Under the Radar

299: Mid-Summer Update

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Aug 1, 2024
As summer zooms past, the hosts discuss preparations for iOS 18, highlighting the importance of deadlines and compatibility challenges. They reflect on a quieter development season, which allows for deeper focus on existing projects. The conversation shifts to the evolving features of the task management app, Things, optimized for Apple Vision Pro. A thoughtful debate emerges on the balance of sharing plans in the app community, alongside the secrets that protect app developers from competitor insights during crucial updates.
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ADVICE

Target Launch Date

  • Set a target launch date to create a sense of urgency.
  • This helps prioritize and complete essential tasks for a successful release.
ADVICE

Compatibility Testing

  • Dedicate time for polishing, testing, and ensuring compatibility across different iOS versions.
  • This is crucial for a smooth user experience, especially after implementing new iOS features.
ANECDOTE

Overcast Rewrite Advantage

  • David Smith acknowledges Marco Arment's focus on the Overcast relaunch.
  • He points out the advantage of the rewrite, enabling quicker updates for iOS 18.
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