Writing Catchup

I’ve not done the best job of linking to my writing here lately, so here we go. This is what I’ve been up to:

In December, I got to take part in the annual MacStories Selects Awards, honoring some amazing apps and writing about a couple of my absolute favorites from 2025.

I’ve done quite a bit of Vision Pro coverage on MacStories, writing about sitting digitally front row at Lakers games, an immersive dog show, YouTube finally coming to visionOS, and the continued progress of gaming on Vision Pro.

It’s not Vision Pro-related, but when it was announced, I did get to write about Apple Creator Studio, a software bundle I’m still excited to see from Apple.

I’ve written about a variety of topics in the Club MacStories Monthly Log, like my optimism for Apple software developments in 2026, my hope that AI doesn’t take away the joy of discovering new apps, my continued reliance on the M1 generation of chips in my workflow, and a quirk of the iPhone Air that didn’t ultimately deter me from keeping the device.

I’ve been working more in the background than the foreground as of late, and that’s certainly reflected in my personal creative output. Still, in times like these, I remind myself that the background work counts and these things tend to come in phases. At least the next time you hear from me, you won’t be reading about months-old writing – or, at least, let’s hope not!

Awake

I’ve written about my love for the day planning app Structured almost too many times to count. This fall, the team behind Structured came out with a new alarm app that helps you plan your wake up routine with the same intentionality as your day. It’s called Awake, and I had the privilege of reviewing it on MacStories today. Check out the story for more details about why I think it’s the ideal alarm for anyone who needs more than the basics, and give the app a try to help get your day started a little better.

Audiobooks

I recently decided to dive into the world of audiobooks, and I am hooked – so much so that I wrote about my new hobby in the latest Club MacStories Monthly Log. I’ve really enjoyed the books I’m reading, and it’s also given me a chance to newly appreciate some of the technologies from Apple and third-party developers that I normally take for granted. I talk all about it in the story, so check it out if you’re so inclined.

Sleep Score

Apple released a new sleep scoring system alongside watchOS 26 last month, and I’ve been giving it a try. I’m not the best sleeper, but this new feature has actually helped me improve my relationship with my sleep in unexpected ways. I wrote all about it in the latest Club MacStories Monthly Log, and I’d love it if you checked it out.

Mid-Range

I’ve recently fallen in love with the iPhone Air. The phone is just amazing, and it’s solidified something that’s been taking place for a long time: my slow drift from the top tier of Apple’s product offerings to the middle. Due to a combination of factors, I’m no longer someone who automatically goes for the highest-end version of any particular device, whether it be a phone, a laptop, or even my beloved iPad.

I dive deeper into this realization in the latest edition of the Club MacStories Monthly Log, so check out the story if you’re interested. It’s hard to imagine I’m the only one experiencing this, so I’d love to hear from anyone else seeing the same thing in their own setups.