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AppStories, Ep. 426 - 35 minutes

Our Self-Imposed Tech Deadlines

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This week, Federico and John share their self-imposed tech deadlines for the hardware and software they use.

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Our Tech Deadlines

  • Federico
    • Absent significant improvements in iPadOS 19, Federico will add a Mac to his setup.
    • Unless ChatGPT starts integrating more tightly with apps, Federico will cancel his subscription.
    • Absent new exclusives, Federico will sell his PS5.
  • John
    • Barring substantial iPadOS improvements, John plans to experiment with Android tablets.
    • If Apple’s cellular modems extend the battery life of the iPhone 17 Pro phones, John may drop out of Plus Club.
    • If Apple supports third-party plugins for Final Cut Pro for iPad, John will consider moving more of his video editing to the iPad.

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Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, where he writes about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, iPad, and iOS productivity. He founded MacStories in April 2009 and has been writing about Apple since. Federico is also the co-host of AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps, Unwind, a fun exploration of media and more, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution.
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