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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

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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 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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