Podcast Rewind: Shortcuts Apps, Retroid Drama, Xbox Handhelds, Traveling in Japan, and the Pebble Returns

Podcast Rewind: Shortcuts Apps, Retroid Drama, Xbox Handhelds, Traveling in Japan, and the Pebble Returns

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: AppStories This week, Federico and I explore a collection of Shortcuts helper utilities that extend functionality beyond the built-in system actions, sharing how these apps address gaps in Apple’s Shortcuts implementation across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This episode is sponsored by: Incogni – Take your personal…

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Hong Kong urged to make Northern Metropolis ‘special zone’ to speed up work

Hong Kong urged to make Northern Metropolis ‘special zone’ to speed up work

Hong Kong authorities should designate the Northern Metropolis as a “special zone” with a separate approval mechanism to speed up development, the city’s sole delegate to the nation’s top legislative body has said. Starry Lee Wai-king, a member of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, also discussed mounting criticism of CK Hutchison Holdings over its…

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‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has told local members of China’s top political advisory body to “not just be observers” but “active players” to support the city’s development, including the coming Legislative Council election, according to one of the delegates. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), also…

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