The Latest from NPC: Next Portable Console and AppStories

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:

This week, Federico and I celebrate episode 400 by considering what the future will hold for apps 400 more episodes from now.

On AppStories+, Federico reveals why he’s using the third generation AirPods.

This episode is sponsored by:

Balance – A thoughtfully designed personal finance and budgeting app from one of our own Club MacStories members.

On NPC, Brendon, Federico, and I cover newly announced handhelds, a gaming pillow, and other news before covering how Federico is dual booting Windows and SteamOS on his ASUS ROG Ally X and an update on retro handhelds from Brendon and me.

AppStories, Episode 400, ‘The Future of Apps’ Show Notes

AppStories+ Pre-Show

Ticci Tries AirPods

AirPods (3rd Generation)

Follow Up

JBL made its charging case touchscreen more useful with a size boost

The Future of Apps

The Atomization of Apps

Related:

iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review

The Future of Workflow

iOS 10: The MacStories Review

Glasses and Audio Widgets

Related:

Three Things Apple Should Make Now

Web Apps

Related:

Web Apps and Services

The Web Apps We Use

Native Mac Apps Will Be Fine

More Alternative App Stores

Related:

Apple Announces New Changes to the Browser Choice Screen and Default Apps on iOS and iPadOS in the EU

European Commission Preliminarily Finds That Apple Has Violated the Digital Markets Act

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More

Understanding Apple’s Response to the DMA

App Customization

Related:

Reminders, Notes, and App Customization

The App Customization Trend

Will the Digital Hub Change?

Related:

The Evolution of Apple’s Digital Hub

Macintosh Desktop Experience: No Mac Is an Island

Dismantling the Digital Hub

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On AppStories+, a video experiment, I have iPad Pro follow-up, and Federico has technical follow-up and a question for listeners about streaming videogames over Wi-Fi.

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NPC, Episode 7 ‘My Dogs Are My Gaming Pillow’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

Zotac Zone

Also: Hands-on with the ZOTAC ZONE at Gamescom

Retroid Pocket Mini teaser trailer

Also: Adin Walls, The Future of Retro Gaming

ANBERNIC Secretly Reveals New RG40XX V With “Ultra-Narrow Bezel”

Also: Anbernic RG40XXV In-Depth Review, Retro Game Corps

Valve confirms it’ll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system

Also: Notepad newsletter by Tom Warren of The Verge

Compact Mode is now in Game Bar for Xbox Insiders

Let this tiny bean bag chair for your lap hold your heavy handhelds

Gaming Pillow

Also: Viture Pro Mobile Dock

Playdate Pizza Cover

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to close as Nintendo’s slow retreat from mobile continues

Also: Miitomo

Dual Booting Windows and SteamOS on the ASUS Ally X

SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide

Bazzite

SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide

Playnite

A Retro Handheld Check-In

Ayan Odin2 Mini

Powkiddy V10

Anbernic RG28XXH

Miyoo Mini A30

Games Mentioned

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door

Emberward

Animal Crossing Pocket Camp

Super Mario Run

Dragalia Lost

Dragon Quest XI

Starfield

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

The Binding of Isaac

Spelunky

Nuclear Throne

Rogue Legacy

Lufftrausers

Rogue Legacy 2

Spelunky 2

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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