Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
AppStories
This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program.
On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the state of engagement bait posting about Apple and how it’s affecting the discourse about the company and its products.
This episode is sponsored by:
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NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, Brendon KONKRs AYANEO’s two-day announcement-fest and is joined by John and Federico for diversions into 3DS repairs, the GPD Win 5, Gamescom, and more.
On NPC XL, which was released last week, Brendon, John, and Federico talked about the recent Nintendo Direct and shared a Switch 2 accessory update.
AppStories, Episode 448, ‘The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas’ Show Notes
Apple’s iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
- Our Public Beta Previews
- Also Mentioned:
AppStories+ Post-Show
- Federico and John discuss how social media has changed the way Apple and its products are covered by the media.
NPC, Episode 44, ‘Brendon’s Bad Fur Day’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
- US Tariff Exemptions are Ending
- GPD Win 5
- Gamescom and Silksong
- It’s AYANEO All the Way Down
- AYANEO Announces World’s First Android-Based Flip Dualscreen Handheld
- Retroid and ANBERNIC should be scared of this budget sub-brand
- AYANEO Launches Konkr A New Lineup of “Budget” Handhelds
- AYANEO is working on a gaming phone, mini-laptop, and a whole lot more
- AYANEO Announce Three Android Devices (And A Controller)
- Lego Game Boy
NPC XL
- Video: Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 7.31.2025
- The Verge’s Recap: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025 all the news and trailers
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.
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, 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.
If you’re interested in advertising on our shows, you can learn more here or by contacting our Managing Editor, John Voorhees.
