logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2026
43m 59s

Are AI Aggregators Worth It?

FEDERICO VITICCI, JOHN VOORHEES
About this episode
How AI Aggregators Are Adapting to A Rapidly Evolving Marketplace 
Up next
Yesterday
HomeView and Apple's Home Reset
This week on AppStories, John and Federico talk about Apple's new HomeView, the HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K (4th gen). Then for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico and John dive into the world decomped video games, with a warning for what's to come for developers on Apple's pla ... Show More
43m 23s
Oct 12
Full Disk Access in the Age of Agents
This week on AppStories, Federico and John start realizing the benefits of their attempt to automate all administrative tasks and explain why Apple's vague developer blog post about Full Disk Access and AI agents should concern all Mac users whether or not they use AI.On AppStori ... Show More
34m 43s
Oct 5
Meet Dot: OpenAI's Always On Agent
Meet Dot: OpenAI's Always On AgentThis week on AppStories, John is back from OpenAI DevDay, so he and Federico cover the history of AI agents, the current landscape, and what OpenAI is doing with Dots. On AppStories+, Federico provides a sneak peek at what's in store for his Remi ... Show More
38m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2019
471: Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My!
David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips. 
1h 29m
Oct 2013
158: iOS 7 Apps and Gems
David and Katie discuss their favorite new apps and features for iOS 7. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! 
1h 20m
Dec 2014
14: The Marvel of the Buttermilk Biscuit
This week Myke and Jason discuss the etiquette of digital gifts, compare how they use their iOS devices compared to their Macs, and decide on a collective name for listeners of the show. 
1h 24m
Jul 2024
511: A Potentially Warm Take
This week, the guys celebrate the release of a new HomePod mini and the Public Betas, then talk about the new versions of UTM, Delta, and Overcast. 
1h 35m
Mar 2024
734: I Got to Be the Hero
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David check in with the Vision Pro, discuss plumbing super powers, the mysteries of AppleCare, and more. 
1h 24m
May 2024
501: My Heart Skipped a Beat
Federico and Myke are back from Apple Battersea to join Stephen in grading the group's picks for this week's iPad event. 
1h 24m
Nov 2015
288: Traveling to the Land of Crocodiles and Alligators
David and Katie are joined by Christal Allen-Harrahill to talk about the benefits of using a virtual assistant. We follow-up on Launchers, note applications and alternatives, we share listener tips and answer questions on a variety of topics. 
1h 29m
Sep 2015
36: The Wheel Works Better
This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more. 
1h 14m
Oct 2024
525: Daddy Come Back Please Daddy!
There are lots of new Macs, so we brought in One True John to discuss them. There's also discussion to be had on Image Playgrounds, and John's experiences with AirPods Pro hearing health. 
1h 20m
Jul 2024
755: 700 MB of GIFs
David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week. 
1h 12m