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Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps
Episode 455
This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical examples of what it can…
1 year ago
AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest
Episode 454
This week, Federico and John follow up after a week with new Apple hardware and dig into watchOS and visionOS 26. On AppStories+, John is mixing up h…
1 year ago
Fall Hardware: First Impressions
Episode 453
This week, Federico and John shared their first impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. On AppStori…
1 year ago
iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews
Episode 452
This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26…
1 year, 1 month ago
Apple Event Vibe Check
Episode 451
This week, Federico and John do their annual pre-Apple event “vibe check,” discussing what they expect and hope to see at the upcoming September Appl…
1 year, 1 month ago
Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA
Episode 450
This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks. On AppStories+, the importance of breaks …
1 year, 1 month ago
Building a Better AI App
Episode 449
This week, Federico and John pick and choose their favorite AI app features to imagine a better AI app future, critiquing the leading LLM apps along …
1 year, 2 months ago
The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
Episode 448
This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program. On App…
1 year, 2 months ago
Gaming Sidekicks: Videogame Companion Apps with Brendon Bigley
Episode 447
This week, John is joined by Brendon Bigley to explore the wide world of videogame companion apps from media trackers to game specific companion apps…
1 year, 2 months ago
A Secondary Device Check-In
Episode 446
This week, Federico and John explain how they use their secondary systems, which for John is the iPad and for Federico, the Mac. On AppStories+, Fede…
1 year, 2 months ago