Cup of Tech http://cupof.tech Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) enKai Dombrowski, Malin Sundberg, and Zach Simone Kai Dombrowski, Malin Sundberg, and Zach Simone mail@kaidombrowski.com no Cup of Tech http://cupof.tech https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/63815b7d-abc9-4872-94a9-cc61251afb5d/coverv3.png episodic Copyright 2019 Kai, Malin, Zach 137: Vision Pro Hands-On https://pinecast.com/guid/04cb7040-0ef8-451c-8306-4b591d9724e9 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0000 01:53:06 This time we're chatting about WWDC23, Vision Pro and visionOS, and Malin's Vision Pro hands-on experience. https://cupof.tech/episode/04cb7040/137-vision-pro-hands-on This time we're chatting about WWDC23, Vision Pro and visionOS, and Malin's Vision Pro hands-on experience.

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]]> no 1 137 136: unicornOS https://pinecast.com/guid/77d96510-7909-4b4b-94dd-6ae850fd1d0d Mon, 29 May 2023 23:00:00 -0000 03:06:53 This time we're briefly chatting about what we've been up to, and spend a lot of time talking about our (lofty) WWDC23 and Apple Headset predictions. https://cupof.tech/episode/77d96510/136-unicornos This time we're briefly chatting about what we've been up to, and spend a lot of time talking about our (lofty) WWDC23 and Apple Headset predictions.

Bonus Band Prediction: boygenius (credit to Oliver)

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]]> no 1 136 135: Unleashed Results – Small Beautiful Screen https://pinecast.com/guid/69816d71-31ae-45c0-833f-be0187bb79d2 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000 01:58:01 This time we're talking about Apple's "Unleashed" event and score our event predictions. https://cupof.tech/episode/69816d71/135-unleashed-results-small-beautiful-screen This time we're talking about Apple's "Unleashed" event and score our event predictions.

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]]> no 1 135 134: Unleashed Predictions – Extra Wild https://pinecast.com/guid/28eff0cd-ecbc-4857-b739-56253dda1c6b Sun, 17 Oct 2021 22:56:14 -0000 01:33:19 We’re chatting about what we expect (and wish) to see announced at Apple’s “Unleashed” event. https://cupof.tech/episode/28eff0cd/134-unleashed-predictions-extra-wild Another Apple Special event means another predictions episode (this sure is a busy time of year 😅)!

We’re chatting about what we expect (and wish) to see announced at Apple’s “Unleashed” event.

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]]> no 1 134 133: California Streaming Prediction Results – Buttery Smooth https://pinecast.com/guid/d4108548-cf03-41f3-ab26-2e4fcef3667b Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:56:01 -0000 01:12:57 This time we talk about Apple's iPhone event and figure out who won the prediction episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/d4108548/133-california-streaming-prediction-results-buttery-smooth This time we talk about Apple's iPhone event and figure out who won the prediction episode.

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]]> no 1 133 132: California Streaming Predictions – Super Chill https://pinecast.com/guid/93614b42-2061-4be1-baf5-e08b85dfc44c Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:41:00 -0000 01:23:58 It’s time for predictions again! This time we’re chatting about what we might see at Apple’s “California Streaming” event. https://cupof.tech/episode/93614b42/132-california-streaming-predictions-super-chill It’s time for predictions again! This time we’re chatting about what we might see at Apple’s “California Streaming” event.

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]]> no 1 132 131: WWDC21 Prediction Results – Debug Using Rocks & Sticks https://pinecast.com/guid/ad57cb80-a950-4894-a492-bc36b2d6d57f Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:48:16 -0000 01:58:18 Let's see how we all did with our WWDC21 predictions. https://cupof.tech/episode/ad57cb80/131-wwdc21-prediction-results-debug-using-rocks-sticks Let's see how we all did with our WWDC21 predictions.

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]]> no 1 131 130: WWDC21 Predictions – Respect & Boos https://pinecast.com/guid/0a165dba-642e-4e3f-ba24-dd3771675101 Wed, 26 May 2021 03:21:32 -0000 01:47:29 To avoid spoilers, we decided to predict all things WWDC a week earlier this time. https://cupof.tech/episode/0a165dba/130-wwdc21-predictions-respect-boos 130: WWDC21 Predictions – Respect & Boos

To avoid spoilers, we decided to predict all things WWDC a week earlier this time.

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]]> no 1 130 129: Mighty1 https://pinecast.com/guid/5f0b6830-ae8d-42bb-863d-faa561d8fffc Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:44:00 -0000 02:08:06 This time we're chatting about Apple's "Spring Loaded" special event and score our event predictions. https://cupof.tech/episode/5f0b6830/129-mighty1 This time we're chatting about Apple's "Spring Loaded" special event and score our event predictions.

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]]> no 1 129 128: Spring Loaded Predictions – The Optimistic Wishlist Podcast https://pinecast.com/guid/e4bc29f1-fb25-47bd-a543-046d077ff038 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:42:38 -0000 01:23:30 We’re back! Apple’s Spring Loaded event lured us out of hiding to record one of our special prediction episodes. https://cupof.tech/episode/e4bc29f1/128-spring-loaded-predictions-the-optimistic-wishlist-podcast We’re back! Apple’s Spring Loaded event lured us out of hiding to record one of our special prediction episodes.

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]]> no 1 128 127: 2020/2021 https://pinecast.com/guid/35fdaec3-99d5-4844-a5b8-8858cd28879b Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0000 01:30:04 This week we're chatting about us taking a break and our favourite things of the year in our special 2020/2021 episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/35fdaec399d54844/127-2020-2021 This week we're chatting about us taking a break and our favourite things of the year in our special 2020/2021 episode.

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]]> no 1 127 126: That’s How the Internet Works https://pinecast.com/guid/10567b7d-1a37-4127-8442-3bb03604af86 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 08:03:09 -0000 01:17:47 This week we're chatting about the App Store's new privacy labels, the IDFA, Kai's & Malin's new YouTube channel "Developer Commentary", and the controversial launch of Cyberpunk 2077. https://cupof.tech/episode/10567b7d1a374127/126-that-s-how-the-internet-works This week we're chatting about the App Store's new privacy labels, the IDFA, Kai's & Malin's new YouTube channel "Developer Commentary", and the controversial launch of Cyberpunk 2077.

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]]> no 1 126 125: AirPods Pro Max https://pinecast.com/guid/ed799c8f-01bf-4aee-b538-343898295e03 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:30:00 -0000 01:15:42 This week we're chatting about Apple's new AirPods Max, spring cleaning, and our plans for Orbit. https://cupof.tech/episode/ed799c8f01bf4aee/125-airpods-pro-max This week we're chatting about Apple's new AirPods Max, spring cleaning, and our plans for Orbit.

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]]> no 1 125 124: Hover, Click, Hover Click Click https://pinecast.com/guid/a0000e18-34ba-49f8-8b55-18051ba4627b Sat, 12 Dec 2020 04:30:00 -0000 01:30:26 This week we chat some more about Apple's Small Business Program, iOS apps on the Mac, hybrid Macs, our Big Sur impressions, and Apple Arcade. https://cupof.tech/episode/a0000e1834ba49f8/124-hover-click-hover-click-click This week we chat some more about Apple's Small Business Program, iOS apps on the Mac, hybrid Macs, our Big Sur impressions, and Apple Arcade.

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]]> no 1 124 123: $60k Mac Pro (Live Show) https://pinecast.com/guid/b43c7bf0-0a1c-4b60-bf45-b110c29964c5 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:35:18 -0000 This is our first live show! 🤯 There will be $60k Apple.com carts, Apple TV show pitches, real and fake App Store reviews to identify, us exposing our lack of iOS 14 skills, and much more. https://cupof.tech/episode/b43c7bf00a1c4b60/123-60k-mac-pro-live-show- This is our first live show! 🤯
There will be $60k Apple.com carts, Apple TV show pitches, real and fake App Store reviews to identify, us exposing our lack of iOS 14 skills, and much more.

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]]> no 1 123 122: You’re Already Rich https://pinecast.com/guid/212f5ce3-302e-47ee-aad4-98058b9a1510 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:18:53 This week we're talking about Apple's new promo codes and the Apple Small Business Program reducing the App Store commission rate for small businesses to 15%, the new App Store privacy labels, Kai's and Malin's update of Orbit for Big Sur, and the new iPh https://cupof.tech/episode/212f5ce3302e47ee/122-you-re-already-rich This week we're talking about Apple's new promo codes and the Apple Small Business Program reducing the App Store commission rate for small businesses to 15%, the new App Store privacy labels, Kai's and Malin's update of Orbit for Big Sur, and the new iPhone 12 mini.

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Zach: The Queen’s Gambit
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]]> no 1 122 121: Here’s Your Bumper, Dummy https://pinecast.com/guid/95bdced2-cd56-41cc-8c44-284eaad08811 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000 01:38:41 This week we're talking about our first impressions of using the iPhone 12 mini, reveal our prediction results, and discuss Apple's November event. https://cupof.tech/episode/95bdced2cd5641cc/121-here-s-your-bumper-dummy This week we're talking about our first impressions of using the iPhone 12 mini, reveal our prediction results, and discuss Apple's November event.

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]]> no 1 121 120: Respect Earned https://pinecast.com/guid/cb6bf7e4-efbb-4152-9095-b1a623148948 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:35:54 -0000 01:54:51 In our most fun prediction episode yet, we're speculating about what Apple will announce at their November event and discuss our crazy ideas of future Mac lineups. https://cupof.tech/episode/cb6bf7e4efbb4152/120-respect-earned In our most fun prediction episode yet, we're speculating about what Apple will announce at their November event and discuss our crazy ideas of future Mac lineups.

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]]> no 1 120 119: Very Smurfy https://pinecast.com/guid/20582e47-33b5-48f4-9eea-5a9d5dbacf5b Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 01:24:53 This week, we’re contemplating our iPhone purchase decisions some more, chatting about our expectations for an Apple November event, talk about what’s next for Petty and Orbits, and Kai’s quest to replace his broken Apple Watch. https://cupof.tech/episode/20582e4733b548f4/119-very-smurfy This week, we’re contemplating our iPhone purchase decisions some more, chatting about our expectations for an Apple November event, talk about what’s next for Petty and Orbits, and Kai’s quest to replace his broken Apple Watch.

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]]> no 1 119 118: Chaos Already https://pinecast.com/guid/8892e5df-65de-43d6-9289-d4304cdc68f2 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0000 01:47:17 This time we're talking about Apple's October iPhone event. We're discussing the new iPhone lineup, the new HomePod mini, the state of Siri, and of course, we determine who won our special Apple event predictions game. https://cupof.tech/episode/8892e5df65de43d6/118-chaos-already This time we're talking about Apple's October iPhone event. We're discussing the new iPhone lineup, the new HomePod mini, the state of Siri, and of course, we determine who won our special Apple event predictions game.

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]]> no 1 118 117: LookUp with Vidit Bhargava https://pinecast.com/guid/6bdf12f8-1d9b-4c2a-b92f-1bf8bc4e8c59 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000 01:44:19 This week Vidit Bhargava joins us to chat about LookUp! We talk about the new iPhones (before they were announced), how LookUp got started, building for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding new features, design, prototyping, and Poké Bowls (?). https://cupof.tech/episode/6bdf12f81d9b4c2a/117-lookup-with-vidit-bhargava This week Vidit Bhargava joins us to chat about LookUp! We talk about the new iPhones (before they were announced), how LookUp got started, building for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding new features, design, prototyping, and Poké Bowls (?).

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]]> no 1 117 116: Apple October Event Predictions – Optimizing for Confusion https://pinecast.com/guid/80e7aa57-cb6b-4ada-8cfc-4c010eae99d8 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000 01:16:11 Apple has announced the (likely) iPhone event, so as per our usual tradition, Adam joins us for an Apple Special Event predictions episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/80e7aa57cb6b4ada/116-apple-october-event-predictions-optimizing-for-confusion Apple has announced the (likely) iPhone event, so as per our usual tradition, Adam joins us for an Apple Special Event predictions episode.

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]]> no 1 116 115: Radar – The Podcast https://pinecast.com/guid/d2a7d0db-a5cd-460e-a7a7-ec4c1a0e32e4 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:36:05 This week, we chat about Zach’s recent launch of Petty 4.0, Kai’s and Malin’s preparations leading up to the launch of Orbit for iOS, building widgets for iOS 14, and creating apps with SwiftUI. 🚀 https://cupof.tech/episode/d2a7d0dba5cd460e/115-radar-the-podcast This week, we chat about Zach’s recent launch of Petty 4.0, Kai’s and Malin’s preparations leading up to the launch of Orbit for iOS, building widgets for iOS 14, and creating apps with SwiftUI. 🚀

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]]> no 1 115 114: Fastlane & Co with Josh Holtz https://pinecast.com/guid/5db3c994-5200-4980-96b3-f23cca6dcdb3 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:30:00 -0000 01:54:48 This week Josh Holtz joins us to chat about Fastlane and open source. We also chat about splitting time across side projects, building things in the open, Indie Dev Monday, education, indie development, widgets, and much more. https://cupof.tech/episode/5db3c99452004980/114-fastlane-co-with-josh-holtz This week Josh Holtz joins us to chat about Fastlane and open source. We also chat about splitting time across side projects, building things in the open, Indie Dev Monday, education, indie development, widgets, and much more.

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]]> no 1 114 113: Chaos Mode https://pinecast.com/guid/1f5b597c-991d-404f-b756-38e1dea24df4 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0000 01:30:53 https://cupof.tech/episode/1f5b597c991d404f/113-chaos-mode This week we reveal the thrilling results of our Apple September Event not-a-draft predictions! We also chat about the new Apple Watch Series 6, iPads, and much more.

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]]> no 1 113 112: Streaks with Quentin Zervaas https://pinecast.com/guid/12e9b4c2-76cc-4101-9808-0af82801e2c8 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -0000 01:23:09 This week Quentin Zervaas joins us to chat about his Apple Design Award-winning app, Streaks. We also chat about his development practices, building for tv, supporting older versions of iOS, dealing with customer feedback and, of course, Australian conta https://cupof.tech/episode/12e9b4c276cc4101/112-streaks-with-quentin-zervaas This week Quentin Zervaas joins us to chat about his Apple Design Award-winning app, Streaks. We also chat about his development practices, building for tv, supporting older versions of iOS, dealing with customer feedback and, of course, Australian contact tracing with the Exposure Notification framework.

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]]> no 1 112 111: Apple September Event – Not-A-Draft™ https://pinecast.com/guid/fb6b79b7-7ef6-4449-98e8-eb6782ecc788 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0000 01:00:40 Adam is back again, to join us for our special, world-famous, Apple September Event Not-A-Draft™ episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/fb6b79b77ef64449/111-apple-september-event-not-a-draft- Adam is back again, to join us for our special, world-famous, Apple September Event Not-A-Draft™ episode.

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]]> no 1 111 110: Brace Ourselves https://pinecast.com/guid/fb97e94c-bd6b-4361-af6c-66ad70e0f200 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -0000 01:21:09 This week Kai and Malin have follow-up about their new iMac, we speculate about iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur release dates, and talk more about our experiences with SwiftUI, and how it compares to UIKit. https://cupof.tech/episode/fb97e94cbd6b4361/110-brace-ourselves This week Kai and Malin have follow-up about their new iMac, we speculate about iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur release dates, and talk more about our experiences with SwiftUI, and how it compares to UIKit.

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]]> no 1 110 109: Tasks with Mustafa Yusuf https://pinecast.com/guid/2527d132-3dfd-4826-aa32-6743b4a65b85 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0000 01:32:04 This week Mustafa Yusuf joins us to chat about Tasks, time management, indie development, and conferences on remote islands. 🏝 https://cupof.tech/episode/2527d1323dfd4826/109-tasks-with-mustafa-yusuf This week Mustafa Yusuf joins us to chat about Tasks, time management, indie development, and conferences on remote islands. 🏝

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]]> no 1 109 108: Amateur Phones https://pinecast.com/guid/dc7f718c-fcd5-404c-84ca-1de1d5db8f57 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:11:29 This week, we chat some more about the new iMac. We discuss potential release timelines for iOS 14, watchOS 7, the new iPhones, iPad, and Apple Watch. Zach’s SwiftUI experience and (of course) the App Store. https://cupof.tech/episode/dc7f718cfcd5404c/108-amateur-phones This week, we chat some more about the new iMac. We discuss potential release timelines for iOS 14, watchOS 7, the new iPhones, iPad, and Apple Watch. Zach’s SwiftUI experience and (of course) the App Store.

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]]> no 1 108 107: Dark Noise with Charlie Chapman https://pinecast.com/guid/d96644b6-93f2-4472-8e33-474386879406 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000 01:35:10 This week Charlie Chapman joins us to chat about Dark Noise 2, the Microsoft Surface Duo (🤷‍♂️), and indie development. https://cupof.tech/episode/d96644b693f24472/107-dark-noise-with-charlie-chapman This week Charlie Chapman joins us to chat about Dark Noise 2, the Microsoft Surface Duo (🤷‍♂️), and indie development.

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]]> no 1 107 106: Your Time is Limited https://pinecast.com/guid/4921722b-69b3-40ad-b90a-7a60de52fa41 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:16:54 This week we chat about podcasting, the new iMac, Phil Schiller becomming an Apple Fellow, options for in-app subscriptions, and Orbit crew plans. https://cupof.tech/episode/4921722b69b340ad/106-your-time-is-limited This week we chat about podcasting, the new iMac, Phil Schiller becomming an Apple Fellow, options for in-app subscriptions, and Orbit crew plans.

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]]> no 1 106 105: Moth Keyboard https://pinecast.com/guid/3d117434-62c8-4225-bab8-b4ff24b237d7 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:30:00 -0000 01:32:08 This week we're chatting about COVID alert apps, the tech antitrust hearing, Apple's Q3 earnings, Apple Silicon Macs, delayed iPhones, and Zach's update to Petty. https://cupof.tech/episode/3d11743462c84225/105-moth-keyboard This week we're chatting about COVID alert apps, the tech antitrust hearing, Apple's Q3 earnings, Apple Silicon Macs, delayed iPhones, and Zach's update to Petty.

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]]> no 1 105 104: Business 101 https://pinecast.com/guid/b84d5f93-b264-48fd-96c3-f24b2e6d5d19 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000 01:34:31 This week we discuss different software pricing models, shifts in app business models, and how subscription pricing fits into all of it. https://cupof.tech/episode/b84d5f93b26448fd/104-business-101 This week we discuss different software pricing models, shifts in app business models, and how subscription pricing fits into all of it.

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]]> no 1 104 103: It’s a Thing https://pinecast.com/guid/41d3682c-e088-4909-a273-e169ae98a00e Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:30:00 -0000 01:44:12 This week we're talking (more) about Apple Silicon Macs, our iOS 14 impressions, project roadmaps, marketing, and Apple Platform development and the potential for indies. https://cupof.tech/episode/41d3682ce0884909/103-it-s-a-thing This week we're talking (more) about Apple Silicon Macs, our iOS 14 impressions, project roadmaps, marketing, and Apple Platform development and the potential for indies.

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]]> no 1 103 102: MacPad Pro https://pinecast.com/guid/7cf7e5c5-29b0-4b0e-9daf-4c22fef04678 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:30:00 -0000 01:39:26 This week we're chatting about our plans for Orbit and its current Mac App Store feature, macOS & iOS adoption rates, App Clips, and the future of Macs based on Apple Silicon. https://cupof.tech/episode/7cf7e5c529b04b0e/102-macpad-pro This week we're chatting about our plans for Orbit and its current Mac App Store feature, macOS & iOS adoption rates, App Clips, and the future of Macs based on Apple Silicon.

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]]> no 1 102 101: Little Madam https://pinecast.com/guid/b706809f-73d9-47b5-93be-2ef94878d154 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 04:30:00 -0000 01:26:19 Join us for our special WWDC20 spectacular! We chat about the format of this year’s conference, our favourite announcements, and of course the results of our world-famous predictions! To keep us in check, our recurring special guest Adam joins us. https://cupof.tech/episode/b706809f73d947b5/101-little-madam Join us for our special WWDC20 spectacular! We chat about the format of this year’s conference, our favourite announcements, and of course the results of our world-famous predictions! To keep us in check, our recurring special guest Adam joins us.

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]]> no 1 101 100: WWDC20 Predictions & Draft https://pinecast.com/guid/8ceae494-42c7-4460-8f3f-6b3876aa5013 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 20:30:00 -0000 02:12:59 In our 100th episode, we have Adam join us for our Special Fun WWDC20 Predictions AND draft. We also chat about Kai’s and Malin’s recent release of Orbit, a bit about the App Store rules, and about Apple’s use of Catalyst to build macOS apps. https://cupof.tech/episode/8ceae49442c74460/100-wwdc20-predictions-draft In our 100th episode, we have Adam join us for our Special Fun WWDC20 Predictions AND draft.

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]]> no 1 100 99: Spotty Reputation https://pinecast.com/guid/e282c53a-5d78-4823-9d93-ab0ed0499284 Tue, 26 May 2020 01:30:00 -0000 01:30:23 This week we chat about Zach’s new MacBook Pro, Kai’s use of Bing (?), the “Glass” "leaks", Joe Rogan selling his soul to Spotify, and some new Twitter features. https://cupof.tech/episode/e282c53a5d784823/99-spotty-reputation This week we chat about Zach’s new MacBook Pro, Kai’s use of Bing (?), the “Glass” "leaks", Joe Rogan selling his soul to Spotify, and some new Twitter features.

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]]> no 1 99 98: "Tech Podcast" https://pinecast.com/guid/d1786716-59fa-4d4f-9ae4-b94af25975f6 Thu, 21 May 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:51:03 This week we chat about interesting cultural differences and play a “coin guessing” game (which is more fun than it sounds), where we slowly uncover that Zach might not actually be Australian… For the later half of the show, we chat about some more tech f https://cupof.tech/episode/d178671659fa4d4f/98-tech-podcast- This week we chat about interesting cultural differences and play a “coin guessing” game (which is more fun than it sounds), where we slowly uncover that Zach might not actually be Australian… For the later half of the show, we chat about some more tech focused topics, like Apple’s potential future VR and AR products as well as Facebook’s Giphy acquisition.

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]]> no 1 98 97: 3rd Party Dependency Wave of Doom https://pinecast.com/guid/0e154b2c-41e8-4575-9ce7-b88a1a85ad9c Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000 01:30:17 This week we chat about Zach’s MacBook Pro order. The recent Facebook SDK crash triggers a discussion about things to consider when adding 3rd party code to an app. We are, of course, also talking about Apple’s WWDC20 announcement. https://cupof.tech/episode/0e154b2c41e84575/97-3rd-party-dependency-wave-of-doom This week we chat about Zach’s MacBook Pro order. The recent Facebook SDK crash triggers a discussion about things to consider when adding 3rd party code to an app. We are, of course, also talking about Apple’s WWDC20 announcement.

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]]> no 1 97 96: One ARM Tied Behind My Back https://pinecast.com/guid/12aa1a8e-ce5d-4f1f-a9cf-a71bc978ffaf Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 -0000 01:25:58 This week we chat some more about exposure notifications, the government, and compare an iPad notebook to an ARM MacBook. https://cupof.tech/episode/12aa1a8ece5d4f1f/96-one-arm-tied-behind-my-back This week we chat some more about exposure notifications, the government, and compare an iPad notebook to an ARM MacBook.

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]]> no 1 96 95: First Come, First Access To Engineer https://pinecast.com/guid/12186a65-1ed1-4bd2-90a0-95bd2823fc18 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0000 01:00:51 This week we start off chatting about the five year anniversary of the Apple Watch. We move over to talking about Apple’s Accessibility Webinar and how this might inspire the digital version of WWDC, potential conference formats, the cost of a ticket and https://cupof.tech/episode/12186a651ed14bd2/95-first-come-first-access-to-engineer This week we start off chatting about the five year anniversary of the Apple Watch. We move over to talking about Apple’s Accessibility Webinar and how this might inspire the digital version of WWDC, potential conference formats, the cost of a ticket and more. We also chat about the recent release of Apple Maps Mobility Trends.

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Zach: Monopoly
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]]> no 1 95 94: Better, Odd, Best https://pinecast.com/guid/e6f08502-023c-46ab-828b-8fe8d9041cc2 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:30:00 -0000 01:38:57 This week, the release of the new iPhone SE (2nd generation) inspired us to chat about the future of the iPhone lineup, Apple’s future in home audio and potential new products. Malin and Kai also give a quick update on the progress of their app, Orbit and https://cupof.tech/episode/e6f08502023c46ab/94-better-odd-best This week, the release of the new iPhone SE (2nd generation) inspired us to chat about the future of the iPhone lineup, Apple’s future in home audio and potential new products. Malin and Kai also give a quick update on the progress of their app, Orbit and talk about "marketing", making decisions, and of course, SwiftUI on macOS.

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]]> no 1 94 93: Contact Tracing https://pinecast.com/guid/f2f74fb7-2a61-4574-af7a-cd2f6ba5dd9b Tue, 14 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0000 01:23:42 This week, we chat about Face ID, Touch ID, digital meetups, and the  + Google contact tracing approach. https://cupof.tech/episode/f2f74fb72a614574/93-contact-tracing This week, we chat about Face ID, Touch ID, digital meetups, and the  + Google contact tracing approach.

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Kai: Soulver 3.3
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]]> no 1 93 92: The Olden Days https://pinecast.com/guid/5fa87a16-2e16-4039-9b6e-4ca9bc982e69 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0000 01:23:45 This week we're chatting about online community events, Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky, in-app purchases and iOS screenshot automation. https://cupof.tech/episode/5fa87a162e164039/92-the-olden-days This week we're chatting about online community events, Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky, in-app purchases and iOS screenshot automation.

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]]> no 1 92 91: One Hockey Stick Distance https://pinecast.com/guid/14257ce2-747e-404c-a2bd-ccee59bfd66a Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0000 01:21:13 Keeping hockey stick distance away from other humans, guessing what 2020 will look like for Apple hardware and software, and our work-from-home suggestions. https://cupof.tech/episode/14257ce2747e404c/91-one-hockey-stick-distance Keeping hockey stick distance away from other humans, guessing what 2020 will look like for Apple hardware and software, and our work-from-home suggestions.

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Zach: Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool
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Kai: Xiaomi Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S

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]]> no 1 91 90: Sneak Peek at WWDC https://pinecast.com/guid/d1cdfa70-ecce-4375-856d-d392661ee903 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0000 01:20:32 This week we're chatting (a lot!) about the future of iPad and some of Apple's other announcements from last week. https://cupof.tech/episode/d1cdfa70ecce4375/90-sneak-peek-at-wwdc This week we're chatting (a lot!) about the future of iPad and some of Apple's other announcements from last week.

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Zach: Still Local Still Open
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]]> no 1 90 89: We’ll Get Through This https://pinecast.com/guid/105f0d37-7a21-4446-871a-c96a591b21bc Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:30:00 -0000 01:16:47 Zach's back to talk about the state of the world, what it means for local community events, we speculate some more about what an online WWDC20 could mean, and we (somewhat randomly) chat about the updated App Store review guidelines. https://cupof.tech/episode/105f0d377a214446/89-we-ll-get-through-this Zach's back to talk about the state of the world, what it means for local community events, we speculate some more about what an online WWDC20 could mean, and we (somewhat randomly) chat about the updated App Store review guidelines.

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]]> no 1 89 88: Open to Interruption https://pinecast.com/guid/5ae06a7e-e95c-4348-9b4d-3df51b885ca6 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000 00:56:31 This week we're talking about COVID-19 news, US health care (🤷‍♂️), and all the iOS 14 and watchOS 7 leaks. https://cupof.tech/episode/5ae06a7ee95c4348/88-open-to-interruption This week we're talking about COVID-19 news, US health care (🤷‍♂️), and all the iOS 14 and watchOS 7 leaks.

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]]> no 1 88 87: Digital WWDC https://pinecast.com/guid/67f5a4a1-7798-42fc-9bf8-ca8763935049 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0000 01:04:13 This week we’re talking about tech conferences and designing a fully digital WWDC for Apple. https://cupof.tech/episode/67f5a4a1779842fc/87-digital-wwdc This week we’re talking about tech conferences and designing a fully digital WWDC for Apple.

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]]> no 1 87 86: Bleeding Edge of Bug Fixes https://pinecast.com/guid/47b07fbf-7c50-4624-b0dc-b054426cef1b Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0000 01:29:09 Burgers, burgers, and more burgers! With a little bit of tech talk thrown in. https://cupof.tech/episode/47b07fbf7c504624/86-bleeding-edge-of-bug-fixes Burgers, burgers, and more burgers! With a little bit of tech talk thrown in.

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]]> no 1 86 85: Crunch of the Crunch https://pinecast.com/guid/875ebafa-c805-4207-b8a4-854c69b706a3 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:41:21 -0000 00:33:42 This week we're giving a quick update on our Mac app, talking about distributing betas for macOS apps, and the upcoming Apple Event. https://cupof.tech/episode/875ebafac8054207/85-crunch-of-the-crunch This week we're giving a quick update on our Mac app, talking about distributing betas for macOS apps, and the upcoming Apple Event.

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]]> no 1 85 84: Unicorn Version of Xcode https://pinecast.com/guid/429829ef-cf42-4161-96d1-6c9e35d4a52a Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0000 01:10:58 This week we talk about the Xcode 11.4 beta, SwiftUI, Universal Purchases and the potential of Xcode on the iPad. https://cupof.tech/episode/429829efcf424161/84-unicorn-version-of-xcode This week we talk about the Xcode 11.4 beta, SwiftUI, Universal Purchases and the potential of Xcode on the iPad.

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]]> no 1 84 83: Compounding Mistakes https://pinecast.com/guid/125b8be4-a7e0-4566-901d-b172234fbdbb Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:42:36 -0000 01:10:52 This week we're talking about ad blocking, iPad's 10 year anniversary, and the fundamental problems with universal apps. https://cupof.tech/episode/125b8be4a7e04566/83-compounding-mistakes This week we're talking about ad blocking, iPad's 10 year anniversary, and the fundamental problems with universal apps.

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]]> no 1 83 82: Coffee Budget https://pinecast.com/guid/0c7b7f69-2e70-4074-a6d4-656683f398ce Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:30:00 -0000 00:36:10 This week we’re giving a quick update on project “Mission Control”, talking about the challenges of designing for macOS, and planning our back-end deployment. https://cupof.tech/episode/0c7b7f692e704074/82-coffee-budget This week we’re giving a quick update on project “Mission Control”, talking about the challenges of designing for macOS, and planning our back-end deployment.

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]]> no 1 82 81: Emotional Rollercoaster https://pinecast.com/guid/62c5809b-3015-4fc5-b969-6e8466efeaa6 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 04:30:00 -0000 01:12:42 This week’s episode is more development focused than usual, we chat about SwiftUI and server-side development using Vapor and give an update on our projects, Project Mission Control and Petty. https://cupof.tech/episode/62c5809b30154fc5/81-emotional-rollercoaster This week’s episode is more development focused than usual, we chat about SwiftUI and server-side development using Vapor and give an update on our projects, Project Mission Control and Petty.

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]]> no 1 81 80: IKEA on Super Hard Mode https://pinecast.com/guid/0959804f-6505-408b-af03-fb9ac751ec83 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:30:00 -0000 01:08:46 This week we start off chatting about WWDC 2020, we then talk about different business models and creative ways of marketing a product. https://cupof.tech/episode/0959804f6505408b/80-ikea-on-super-hard-mode This week we start off chatting about WWDC 2020, we then talk about different business models and creative ways of marketing a product.

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]]> no 1 80 79: Why Ice Cream is Bad https://pinecast.com/guid/ad078962-58dd-4906-aa28-c1702134c77b Tue, 07 Jan 2020 22:30:00 -0000 00:28:55 https://cupof.tech/episode/ad07896258dd4906/79-why-ice-cream-is-bad This week’s episode is a bit less tech-focused than usual. Instead, we chat about why we don’t do New Year’s resolutions and our ways of thinking about self-evaluation and goal setting.

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]]> no 1 79 78: Things of the Year 2019 https://pinecast.com/guid/7fa64b77-023e-421a-aa69-872586bf9d0b Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:32:24 -0000 01:53:11 We start off chatting a bit more about Vapor, then we get into our main event of choosing our favourite iOS, iPad, macOS, and watchOS apps from 2019 as the year draws to a close. https://cupof.tech/episode/7fa64b77023e421a/78-things-of-the-year-2019 We chat a bit more about Vapor, then we get into choosing our favourite iOS, iPad, macOS, and watchOS apps from 2019 as the year draws to a close.

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✨Things of the Year✨

Utility App of the Year

Zach: Sherlock
Malin: Pastebot
Kai: 1Password

Productivity App of the Year

Zach: Logic Pro X
Malin: Tower
Kai: Alfred 4

Game of the Year

Zach: Mini Metro
Malin: WHAT THE GOLF?
Kai: WHAT THE GOLF?

Lifestyle App of the Year

Zach: HealthFace
Malin: Streaks
Kai: Transit

Newcomer iOS App

Zach: Snowflake Weather
Malin: Bean There
Kai: Flighty

Newcomer macOS App

Zach: Jira Cloud by Atlassian
Malin: Quests
Kai: Dato

iPad App of the Year

Zach: LookUp: English dictionary
Malin: Procreate
Kai: Mini Motorways

watchOS App of the Year

Zach: CARROT Weather
Malin: AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch
Kai: CARROT Weather

macOS App of the Year

Zach: Tower
Malin: Affinity Designer
Kai: Audio Hijack

iOS App of the Year

Zach: AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch
Malin: Things 3
Kai: Overcast

Apple Hardware of the Year

Zach: AirPods Pro
Malin: Apple Watch Series 5
Kai: AirPods (2nd Gen)

Non-Apple Hardware of the Year

Zach: 820T2
Malin: Oculus Quest
Kai: Roborock S6

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]]> no 1 78 77: We Shipped, Kinda https://pinecast.com/guid/9dab24e5-92ee-4a33-9c5e-446ec4aa41b3 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:30:00 -0000 01:13:21 This week we're chatting some more about Server Side Swift & looking back at Apple's software releases in 2019. https://cupof.tech/episode/9dab24e592ee4a33/77-we-shipped-kinda This week we're chatting some more about Server Side Swift & looking back at Apple's software releases in 2019.

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]]> no 1 77 76: Happy New Mac Pro Week https://pinecast.com/guid/2b41a45f-6d27-4c70-8b6d-7c95b6f6e021 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 02:00:00 -0000 01:10:08 This week, we are configuring our Fantasy Mac Pros, the iMac, and Kai and Malin have a quick update on their macOS app. https://cupof.tech/episode/2b41a45f6d274c70/76-happy-new-mac-pro-week This week, we are configuring our Fantasy Mac Pros, the iMac, and Kai and Malin have a quick update on their macOS app.

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]]> no 1 76 75: Very Bleeding Edge https://pinecast.com/guid/59698d47-7b32-4621-bd0b-e56b80687e5b Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:03:28 This week we talk about our Kai's and Malin's Mac App status, using new tech to build products, Vapor and other back-end development options, and Apple's Best of 2019. https://cupof.tech/episode/59698d477b324621/75-very-bleeding-edge This week we talk about our Kai's and Malin's Mac App status, using new tech to build products, Vapor and other back-end development options, and Apple's Best of 2019.

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]]> no 1 75 74: At Least It Works https://pinecast.com/guid/80700b8b-e7f4-4b2e-ba89-c29916f1ff0b Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:11:46 This week we talk about our December event expectations, "Apple's" "new" Mac Pro plant, the 16" MacBook Pro, and the Stadia launch. https://cupof.tech/episode/80700b8be7f44b2e/74-at-least-it-works This week we talk about our December event expectations, "Apple's" "new" Mac Pro plant, the 16" MacBook Pro, and the Stadia launch.

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]]> no 1 74 73: Fun, Exclamation Mark https://pinecast.com/guid/c2e474e8-4051-424c-a799-c418a767c59a Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0000 00:44:31 This week we chat about non-intrusive CGM, SwiftUI and shipping projects. https://cupof.tech/episode/c2e474e84051424c/73-fun-exclamation-mark This week we chat about non-intrusive CGM, SwiftUI and shipping projects.

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]]> no 1 73 72: Alternative Universe MacBook https://pinecast.com/guid/2e2914a4-d04d-49cd-87d2-c1469835d9ba Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:03:39 This week we talk about AirPods Pro, the new 16" MacBook Pro, and Apple TV+ apps. https://cupof.tech/episode/2e2914a4d04d49cd/72-alternative-universe-macbook This week we talk about AirPods Pro, the new 16" MacBook Pro, and Apple TV+ apps.

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]]> no 1 72 71: A Thousand Yeses For Every No https://pinecast.com/guid/99fa4aa3-8d30-4fe6-a0c4-8f0adc09b3a4 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0000 00:55:24 This week we're talking about Twitter APIs, developer health, and NFC triggered shortcuts. https://cupof.tech/episode/99fa4aa38d304fe6/71-a-thousand-yeses-for-every-no This week we're talking about Twitter APIs, developer health, and NFC triggered shortcuts.

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]]> no 1 71 70: Squeeze for Assistant https://pinecast.com/guid/642bfb5f-e733-497f-b885-6bc78e2130ac Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:15:01 This week we're talking about the imminent launch of Apple TV+, Stadia, and the Made by Google event. https://cupof.tech/episode/642bfb5fe733497f/70-squeeze-for-assistant This week we're talking about the imminent launch of Apple TV+, Stadia, and the Made by Google event.

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]]> no 1 70 69: A Product for Humans https://pinecast.com/guid/347a8bcd-7b1d-4d9b-87db-61c3da1eb7f4 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:16:52 This week begins with some follow-up, before discussing the new Announcing Messages with Siri feature, and a scratched iPhone 11 Pro. Our main topics include using SwiftUI for a new macOS project, a leaked 16" MacBook Pro icon, Meetup pricing changes (and https://cupof.tech/episode/347a8bcd7b1d4d9b/69-a-product-for-humans This week begins with some follow-up, before discussing the new Announcing Messages with Siri feature, and a scratched iPhone 11 Pro. Our main topics include using SwiftUI for a new macOS project, a leaked 16" MacBook Pro icon, Meetup pricing changes (and then revision of said changes), and finally getting stuff done on iPad.

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Malin: Ray Wenderlich - "Menus and Popovers in Menu Bar Apps for macOS"
Kai: AdGuard for Safari
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]]> no 1 69 68: It's Absolutely Useless https://pinecast.com/guid/cbecd5b6-f816-48c9-8204-08e67c16c4c7 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:09:57 -0000 01:01:18 This week we're talking about new hardware rumours (AirPods, MacBook, Apple TV, Tag), our macOS Catalina impressions, and macOS Catalyst apps. https://cupof.tech/episode/cbecd5b6f81648c9/68-it-s-absolutely-useless This week we're talking about new hardware rumours (AirPods, MacBook, Apple TV, Tag), our macOS Catalina impressions, and macOS Catalyst apps.

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Kai: Weatherline 2
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Malin: Grindstone (Arcade)

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]]> no 1 68 67: Change is Good https://pinecast.com/guid/b20b0425-bd70-4a60-a2f8-9ef666a2e179 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:22:42 This week we're talking about Google killing Macs, iPhone 11 Pro, touchID, when to release features, and Microsoft's Surface Event. https://cupof.tech/episode/b20b0425bd704a60/67-change-is-good This week we're talking about Google killing Macs, iPhone 11 Pro, Touch ID, when to release features, and Microsoft's Surface Event.

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Zach: Jira for Mac
Malin: Apple Watch Sport Loop
Kai: Textmate 2

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]]> no 1 67 66: It Would Be Better With Micro-Transactions https://pinecast.com/guid/654afac9-d3e3-47b3-8aa4-2af67e80c199 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0000 02:21:11 We chat a bit more about iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and iOS 13. We also talk about the future of AR, SwiftUI and development for macOS. The latter half of the show is an Apple Arcade special segment where we chat with Adam Shaw about our first i https://cupof.tech/episode/654afac9d3e347b3/66-it-would-be-better-with-micro-transactions This week we have a special guest on the show, Adam Shaw. We chat a bit more about iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5, and iOS 13. We also talk about the future of AR, SwiftUI and development for macOS. The latter half of the show is an Apple Arcade special segment where we chat with Adam about our first impressions of Arcade and list some of our favourite games.

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]]> no 1 66 65: Happy New iPhone Weekend https://pinecast.com/guid/cb906a07-4566-4e7a-8dae-538314e1e56b Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:34:11 -0000 01:29:12 This week we're talking about our first impressions of iPhone 11 Pro & Apple Watch Series 5, Apple's software release roadmap, and Apple Arcade. https://cupof.tech/episode/cb906a0745664e7a/65-happy-new-iphone-weekend This week we're talking about our first impressions of iPhone 11 Pro & Apple Watch Series 5, Apple's software release roadmap, and Apple Arcade.

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]]> no 1 65 64: Please! Just Get a New Phone https://pinecast.com/guid/60925e55-4180-445f-83e5-de54d3d08174 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 01:02:53 -0000 01:37:42 This week we're talking about which shiny new devices we preordered, the results of our predictions episode, and all our hot takes™ from the September Apple Special Event. https://cupof.tech/episode/60925e554180445f/64-please-just-get-a-new-phone This week we're talking about which shiny new devices we preordered, the results of our predictions episode, and all our hot takes™ from the September Apple Special Event.

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]]> no 1 64 63: Augmenting Your Reality https://pinecast.com/guid/ab774f9f-ccce-4d9f-a8f7-75fdaf6d83fb Mon, 09 Sep 2019 23:21:04 -0000 01:28:12 This week we have a jam-packed episode talking about getting our apps ready for iOS 13/macOS 10.15, Zach's /dev/world talk, last-minute Apple Event predictions like UWB and Apple AR Hardware, Apple Music Web Beta, iOS 13.1, and Things of the Week! https://cupof.tech/episode/ab774f9fccce4d9f/63-augmenting-your-reality This week we have a jam-packed episode talking about getting our apps ready for iOS 13/macOS 10.15, Zach's /dev/world talk, last-minute Apple Event predictions like UWB and Apple AR Hardware, Apple Music Web Beta, iOS 13.1, and Things of the Week!

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Zach: Apple Pay on the Web
Kai: Timepage
Malin: Bridge Constructor Portal

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]]> no 1 63 62: Thinking About Accessibility https://pinecast.com/guid/6dbc9ce5-c2e8-4799-8a12-36f23e03a355 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:30:00 -0000 00:49:36 This week we discuss Apple Card and planning for /dev/world. We also spent some time talking about the importance of accessibility and why it should matter to all of us. https://cupof.tech/episode/6dbc9ce5c2e84799/62-thinking-about-accessibility This week we discuss Apple Card and planning for /dev/world. We also spent some time talking about the importance of accessibility and why it should matter to all of us.

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Zach: Up Debit Card
Malin: Klean Kanteen
Kai: Fork

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]]> no 1 62 61: Not A Draft, September 2019 https://pinecast.com/guid/35955eb3-6d2d-4460-bb67-ec6a9614c79b Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:30:00 -0000 00:59:46 This is our Not A Draft episode for Apple's Fall 2019 iPhone event. https://cupof.tech/episode/35955eb36d2d4460/61-not-a-draft-september-2019 This is our Not A Draft episode for Apple's Fall 2019 iPhone event.

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]]> no 1 61 60: iPhone 11 Pro Max https://pinecast.com/guid/c2db406a-77c3-4db9-b7c2-53c25fca30d6 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:08:03 In this week's episode, we predict naming of the upcoming iPhones, we chat about push notification best-practices, email validation implementations, Apple betas, and WeWork. https://cupof.tech/episode/c2db406a77c34db9/60-iphone-11-pro-max In this week's episode, we predict naming of the upcoming iPhones, we chat about push notification best-practices, email validation implementations, Apple betas, and WeWork.

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]]> no 1 60 59: Blurrier Than Before https://pinecast.com/guid/860e0274-7e3b-49f8-9af9-111ac524ab53 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:06:24 This week we mostly talk about iOS 13, the state of the betas, and Zach's /dev/world/2019 talk preparations. https://cupof.tech/episode/860e02747e3b49f8/59-blurrier-than-before This week we mostly talk about iOS 13, the state of the betas, and Zach's dev/world/2019 talk preparations.

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]]> no 1 59 58: Bigger Than Before https://pinecast.com/guid/de34021c-1f9b-43a1-ae15-3b0f59eb0897 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:15:26 This week we chat about iPhone and Apple Watch hardware, Apple's September event dates, and Apple's response to Siri grading. https://cupof.tech/episode/de34021c1f9b43a1/58-bigger-than-before This week we chat about iPhone and Apple Watch hardware, Apple's September event dates, and Apple's response to Siri grading. In the second half of the episode, we get into some more technical topic like how to implement email verification, adding push notifications to apps and App Store Connect.

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Zach: Fastlane
Malin: SUPERHOT VR
Kai: Plex

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]]> no 1 58 57: My Hot Take https://pinecast.com/guid/eef79814-90c2-443c-8644-2529af424d3c Mon, 29 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:04:08 This week we talk about contractors listening to Siri recordings, follow up on some public transport things we got wrong, and wallets and credit cards. https://cupof.tech/episode/eef7981490c2443c/57-my-hot-take This week we talk about contractors listening to Siri recordings, follow up on some public transport things we got wrong, and wallets and credit cards.

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Zach: Flighty
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Malin: Stagehand

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]]> no 1 57 56: No One Can Do Software Updates https://pinecast.com/guid/69e43594-e19f-4ad1-b0b5-cb82aeec7c13 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:25:07 This week we talk about beta updates, Neuralink, Bean There updates, watchOS phone independence, and some Apple service woes. https://cupof.tech/episode/69e43594e19f4ad1/56-no-one-can-do-software-updates This week we talk about beta updates, Neuralink, Bean There updates, watchOS phone independence, and some Apple service woes.

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Zach: SuicaEng
Kai: Dato
Malin: Allbirds

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]]> no 55: The Waste of Time Podcast https://pinecast.com/guid/3136c695-5e45-4a55-9c15-f905fd4c1902 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:11:03 Zach is back from his trip to Japan. We play a fun game where Zach and Kai have to guess if a news headline is a real headline or something that Malin made up. This is followed by a quick chat about the MacBook lineup and as usual the “Things of the Week” https://cupof.tech/episode/3136c6955e454a55/55-the-waste-of-time-podcast Zach is back from his trip to Japan. We play a fun game where Zach and Kai have to guess if a news headline is a real headline or something that Malin made up. This is followed by a quick chat about the MacBook lineup and as usual the “Things of the Week” segment.

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Zach: Apple Maps (iOS 13)
Malin: Harvest
Kai: Netlify

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]]> no 54: I’m Doing Fine https://pinecast.com/guid/8489a0e8-72bd-4098-addd-f2100ab5d1ca Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 00:52:45 This week we talk about Malin quitting her job, founding Triple Glazed Studios with Kai as well as Catalyst Bundle IDs, Vexillology, and SwiftUI. https://cupof.tech/episode/8489a0e872bd4098/54-i-m-doing-fine This week we talk about Malin quitting her job, founding Triple Glazed Studios with Kai as well as Catalyst Bundle IDs, Vexillology, and SwiftUI.

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Zach: Lost Japan
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Malin: Figma Mirror

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]]> no 53: LoveFrom https://pinecast.com/guid/14b53585-3d9a-441a-af16-641c0e05bd86 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:00:02 This week we talk about iOS & macOS public betas, Apple Stores, and Jony's departure from Apple. https://cupof.tech/episode/14b535853d9a441a/53-lovefrom This week we talk about iOS & macOS public betas, the re-opening of the Bondi Apple Store, and the announcement of Jony Ive's departure from Apple.

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Malin: Hidden Folks
Zach: Bitrise
Kai: Proxyman

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]]> no 52: Thrill Seeker https://pinecast.com/guid/22e15b7d-2450-457f-9939-e49210487c7c Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:08:55 We discuss the joy (cough, woe, cough) of running beta software, our development priorities now that WWDC is over, and much more! https://cupof.tech/episode/22e15b7d2450457f/52-thrill-seeker We discuss the joy (cough, woe, cough) of running beta software, our development priorities now that WWDC is over, how we choose which developer news and resources to keep up with, and is pixel perfect design a myth?!

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Malin: Good Omens
Kai: Soulver 3
Zach: SwiftUI by Example

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]]> no 51: Dark Stuff https://pinecast.com/guid/c02c64a3-b9f4-445f-afd9-bbf30a12a2c3 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 01:30:00 -0000 01:17:45 This week we record in person (again) to talk about all the new things Apple and our decision processes for buying new devices. https://cupof.tech/episode/c02c64a3b9f4445f/51-dark-stuff This week we record in person (again) to talk about all the new things Apple and our decision processes for buying new devices.

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Zach: Contactless payment on TransLink
Malin: Forecast
Kai: Serveo

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]]> no 50: WWDC19 Spectacular https://pinecast.com/guid/ada25fda-df22-4bc5-8c9e-1f989f402e12 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 17:56:29 -0000 00:52:30 Join us from the Apple Podcasts Studio at WWDC19 where we discuss the conference, the changes announced for developers, and the results of our WWDC prediction episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/ada25fdadf224bc5/50-wwdc19-spectacular Join us from the Apple Podcasts Studio at WWDC19 where we discuss the conference, the changes announced for developers, and the results of our WWDC prediction episode.

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]]> no 49: WWDC19 Predictions https://pinecast.com/guid/9a0bef9f-648a-48d3-a934-3bf0004b5165 Mon, 27 May 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:18:11 We discuss our WWDC plans, the new MacBook Pro's, a Facebook product that Kai and Malin actually like, followed by famous predictions (but not a draft) ahead of WWDC19. https://cupof.tech/episode/9a0bef9f648a48d3/49-wwdc19-predictions We discuss our WWDC plans, the new MacBook Pro's, a Facebook product that Kai and Malin actually like, followed by famous predictions (but not a draft) ahead of WWDC19.

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]]> no 48: Tough Year for Intel https://pinecast.com/guid/1e0ac5c3-4bfa-4980-869e-84fa9dc663bf Mon, 20 May 2019 23:30:00 -0000 00:48:29 In this episode we chat about cross-platform mobile development, AppKit replacements, beta software and Intel ZombieLoad. We end the episode talking about our weekly picks. https://cupof.tech/episode/1e0ac5c34bfa4980/48-tough-year-for-intel In this episode we chat about cross-platform mobile development, AppKit replacements, beta software and Intel ZombieLoad. We end the episode talking about our weekly picks.

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Kai: Duplicacy
Malin: Design Canada
Zach: ConfFriends

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]]> no 47: Google I/O Spectacular https://pinecast.com/guid/c7315cab-2d97-410e-af21-2bf1175d4474 Mon, 13 May 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:09:15 Our Google I/O spectacular! Pixel 3a and 3a XL, the importance of accessibility, our thoughts on "free" vs privacy, and a bit about the importance of AI and ML going forward. We also talk a little about the Mark Gurman WWDC rumour report. https://cupof.tech/episode/c7315cab2d97410e/47-google-i-o-spectacular Our Google I/O spectacular! Pixel 3a and 3a XL, the importance of accessibility, our thoughts on "free" vs privacy, and a bit about the importance of AI and ML going forward. We also talk a little about the Mark Gurman WWDC rumour report.

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Kai: Uniregistry
Malin: Sip
Zach: Downlink

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]]> no 46: Clip Show https://pinecast.com/guid/6a04e1b0-0d35-405d-b0ea-a9ec3d7c3610 Mon, 06 May 2019 23:00:00 -0000 01:05:34 In this weeks episode, we chat about the App Store review process, universal apps, the future of macOS apps, podcast sharing and our weekly picks. https://cupof.tech/episode/6a04e1b00d35405d/46-clip-show In this weeks episode, we chat about the App Store review process, universal apps, the future of macOS apps, podcast sharing and our weekly picks.

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Malin: Bitly
Zach: My Millennial Money
Kai: iDevices Switch

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]]> no 45: News of the Year https://pinecast.com/guid/2871465e-b4f4-4ccb-a1ea-eb406d4fdae0 Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:20:35 Join us as we discuss what is rumoured to be coming in macOS 10.15, cloud storage, VPNs, 3rd party SDKs and Apple Developer services. https://cupof.tech/episode/2871465eb4f44ccb/45-news-of-the-year Join us as we discuss what is rumoured to be coming in macOS 10.15, cloud storage, VPNs, 3rd party SDKs and Apple Developer services.

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macOS 10.15 rumours

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Kai: Hopper
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Zach: SeatGuru

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]]> no 44: The System Failed Me https://pinecast.com/guid/08d2f42c-8f23-439e-894a-1051c2b5fdd1 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:12:34 It was the week of leaks. Join us as we discuss what is rumoured to be coming in iOS 13. https://cupof.tech/episode/08d2f42c8f23439e/44-the-system-failed-me It was the week of leaks. Join us as we discuss what is rumoured to be coming in iOS 13.

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]]> no 43: I Can Parse That https://pinecast.com/guid/712daa9c-c807-4ec1-8166-1a2c49f7c268 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:31:00 This week we chat about immigration to Canada, breaking up iTunes, Marzipan apps, and we judge each other's docks. https://cupof.tech/episode/712daa9cc8074ec1/43-i-can-parse-that This week we chat about immigration to Canada, breaking up iTunes, Marzipan apps, and we judge each other's docks.

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iTunes Breakup
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Zach: tshirtplus/stickermule
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Kai: Postico

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]]> no 42: Back to Glorious Days https://pinecast.com/guid/b2d58f6f-ef7b-40c9-a486-6dec61cf31f2 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:26:01 This week we discuss accents, our first podcasts, and saying "um" too much. We also re-evaluate the scores from last week's prediction round, discuss some follow-up about the new AirPods, before getting into tech policy in Australia, and tech regulation a https://cupof.tech/episode/b2d58f6fef7b40c9/42-back-to-glorious-days This week we discuss accents, our first podcasts, and saying "um" too much. We also re-evaluate the scores from last week's prediction round, discuss some follow-up about the new AirPods, before getting into tech policy in Australia, and tech regulation around the world.

Links

Our March Event Score Sheet
Apple's March Event 2019 on YouTube

Things of the Week

Kai: The New AirPods
Malin: NEEWER Boom Scissor Arm
Zach: The Sizzle

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]]> no 41: Doomed for Life https://pinecast.com/guid/1d561ea3-accf-45cd-bbde-e4bec4d80674 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:53:16 Join us this week to talk about Apple's March Event, our prediction results, the AirPower cancelation, and new AirPods. https://cupof.tech/episode/1d561ea3accf45cd/41-doomed-for-life Join us this week to talk about Apple's March Event, our prediction results, the AirPower cancelation, and new AirPods.

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Our March Event Score Sheet
Apple's March Event 2019 on YouTube
AirPower cancelled

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]]> no 40: What is a Petabyte Dollar? https://pinecast.com/guid/246103de-3450-424b-b9e7-b23770167291 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:11:49 -0000 01:13:43 Join us this week to talk about Apple's busy annoucement week, WWDC, an update on our prediction score sheet, Google's "future of gaming", and the price of Facebook updates. https://cupof.tech/episode/246103de3450424b/40-what-is-a-petabyte-dollar- Join us this week to talk about Apple's busy announcement week, WWDC, an update on our prediction score sheet, Google's "future of gaming", and the price of Facebook updates.

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Our March Event Score Sheet
Google Stadia

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]]> no 39: March Event Prediction Episode https://pinecast.com/guid/bc7493bb-f5be-42e3-93c3-df23545c5531 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0000 00:59:22 Join us this week for our special March 2019 "Apple Special Event" prediction (Not A Draft™) episode. https://cupof.tech/episode/bc7493bbf5be42e3/39-march-event-prediction-episode Join us this week for our special March 2019 "Apple Special Event" prediction (Not A Draft™) episode.
This time we kept it at 5 predictions each with 3 regular and 2 wildcard (not wildly rumored) rounds.

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Apple — September Event 2014
Privacy on iPhone — Private Side
Torney Draft Order Algorithm
Our March Event Score Sheet

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]]> no 38: NASA Approved Plants https://pinecast.com/guid/b5ef7947-9d4f-4147-97a6-ee3839a2e2b6 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0000 01:31:37 Kai Coffee, Malin Podcast, and Zach Petty join forces to talk about working environments and home offices, and Zach learns a thing or two about the climate in Vancouver. Our main topic happened to be pondering what the future of ARKit could be, especially https://cupof.tech/episode/b5ef79479d4f4147/38-nasa-approved-plants Kai Coffee, Malin Podcast, and Zach Petty join forces to talk about working environments and home offices, and Zach learns a thing or two about the climate in Vancouver.

Our main topic happened to be pondering what the future of ARKit could be, especially if it were to be combined with a wearable device of some sort.

Links

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Kai: Roborock S50
Malin: Lost Cities
Zach: Max Planes

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]]> no 37: You’re Not Eating Your Code https://pinecast.com/guid/f74d8108-6359-447c-8a8e-6e1a9eaccf2b Wed, 06 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:35:59 This week we're talking about product focus in tech discussions, Apple ID woes, forming good habits by building streaks, and motivating work environments. https://cupof.tech/episode/f74d81086359447c/37-you-re-not-eating-your-code This week we're talking about product focus in tech discussions, Apple ID woes, forming good habits by building streaks, and motivating work environments.

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Petty
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Streaks
"The Best Place to Work" by Ron Friedman

Things of the Week

Malin: Porlex Mini
Zach: Walk 4 Duchenne
Kai: Mactracker

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]]> no 36: Ming-Chi Kuo Edition https://pinecast.com/guid/01fd4ac7-2bee-430f-ae0c-0efa71a238f5 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:26:20 The Ming-Chi Kuo Apple report, 2019 AirPods, Apple "pro" products, iPhone and Ultra-Wide Band connectivity, and foldable phones (or not). https://cupof.tech/episode/01fd4ac72bee430f/36-ming-chi-kuo-edition The Ming-Chi Kuo Apple report, 2019 AirPods, Apple "Pro" products, iPhone and Ultra-Wide Band connectivity, and foldable phones (or not).

Links

Ming-Chi Kuo Apple report

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Zach: App Icon Resizer
Kai: Transmit 5
Malin: Nonda USB Type C Adapter

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]]> no 35: I Follow You on Twitter https://pinecast.com/guid/cde3f7af-119a-4217-9b19-cc2fe3ed03df Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000 02:00:00 Join us this week to discuss dark mode, always-on displays, Apple Watch features, competition in tech, and analytics & privacy. https://cupof.tech/episode/cde3f7af119a4217/35-i-follow-you-on-twitter Join us this week to discuss dark mode, always-on displays, Apple Watch features, competition in tech, and analytics & privacy.

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Apple Watch ECG Health Canada Tweet
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Apple cracks down on apps that record user screens

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]]> no 34: Head of the People https://pinecast.com/guid/af0481ab-2ca7-47b9-b39b-e28b636a6d2e Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:46:34 Join us this week to discuss designing UI & icons, public transport, Apple retail, and Spotify's push into podcasting. https://cupof.tech/episode/af0481ab2ca747b9/34-head-of-the-people Join us this week to discuss designing UI & icons, public transport, Apple retail, and Spotify's push into podcasting.

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]]> no 33: Small Phones, Large Computers https://pinecast.com/guid/5981b2cf-0a49-43cd-a4de-59698143db88 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:43:23 Join us this week to discuss fancy doorbells, the FaceTime bug, public perception of bugs, the importance of critical feedback, and some more about Apple products we're expecting in 2019. https://cupof.tech/episode/5981b2cf0a4943cd/33-small-phones-large-computers Join us this week to discuss fancy doorbells, the FaceTime bug, public perception of bugs, the importance of critical feedback, and some more about Apple products we're expecting in 2019.

Links

Bloomberg report

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Kai: Affinity Designer
Malin: Keynote
Zach: Carrot Weather

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]]> no 32: Music Critic https://pinecast.com/guid/8f7ff8d4-a3bb-4f1f-8a7f-fc72ce9e6478 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:40:51 Join us this week for Very Good™ follow-up, an update on Malin's meetup talk preparation, MS Office and the Mac App Store, all things Slack, beta software, our thoughts on the state of Xcode, and electric scooters for city transport. https://cupof.tech/episode/8f7ff8d4a3bb4f1f/32-music-critic Join us this week for Very Good™ follow-up, an update on Malin's meetup talk preparation, MS Office and the Mac App Store, all things Slack, beta software, our thoughts on the state of Xcode, and electric scooters for city transport.

Links

GitHub pricing changes
Pentagram's Slack rebranding
Xiaomi M365

Things of the Week

Kai: Alfred
Zach: The Frustrated State: How Terrible Tech Policy Is Deterring Digital Australia
Malin: XCUISiriService

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]]> no 31: I Had Too Much Fun https://pinecast.com/guid/c48f9651-ce32-4785-8282-e3e8a01df2a0 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:39:34 This week we touch on a lot of different topics, starting out with CarPlay followed by talking about critical technologies that sometimes fails us. We then chat about starting meetups, giving technical talks with demos, and our admiration for people who c https://cupof.tech/episode/c48f9651ce324785/31-i-had-too-much-fun This week we touch on a lot of different topics, starting out with CarPlay followed by talking about critical technologies that sometimes fails us. We then chat about starting meetups, giving technical talks with demos, and our admiration for people who can type flawlessly.

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Cafe 80
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Zach: Stand Atlantic
Kai: Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse
Malin: Vessi CityScape

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]]> no 30: Sounds Like a March Event https://pinecast.com/guid/336be38a-8085-406f-b37f-e87bb9930408 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0000 01:38:34 This week we're talking about Wallabies, AirPower, Apple's entire event and product lineup for 2019, and cultural differences in Europe, North America, and Australia. https://cupof.tech/episode/336be38a8085406f/30-sounds-like-a-march-event This week we're talking about Wallabies, AirPower, Apple's entire event and product lineup for 2019, and cultural differences in Europe, North America, and Australia.

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AirPower in production rumor
Cash going extinct in Sweden

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]]> no 29: We Are Living in Strange Times https://pinecast.com/guid/c916fe14-46e1-4f7a-aef1-65de43c18490 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0000 00:46:02 This week Zach is on a mission and Malin and Kai talk about CES, Apple's earnings revision, doing meaningful work, and the future. https://cupof.tech/episode/c916fe1446e14f7a/29-we-are-living-in-strange-times This week Zach is on a mission and Malin and Kai talk about CES, Apple's earnings revision, doing meaningful work, and the future.

Links

Samsung TV's with HomeKit & AirPlay 2
Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors

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]]> no 28: We’re Not the Good Idea Podcast https://pinecast.com/guid/1d87bfff-3446-483d-bc24-c60856662d88 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:06:37 -0000 01:42:55 Our first episode of the year has us talking about using tech products near and in water, ordering food in North America, fitness routines for the New Year, motivation for working on side projects, and discussion around goal setting and themes. https://cupof.tech/episode/1d87bfff3446483d/28-we-re-not-the-good-idea-podcast Our first episode of the year has us talking about using tech products near and in water, ordering food in North America, fitness routines for the New Year, motivation for working on side projects, and discussion around goal setting and themes.

"Picks"

Autosleep (Zach)
Filtru Coffee (Kai)
Geisha beans (Malin)

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]]> no 27: You Actually Meet Santa https://pinecast.com/guid/bb5b0cc6-8a37-46d0-af8a-aa28fd2717a8 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 01:00:00 -0000 01:53:25 The holiday season is here and we get nostalgic looking at the year that passed. Each of us talks about our favourite iOS and macOS apps of the year and we give a shout-out to all the hardware tech product that we have enjoyed this year. To round the epis https://cupof.tech/episode/bb5b0cc68a3746d0/27-you-actually-meet-santa The holiday season is here and we get nostalgic looking at the year that passed. Each of us talks about our favourite iOS and macOS apps of the year and we give a shout-out to all the hardware tech product that we have enjoyed this year (and in Zach’s case, the last 13 months). To round the episode up, we chat about holiday traditions in different countries and hemispheres.

Happy holidays everyone!

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Lingon X (Kai)
KeepCup (Zach)

Roundup

Logic Pro X (Zach)

ARQ Cloud Backup (Malin)
Streaks (Malin)

holedown (Kai)
Transit (Kai)
Citymapper (Kai)
SpaceXNow (Kai)
Discord (Kai)
Auphonic (Kai)
Figma (Kai)
Duplicacy Beta (Kai)

Dexcom G5 CGM (Zach)
Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB (Zach)
Apple Pencil 1 (Zach)
Bose QC35 II (Zach)

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Kai
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]]> no 26: I Don’t Ask Questions https://pinecast.com/guid/f8bd0b71-e792-45fa-a0ff-c02d432d8cca Wed, 19 Dec 2018 01:00:21 -0000 01:21:05 We discuss volume control with Apple Watch, Pinecast, Vapor and Vapor Cloud, online programming communities, and Things - a to-do app! https://cupof.tech/episode/f8bd0b71e79245fa/26-i-don-t-ask-questions We discuss volume control with Apple Watch, Pinecast, Vapor and Vapor Cloud, online programming communities, and Things - a to-do app!

Links

Pinecast with coupon code r-a618cb for 40% off for 4 months
Vapor
Things

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Zach: Apple Music Analyser
Kai: Telephone
Malin: Aesir Filters

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]]> no 25: Core Backdoor https://pinecast.com/guid/f4bd1d8a-6317-4cb8-bc0f-64990a9c3473 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 01:00:00 -0000 02:07:06 App review prompts, Canadian Internet, Kai got a new mouse, and the Apple Watch can finally take ECG readings (if you're in the U.S.). Our main topics this week are Australia's Assistance and Access Bill 2018 (RIP encryption), and what makes a good meetu https://cupof.tech/episode/f4bd1d8a63174cb8/25-core-backdoor App review prompts, Canadian Internet, Kai got a new mouse, and the Apple Watch can finally take ECG readings (if you're in the U.S.).

Our main topics this week are Australia's Assistance and Access Bill 2018 (RIP encryption), and what makes a good meetup community. Come for the talks, stay for the people!

Links

Great Emu War
Assistance and Access Bill 2018 (Australia)
Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse

"Picks"

SensibleSideButtons
DANII Foundation
Threes

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]]> no 24: Moron Levels 6153c487-04c4-f25b-43cb-5a67af9fec66 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:00:00 -0000 01:33:50 Our main topic is our podcast setup. We talk about the hardware, software, and everything in between that we use to publish each episode of the show! https://cupof.tech/episode/ad3c3710f534403f/24-moron-levels This week we have a few mini-topics including our attention while listening to podcasts, the English language, accents, and pronunciation, as well as family plan pricing and subscriptions. Our main topic is our podcast setup. We talk about the hardware, software, and everything in between that we use to publish each episode of the show!

Misc

Marco’s Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review

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]]> no 23: None of It Matters 7cd424de-3c1a-c215-6d19-e39692a986e4 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:00:00 -0000 01:54:25 Our main topic this week is Twitter - is every Tweet just a shout into the void? https://cupof.tech/episode/bce22afee2f847d8/23-none-of-it-matters The Accidental Sport Podcast returns, followed by a discussion on search engines and privacy, and analytics in apps. Which search engine should be the default on iOS?

Our main topic this week is Twitter - is every Tweet just a shout into the void?

Finally, join us for our picks – which include some developer tools and trick for developers.

In the post show we discuss Siri Shortcuts and customising Siri with the ability we each want individually, and wrap up by talking about air quality, dust, and bushfires.

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]]> no 22: Backup Your Family 5cfebf66-08ba-9bc2-9783-0c3d6f69373e Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:49:32 -0000 02:25:04 Our main topic this week is all about our data backup solutions. We also learn what an “Instagram Menu” is, discuss tipping culture and sales tax, give an exciting emoji update, and talk about do not disturb and how we think it could be improved as a feat https://cupof.tech/episode/e8b6fc0c68fb435e/22-backup-your-family Our main topic this week is all about our data backup solutions. We also learn what an “Instagram Menu” is, discuss tipping culture and sales tax, give an exciting emoji update, and talk about do not disturb and how we think it could be improved as a feature. Our post-show is an hour-long discussion about the first two seasons of NBC’s The Good Place.

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]]> no 21: Don't Fool Yourself b65fdb36-8c3e-da97-70b0-be62b54e2a6c Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:33:38 -0000 02:07:35 Kai has a number of new computers in front of him, we discuss bad Australian Internet, mobile roaming, take a crash course in cricket pitch curation, test our coffee-identification ability, and finally discuss the all-important topic of productivity on iO https://cupof.tech/episode/11636554d2254837/21-don-t-fool-yourself Kai has a number of new computers in front of him, we discuss bad Australian Internet, mobile roaming, take a crash course in cricket pitch curation, test our coffee-identification ability, and finally discuss the all-important topic of productivity on iOS vs. macOS.

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]]> no 20: My Week Has Been Tough 9599c855-df5e-d81c-1125-1a148fdc383e Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:54:34 -0000 02:02:59 Join us for the final results of our second not-a-draft and discussions about nit-picky iOS 12 and macOS Mojave observations, TV shows, iMac purchase decision making, and our new “The Stuff We Like List Thing” segment. https://cupof.tech/episode/b1669511cedd44ac/20-my-week-has-been-tough Join us for the final results of our second not-a-draft and discussions about nit-picky iOS 12 and macOS Mojave observations, TV shows, iMac purchase decision making, and our new “The Stuff We Like List Thing” segment.

Misc

“Hide” FaceTime notification during call killall -kill FaceTimeNotificationCenterService in Terminal

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]]> no 19: A Dream World of iMacs 6067deca-89d3-09e1-aefc-dd5e4356ea8d Thu, 01 Nov 2018 06:12:34 -0000 01:50:01 Join us for a discussion about Apple's October special event. New computers, product marketing vs engineering, Lana Del Rey, swearing on stage, and the all-important result of the draft-not-a-draft! https://cupof.tech/episode/250adc500347462d/19-a-dream-world-of-imacs Join us for a discussion about Apple's October special event.

New computers, product marketing vs engineering, Lana Del Rey, swearing on stage, and the all-important result of the draft-not-a-draft!

Prediction Results Table

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]]> no 18: Legit but Brutal 44c34bbd-8fd4-8897-5c30-960ca000f7b3 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:42:02 -0000 01:22:59 Join us this week for our predictions ahead of the 2018 Apple October Special Event. https://cupof.tech/episode/9513adc2c5ee47b3/18-legit-but-brutal Join us this week for our predictions ahead of the 2018 Apple October Special Event.

Our Predictions Table

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]]> no 17: Fried Monkey 90e371b7-25d5-8276-5237-7b4eab340a25 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:09:25 -0000 01:09:50 This week we talk about cloud storage, Google’s “Made By Google 2018” event, Elon Musk, and some podcast housekeeping. https://cupof.tech/episode/c6f340da50664cc8/17-fried-monkey This week we talk about cloud storage, Google’s “Made By Google 2018” event, Elon Musk, and some podcast housekeeping.

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Topic References

pCloud signup
Made By Google 2018
Elon Musk interview with Joe Rogan

The List (retired)

Final order

]]> no 16: Mixed Feelings About Shortcuts 7d6eb0cc-8cb0-a863-7027-940af0e1bc4e Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:03:45 -0000 01:59:44 This week we talk about our social media habits, and go in-depth on Siri Shortcuts in iOS 12. https://cupof.tech/episode/a67ef083dc49481a/16-mixed-feelings-about-shortcuts This week we talk about our social media habits, and go in-depth on Siri Shortcuts in iOS 12.

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The List

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]]> no 15: Are You Sure You're Not Imagining That? a0a63302-328c-7454-86c7-7832a9ffcff3 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 05:29:00 -0000 01:03:05 Some of us updated to macOS Mojave, Kai’s got a working Apple Watch Series 4, and we talk for a while about “Marzipan” (or project sneak-peak) apps and the future of software on the Mac. https://cupof.tech/episode/0c1c6ec74c2b436a/15-are-you-sure-you-re-not-imagining-that- Some of us updated to macOS Mojave, Kai’s got a working Apple Watch Series 4, and we talk for a while about “Marzipan” (or project sneak-peak) apps and the future of software on the Mac.

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Kai (Mastodon/Twitter)
Malin (Mastodon/Twitter)
Zach (Mastodon/Twitter)

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]]> no 14: Naming Stuff Is Hard d7073ce4-4997-2a78-b7c2-99784b70b6a1 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:52:24 -0000 01:32:32 We’ve all taken delivery of a new Apple Watch, so we discuss that for a while, followed by the first impressions of iPhone XS. https://cupof.tech/episode/14e4829403914fb8/14-naming-stuff-is-hard We’ve all taken delivery of a new Apple Watch, so we discuss that for a while, followed by the first impressions of iPhone XS.

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Kai (Mastodon/Twitter)
Malin (Mastodon/Twitter)
Zach (Mastodon/Twitter)

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]]> no 13: I'm Broken 171607c9-bc91-02f0-255e-67003683a350 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:45:37 -0000 02:14:34 Apple Special Event (September 12, 2018) post-event discussion. https://cupof.tech/episode/1bddeb4ea9254c98/13-i-m-broken Apple Special Event (September 12, 2018) post-event discussion.

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Kai (Mastodon/Twitter)
Malin (Mastodon/Twitter)
Zach (Mastodon/Twitter)

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]]> no 12: Not a Draft b76b33d8-377c-3723-2550-ef423441a11e Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:12:15 -0000 01:05:13 Join us ahead of the 2018 September Apple Special Event for our predictions about all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and maybe some other things. https://cupof.tech/episode/8275d4882d9b415a/12-not-a-draft Join us ahead of the 2018 September Apple Special Event for our predictions about all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and maybe some other things.

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Kai (Mastodon/Twitter)
Malin (Mastodon/Twitter)
Zach (Mastodon/Twitter)

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]]> no 11: Aluminium 64a39d95-e02f-6757-c95a-11f9bc6b7a9a Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:07:54 -0000 01:06:57 Invites have been sent out for the Apple Event on 12th September (or the 13th if you live on the other side of the world). Join us to discuss the leaked pictures of the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4. https://cupof.tech/episode/4823d702d38946a7/11-aluminium Invites have been sent out for the Apple Event on 12th September (or the 13th if you live on the other side of the world). Join us to discuss the leaked pictures of the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4.

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Kai (Mastodon/Twitter)
Malin (Mastodon/Twitter)
Zach (Mastodon/Twitter)

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Malin: Procreate (App Store)
Kai: Astro (App Store)
Zach: Pocket Weather (Shiftyjelly)

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]]> no 10: Don't Talk to Them 637b7eb8-7a43-0985-ce93-323680f5e014 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 06:46:14 -0000 02:10:18 Join us this week to talk about Apple hardware and software delays, a Mastodon 101, and our podcast listening habits. https://cupof.tech/episode/476ad0d94d704534/10-don-t-talk-to-them Join us this week to talk about Apple hardware and software delays, a Mastodon 101, and our podcast listening habits.

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Malin: One Button Travel (App Store)
Kai: Soulver (App Store)
Zach: Thunderly (App Store)

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]]> no 9: Bar Analogy df8db475-10e4-204b-0b77-3dd7f00ef0bd Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:37:23 -0000 01:15:26 This week begins with some follow-up about Zach’s talk at Cocoaheads. Minimal homework was also completed as we tried Twist and Microsoft Teams. Zach is horrified to learn that Kai and Malin store git repositories in online sync systems, and we speculate https://cupof.tech/episode/dfa0c1eb20024b98/9-bar-analogy This week begins with some follow-up about Zach’s talk at Cocoaheads. Minimal homework was also completed as we tried Twist and Microsoft Teams. Zach is horrified to learn that Kai and Malin store git repositories in online sync systems, and we speculate about when Apple might announce the next iPhone(s). The main topic this week is Twitter alternatives - the things we’ve tried, and the things we like. As always, we wrap up by adding another three apps to our list.

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Malin: Time There (App Store)
Kai: holedown (App Store)
Zach: Notability (App Store)

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]]> no 8: Existential Crisis fe5fda8f-2f8f-c740-fa94-d76e74d97835 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:07:33 -0000 02:18:04 This week's extremely short show begins with Zach having realised it's likely that the iPhone will again grow in 2018, and then we move into an exploration of different podcast clients. Our main topics this week are talking at meetups and conferences, fol https://cupof.tech/episode/5fc3ac38a67046a7/8-existential-crisis no 7: Mars Event 2b3402aa-fcb3-62c5-7727-372cf249fa89 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:41:48 -0000 00:53:35 We've got a few mini-topics this week - an emoji update, a story about f.lux, and Google Docs autocorrect. We've got two main topics: our expectations for Apple's September event, followed by a discussion about the removal of the App Store affiliate progr https://cupof.tech/episode/1ea1ce887b9c4d12/7-mars-event no 6: I Call It Homework 2ce987a1-29c1-9320-e64c-66a08b2a8341 Sat, 04 Aug 2018 03:50:14 -0000 00:54:53 Kai has finally installed the iOS 12 beta, the new MacBook Pros no longer throttles under load, Atlassian and Slack are sitting in a tree, and apparantly Kai likes lists. https://cupof.tech/episode/8bef77d47dad4d6e/6-i-call-it-homework no 5: I Don't Think It's Cheating the System 46360f2d-f8e4-488a-45fa-5473ba23ab47 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:31:52 -0000 00:55:46 This week we talk about everything from buying a new Mac, to what cloud storage to use, a whole bunch about emoji, Apple Watch move streaks, and finally MacBook Pro thermal throttling. https://cupof.tech/episode/293de6331cd14dcb/5-i-don-t-think-it-s-cheating-the-system no 4: App Store 10th Anniversary bdccdfb0-98bc-899d-7727-514f42ee35aa Sat, 28 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000 00:53:41 Join us this week to talk about the newly announced 2018 update to the MacBook Pro line, as well as discussion about the 10th anniversary of the App Store. https://cupof.tech/episode/acb9fc2fc0b043e7/4-app-store-10th-anniversary no 3: Home Automation 9d466d4b-434c-8cf8-2264-e1caa3c92056 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:39:22 -0000 00:44:15 Today's main "So" is Home Automation. Zach just got some Phillips Hue bulbs, but Malin and Kai are already home automation experts. A brief detour is taken to discuss the Australian launch of Amazon Prime, followed by a comparison of smart home speakers a https://cupof.tech/episode/6ca5bb5e72be416b/3-home-automation no 2: iOS 12 & watchOS 5 betas da99fc86-b45f-dff6-1ab4-5ab08f3f1b8a Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:23:10 -0000 00:27:28 Join us this week to talk about the iOS 12 and watchOS 5 betas. https://cupof.tech/episode/c93b1b33bb824d84/2-ios-12-watchos-5-betas no 1: We're Making a Podcast c0e50575-ba50-0b89-1f74-bdbceaa44088 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 01:17:16 -0000 00:36:29 This is the first episode of So Cast. We're in the Apple Podcast Studio at WWDC 2018 and talk about podcasting & our WWDC experience. https://cupof.tech/episode/424d0979b65649e8/1-we-re-making-a-podcast no