Watch History Journal 2.3

It’s hard to believe it’s been over two years since I released Watch History Journal, my shortcut for logging your TV and movie watch history in a journal app on Apple devices. I’m always delighted when I hear from someone who uses the shortcut and finds it valuable. I’m still using it daily as part of my own journaling practice, and today, I’m releasing a small update to Watch History Journal.

Version 2.3 includes the following changes:

• a fix for entries that could be misdated when sharing to Everlog (Thanks to Miles Jefford for reaching out abut this one!)
• full support for the Journal app on iPad and Mac

This shortcut is one of my longest-running public projects, and I love being able to continue working on it and improving the experience for those who use it. My plan is to keep at it as long as I can – or until Apple Sherlocks me! 😅 My thanks to everyone who’s tried it out, offered feedback, and made this project the pleasure that it is.

You can download Watch History Journal 2.3 here.

The App Store Subscription Promise

I’m a big fan of the convenience and flexibility Apple’s App Store offers when it comes to subscriptions. Over the years, I believe those qualities have earned a sense of ease and trust from users that’s hard to put a monetary value on. Soon, Apple will release a new subscription type that allows developers to offer cheaper monthly plans with 12-month commitments. I’ve seen how this plays out in other industries, and I’m uneasy about how it could impact the App Store’s reputation long-term. I wrote all about it in the latest Club MacStories Monthly Log, and I’d be thrilled if you checked it out.

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.