The Talk Show With John Gruber

418: ‘Putting a Stink on the Letter X’, With Craig Hockenberry

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Mar 9, 2025
Craig Hockenberry, founder of The Iconfactory, dives into the latest Apple hardware, including the M3 iPad Air and M4 MacBook Airs. He shares insights on the long-awaited app Tapestry, a universal timeline for the Internet, tackling tech industry challenges. The conversation also humorously explores the complexities of naming software and the evolution of personalized content feeds. Hockenberry discusses the significance of user control in social media and how Tapestry aims to revolutionize media consumption.
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ANECDOTE

Skype Memories

  • Gruber and Hockenberry reminisce about Skype's impact on podcasting and creative work.
  • They recall using Skype for weekly meetings and its superior quality to phone calls.
INSIGHT

Balancing Product Updates

  • Frequent product updates are desired, but unrealistic and potentially undesirable.
  • Regular updates with major revisions offer a better balance.
ANECDOTE

Aging iPad

  • Gruber's 2018 iPad Pro feels slow, possibly due to insufficient RAM.
  • He questions Apple's testing of new iPadOS on older hardware.
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