Mac Power Users 742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri
Apr 28, 2024
Neil Jhaveri, the founder of Mimestream and former Apple engineer, shares insights into his journey from developing Mail and Notes to creating a specialized macOS email app for Gmail users. He discusses the challenges of building Mimestream, emphasizing the importance of user feedback and the struggles with traditional IMAP systems. Neil envisions Mimestream's future, including an iOS version and integration of advanced APIs. He also reflects on the evolution of workplace communication and advocates for smaller iPhones, underscoring the nostalgia for compact devices.
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Unlikely Apple Hire
- Neil Jhaveri interviewed at Apple for the Mail team without prior Mac or Apple Mail experience.
- He was surprised they hired him, given Apple's preference for hiring Mac enthusiasts.
iPad Launch Secrecy
- Neil Jhaveri joined Apple just before the iPad launch and worked on Mail for iPad.
- He recalls working in a secretive, locked office with the iPad hidden in a suitcase.
Mail's Feature Evolution
- Apple Mail in Lion had many features like Notes, Reminders, and even RSS.
- These were later separated into dedicated apps, starting with Mountain Lion.