Manton and Daniel chat about WWDC, what they expect Apple to announce, and what we think of it. They discuss Federico Viticci’s iOS 11 concept video, and limitations of prototypes vs. iterative design. Finally, they discuss Dash’s return to the App Store, and question whether Apple even knows it’s back.
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Daniel and Manton discuss the new JSON Feed format and initial public reaction to it. They talk about Panic’s source code being stolen, and Daniel celebrates/laments his new MacBook Pro.
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Manton and Daniel react to new rumors of Apple’s “Siri Smart Speakers” standalone voice assistant. They follow up on the debate about Chromebooks vs. iPads in schools, Apple’s ongoing development of Workflow, and changes in App Store commissions. Finally, they catch up on respective indie work progress and how easy it is to get thrown off course.
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- Echo Look – New hands-free video voice assistant from Amazon.
- Echo Show – Another new Amazon product, designed to help evaluate your fashion style.
- Siri Smart Speakers – New article from Mark Gurman including details about alleged testing of Apple’s new product.
- Amazon and Whole Foods – Bloomberg story about Amazon’s consideration of a Whole Foods acquisition.
- Uh Oh Chromebook – Brian Foutty writes confidently about the virtues of iPad over Chromebook in the classroom.
- Workflow Update – MacStories reports on substantial changes to Apple’s Workflow app.
- Commission Update – Apple clarifies that only in-app purchases will see a reduction in commission rate.
- Refresh Austin – The event at which Manton recently spoke about Indie Microblogging.
- CocoaConf Next Door – Mac and iOS conference at which Manton will speak next.
Daniel talks to Manton about his challenges with Micro.blog server problems, and his successful fulfillment of accounts to Kickstarter backers. Manton talks about his strategy for shutting down social media in the wake of stress, and taking time to recuperate. The two also talk about Microsoft’s new Windows 10 S announcement and the apparent bleakness of Apple’s chances in the school laptop market. Finally, they check in on WWDC plans and consider the absurdity of $40 box lunches.
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