Podcast Rewind: Swapping Apps, Multiple Steam Controllers, Matt’s New Cult, and John’s High-Tech Shoes

AppStories

This week, John and Federico kick off the app swap challenge, with each of them giving the other three apps to use. We’ll be checking in on how it’s going each week with a final roundup of the results of the experiment after WWDC.

On AppStories+, we each pick aspirational apps and OS features that we wish we used more but don’t.

NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, mysterious Valve shipments are heading to the U.S., GameHub hits 6.0, one of us got multiple Steam Controllers, and plastic versus aluminum.

On NPC XL, Brendon, John, and Federico share apps and tips for Android gaming.

Comfort Zone

It’s just the boys today, as Chris has a slew of updates, while Matt has joined a new cult. They also try their darnedest to understand the appeal of mouse gestures in browsers.

On Cozy Zone, the gang roasts your (yes, your!) old Home Screens.

MacStories Unwind

This week, an Italian movie dubbing controversy, the role of tech in the first-ever sub-two hour marathon, John’s high-tech running shoes, and a jangle-pop EP for your listening pleasure.

AppStories, Episode 484, ‘An App Swap Challenge’ Show Notes

This episode is sponsored by:

Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details.

An App Swap Challenge: Pick Three Apps for Each Other to Try for a Month and Report Back

John’s Picks for Federico

Dropzone 5

Zed

PastePal

Federico’s Picks for John

Cora

Subscription Day

Habitify

AppStories+ Post-Show: Aspirational Apps and Features We’d Like to Use More

John

Bend

Copilot Money

Federico

Apple Journal

Home Screen widgets

iPhone’s StandBy mode

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NPC, Episode 80, ‘Is the Steam Machine Just Around the Corner?’ Show Notes

Steam Controller Pre-Orders

Steam Controller

Steam Deck

Steam Deck Docking Station

Valve Hardware Speculation

Valve Imported 50 Tons of Game Consoles (The Verge)

Anbernic RG Rotate

Anbernic RG Rotate

Retro Game Corps First Impressions

Lenovo Legion Tab

Lenovo Legion Tab (US, $849)

Game Native and Android PC Emulation

Game Native (Android)

AYN Odin 3

AYN Thor

AYN Odin 2 Mini

Lossless Scaling

LSFG VK (Vulkan Frame Generation)

Lenovo Legion Go 2

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Comfort Zone, Episode 100, ‘Don’t Let Tech Companies Electrocute You’ Show Notes

Things Discussed

Garbage can!

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless

3D Printed an ergo stand for Magic Trackpad

Strava

Cozy Zone

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MacStories Unwind, ‘Is It the Shoes?’ Show Notes

Links and Show Notes

The Italian Dubbing of The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Stirred Up a Surprising Controversy

Cheerwine Festival

Is It the Shoes?

Nike Commercial

Avelo running shoes

Picks

John’s Pick: Every Good Story by Triples

Unwind Deal

Parks and Recreation is down to $29.99 in the TV app.