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This week, Federico and John finish their tour of the apps they use for work and play to be productive.
On AppStories+, Federico has an iPad surprise for John.
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This week, Anbernic comes through with another retro handheld, PC makers announce new Windows handhelds, an iPhone case built for the Delta emulator, and Federico declares his love for a gaming pillow.
AppStories, ‘Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2)’ Show Notes
AppStories+ Pre-Show
An iPad Surprise:
11” iPad Pro with cellular data and a nano-texture glass
Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2)
Follow-Up
Reeder
Reeder Classic
Lire
Also mentioned
Unread
GoodLinks
Omnivore
Read Later, Automation, Media, and More
Federico
Readwise Reader
Clip from AltStore on iOS
Shortcuts
Sofa
Unwatched and Play for video
John
Readwise Reader
Raycast
Airtable
Dropover
Sequel
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 8, ‘Pillow Talk’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Anbernic 406V
Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K
The new Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K amps up the immersive entertainment experience
Retroid Pocket 5 Handheld Revealed With All New Style & Ergonomics
Pre-Order Dates & Pricing For Retroid Pocket 5 & Mini Finally Announced
Editor’s Note: Pricing details were released after NPC was recorded
MSI Claw 8 AI+ with Intel Lunar Lake to feature 80Wh battery and two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Acer’s first handheld gaming PC is the Nitro Blaze
Acer’s Project DualPlay concept laptop has a pop-out controller and speakers
The Legion Ecosystem Expands with New Monitors and a Host of Lenovo Legion Go Accessories
Nintendo can’t repair your New 3DS because it ran out of parts
Bitmo Lab Opens Pre-Orders for a Delta Emulator-Friendly iPhone Case
More Weird iPhone Controllers, Please
Let’s turn Nothing’s $200 phone into a 3D-printed marvel
CMF by Nothing Phone 1/MakerWorld Contest
Also mentioned
AmbiOdin
PortMaster
PortMaster Starter Guide
Gaming Pillows
AboveTEK Tablet Pillow Stand
Mechanism Gaming Pillow
Also mentioned:
Viture Pro Mobile Dock
Acrylic Magic Keyboard and Trackpad Support Stand
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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