Mac Power Users

543: A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith

Jul 5, 2020

David Smith, an independent iOS developer known for his innovative Apple Watch apps, shares his unique insights on the developer's journey during the summer. He discusses the transition to remote experiences during WWDC and the balance between accessibility and personal interaction. David dives into the excitement of building health apps, the rhythm of seasonal development, and how user feedback shapes his work. He also highlights the impact of sleep tracking updates on competition and creativity in app development.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating WWDC: The Shift to Remote Experiences

13min

Passion for Apple Watch Development

8min

Navigating Apple's Ecosystem

17min

Streamlining Website Creation

4min

The Developer's Seasonal Rhythm

13min

Navigating Feedback as an Independent Developer

3min

The Evolving Landscape of Sleep Tracking

19min

Exploring the Joy of Swift Playgrounds and Solver App

2min

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Integrating Audio Content with Innovative Applications

2min

11.

Innovative Podcasting and Apple Watch Developments

4min

This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship.

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David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

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Under the Radar - Relay FM

‎Pedometer++ on the App Store

‎Sleep++ on the App Store

‎Watchsmith on the App Store

‎CalZones on the App Store

‎Workouts++ on the App Store

‎Geneva Moon on the App Store

Feed Wrangler

The Gentlest of Sherlockings - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Sherlock (software) - Wikipedia

watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch - Apple

What's Great (and Not So Great) in watchOS 7 Sleep Tracking – The Sweet Setup

How the Apple Watch tracks sleep -- and why - CNET

The unofficial WWDC app for macOS

Swift Playgrounds - Apple

‎Soulver 2 on the Mac App Store

‎Overcast on the App Store

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Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) - Apple

Underscore's Charging Station

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