Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
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
AppStories+ Pre-Show
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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
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On AppStories+, Jonathan shares the story of the return of his Blueberry G3 iMac.
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NPC, Episode 12, ‘Dream Devices’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
- iOS Gaming News
- Console Mods
- Anbernic RG ARC XX rumors
- Indiegogo campaign launced
- Next-Gen Windows Handhelds
- 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:
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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