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AppStories
By Federico Viticci, John Voorhees
AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.
Latest episode
Inside OpenAI’s Codex With Andrew Ambrosino
45 min
- Cadence
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 45 min
- Latest release
- Aug 31
- Language
- EN-US
- Activity
- Current — released within 30 days
Podcast Classification
Topics
App Ecosystems
Application distribution, stores, subscriptions, discovery, monetization, and platform rules.
Mobile Platforms
iOS, Android, mobile operating systems, devices, and platform ecosystems.
Product Strategy
Product discovery, prioritization, roadmaps, growth, positioning, and product management.
Formats
Panel & Roundtable
Recurring multi-host or multi-guest discussion and debate.
Commentary & Analysis
Interpretation, opinion, debate, review, and analytical discussion.
Audience level
Intermediate
Assumes basic technology literacy and familiarity with common products, roles, and terminology.
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Inside OpenAI’s Codex With Andrew Ambrosino
This week on AppStories, Federico and John are joined by Andrew Ambrosino, the Codex team lead at OpenAI, to talk about the evolution of Codex, the unification of ChatGPT and Codex, Computer Use and Computer History, designing for user trust, and more. A day you design your way.
How Should the Siri App Be Graded?
This week on AppStories, John and Federico check in on Apple’s betas with a close look at the new Siri app and how it compares to past-Siri and other chatbot products. A day you design your way. For 50% off your first year use this link. Inoreader – Build your own newsfeed and cut through the noise.
Folding the iPhone into the Creator Economy
This week, on AppStories, John is joined by Christoper Lawley to discuss uses for a folding iPhone and Parchment, Lawley’s daily agenda app.
Summer Projects: Automation, Email, and Dictation
This week on AppStories, Federico and John cover the app and agent experiments they’re both running.
Open Minis Turns iOS into an Agent Playground
This week on AppStories, John and Federico discuss the changing face of the AI-fueled App Store and questionable changes made to TestFlight before going into the nerdiest details of Open Minis, an iOS app that brings desktop-class agents onto the iPhone and iPad. Scribe – AI-powered workflow documentation.
All About Siri AI
This week, on AppStories, Federico and John look at what Siri AI is good at, where it needs improvement, and where it might be heading. Start your free trial today. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo.
Fable 5 and OpenAI’s Curious ChatGPT Update
This week on AppStories, Federico and John look at our experiences with Claude Fable 5 and how they differ from other models and break down the controversial changes made by OpenAI to its Mac’s ChatGPT app. Start your free trial today.
Email Survival Guide
This week on AppStories, Federico and John talk about the 10+ email apps they’ve used over the years and how their strategies for dealing with recent spikes in email volume has caused them to change their approaches. Get a personalized demo.
Are AI Aggregators Worth It?
This week on AppStories, Federico and John talk about the state of AI aggregator apps and their future prospects. Claude: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today.
WWDC Debrief
This week on AppStories, John and Federico are back home and reflect on all the WWDC announcements, including Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, design changes, developer tools, and more. Get a personalized demo. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done.