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AppStories
This week, John shares his first impressions of Sky, the alpha AI-powered Mac automation app from the creators of Workflow and Shortcuts, and then he and Federico share their Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence wishes for WWDC 2025
On AppStories+, John and Federico consider what AI means for developers and the App Store in the year ahead.
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NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, with the Switch 2 launch just around the corner, Federico and John round up the latest Switch 2 news, get excited for a bunch of weird and wonderful upcoming handhelds, and more.
On NPC XL, John walks listeners through the setup process for installing NVIDIA GeForce Now on the Steam Deck, and Federico reveals a new controller and plans to stream from his gaming PC to handhelds when he’s away from home.
AppStories, Episode 438, ‘Sky and Our 2025 Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence WWDC Wishes’ Show Notes
John’s First Impressions of Sky
More from Federico on Sky: From the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac
Our Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence Wishes
Opening Apple’s AFM Model to Developers
An AI-Based Shortcuts Assistant
Third-Party Integrations in Apple Intelligence
Search Shortcuts Based on Action
Support for Local Models on Mobile Devices with a Unified Framework
A Shortcuts Visualizer
AFM Shortcuts Actions
Open Up Shortcuts to MCP
AppStories+ Post-Show
Thoughts on AI’s Impact on Developers and the App Store in the Coming Year
NPC, Episode 35, ‘The Year of Weird Handhelds: RG Slide Edition’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Ninetendo Switch 2
N64 Games Are Getting An Upgrade Thanks To The Nintendo Switch 2
Looks like the Switch 2 is in some folks hands already
The Nintendo Switch 2 will finally back up screenshots to the cloud
Switch 2 Basegrip+ Mechanism Case
Nintendo App Updates on iOS and iPadOS
Nintendo Switch App
Nintendo Music
Nintendo Today!
Steam Deck Gets NVIDIA GeForce NOW App
RTX on Deck: The GeForce NOW Native App for Steam Deck Is Here
Tested: Nvidia’s GeForce Now just breathed new life into my Steam Deck
Weird and Wonderful Handhelds
Anbernic
Anbernic RG35XX Pro: Is This the Start of the 2GB Refresh
The Slide
Meet ANBERNIC 2025 Classic Masterpiece-RG Slide
Anbernic Announces a PSP Go-Like – Wavelengths
Zero 40 Drops June 17: MagicX’s Most Anticipated Handheld Yet
REDMAGIC 10S Pro gaming phone supports PC games (thanks to emulation and an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite processor)
More News
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld reportedly “sidelined” as it focuses on third-party portable devices
Microsoft starts testing Xbox Copilot on iOS and Android
Retro Gaming on the Apple TV 4K (Guide)
NPC XL Show Notes and Links
GeForce NOW Steam Deck App Arrives
Installation Guide
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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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