The Talk Show With John Gruber

Special guest David Barnard discusses the App Store's future, revenue models, and the Weather Up app update. They touch on app rankings, unethical practices, and the balance between originality and imitation in creative design. The conversation also explores Apple's design success, the Reservoir Dogs controversy, and the implications of app store economics, including Apple's 30% fee on developers.

Adam Lisagor, a guest on The Talk Show, discusses the immersive experience of using new technology, the limitations of the home screen, and the design aesthetic of Apple products. They also explore the potential for storytellers in creating big scale VR experiences and the benefits of force quitting on a device.

Matthew Panzarino, proprietor of The Obsessor, talks about the Vision Pro. They discuss WordPress scheduling, review embargoes, Ad Block Pro, Safari vs Chrome, YouTube on the iPhone, Face ID frustrations, privacy concerns and Apple's approach, 3D display mode on iPhones, VisionOS, childhood movie-watching memories, 3D movies, the cost and value of a device for entertainment, and simplifying the buying and selling process.

Marco Arment joins the show to discuss the Apple-Masimo patent dispute over Apple Watch blood oxygen sensors, the new App Store entitlement, and the frustration of Apple's missed opportunities. They also touch on employee poaching, Tim Cook's leadership style, and the revolution in blood oxygen monitoring. They explore Apple's response to patent allegations, their belief in entitlement, and the implications of the App Store ruling for developers. The conversation delves into cultural differences, pricing of Vision Pro, and the potential of mixed reality headsets.

Casey Liss, software developer, joins John Gruber to discuss topics such as the history of Mac OS naming conventions, a new user-friendly alternative to IMDB called Call Sheet, pricing options for apps, nostalgic memories of old technology, Apple's performance in 2023, buyer's remorse, the second generation HomePod, the delay of Grand Theft Auto, the ongoing animosity between Apple and Meta, using Square Space to create websites, the convenience of a physical camera button, upgrades in Apple Watch OS 10, the impact of Apple Silicon, and the future of technology.

John Siracusa joins the podcast to discuss Apple/Masimo patent dispute, Beeper Mini/iMessage saga, iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection, Apple's new Journal app, and an ode to big-ass tower desktops.

Nilay Patel, podcast host and journalist, discusses topics such as iPhone 15, journalism in the age of AI, and having Barack Obama on a podcast. They also explore photo management challenges, Apple's transition to USB-C ports, car play, sound effects in advertisements, regulation of social networks, and the impact of AI in publishing.

Gabe Rivera, founder of Techmeme, talks about the state of news and social media. They discuss Techmeme's headline management, the importance of seeking multiple views, making money through ads and sponsorships, challenges of web page crawling, the decline of RSS, Bloomberg's paywall, the impact of Twitter on blogging, creating content with passion, making money with threads app, and the dangers of deep fakes on trust networks.

Christina Warren, technology journalist, joins the show to discuss Apple's 'Scary Fast' event introducing the new M3 MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac. Topics covered include trade-in value, enhanced capabilities of the new machine, comparing Mac laptops to PCs, frustration with Apple's decision on USB-C ports, color options and CPU cores, possibility of M3 chip in Vision Pro device, and speculation on Apple's potential upgrade to the M3 chip.

Special guests Sebastiaan de With and Ben Sandofsky, co-founders of Lux, talk about their camera apps (Halide, Spectre, and Orion), Apple's gaming strategy, speculation on new Macs with M3 chip, covering logos on everyday objects, designing a camera app, developing a long exposure feature, the evolution of iOS design, and the temptation to upgrade their MacBooks.