726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More
Jan 7, 2024
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The hosts discuss Apple's new Journal app, the technology behind it, and its impact on other journaling apps. They also retell the history of 'Sherlocking' and explore different motivations for journaling. The advantages of using the Day One app, including syncing and security features, are discussed. The hosts also highlight the simplicity and advantages of a minimalistic journaling app. The impact of Apple's app on Day One and alternative journaling apps are explored. The benefits of journaling and the importance of the moment are emphasized.
Apple's new journal app and the Suggestions API provide users with a privacy-focused and convenient way to engage in journaling and capture meaningful moments in their lives.
Identifying one's motivation for journaling is crucial to maximize its benefits, as preferences and approaches to journaling vary among individuals.
Apple's introduction of a journal app and the Suggestions API, while potentially impacting existing third-party apps, expands the market and user interest in journaling.
Deep dives
Apple's Journal App and the Suggestions API
Apple has released a new journal app and introduced the Suggestions API. The journal app allows users to create entries and the Suggestions API provides personalized suggestions for journaling based on various data like activity, media, contacts, photos, and significant locations. The API is private and secure, processing the information on the device, and users have control over which suggestions they choose to include in their journal entries. The journal app and the Suggestions API offer a convenient and privacy-focused way for users to engage in journaling and capture meaningful moments in their lives.
Journaling and its Purpose
Journaling serves different purposes for individuals, and it is essential to identify one's motivation to maximize its benefits. Some people view journaling as a means to leave a legacy and record deep thoughts, while others see it as a self-reflective process to make themselves better in the present. The goal of journaling influences the way it is approached and the tools used. Personal journaling preferences vary, and it is crucial to choose tools that align with one's needs and preferences to ensure a meaningful journaling experience.
The Notion of Sherlocking
The term 'Sherlocking' refers to the phenomenon where Apple introduces an app or feature that overlaps with an existing third-party app, potentially impacting its market presence. While Sherlocking can cause dissatisfaction among developers, Apple's approach often results in expanding the user base and raising awareness for a particular category. In the case of journaling apps like Day One, Apple's journal app and the Suggestions API provide new opportunities for users to engage in journaling while also benefiting existing third-party apps by enhancing the overall market and user interest.
Overview of the Journal App
The journal app is a simple and minimalistic journaling app designed to make it easy to create journal entries on your phone. It offers suggestions via the suggestions API, allowing you to start entries based on photos, activities, locations, and more. You can customize the journaling suggestions you receive and set up notifications for new suggestions or journaling schedules. The app has a clean user interface that gets out of the way, making it easy to start typing or dictating your journal entries. However, the app has some limitations, such as the lack of multiple journals, limited metadata control, and no search or tagging features.
Exploring Journaling Alternatives
Apart from the journal app, there are several other options for digital journaling. Everlog is a cross-platform journaling app that leverages the suggestions API and offers customization options. Mac Journal, an older app, provides a Mac-based journaling solution, although it lacks some modern features. Moleskin Journey provides a unique journaling and planning experience with an opinionated UI. Alternatively, you can explore PKM (personal knowledge management) software like Obsidian and Craft to journal within a more robust note-taking environment. However, these options may not offer the same dedicated features as the journal app.
Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking.
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