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AppStories
This week, Federico and I are joined by Jonathan Reed to check in on the parts of watchOS 11 that he’s still using, talk about browsing the web from an Apple Watch, and dig into the apps he uses day-to-day.
NPC: Next Portable Console
On NPC’s latest episode, we have lots of smartphone gaming news, console mods, a first peek at the future of Windows handheld gaming, and more. Plus, I share my first impressions of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro, and Brendon digs into OG hardware with the Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP.
AppStories, Episode 410, ‘Wrist Browsing’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
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Dr. Pepper Creme Soda
Jonathan’s Blueberry G3 iMac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/112548
Jonathan and his daughter bring the iMac back to life
Main Show
watchOS Vibe Check
watchOS 11: The MacStories Review
µBrowser
Also mentioned: Ticci Tabs
A Friendly App Interrogation
Jonathan’s Apps
RSS: Reeder Classic
Read Later: Reader by ElevenLabs
Task Management: Reminders with Remind Me Faster
Writing: Ulysses
Also mentioned
Omnivore is shutting down
Reader by Readwise
The new Reeder
GoodLinks
Instapaper
Godspeed
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NPC, Episode 12, ‘Dream Devices’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
iOS Gaming News
Pokémon TCG Pocket
Nintendo Music
Console Mods
PS4 turned into a handheld
Xbox handheld
Anbernic RG ARC XX rumors
Indiegogo campaign launced
Next-Gen Windows Handhelds
AMD’s Ryzen Z2 chips could bring Strix Point graphics to handhelds in 2025 (Updated)
OneXFly F1 Pro Unveiled with 144Hz OLED, Ryzen Power, and ‘Zero Drift’ Sticks
Ayaneo EVO and Pocket DMG delayed by a few weeks but the Pocket Micro shipped.
Smartphone gaming
Asus ROG Phone 9 is coming on November 19 (gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite) – Liliputing
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor featuring Oryon CPU cores and next-gen Adreno graphics
8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller
Apple rumored to be working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games
Netflix is laying off gaming staff
New Handhelds
John covers the Ayaneo Pocket Micro
Brendon has a new matte black Nintendo DSi and modded Sony PSP
DSi Guide to modding the DSi
Also mentioned:
Kit & Krysta YouTube channel
PXPlay app
Other games mentioned:
Soma bringer
Brave Story: New Traveler
Call of Duty Black Ops 6
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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