Podcast Rewind: Folding Phones, a Big Switch 2 Update, Discovering New Mac Apps, and Setups Changes

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Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:AppStoriesThis 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 ConsoleThis 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 ZoneMatt 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 UnwindThis 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 This episode is sponsored by:Claude – Ready to tackle bigger problems? Get started with Claude today.AirPods Max 2In a Surprise Move, Apple Announces AirPods Max 2Foldable PhonesWill 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 oneFoldables MentionedSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Google Pixel FoldGoogle Pixel 10 Pro FoldOppo Find N6Honor Magic V5Samsung Galaxy Z FlipSamsung Tri-FoldBelkin UltraBoostAppStories+ Post-ShowSamsung DeXSubscribe to AppStories+Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe.NPC, Episode 73, ‘The Switch 2 Software Update Nintendo Should Have Hyped’ Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming NewsSwitch 2 Software UpdateSystem Update Information for Nintendo Switch 2Anbernic NewsUPDATE: Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Price and Release Date RevealedAnbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating ScreenAnbernic new deviceFederico’s Big Streaming HandheldRazer Kishi V2 XLFINALLY! Here’s how I fixed iPad stutteringSubscribe to NPC XLNPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here.Comfort Zone, Episode 93, ‘Mine is Free and Open Source, Baby!’ Show Notes Things DiscussedCharjen AirFoams Pro v30 Ear TipsSamsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Galaxy Buds3 ProForkliftBloomTransmitMoonshineTunaThawCozy ZoneFor 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 UpdateMacStories Setups: Refining and SimplifyingOur SetupsPicksFederico’s Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomJohn’s Pick: Anna and the ApocalypseUnwind DealThe Nice Guys – A funny private investigator buddy movie starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe is $9.99 in the TV app.MacStories Unwind+We deliver MacStories Unwind+ to Club MacStories subscribers ad-free with high bitrate audio every week. To learn more about the benefits of a Club MacStories subscription, visit our Plans page.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.If you’re interested in advertising on our shows, you can learn more here or by contacting our Managing Editor, John Voorhees.