Podcast Rewind: Folding Phones, a Big Switch 2 Update, Discovering New Mac Apps, and Setups Changes
by By Devon DundeeEnjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
AppStories
This week, Federico shares his experiences with foldable Android phones and what Apple might do for its first foldable hardware and its software.
On AppStories+, Federico shares his experience using Samsung DeX.
NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, Nintendo dropped a big Switch 2 software surprise, Anbernic got back to being weird, Federico went large with his PC streaming setup, and more.
Comfort Zone
Matt poisons the show with Android, Niléane brings us back with Forkflift, and everyone finds a really great Mac app they’ve never used before.
On Cozy Zone, we discover who has a good backup system, who has a robust backup system, and who basically doesn’t care about their data.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico and John share the highlights of their recent MacStories Setups update. Plus, John has an offbeat movie pick, and Federico is revisiting a game that’s an old favorite.
AppStories, Episode 477, ‘Why Foldable Phones Matter: The Case for an iPhone Duo’ Show Notes
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AirPods Max 2
Foldable Phones
- Will the iPhone Fold be a phone you open, or an iPad you close?
- iPhone Fold looks like two of my all-time favorite products in one
- Foldables Mentioned
⚬ Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
⚬ Google Pixel Fold
⚬ Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
⚬ Oppo Find N6
⚬ Honor Magic V5
⚬ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
⚬ Samsung Tri-Fold
⚬ Belkin UltraBoost
AppStories+ Post-Show
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NPC, Episode 73, ‘The Switch 2 Software Update Nintendo Should Have Hyped’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
- Switch 2 Software Update
⚬ System Update Information for Nintendo Switch 2 - Anbernic News
⚬ UPDATE: Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Price and Release Date Revealed
⚬ Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen
⚬ Anbernic new device - Federico’s Big Streaming Handheld
⚬ Razer Kishi V2 XL
⚬ FINALLY! Here’s how I fixed iPad stuttering
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Comfort Zone, Episode 93, ‘Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby!’ Show Notes
Things Discussed
- Charjen AirFoams Pro v30 Ear Tips
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Forklift
- Bloom
- Transmit
- Moonshine
- Tuna
- Thaw
Cozy Zone
For even more from the Comfort Zone crew, you can subscribe to Cozy Zone. Cozy Zone is a weekly bonus episode of Comfort Zone where Matt, Niléane, and Chris invite listeners to join them in the Cozy Zone where they’ll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share all their great (and not so great) takes on tech. You can subscribe to Cozy Zone for $5 per month here or $50 per year here.
MacStories Unwind, ‘Foldables, Hubs, and Weekend Picks’ Show Notes
MacStories Setups Update
Picks
- Federico’s Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- John’s Pick: Anna and the Apocalypse
Unwind Deal
- The Nice Guys – A funny private investigator buddy movie starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe is $9.99 in the TV app.
MacStories Unwind+
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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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