Today, 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 Apple Pencil, and based rumors, I expect the company will reveal new iPads and related accessories. Support MacStories and Unlock Extras Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for over six years. In that time, members have enjoyed nearly 400 weekly and monthly newsletters packed with more of your favo ..read more

Delta. 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’ (Apple’s App Review Guidelines term) now allowed worldwide on iOS, we’re seeing the iOS world speed-running game emulation. It will be a while before iOS emulators catch up to Android and other OSes, but in just over a week, there’s already been a lot of news. It started with a Commodore 64 emulator. The party got started with Emu64 XL, a Commodore ..read more

This 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 system of numbered folders organized by areas, projects, and related notes Johnny Decimal system A separate vault for the MacStories GitHub repos Federico Working files stored in the root folder with a series of Archive folders for older material, reference folders, and Templates Obsidian Sync across platforms Properties fo ..read more

This 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 Notes Southern Expressions Southern Phrases That Others Need A Dictionary For Are Southern accents disappearing? Linguists say yes Also mentioned: Markdownload Safari extension Legion Go Follow-Up Also mentioned: Espresso 17 Pro Picks John’s Pick: Delta Game Emulator GameSir X2S Controller for the iPhone and iPad mini Als ..read more

The 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 compact GaN charger, and more. As a result of the changes, Federico has also trimmed a handful of devices from his setup. For the latest, visit the MacStories Setups page to find the full changelog and all the other gear Federico and I are using. → Source: macstories.net ..read more

So, 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 stored somewhere that are gathering dust. Or, like me, maybe you spent way too much money on second-hand videogame sites during the COVID lockdown. Regardless of your Game Boy cartridge origin story, today I’m going to show you a simple way to breathe new life into those games by bringing them, along with your save files, to your iPhone. The ..read more

Delta 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 the best emulator on iOS by a pretty shocking margin. While there are admittedly more feature-rich apps like RetroArch out there, no other app feels made for iPhone in the way Delta does. With a slick iOS-friendly user interface, custom themes and designs to reskin your experience, and the ability to grab game files from ..read more

This 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: Jonathan Reed Mastodon Threads Letterboxd Highlight Argylle Inside Claudia Schiffer’s English Countryside Home Filled With Wonderful Objects | Vogue TV Tracking Watch History Journal 1.1 Shortcut: Letterboxd Review to Socials ‎Sequel Trailer Talk Dark Matter News YouTube’s Screen Stealer | Joe Rosensteel First Look at Yo Gab ..read more

Delta, 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 Delta for years. The app was available using a clever system that took advantage of an Apple Mail plugin and developer account to allow it to be side-loaded onto iPhones. It wasn’t the most convenient way to use the app, but it worked, and legions of classic videogame aficionados flocked to it for it’s excellent performance and design. Today, h ..read more

This 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 8BitDo Ultimate Controller with Charging Dock（Bluetooth） | 8BitDo Keystone Artisan Keycap for Mechanical Keyboard Question Mark Anime Theme Yellow Color Zinc Aluminum Alloy Metal Customize - AliExpress DropScout | Save Money on Amazon with Price Alerts! EchoFeed MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then ..read more