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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.
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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
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
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