Episode 390: There’s A Communication Problem

Manton finds a workaround to his Sign in with Apple email problems! Daniel argues first that DTS should support pre-release software, and they discuss possible compromise approaches. Finally, they remark on Apple’s vigorous marketing push, and the thrill of promoting products we are proud of.

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September 27, 2019 at 9:47 am.

Episode 389: It Feels Like A Big Release

Daniel orders an iPhone 11, while Manton decides to wait for the dust to settle. They touch on strategies for handing down, recycling or selling old phones. Manton prepares to ship an update for iOS 13 to support Dark Mode and Sign in with Apple. Finally, they talk about Apple Arcade’s apparently successful launch, and the subsequent risk to our personal productivity.

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September 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm.

Episode 388: This One Dealbreaker Shortcoming

Manton and Daniel talk about Apple’s September event, and weigh the allure of new iPhones and Watches. They examine the impact of Apple Arcade on game developers, and whether it foretells a future where Apple creates subscription bundles for other types of apps. Manton shares his experience of adding Dark Mode and Sign in with Apple support to Micro.blog, while Daniel prepares for macOS 10.15 Catalina.

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September 14, 2019 at 12:48 pm.

Episode 387: Write The Code And Ship It

Daniel talks to Manton about his decision to open source some Mac software, and making a conscious choice to publish it under the Red Sweater name. They talk about the balance of promoting oneself vs. promoting one’s company brand. Manton talks about two new features he’s added to Micro.blog, and they discuss the fact that the size and impact of features are often unrelated to the amount of time and effort that goes into them.

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  • App Movement Monitoring – Daniel’s blog post announcing a new open source solution for Mac developers.
  • RSAppMovementMonitor – GitHub repository under the Red Sweater account.
  • Punk it Up! – Daniel’s rarely-updated personal blog.
  • Manton.org – Manton’s all-encompassing personal and business blog.
  • Micro.blog News – Manton’s microblog just for links to Micro.blog news.
  • CocoaPods – A fairly complicated method for distributing open-source packages.
  • Micro.blog Test Blogs – Manton’s blog post announcing a new feature for testing changes to Micro.blog.
  • Growl – A formerly very popular notifications framework for Mac.
  • Frank & Ollie – Website in memory of Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.

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September 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm.

Episode 386: Just Say The Word Privacy

Manton and Daniel review Apple’s updated policies on Siri “grading”, how they reflect Apple’s values, and the extent to which Tim Cook’s personal reputation is on the line. They compare the policies to other companies including Amazon and Facebook. Daniel catches us up on his further impressions of Amazon’s Echo and laments the absence in Apple’s product lineup of a “just throw it in your bag” sized HomePod-style speaker.

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September 2, 2019 at 10:03 am.