Today, we published Issue 500 of MacStories Weekly!

I’ve only had the privilege of being on the team for a fraction the Club’s 11 years (starting with Issue 408 nearly two years ago), but it’s an honor to get to play a small part each week, and I’m quite proud of the work we’re doing.

The Club is a special place that’s only possible because of the amazing support of our members. I am so grateful for each of you.

Here’s to 500 more and then some! https://www.macstories.net/club/macstories-weekly-issue-500

@robb

A nice surprise for Vision Pro users. https://www.macstories.net/news/google-releases-youtube-app-for-apple-vision-pro/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@BasicAppleGuy/116049015258717728

2nd gen was my first Apple hardware ever. Such an incredible design.

Even as the world of apps is changing, there are certain things worth holding on to. One of those is the joy of finding a new app you love, which I wrote about in the Club MacStories Monthly Log. https://www.macstories.net/club/monthly-log-january-2026/

I can personally attest that an immersive dog show is, in fact, as adorable as it sounds. https://www.macstories.net/news/immersive-dog-show-series-top-dogs-premieres-on-apple-vision-pro/

RE: https://mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci/115974352559725099

Big day! 👀

Tomorrow, we're taking a major next step for @macstories – something that we should have done years ago.

Scary and exciting, but can't wait to see the results of our work tomorrow.

Stay tuned 👀

Finally starting to get my app Bridges where I've wanted it to be. It's updated for Apple's 26 OS's features shortcuts support and now widgets. This is a great app that lets you save links for later. Especially if you need those links for projects. Exporting the links in specific formats is a main focus in the app. Really useful if you are a writer, podcaster, or work with lots of text. Give it a try 😊 syncs across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

https://apps.apple.com/app/bridges-link-formatting/id1661901002

https://apps.apple.com/app/bridges-link-formatting/id6466660721

TV writers reading a book: “This story is great, but you know what it needs? Car chases! And stabbing!”

I joke, but I am looking forward to the next season. 😄 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r9DKzgHrRo

I wrote a three-month review of my new baby. https://joshcollinsworth.com/blog/baby-review

The iPad version of Pixelmator Pro on visionOS would be fantastic. https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-unveils-apple-creator-studio-app-suite/

@jeffrichardson This is a great writeup, thank you for sharing!

“If we’re kickin’ it, that’s a score.” ⚽️ https://music.apple.com/us/album/score/1803728303?i=1803728304

This is the second year in a row I’ll be spending Valentine’s Day with Miles Teller.

Eternity hits Apple TV on February 13! That’s my Valentine’s weekend viewing sorted. https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/eternity/umc.cmc.4dlymcfscta2oo4u1whkzaqpl

I’m of two minds about the transition of my beloved Apple Card to Chase:

1. I’m happy the card will be with a partner who’s invested for the long term.

2. These transitions can be done well or VERY poorly. I’ve been through both and am cautiously optimistic. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/chase-to-become-new-issuer-of-apple-card/

If you, like me, are looking forward to the return of The Last Thing He Told me next month on Apple TV, the book that the next season is based on dropped today! I’m just a few chapters in and already hooked. https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-first-time-i-saw-him-unabridged/id1819398828

Live immersive sports debut this Friday on Apple Vision Pro. It’s happening! https://www.macstories.net/news/immersive-basketball-games-come-to-apple-vision-pro-on-january-9/

@jarrod This is on my list to read before the Apple TV series starts in April!