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Open Minis Is the iOS Agent I Wish Siri AI Could Be
Open Minis for iOS. Every once in a while, I come across a third-party app that either resets my expectations for a particular niche of software on iOS or…
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HomeSnap: A Private, Read-Only Window Into Your HomeKit Home [Sponsor]
HomeSnap remembers everything your HomeKit home does, shows you its live status, and tells you the moment something needs attention, right from your iPhone…
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MacStories Weekly: Issue 522
This week, in addition to the usual links, app debuts, and recap of MacStories' articles and podcasts:Combining Codex with Reminders, Email, and Notion, by…
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Podcast Rewind: Fable, SteamOS on Android, and Voice-Created Shortcuts
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John look at their experiences with Claude Fable 5 and how it…
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visionOS 27: The MacStories Beta Preview
Summer beta season is in full swing, with a new wave of testers coming aboard via the just-released public OS 27 betas. While visionOS hasn’t ever been…
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watchOS 27: The MacStories Public Beta Preview
Last year was a quiet year for watchOS. While Apple took a couple of swings with Workout Buddy, Smart Stack hints, and a redesign of the Workout app, watchOS…
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macOS 27 Golden Gate: The MacStories Public Beta Preview
The public beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate is out today, and I’m sure many of you are wondering whether to take the plunge and give it a try in advance of its…
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Siri AI and Apple’s Trickle-Up Strategy
The new Siri AI in iOS 27. In the month that I’ve been using iOS 27 (launching in public beta today) and the new Siri AI, I’ve come to a few conclusions: Siri…
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Halide: Unlock Your iPhone Camera [Sponsor]
If you read MacStories, you’ve likely heard of Halide. For nine years, it’s been the definitive iPhone “pro camera app,” garnering an Apple Design Award, and…
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Podcast Rewind: Surviving Email, Sony Controversies, a Snick Challenge, and John Explains the Boonies
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John talk about the 10+ email apps they’ve used over the…
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MacStories Weekly: Issue 521
This week, in addition to the usual links, app debuts, and recap of MacStories' articles and podcasts:Is ChatGPT an App or a Feature?, by JohnIt’s Time to Move…
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A Month with Logitech’s Innovative Mobi Fold Travel Mouse
I can’t recall the last time I was truly excited about a mouse. I primarily use a trackpad whether I’m at my desk or using a laptop. The trouble with a…
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Coming Soon: What’s Next on Apple TV and Apple Arcade in July 2026
It’s July, and Apple TV and Apple Arcade have an interesting lineup, including four games that debuted last week, the return of Silo, one of my favorite Apple…
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Finishing with Fable 5
When Fable 5 returned last week, I knew exactly what to throw at it. In February, I started a project out of frustration that likewise ended in frustration, so…
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Podcast Rewind: AI Aggregators, Fable 5, Steam Machine Pricing, and Chris’s App
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and John talk about the state of AI aggregator apps and their…
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MacStories Weekly: Issue 520
This week, in addition to the usual links, app debuts, and recap of MacStories' articles and podcasts:Movie Buzz, by JonathanA System for Surviving Email, by…
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Safari’s New MCP Server Is Great for Agents
Saron Yitbarek, writing on the WebKit blog: In Safari Technology Preview 247, we’re introducing the Safari MCP server — a Model Context Protocol server for web…
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Snazzy Labs Puts the Mac’s Upcoming Game Porting Toolkit 4 Through Its Paces
Over at Snazzy Labs, Quinn Nelson has a great in-depth look at the changes coming to Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit with macOS 27 this fall. Paired with Metal 4…
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Monthly Log: June 2026
In this month's edition of the Monthly Log:“It Just Works” Is the Feature, by DevonWhat's the Matter with Hue?, by John This Story is for Club Members Get…
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Apple Updates Creator Studio Apps
Source: Apple. Today, Apple released an update to its Creator Studio subscription with new features across many of the suite’s apps. Pixelmator Pro now…
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Headless Macs and Hamstrung iPads
My Codex setup. In the current era of coding agents becoming productivity assistants, iPadOS’ limitations are no longer defined by the lack of desktop-class…
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Podcast Rewind: WWDC Reflections, Thunderbolt Hubs, and Prime Day Finds
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, John and Federico are back home and reflect on all the WWDC announcements…
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MacStories Weekly: Issue 519
This week, in addition to the usual links, app debuts, and recap of MacStories' articles and podcasts:A Tiny But Mighty Shortcut for Accessing App Settings, by…
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Apple Raises Prices Across Most of Its Product Lines
Apple raised the prices of Macs and other products across the board today. For entry-level Macs, the increases are mostly $100–$200. However, if you want a…
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Amazon Prime Day 2026: Our Top Picks
Amazon Prime Day is earlier than ever this year, with lots of deals to be had on our favorite gadgets. As you may have seen, we updated our MacStories Setups…