The Nintendo Switch 2 is Finally Here!
Episode Description
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start off by going over all of the WWDC rumors. Then they give their live reactions to the Nintendo Switch 2! After that, they take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about all of their favorite phones that they've ever used. Enjoy!
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Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:26 Apple WWDC rumors 27:49 Shopify (Sponsored) 29:04 Nintendo Switch 2 impressions 46:36 David's Fediverse corner 51:03 Netsuite (Sponsored) 52:19 Coda (Sponsored) 53:40 Every phone we've ever owned 55:11 Ellis' list 01:02:58 David's list 01:11:43 Andrew's list 01:19:38 Marques' list 01:22:55 Adam's list 01:23:30 Trivia answers 01:29:33 Outro
Links: Bloomberg iOS 26 rumors: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-28/apple-to-rebrand-device-operating-systems-ios-26-macos-26-watchos-26?srnd=undefined Mark Gurman WWDC rumors: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-06-01/apple-s-wwdc-2025-plan-macos-tahoe-apple-intelligence-ai-ios-26-games-app-mbdlzqpz Sebastiaan de With blog post: https://www.lux.camera/physicality-the-new-age-of-ui/ MacRumors article: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/03/wwdc-2025-ios-26-rumors/ 9to5Mac Homepod rumor: https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/03/new-homepad-could-be-the-surprise-hardware-star-of-wwdc/ MKBHD Nintendo Switch 2: https://youtu.be/N_ZmHYF6-xM?si=PQe2pBl0r8PcGib2 Bounce: https://blog.anew.social/bounce-a-cross-protocol-migration-tool/ Waveform Fediverse episode: https://youtu.be/-R9CWq5CBlk?si=ZmLvDz_drQCeBz2w
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Brief Summary
Marquez and Andrew discuss the Nintendo Switch 2, WWDC predictions, and share their smartphone histories.
Key points
- Apple's 2026 Software Naming Strategy. Apple plans to rename all software to match the year 2026, creating a unified branding.
- AI Features at WWDC. Predictions for WWDC include new AI capabilities in Apple's shortcuts app.
- Home Automation Insights. An automation consultant shares insights from a stunning home setup, including a bulging iPad.
- Switch 2 Unboxing. The hosts discuss their first impressions of the Switch 2, highlighting its size and comfort.
- Gaming Updates. Exciting news about the Switch 2's performance and built-in features, including a screen protector.
- Excitement for Switch 2. Discussion about the potential features and battery life of the upcoming Switch 2.
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Episode highlights
- Apple's 2026 Software Naming StrategyApple plans to rename all software to match the year 2026, creating a unified branding.“Instead, we will get iOS 26, iPad OS 26, TV OS 26...”2:06Jun 6, 2025
- AI Features at WWDCPredictions for WWDC include new AI capabilities in Apple's shortcuts app.“This is vibe coding for if this that for everyone.”9:40Jun 6, 2025
- Home Automation InsightsAn automation consultant shares insights from a stunning home setup, including a bulging iPad.“Putting a bulging battery in your wall? Yeah, that's not very smart.”21:03Jun 6, 2025
- Switch 2 UnboxingThe hosts discuss their first impressions of the Switch 2, highlighting its size and comfort.“The whole thing is just bigger, which is nice.”29:51Jun 6, 2025
- Gaming UpdatesExciting news about the Switch 2's performance and built-in features, including a screen protector.“The newer Pokemon games run exceptionally better on Switch 2.”38:06Jun 6, 2025
- Excitement for Switch 2Discussion about the potential features and battery life of the upcoming Switch 2.“The big questions I'm going to have are battery life.”42:15Jun 6, 2025
- Fetiverse Forum AnnouncementA new feature called 'bounce' allows users to bridge accounts between social media platforms.“They announced a new feature called bounce.”47:54Jun 6, 2025
- Trivia TimeA fun trivia question about Super Mario games to engage the audience.“What was the first Super Mario game where Mario would take a nap when idle?”50:16Jun 6, 2025
