Under the Radar
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From development and design to marketing and support, Under the Radar is all about independent app development. It's rarely longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Marco Arment and David Smith.
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Mentioned books
Oct 27, 2016 • 30min
51: Speaking at Conferences
Overcoming fears of speaking at conferences, how much work it really takes, and deciding whether it's worthwhile.
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Marco at Çingleton
David's next conferences:
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CocoaConf Yosemite
Oct 21, 2016 • 30min
50: Checking the Weather for the Last Time
Responsibly shutting down a failed app.
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The Developing Perspective Series
Oct 13, 2016 • 29min
49: App Store Search Ads
An overview of advertising terms, costs, and metrics, and getting started with App Store Search Ads for indie developers.
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Experimenting with App Store Search Ads
Oct 6, 2016 • 30min
48: Late Bloomers
Adopting techniques, tools, and APIs long after they've been introduced, with specific examples from Overcast's development.
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KVOController
Sep 29, 2016 • 30min
47: Data Persistence
Choosing a database or scheme for local data storage, including Core Data, SQLite, property lists, JSON, user defaults, and NSURLCache.
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Sep 23, 2016 • 30min
46: Legacy Support
When to require new iOS versions, and the real-world need for test devices.
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David's old Compatibility Lab
iOS Version Stats
Sep 15, 2016 • 29min
45: Ads ★★☆☆☆
David's app income shifting to ads over time, and Overcast switching to ads.
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Evolving App Store Business Models
Overcast trying ads, dark theme now free
Sep 8, 2016 • 30min
44: Fall Cleaning
Ramifications of pruning very old apps from the App Store and cracking down on title-keyword spam.
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Towards a Better App Store
Sep 1, 2016 • 30min
43: Pending An Apple Release
Preparations in the final week before a major iOS release, and handling Apple requests for promotional artwork.
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Aug 25, 2016 • 29min
42: Getting Next Year's Customers
Lessons from Vesper's shutdown and strategies to navigate the difficult environment for paid apps today.
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