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OmniFocus 4 with Ken Case (iPad Pros - 0187)

Dec 21, 2023

Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group, discusses the release of OmniFocus 4 across multiple devices, including its new features and improvements. They also talk about the development of productivity apps, the use of SwiftUI, exporting and printing capabilities, and the role of inspector panels. Additionally, they explore the distinctions between iPad and Mac interaction, the evolution of SwiftUI, and the role of the iPad and Apple Watch in the computing setup.

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Quick takeaways

OmniFocus 4 introduces enhanced keyboard support, allowing users to easily navigate and edit tasks using only the keyboard.

Quick Open feature enables users to quickly navigate to different perspectives, projects, folders, and tags within the app.

In OmniFocus 4, users can view task notes directly within the outline view, improving workflow and productivity.

The Omni Group engaged with the community for feedback and suggestions during the test flight process of OmniFocus 4, shaping the final version based on user input.

Deep dives

OmniFocus 4: Enhanced Keyboard Support and In-line Editing

OmniFocus 4 introduces enhanced keyboard support, allowing users to easily navigate and edit their tasks in the app using only the keyboard. This feature makes it more efficient for users to work within the app, as they no longer have to lift their hands from the keyboard. Additionally, in-line editing is now available in OmniFocus 4, allowing users to edit their tasks directly within the outline view, rather than having to go to a separate inspector panel. This streamlines the editing process and improves overall productivity. These new features make it easier and more convenient for users to manage their tasks in OmniFocus and stay organized.

Introduction

2min

The History of Omni Group and the Development of Productivity Apps

9min

Using SwiftUI for the App: Challenges and Advantages

8min

OmniFocus 4 for iPad: New Features and Parity with Mac

15min

Exporting, Printing, and Redesigning Inspector Panels

4min

Multiple Windows and Improved Keyboard Navigation

16min

Feedback Process and Engagement

3min

The Role of Inspector Panels in OmniFocus 4

2min

Exploring Differences in iPad and Mac Interaction

2min

10.

The Evolution of SwiftUI and Drag and Drop Interactions

18min

11.

Role of iPad and Apple Watch in Computing Setup

5min

12.

OmniFocus App Features for Apple Watch

18min

Ken Case is the CEO of the Omni Group; the creators of OmniFocus, OmniOutliner, OmniGraffle, and OmniPlan. In this episode we dive deep into OmniFocus 4 that launched on December 13th, 2023. This episode is a two-part episode opening with an interview recorded in July of 2021 when the public beta of OmniFocus 4 was released. The second part of the episode was recorded after the launch of OmniFocus 4.

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Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.

Links:

https://www.omnigroup.com/blog/introducing-omnifocus-4

https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/

https://people.omnigroup.com/kc/

https://omni-automation.com/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00: Opening

00:01:26: Support the Podcast

00:01:53: Ken Case - July 2021

00:02:45: The iPad in 2021

00:04:09: Apple Pencil

00:04:55: Universal Control

00:05:33: OmniFocus Plugins

00:07:09: OmniFocus 4

00:11:20: SwiftUI

00:16:31: Apple Watch

00:17:42: Swift Playgrounds

00:19:23: Mac Only Features Now On iPad

00:21:56: Focus

00:26:19: Integration With Focus For iOS 15?

00:28:55: Widgets

00:31:06: Perspectives

00:31:52: Outlining

00:34:05: Exporting and printing

00:35:17: Inspector panels

00:38:50: Full keyboard navigation

00:42:43: Any Other iPadOS 15 Features?

00:43:01: Shortcuts

00:48:00: The Little Things

00:50:58: Drag and drop

00:53:27: Review Mode

00:54:16: Anything else?

00:55:57: M1 Macs

00:56:34: Ken Case - December 2023

00:57:37: Inspector Panels

00:59:25: iPad Keyboard Menu

01:01:15: Drag and Drop

01:02:56: Big takeaways from the beta

01:04:19: Shared Database

01:08:09: How do you personally use OmniFocus?

01:09:17: Changes from beta 1?

01:11:51: Favorite OmniFocus 4 Features?

01:14:24: OmniFocus Links

01:15:09: New OS Features

01:16:57: External Displays

01:18:51: The Apple Watch

01:25:03: OmniFocus Pro

01:30:05: Getting Started with OmniFocus

01:32:21: A single purchase

01:35:27: visionOS

01:37:18: Moving other apps to SwiftUI

01:38:54: Anything else?

01:40:22: Where Can People Find More Information?

01:41:16: Closing

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OmniFocus 4: Enhanced Keyboard Support and In-line Editing

Quick Open and One-Tap Perspective Access

Improved Note Visibility and Drag-and-Drop Functionality

Engagement with the Community and Iterative Design Process

Streamlining the Interface

Keyboard Implementation on iPad

Swift UI and Drag-and-Drop

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OmniFocus 4: Enhanced Keyboard Support and In-line Editing

Quick Open and One-Tap Perspective Access

Improved Note Visibility and Drag-and-Drop Functionality

Engagement with the Community and Iterative Design Process

Streamlining the Interface

Keyboard Implementation on iPad

Swift UI and Drag-and-Drop

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