Podcast Rewind: Folding Phones, a Big Switch 2 Update, Discovering New Mac Apps, and Setups Changes

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

AppStories

This week, Federico shares his experiences with foldable Android phones and what Apple might do for its first foldable hardware and its software.

On AppStories+, Federico shares his experience using Samsung DeX.

NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, Nintendo dropped a big Switch 2 software surprise, Anbernic got back to being weird, Federico went large with his PC streaming setup, and more.

Comfort Zone

Matt poisons the show with Android, Niléane brings us back with Forkflift, and everyone finds a really great Mac app they’ve never used before.

On Cozy Zone, we discover who has a good backup system, who has a robust backup system, and who basically doesn’t care about their data.

MacStories Unwind

This week, Federico and John share the highlights of their recent MacStories Setups update. Plus, John has an offbeat movie pick, and Federico is revisiting a game that’s an old favorite.

AppStories, Episode 477, ‘Why Foldable Phones Matter: The Case for an iPhone Duo’ Show Notes

This episode is sponsored by:

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AirPods Max 2

In a Surprise Move, Apple Announces AirPods Max 2

Foldable Phones

Will the iPhone Fold be a phone you open, or an iPad you close?

iPhone Fold looks like two of my all-time favorite products in one

Foldables Mentioned

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Google Pixel Fold

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Oppo Find N6

Honor Magic V5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung Tri-Fold

Belkin UltraBoost

AppStories+ Post-Show

Samsung DeX

Subscribe to AppStories+

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NPC, Episode 73, ‘The Switch 2 Software Update Nintendo Should Have Hyped’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

Switch 2 Software Update

System Update Information for Nintendo Switch 2

Anbernic News

UPDATE: Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Price and Release Date Revealed

Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen

Anbernic new device

Federico’s Big Streaming Handheld

Razer Kishi V2 XL

FINALLY! Here’s how I fixed iPad stuttering

Subscribe to NPC XL

NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. 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. You can subscribe here.

Comfort Zone, Episode 93, ‘Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby!’ Show Notes

Things Discussed

Charjen AirFoams Pro v30 Ear Tips

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Forklift

Bloom

Transmit

Moonshine

Tuna

Thaw

Cozy Zone

For even more from the Comfort Zone crew, you can subscribe to Cozy Zone. Cozy Zone is a weekly bonus episode of Comfort Zone where Matt, Niléane, and Chris invite listeners to join them in the Cozy Zone where they’ll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share all their great (and not so great) takes on tech. You can subscribe to Cozy Zone for $5 per month here or $50 per year here.

MacStories Unwind, ‘Foldables, Hubs, and Weekend Picks’ Show Notes

MacStories Setups Update

MacStories Setups: Refining and Simplifying

Our Setups

Picks

Federico’s Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

John’s Pick: Anna and the Apocalypse

Unwind Deal

The Nice Guys – A funny private investigator buddy movie starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe is $9.99 in the TV app.

MacStories Unwind+

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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, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything 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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