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This week, Federico and I celebrate episode 400 by considering what the future will hold for apps 400 more episodes from now.

On AppStories+, Federico reveals why he’s using the third generation AirPods.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Balance – A thoughtfully designed personal finance and budgeting app from one of our own Club MacStories members.

On NPC, Brendon, Federico, and I cover newly announced handhelds, a gaming pillow, and other news before covering how Federico is dual booting Windows and SteamOS on his ASUS ROG Ally X and an update on retro handhelds from Brendon and me.

AppStories, Episode 400, ‘The Future of Apps’ Show Notes

AppStories+ Pre-Show

• Ticci Tries AirPods
  • AirPods (3rd Generation)

Follow Up

JBL made its charging case touchscreen more useful with a size boost

The Future of Apps

• The Atomization of Apps
  • Related:
    • iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review
    • The Future of Workflow
    • iOS 10: The MacStories Review
• Glasses and Audio Widgets
  • Related:
    • Three Things Apple Should Make Now
• Web Apps
  • Related:
    • Web Apps and Services
    • The Web Apps We Use
    • Native Mac Apps Will Be Fine
• More Alternative App Stores
  • Related:
    • Apple Announces New Changes to the Browser Choice Screen and Default Apps on iOS and iPadOS in the EU
    • European Commission Preliminarily Finds That Apple Has Violated the Digital Markets Act
    • Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More
    • Understanding Apple’s Response to the DMA
• App Customization
  • Related:
    • Reminders, Notes, and App Customization
    • The App Customization Trend
• Will the Digital Hub Change?
  • Related:
    • The Evolution of Apple’s Digital Hub
    • Macintosh Desktop Experience: No Mac Is an Island
    • Dismantling the Digital Hub

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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 7 ‘My Dogs Are My Gaming Pillow’ Show Notes

The Latest Portable Gaming News

• Zotac Zone
  • Also: Hands-on with the ZOTAC ZONE at Gamescom
• Retroid Pocket Mini teaser trailer
  • Also: Adin Walls, The Future of Retro Gaming
• ANBERNIC Secretly Reveals New RG40XX V With “Ultra-Narrow Bezel”
  • Also: Anbernic RG40XXV In-Depth Review, Retro Game Corps
• Valve confirms it’ll support the ROG Ally with its Steam Deck operating system
  • Also: Notepad newsletter by Tom Warren of The Verge
  • Compact Mode is now in Game Bar for Xbox Insiders
• Let this tiny bean bag chair for your lap hold your heavy handhelds
  • Gaming Pillow
  • Also: Viture Pro Mobile Dock
• Playdate Pizza Cover
• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to close as Nintendo’s slow retreat from mobile continues
  • Also: Miitomo

Dual Booting Windows and SteamOS on the ASUS Ally X

• SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide
• Bazzite
• SteamOS on Handheld PCs! Bazzite Setup Guide
• Playnite

A Retro Handheld Check-In

• Ayan Odin2 Mini
• Powkiddy V10
• Anbernic RG28XXH
• Miyoo Mini A30

Games Mentioned

• Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
• Emberward
• Animal Crossing Pocket Camp
• Super Mario Run
• Dragalia Lost
• Dragon Quest XI
• Starfield
• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• The Binding of Isaac
• Spelunky
• Nuclear Throne
• Rogue Legacy
• Lufftrausers
• Rogue Legacy 2
• Spelunky 2

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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