MacStories Unwind: iOS Retro Gaming 5 Eva
Fri 9:39am By John VoorheesThis week on MacStories Unwind, why game emulators on iOS are a big deal, Girls5eva, and Franklin. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo…Outdoor HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team Collection
Thu 1:43pm By MacStories TeamSource: Eve. A couple of weeks ago, the MacStories team shared our favorite indoor HomeKit devices. The HomeKit accessory universe is more limited outdoors, but with spring easing into summer in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought we’d share the devices that…Ketchup: The Only Pokémon Companion App You’ll Ever Need
Thu 10:00am By John VoorheesAs any Pokémon fan knows, the series is all about data – lots and lots of data. So much data that entire websites and apps are dedicated to helping players keep track of it all. That’s a big design challenge for any app developer, which is why I was so…Supercell Announces That Squad Busters Will Be Released Worldwide on May 29th
Thu 8:00am By John VoorheesEarlier this week, Supercell soft-launched Squad Busters, a party action game, in Canada, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Singapore. Today, the company announced that the game will launch on iOS and Android worldwide on May 29th. According…Magic Rays of Light: The Big Door Prize, The Future of Display Technology, NAB Roundup, and Manhunt
Wed 1:04pm By Sigmund JudgeThis week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon discuss TV technology and the pivot from OLED to mini LED, round up Apple-related announcements from this year’s National Association of Broadcasters Show, ask if season two of The Big Door Prize can…The Joy of Shortcuts
Wed 12:48pm By Federico ViticciI read this post by Jarrod Blundy a few weeks ago and forgot to link it on MacStories. I think Jarrod did a great job explaining why Apple’s Shortcuts app resonates so strongly with a specific type of person: But mostly, it just lights up my brain in a way…Apple Announces May 7th Let Loose Event
Tue 10:28am By John VoorheesToday, Apple announced that it will be holding a video event on May 7, 2024 at 7 AM Pacific. The announcement, which was sent to members of the press, doesn’t specify what it is about, but based on the illustration in the invitation, which clearly depicts an…Game On: Speed Running Game Emulation on iOS
Mon 12:17pm By John VoorheesDelta. Game emulators are nothing new to mobile phones. That is unless you have an iPhone. There’s a long history of emulation on Android and an even longer history on Macs, PCs, and other platforms. However, with ‘retro game console emulators’…AppStories, Episode 380 – Obsidian Setup Check-In
Mon 8:30am By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, we revisit our Obsidian systems, themes, and favorite plugins. Sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Links and Show Notes An Obsidian Check-In Our Systems John A shallow…Looking Past the Smoke and Mirrors of the MGM Hack [Sponsor]
Mon 7:29am By MacStories TeamThe September 2023 MGM hack quickly became one of the most notorious ransomware attacks in recent memory. Journalists and cybersecurity experts rushed to report on the broken slot machines, angry hotel guests, and the fateful phishing call to MGM’s help desk…MacStories Unwind: Cattywampus
Apr 19, 2024, 2:22 pm By John VoorheesThis week on MacStories Unwind, I’m a little wired, we explore Southern expressions, share some Legion Go follow-up and have app, hardware, TV, and music picks. This episode is sponsored by: Listen Later – Listen to the Articles as Podcasts Links and Show…Federico Updates His Setup with the Lenovo Legion Go and More
Apr 18, 2024, 11:33 am By John VoorheesThe sands beneath Federico’s videogame setup have shifted. As he explained on Unwind last week, Federico has gone all-in with the Lenovo Legion Go, a Windows-based handheld that he’s paired with a ONEXGPU eGPU, a fancy fiber optic Thunderbolt cable, a…How to Load Your Game Boy Games Onto the iPhone to Play in the Delta Emulator
Apr 18, 2024, 10:25 am By John VoorheesSo, you’ve probably seen the (totally justified) hype surrounding the Delta emulator’s launch on the App Store and downloaded it because, why not, it’s free. You may have also recalled that, like a lot of people, you have a box of old Game Boy cartridges…Emulators Will Change the App Store Forever
Apr 17, 2024, 6:09 pm By Federico ViticciDelta for iOS. Writing at his personal blog, Brendon Bigley explains why the Delta emulator launching on the App Store is a big deal for retrogaming fans who also love native iOS apps: AltStore for me (and many) was just a way to get access to Delta, which is…Magic Rays of Light: Argylle and TV Tracking with Jonathan Reed
Apr 17, 2024, 3:16 pm By Devon DundeeThis week on Magic Rays of Light, Devon is joined by MacStories Community Manager Jonathan Reed to highlight Argylle, discuss Jonathan’s approach to tracking TV and films, and look ahead to an exciting summer of Apple Originals. Show Notes Guest Cohost:…The Delta Videogame Emulator Launches on the App Store
Apr 17, 2024, 2:46 pm By John VoorheesDelta, the videogame emulator for a long list of Nintendo systems, is now available worldwide. In the US and many other countries, you’ll find it in Apple’s App Store, while in the EU, it is part of the AltStore alternative marketplace. I’ve been using…AltStore Is Now Available in the EU
Apr 17, 2024, 2:19 pm By John VoorheesIt’s been ready for a while, but today, AltStore is finally available for iOS users in the EU. Riley Testus, one of AltStore’s founders, had this to say about the launch: This is a day I’ve been looking forward to for over 10 years. I’m thrilled to…Ruminate, Episode 182 – Straight to the Eggplant and Peach
Apr 16, 2024, 5:51 pm By John VoorheesThis week on Ruminate, I explore more pickle snacks, Robb bought a new keyboard, and I grill Robb on what exactly EchoFeed is. Links and Show Notes Krinkle Cut Dill Pickle - Kettle Brand Join Club MacStories Using the 8BitDo Keyboard on MacOS • Robb Knight…Soulver 3 for iOS: Acqualia Software’s Unique Approach to Calculations Lands on the iPhone
Apr 16, 2024, 11:04 am By John VoorheesFive years ago, Soulver 3, the sheet-based app that serves as a notepad for calculations, launched on the Mac with a long list of new features. In the years since, Acqualia Software launched an iPadOS version of the app and, today, an iOS version. As I said in…AppStories, Episode 379 – A Classic Mac Pick 2
Apr 15, 2024, 10:49 am By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, we return with a classic Pick 2 episode focused on the Mac. Sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Notion: Start turning ideas into action. Try it free today. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources.…Listen Later: Listen to the Articles as Podcasts [Sponsor]
Apr 15, 2024, 8:54 am By MacStories TeamListen Later gets you through that huge pile of web articles you’ve been saving for later. Let’s face it, the web is a big place, and there’s always more to read than you have time for. Read-later apps give you a place to save articles for later, but you…MacStories Unwind: It’s All Been Leading up to This
Apr 12, 2024, 12:09 pm By John VoorheesThis week on MacStories Unwind, Federico has reached the pinnacle of handheld gaming with a setup that he’s been working toward for years. This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps. …HomeKit Gadgets: The MacStories Team Collection
Apr 12, 2024, 10:01 am By MacStories TeamJohn: Everyone on the MacStories team is deep into HomeKit devices. For me, smart home gadgets tick all the boxes: Hardware Software Automation It’s really as simple as that. However, as fun as HomeKit devices can be, they can also be frustrating. The best…Apple Announces Expansion of Support for Used iPhone Parts in Repairs
Apr 11, 2024, 9:58 am By John VoorheesSource: Apple. Today, Apple announced that it is extending its repair program to make it easier for repair shops to work with used parts while also limiting the use of lost or stolen devices. A complaint leveled at Apple by right to repair advocates is that…Magic Rays of Light: Girls State, Franklin, Spatial Personas, and tvOS Game Emulation
Apr 10, 2024, 12:22 pm By Devon DundeeThis week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon highlight American Revolution-era drama Franklin ahead of its premiere on Apple TV+. They also dive into new Apple Original documentary Girls State, spatial personas on visionOS, and the possibility of game…Single-Space Challenge: Trying to Manage My macOS Windows All in One Virtual Desktop
Apr 10, 2024, 10:10 am By NiléaneA couple of weeks ago, in a members-only special episode of the Accidental Tech Podcast, John Siracusa went in-depth on his window management techniques on the Mac. This was absolutely fascinating to me. I strongly recommend checking the episode out if you…Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper
Apr 9, 2024, 11:40 am By John VoorheesMark Gurman, writing for Bloomberg, reports that Beeper, the messaging app that ultimately lost its fight to bring blue bubbles to Android, has been acquired by Automattic, for $125 million according to his sources. You may recall that Automattic, the company…AppStories, Episode 378 – Are We Entering a Post-App World?
Apr 8, 2024, 10:12 am By John VoorheesThis week on AppStories, we explore whether we’re experiencing the beginning of the end of apps and consider what might replace them. Sponsored by: Genius Scan – A scanner in your pocket. Jam – Developer friendly bug reports in 1 click. Are We Entering a…Are You Worse at Security Than the TSA? [Sponsor]
Apr 8, 2024, 8:34 am By MacStories TeamYou know the drill: when you go through airport security there are two lines. In one, a TSA agent makes sure you’re the person in your passport photo. In the other, a machine scans your carry-on for explosives, weapons, or a normal-sized bottle of shampoo.…Monument Valley at 10: The Story of the Most Meticulous Puzzle Game Ever Created
Apr 6, 2024, 3:16 pm By John VoorheesEarlier this week, I linked to The Ringer’s profile of Monument Valley on its 10th anniversary, which focused on what’s become of mobile gaming since the game’s release. Today, I have another story about Monument Valley that focuses on the game’s…
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