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Federico Viticci

14 Oct, 13 tweets, 9 min read

I worked on this for four months, and here it is:

My iOS and iPadOS 14 review: macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

I covered everything I could: iOS and iPadOS 14, Shortcuts, and the upcoming iOS 14.2.

Enjoy!

@ClubMacStories

This year, my review has the largest collection of extras we've ever done for @ClubMacStories members:

- eBook
- A second eBook (!!!) – 40 Tips for iOS 14
- Wallpapers
- Making Of
- Shortcuts
- Special podcast episode
- A third eBook

Details here: macstories.net/news/ios-and-i…

The past few months have been very difficult for me, which is why I'm proud I was able to get this done. 250+ hours of work, 9 chapters, two OSes.

Check out the Table of Contents, and don't miss the Home Screen and Design chapters.

macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

Widgets are the big change to iOS this year. In the Home Screen chapter, I went over all the details of widget design, the relationship between widgets and Intents, and more. Lots of third-party apps analyzed in detail.

You can find Chapter 3 here: macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

I also spent a ton of time on the Design chapter this year.

Compact UI is a big deal for the future of Apple's software design, and it also fundamentally changes Shortcuts. I produced dozens of comparisons between iOS 13 and 14.

macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

@ver0niqa_

I don't want to spoil it, but I'm super happy with the Conclusion this year. It's different – it's about people, creativity, and 2020. Wouldn't have been possible without:

@ver0niqa_
@pogpals
@okkatiemae
@tomharveey
@misutaaurufu
@storitimeart

macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

@ClubMacStories

For those curious, here are the numbers of this year's iOS and iPadOS review:

- 2 OSes reviewed
- 61k words
- 9 chapters
- 42 footnotes
- 334 images
- 29 videos
- 351 unique links

More 'Making Of' details coming in @ClubMacStories Weekly later this week.

@ClubMacStories

For the first time this year, I've collected 40 of the most interesting/hidden iOS and iPadOS 14 features in a separate eBook for @ClubMacStories members. All the best details, in one place.

More info here: macstories.net/news/ios-and-i…

And lastly:

Thank you.

I'm fortunate to call this my job. Thank you for waiting for this story, for the words of encouragement, for sticking around.

I hope you'll enjoy this year's review. Let's do this again next year. ❤ macstories.net/stories/ios-an…

Always fun to sit back and watch people find all the hidden references in images, footnotes, and captions throughout the review. Send me your favorite ones when you find them! ☺

Review #6 ✅

@appstoriesnet

This week's episode of @appstoriesnet is all about the core themes of my iOS and iPadOS 14 review.

Listen here: appstories.net/episodes/188/

@_silviagatta

Can finally share the custom iPhone Home Screen I've been putting together lately. Widgets and folders "blending" into the excellent wallpapers by @_silviagatta. On the first page, I have a stack with Soor, MusicHarbor, Music, and @albumstheapp.

Details: macstories.net/news/ios-and-i…

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Federico Viticci

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The Epic-Apple drama feels like the logical conclusion of what's been escalating for months.

I don't think Epic will win the lawsuit. But: this is terrible publicity for Apple, and more ammo for antitrust cases.

I have a feeling none of this will end well for Apple.

Questionable rules that are not applied equally to all devs; seemingly random app rejections; secret backroom deals; inability to change default apps; rejection of cloud gaming services; a 30% fee in 2020; conflict of interest with  Services.

None of this bodes well. 😬

For me, all this ultimately boils down to a single question:

What's preventing iOS devices from being like Macs, where you have an App Store *and* the secure GateKeeper mechanism for installing software?

This is where I think this entire story is headed. Probably for the best.

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Shortcuts got some very cool updates in iOS/iPadOS 14:

- Folders
- Disable confirmation for automations
- New compact UI for lists, input dialogs, running shortcuts in share sheet
- Automatic categories for share sheet/Watch
- Copy & paste actions (!)
- New automation triggers

More Shortcuts goodies in iOS/iPadOS 14:

- Copy and paste for actions works *across* different shortcuts (amazing for power users)
- Multiwindow support on iPad
- All my iOS 13 shortcuts worked out of the box, including advanced ones like MusicBot
- New colors looking great 👍

Full interaction with a shortcut (enter text, choose from list) in iOS/iPadOS 14 without opening the Shortcuts app, directly from Search. This is super nice.

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@_silviagatta

It's going to be a tough few weeks for everyone as more countries impose lockdowns to fight #COVID19. In Italy, we'll have it until April 3 at the earliest.

Here are some tips @_silviagatta and I learned over the past ~10 days of lockdown here in Rome.

A thread. 🧵

🏠 First and foremost: stay home as much as possible.

For a while, we'll all have to sacrifice activities like going to the movies, concerts, shopping, or just hanging out in public. It may seem easy at first, then it'll soon feel impossible. It sucks, but it's necessary.

🧼 Wash your hands often and disinfect things.

If you have to go out (for groceries / pharmacy / an emergency), consider disinfecting your keys, shoes, and phone when you're back home. Clean your coat/jacket and wash clothes you've used outside.

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Heads up: the @Logitech Circle app update is out. About to start testing HomeKit Secure Video. apps.apple.com/us/app/logi-ci…

Here's how HomeKit Secure Video works with a Circle camera: once set up, you open the Home app and the camera detail screen. From there, you can set stream/record options for Home and Away modes.

You can also control notifications for people/animal/vehicle detection.

Detection is powered by Apple TV or HomeKit hubs on your local networks. Videos are encrypted locally before being sent to Apple for storage in iCloud.

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1 Oct 19

In iOS 13.1, Apple re-enabled the option of launching specific Settings sections via URLs and the Shortcuts app.

So I tried to document all these URLs.

Here are 120 URLs that launch specific pages or sub-sections of the Settings app.

macstories.net/ios/a-comprehe…

I have always wanted to offer a comprehensive guide to all the `prefs:root` URLs supported by iOS. I'm glad Apple re-enabled this feature, and I hope they won't kill it again.

Direct link to the full list: macstories.net/ios/a-comprehe…

Each URL can become its own standalone Shortcuts widget.

Or even better, you can use MacStories Shortcuts Icons and create custom Settings launchers on the Home screen. Enjoy! ☺

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21 May 19

For the past 7 years, the iPad has been my main computer.

In this story, I share everything I've learned, describe my entire iPad setup, and collect my wishes for iOS 13 and the future of iPad.

I've poured months of work into this.

Beyond the Tablet: macstories.net/stories/beyond…

This story is, by far, the most complete account of all my work on iPad through the years.

From file management and multitasking to Shortcuts and podcasting, if you want to know how I work on iPad Pro, this story is for you.

It's my iPad Manifesto.

macstories.net/stories/beyond…

@ClubMacStories

Of course, there are also extras!

The story is available as an eBook exclusively for @ClubMacStories members as a free download. A special Making Of is also coming this week.

And we recorded a special episode of @AppStoriesNet about it.

Details: macstories.net/news/beyond-th…

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