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673: Apple's New Freeform App

Jan 1, 2023
Apple has launched Freeform, a new app for limitless creativity and collaboration on an infinite canvas. The hosts dive into its unique features, functionalities, and the challenges users face, especially with handwritten text and media integration. They explore the app's collaborative capabilities, comparing it to established tools like GoodNotes. Despite some quirks, there's optimistic anticipation for future updates to enhance user experience. Plus, they share tips for managing technology overwhelm and the importance of community support!
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ANECDOTE

Relay FM Historian

  • Stephen Hackett recounted a story about a listener named Kate who helped update the show's back catalog.
  • This involved adding guests to older episodes, revealing evergreen conversations and topics.
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Freeform's Category

  • Freeform is a new productivity app from Apple, similar to iWork apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.
  • It functions like a modern app, unlike older iWork versions.
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Freeform's Purpose

  • Freeform aims to be an infinite canvas whiteboard app, ideal for collaborative brainstorming.
  • It combines the benefits of digital tools with the flexibility of a physical whiteboard.
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