for the words. And in the back of my mind, there’s a cold little voice telling me it’s pointless. That I’ve said everything meaningful I’ll ...
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 1d
Today for Club members, I shared tips on using Spotlight in macOS Tahoe and a grab bag of gadgets.

Plus, @viticci.macstories.net and I shared an update on changes to macstories.net.

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d
It's here – my deep dive into the 'Use Model' action in Shortcuts and how you can take advantage of Apple Intelligence and GPT-5 to add all kinds of new features to your favorite apps.

Enjoy: club.macstories.net/posts/automa...
Automation Academy: Apple Intelligence, GPT-5, and the ‘Use Model’ Action in Shortcuts
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d
This week for the @macstories.net Weekly newsletter, I wrote about testing the new Spotify integration in ChatGPT. It was…buggy.

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Gentler Streak @gentler.app · 1d
Got a lovely mention on @macstories.net in their OS 26 app
roundup - alongside a dear friend @strasser.bsky.social and his beautiful Art of Fauna! 🧡

Thank you, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net and @viticci.macstories.net 🙏
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Mike O. @mickobizzle.bsky.social · 3d
THIS is the pod I’ve been waiting for for almost a year. Everything you need to know about MCP, right now.
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5d
🔌 This week on @appstories.macstories.net: we cover Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its fragmented ecosystem.

🤖 In the post-show: AI vs RSS and the news.

🎧 Listen: appstories.net/episodes/455
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIV...
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 3d
We took our time to evaluate different third-party iOS apps with Liquid Glass.

Here's our first roundup with 15 excellent iOS 26 apps that have implemented the new design well:

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Jump Into the Liquid Glass Pool: A MacStories OS 26 App Roundup
Liquid Glass is the sort of change that takes some getting used to from the perspective of both users and developers. The design language shifted a lot over the course of the summer beta season, which...
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MacStories @macstories.net · 3d
Reports of Slide Over’s Death Were Greatly Exaggerated https://www.macstories.net/linked/reports-of-slide-overs-death-were-greatly-exaggerated/
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 4d
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MacStories Deals @macstoriesdeals.macstories.net · 4d
We’ve compiled a list of 14 bonus Amazon Deal Days picks that you'll find here: www.amazon.com/shop/macstor...

You'll find everything from a gaming PC that @viticci.macstories.net has been eyeing to HomeKit gadgets @johnvoorhees.macstories.net is using, Apple gear, and more.
MacStories's Amazon Page - Deal Days Bonus Picks
Shop recommended products from MacStories on www.amazon.com. Learn more about MacStories's favorite products.
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MacStories @macstories.net · 4d
Apps in ChatGPT https://www.macstories.net/linked/apps-in-chatgpt/
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5d
🔌 This week on @appstories.macstories.net: we cover Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its fragmented ecosystem.

🤖 In the post-show: AI vs RSS and the news.

🎧 Listen: appstories.net/episodes/455
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIV...
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 8d
Today on MacStories Unwind, @viticci.macstories.net reworks his post review unwind plans I watch some TV, listen to music and enjoy some pie. All in one episode of Unwind.

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Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Podcast Episode · MacStories Unwind · 10/03/2025 · 21m
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 10d
It’s a roundup of what’s coming this month from Apple TV+ with:

- 🗒️ details about the shows, movies, and documentaries debuting in October,
- 🎥 trailers, and
- 📆 handy links to add the premieres to your calendar.
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 10d
I’ve got something new for you on @macstories.net today:

📺 Coming Soon: What’s New in October on Apple TV+ www.macstories.net/news/coming-...
Coming Soon: What’s New in October on Apple TV+
There’s a lot coming to Apple TV+ this month, and this is your handy guide to all of it, including trailers, and calendar links you can use to be sure you don’t miss their premieres. Let’s dig in. The...
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 10d
So far, Perplexity has the best task scheduling interface (can choose different models, can use external connectors) for tasks that run entirely in the background, cloud-based.

However, unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity doesn't have a browser agent to schedule tasks with a virtual browser.
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 10d
Claude *badly* needs scheduled tasks + the ability to start a chat, leave the app, and have it finish in the background.

This is especially bad in the iOS app, which stops generation soon after you close it. And it also happens with iOS Safari.
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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 12d
Claude Sonnet 4.5 one-shotted this @draftsapp.bsky.social action with Reminders integration 👀

Feels like a good model, excited to dig into this: www.anthropic.com/news/claude-...
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MacStories @macstories.net · 12d
Apple Highlights Apps Using Its Foundation Models Framework https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-highlights-apps-using-its-foundation-models-framework/
Apple Highlights Apps Using Its Foundation Models Framework
Earlier today, Apple published a press release highlighting some of the apps that are taking advantage of its new Foundation Models framework. As you???d expect, indie developers and small teams are well-represented among the apps promoted in the press release. Among them are: Smart Gym Stoic Journal Motivation CellWalk VLLO Detail Signeasy Essayist Agenda OmniFocus
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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 12d
This week on AppStories, @viticci.macstories.net and I have more thoughts on new Apple hardware, plus a look at watchOS and visionOS 26.

For subscribers, I am back at reorganizing how I manage links and data. (appstories.plus)

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MacStories @macstories.net · 17d
iPhone 17 Pro Max: The First Three Days https://www.macstories.net/news/iphone-17-pro-max-the-first-three-days/
iPhone 17 Pro Max: The First Three Days
Last Friday, just before midday, my new iPhone 17 Pro Max arrived at my home ??? a Deep Blue model with 512??GB of storage. Since then, it???s dropped neatly into my daily iPhone routine. In many ways, it???s not that different from the iPhone 16 Pro Max that I???ll be trading in. I???ve been on
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MacStories @macstories.net · 17d
Quick Subtitles Shows Off the A19 Pro’s Remarkable Transcription Speed https://www.macstories.net/linked/quick-subtitles-shows-off-the-a19-pros-remarkable-transcription-speed/
Quick Subtitles Shows Off the A19 Pro???s Remarkable Transcription Speed
Matt Birchler makes a great utility for the iPhone and iPad called Quick Subtitles that generates transcripts from a wide variety of audio and video files, something I do a lot. Sometimes it???s for adding subtitles to a podcast???s YouTube video and other times, I just want to recall a bit of information from a
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MacStories @macstories.net · 16d
Halide and Kino Developers Review the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cameras https://www.macstories.net/linked/halide-and-kino-developers-review-the-iphone-17-pros-cameras/
Halide and Kino Developers Review the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cameras
Earlier this week, I shared my early impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max and included a few galleries of photos I???d taken at each of the model???s standard zoom levels. I was impressed by the results, which made me all the more excited to learn more of how Apple pulled this off. One of
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