Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This week, Federico and John share their self-imposed tech deadlines for the hardware and software they use.
On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up their tech deadlines with the hardware they expect to add to their setups in 2025.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Memberful – Easy-to-Use Reliable Membership Software – memberful.com/appstories
Links and Show Notes:
Introducing NPC XL More NPC, Every Week – macstories.net/news/introducing-npc-xl-more-npc-every-week
Our Tech Deadlines:
Federico
- Absent significant improvements in iPadOS 19, Federico will add a Mac to his setup.
iPad Pro for Everything How I Rethought My Entire Workflow Around the New 11 iPad Pro - MacStories – macstories.net/stories/ipad-pro-for-everything
Not an iPad Pro Review Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right – macstories.net/stories/not-an-ipad-pro-review
- 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.
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 – lenovo.com/us/en/p/tablets/android-tablets/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-3/len103g0002
- 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.
AppStories+ Post-Show:
Federico
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 27" OLED display
- Nintendo Switch 2, Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Legion Go 2
John
- iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max
- 14" MacBook Pro
- Smart Lock
- Nintendo Switch 2, Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Legion Go 2
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Tech Deadlines
00:02:24 Back to the Mac?
00:15:32 Sponsor: Memberful
00:17:48 Deadlines That Already Passed
00:21:50 An Android Tablet for Entertainment
00:23:41 Quitting ChatGPT Plus
00:26:42 Dropping Out of Plus Club
00:29:55 Abandoning the PS5
00:32:05 Plug-Ins for Final Cut Pro on iPad
This week, Federico and John share their self-imposed tech deadlines for the hardware and software they use.
On AppStories+, Federico and John follow up their tech deadlines with the hardware they expect to add to their setups in 2025.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Memberful – Easy-to-Use Reliable Membership Software – memberful.com/appstories
Links and Show Notes:
Introducing NPC XL More NPC, Every Week – macstories.net/news/introducing-npc-xl-more-npc-every-week
Our Tech Deadlines:
Federico
- Absent significant improvements in iPadOS 19, Federico will add a Mac to his setup.
iPad Pro for Everything How I Rethought My Entire Workflow Around the New 11 iPad Pro - MacStories – macstories.net/stories/ipad-pro-for-everything
Not an iPad Pro Review Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right – macstories.net/stories/not-an-ipad-pro-review
- 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.
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 – lenovo.com/us/en/p/tablets/android-tablets/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-3/len103g0002
- 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.
AppStories+ Post-Show:
Federico
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 27" OLED display
- Nintendo Switch 2, Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Legion Go 2
John
- iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max
- 14" MacBook Pro
- Smart Lock
- Nintendo Switch 2, Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Legion Go 2
Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plus
Check out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setups
Follow us on Mastodon:
- AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories
- Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci
- John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees
Follow us on Bluesky:
- AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net
- MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net
- Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net
- John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.net
Affiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Tech Deadlines
00:02:24 Back to the Mac?
00:15:32 Sponsor: Memberful
00:17:48 Deadlines That Already Passed
00:21:50 An Android Tablet for Entertainment
00:23:41 Quitting ChatGPT Plus
00:26:42 Dropping Out of Plus Club
00:29:55 Abandoning the PS5
00:32:05 Plug-Ins for Final Cut Pro on iPad
