Grey's battle with a troublesome thermostat adds humor to the conversation about the quirks of remote work. Myke shares the juggling act of two businesses while exploring the dilemmas of mood tracking technology. They dive into the emotional complexities of indifference and stress the importance of adaptability in tech design. The excitement builds for an upcoming live show, celebrating ten years of their podcast network, as they tackle personal and business pressures, including inventory challenges and marketing strategies.
Standby mode in iOS 17 enhances the functionality of the iPhone while charging.
Interactive widgets in iOS 17 offer creative possibilities for developers.
Mood tracking feature in iOS 17 raises concerns about potentially reinforcing negative thoughts.
Upcoming live show in London celebrates the 10th anniversary of Relay FM.
Deep dives
Standby mode and MagSafe
The speaker discusses the benefits of iOS 17's standby mode, particularly when using MagSafe charging. Standby mode allows for the display of useful information on the iPhone's lock screen while it is charging, making the device more functional at all times. The speaker mentions using an anchor cube charger and how standby mode enhances the user experience by providing weather updates, battery progress meters, and other widgets. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for this feature, acknowledging that while it may seem like a small addition, it greatly improves the utility of the iPhone during charging. Additionally, the speaker mentions becoming a MagSafe believer after utilizing standby mode.
Interactive Widgets
The speaker expresses excitement about the introduction of interactive widgets in iOS 17 and emphasizes the creative possibilities they offer for developers. The speaker reveals having witnessed developers experimenting with new ways to display information, such as scrolling pages within a single widget. The speaker cites an example of a timer app that showcases multiple views of saved timers within a single widget. The speaker highlights the potential for more engaging and useful widget experiences, praising Apple for underplaying this feature's capabilities during their presentation. The speaker anticipates further innovation and unique widget designs as developers continue exploring this functionality.
Concerns about the Mood Tracking Feature
The speaker shares concerns about the mood tracking feature introduced in iOS 17. They express worry that the app's focus on categorizing and logging negative emotions could potentially reinforce negative thoughts and create unhealthy emotional reinforcement loops. The speaker acknowledges that their perspective may differ from others who find value in reflecting on and labeling their emotions. However, they propose that without actionable steps or correlations between emotional states and other factors in the user's life, the app may not provide meaningful support or guidance for improving well-being. The speaker questions the potential long-term impact of the app on a larger scale, considering the vast number of users Apple serves.
Live Show Announcement
The speaker announces a live show in celebration of the upcoming 10th anniversary of Relay FM, to be held in London. The show will feature a game of Family Feud and numerous hosts from Relay FM. The speaker expresses excitement about the event, highlighting the significance of performing in their home city and showcasing their work to family and friends. The speaker encourages listeners in the UK and Europe to attend the show and states they are focused on making it a unique and memorable experience for the in-person audience. It is revealed that plans are underway to record the show and potentially release it to the wider audience in the future.
Feeling overwhelmed with multiple projects
The podcast hosts discuss the stress and pressure that comes with managing multiple projects, such as organizing a live show, podcastathon, and product launches like the sidekick notepad.
Taking risks in business decisions
The hosts talk about the decision to double down on stock for the sidekick notepad, highlighting the potential consequences and pressure of tying up capital in inventory, and the uncertainty of how well it will sell.
Balancing personal life and business commitments
The hosts acknowledge the challenges of managing a busy schedule with personal commitments and maintaining work-life balance, while striving to achieve success in both business ventures.
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