# Federico Viticci

> Federico Viticci is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, the Italy-based Apple publication he started in 2009 at age 21. He is best known for his book-length annual iOS and iPadOS reviews, his pioneering, almost evangelical insistence on using the iPad as his primary computer, and his deep work on Apple's Shortcuts automation. He co-hosts the AppStories podcast and several Relay FM shows including Connected, and runs the membership community Club MacStories.

- **Role:** Founder & Editor-in-Chief at MacStories
- **Organizations:** MacStories, Club MacStories, AppStories, Relay FM
- **From:** Italy
- **Nationality:** Italian
- **Known for:** Founded and built MacStories into one of the most respected independent Apple publications, running 15+ years., Authored a celebrated series of annual, book-length iOS/iPadOS reviews read across the Apple community., Pioneered the practice of using the iPad as a primary professional computer for writing and publishing.

## Career timeline

- **2009** — Publishes the first post on MacStories on April 20, founded in Viterbo, Italy, at age 21 shortly after being fired from a job.
- **2012** — Begins experimenting with the iPad as a portable work device, building the iOS-first workflows that would define his reputation.
- **2015** — John Voorhees joins MacStories, eventually becoming Managing Editor and business partner.
- **2017** — Launches AppStories, the first MacStories podcast, co-hosted with John Voorhees.
- **2018** — Publishes a landmark iOS 12 review featuring a deep Shortcuts chapter, pouring in hundreds of hours of work.
- **2020** — John Voorhees becomes a partner in MacStories; Club MacStories membership tiers expand with AppStories+.
- **2025** — Interviews Apple SVP Craig Federighi about iPadOS multitasking and the iPad's essence; publishes an in-depth iOS and iPadOS 26 review.

## Achievements

- Founded and built MacStories into one of the most respected independent Apple publications, running 15+ years.
- Authored a celebrated series of annual, book-length iOS/iPadOS reviews read across the Apple community.
- Pioneered the practice of using the iPad as a primary professional computer for writing and publishing.
- Built the MacStories Shortcuts Archive, a free library that grew past 230+ shortcuts.
- Co-created and co-hosts AppStories and multiple Relay FM podcasts including Connected.
- Granted a rare on-the-record interview with Apple's Craig Federighi on iPadOS in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — Sat down with Apple SVP Craig Federighi for an in-depth interview on iPadOS multitasking, the new windowing system, and the iPad's essence.
- **2025-09** — Published his comprehensive iOS and iPadOS 26 review, calling it 'a new era for Apple's software.'

## Links

- Website: https://www.macstories.net/author/viticci/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/viticci
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macstoriesnet
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viticci/

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Last updated: 2026-06-03