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AppStories
This week, Federico and John do their annual pre-Apple event “vibe check,” discussing what they expect and hope to see at the upcoming September Apple event. They explore the rumored iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, and debate the Apple Watch Ultra. Plus, they share thoughts on the prospect of a Apple TV with Apple Intelligence capabilities, HomePods, and updates to AirTags.
On AppStories+, John and Federico explore the divisiveness surrounding the Liquid Glass update coming to macOS Tahoe.
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NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, Brendon and John examine the latest handheld announcements from Lenovo and AYN that both come with impressive specs and some age-old frustrations. Plus, a new chip is coming to Anbernic’s lineup, and Brendon shares his first impressions of Dbrand’s Nintendo Switch 2 killswitch case.
On NPC XL, Brendon and John tackle the handheld collector’s dilemma as both hosts find themselves swimming in too many devices. They discuss strategies for decluttering their collections, from Brendon’s “three device rule” to the challenges of finding good homes for beloved handhelds.
First, Last, Everything
In this premiere episode, YouTuber Tom Hitchins, aka Byte Review, discusses his creative life that led to the creation of one of the most aesthetically pleasing tech channels on the site. From teaching Photoshop at a college to a lifelong love of Nintendo and Japanese design and entertainment, Tom’s passion for technology touches every aspect of his life.
AppStories, Episode 451, ‘Apple Event Vibe Check’ Show Notes
An Apple Event Vibe Check
Products Discussed
Apple Watch
AirPods Pro
iPhone 17 line
Apple TV
HomePod
AppStories+ Post-Show
NPC, Episode 47, ‘New Handhelds, Old Problems: Legion Go 2 and Odin 3 Arrive’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Legion Go 2
Early Leaks Reveal Lenovo Legion Go 2 Improvements
Legion Go 2 official: Lenovo’s new flagship handheld costs $1,099 — and up
Lenovo Concept Laptop
Lenovo’s next concept laptop has a rotating screen that works in portrait or landscape
Anbernic RG476H
Anbernic RG476H Looks to Take on the RP Mini V2 and Pocket ACE
dbrand killswitch for Nintendo Switch 2
Website
Brendon’s review
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First, Last Everything, Episode 1, ‘Tom Hitchins’ Show Notes
This Episode’s Links
Byte Review on YouTube
Byte Review on Instagram
Byte Review on TikTok
First Byte Review Video – Lumia 435 Review
Why I Left Teaching During COVID-19
Apple REBUILT my Desk Setup and Office with the M3 MacBook Air!
Kiroku Studio
Kiroku Studio on Instagram
Kiroku Radio
Tom’s Picks
Tom’s ‘First’ pick: Game Boy Advance SP
Tom’s ‘Last’ pick: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Tom’s ‘Everything’ pick: BioShock
Something
‘Something’: the Buick Riviera Graphic Control Centre: MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1986 Buick Century T-Type & Riviera CRT
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, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything 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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