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This week, Federico and John cover the highlights of macOS Sequoia, a good update that feels unfinished.
In the latest episode, we share our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, Sony’s PS5 nostalgia-fest, and more handheld news. Plus, Federico explains how Astro Bot makes sense of the PS Portal, I share a look at the Anbernic RG40XXV retro handled, and we reach peak Joy-Con with Mobapad’s M6 HD.
AppStories, Episode ‘macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
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Apple Intelligence
Apple still has a lot of new hardware to release before the end of 2024
Also mentioned:
Samsung T9 external SSD
macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review
macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review
On AppStories+, Federico and I chat about how they’re preparing for Apple Intelligence and rumored fall hardware releases.
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NPC, Episode 9, ‘Switch 2 Ways’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Federico’s Espresso Machine
DeLonghi EC9355M La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Switch 2 Rumors
The Switch 2 may have leaked already
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the coming release
Rumor: Chinese Leak Reveals Alleged Nintendo Switch 2 Production Photos and Detailed Specs
Also mentioned:
Hori Split-Pad Compact Switch Controller
Mobapad M6 HD Joycons Nintendo Switch Controller Pro
Sony 30th Anniversary PS5
Connected, Episode 519 ‘I Got the RGB Going On’
Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look
Also mentioned:
Who is the PS5 Pro Actually For?
FREKVENS speaker
Retroid Pocket 5 and Mini Update
AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300%
HTC announces the Vive Focus Vision with color passthrough and an eye on gaming
Who killed TouchArcade?
Also mentioned:
Blink
PlayStation Portal
Astro Bot
Also mentioned:
PlayStation Remote Play app gets renamed to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation)
Chiaki-ng
Nintendo Wii Mini
PlayStation TV was a baffling idea and I deeply love mine
Anbernic RG40XXV
Retro Game Corps. Review
On Amazon
Mobapad M6 HD Joycons Nintendo Switch Controller Pro
Games Mentioned
Final Fantasy: Rebirth
Astro Bot
UFO 50
Credits
Show Art: Brendon Bigley
Music: Will LaPorte
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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