Connected 574: Inspired by the Pouch
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Oct 16, 2025 Apple's discontinuation of the Clips app sparks a lively debate on the need for a modern mobile video editor. The hosts dive into their experiences with fitness apps, specifically contrasting Athletic with Gentler Streak and WHOOP-style trackers. They also break down the new M5 chip, highlighting its impact on the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, discussing performance claims and connectivity enhancements. Furthermore, there's an engaging discussion on using LLMs for seamless data transfer between apps, showcasing the future of app interactions.
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Apple Failed Video Editing Opportunity
- Myke mourned the end of Apple's Clips app and questioned why Apple can't maintain a modern consumer video editor.
- He contrasted Clips with Instagram/TikTok tools and said iMovie is not suited for vertical social edits.
Use LLMs To Port Data Between Apps
- Federico explained you can use modern LLMs as bridges to move data between otherwise incompatible apps.
- He recommended connecting services to an LLM (Cloud/Gemini/Claude) and using it to re-create projects, playlists, or tasks across apps.
Reasoning Models Improve Transfer Reliability
- Federico noted reasoning models reduce hallucinations during transfers by thinking sequentially and exposing JSON-level changes.
- He advised verifying results and using stepwise moves (one project/task at a time) to ensure correctness.