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Podcast Rewind: The WWDC Whirlwind and a Delivery from UPS Japan

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

AppStories

This week, Federico and John catch listeners up on their whirlwind WWDC week, which was chaotic in the best possible way.

On AppStories+, Federico and John get excited about what the WWDC announcements say about the direction of automation on Apple’s platforms.

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NPC: Next Portable Console

This week on NPC, Brendon shares his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 after UPS Japan comes knocking, and all three hosts cover a chaotic week of handheld news – from the RG Slide to a surprise ASUS/Xbox handheld.

This week on NPC XL, Federico and John share their experiences traveling with the Nintendo Switch 2, and John explains how Apple’s upcoming Games app is more than just Game Center.

AppStories, Episode 441, ‘A Behind the Scenes Peek at WWDC Week’ Show Notes

More WWDC Coverage on MacStories

AppStories+ Post-Show

  • Shortcuts and hybrid automation

NPC, Episode 37, ‘From Italy to Japan: Brendon Goes Hands‑On With the Switch 2’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

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Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.

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MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.

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Devon Dundee is the co-host of Magic Rays of Light, a podcast exploring the world of Apple TV, where he’s covered Apple TV, tvOS, and Apple Originals since 2021. He’s also written about apps, TV, and film on his personal website for over ten years. Devon lives in Arkansas with his wife, their son, and their dog Winter.

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