Mac Power Users 680: Workflows with Marco Arment
Feb 19, 2023
Marco Arment, an independent developer and podcaster known for the Overcast app and his blog, dives into his desktop-laptop setup and shares insights on Apple’s development landscape. He discusses the challenges small devs face in a competitive market and the transition of Overcast to Swift. The conversation touches on modern finance apps for tracking subscriptions, the impact of smartphones on photography, and anticipations for Apple’s upcoming innovations, including their virtual reality headset and new MacBook models.
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Desktop Laptop Setup
- Marco Arment uses a 16-inch MacBook Pro in clamshell mode as his desktop.
- He also has a 14-inch MacBook Pro for portable use, enjoying the dual-laptop setup.
iPhone vs. Fancy Cameras
- Marco Arment, despite his photography background, primarily uses his iPhone for photos due to its ease of use and instant good results.
- While high-end cameras offer higher quality, iPhones excel in convenience and consistent performance.
Apple's VR/AR Headset: The Big Question Mark
- Marco Arment believes Apple's upcoming VR/AR headset will be the defining product of the year.
- However, he remains unexcited, questioning its utility compared to existing, less successful VR/AR devices.