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Everyday Robots talks about Apple and the technology news that shapes our world. Hosted by Jonathan Ruiz and Mark Fransen two self taught iOS developers.

Jonathan Ruiz and Mark Fransen


    • Sep 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    104: I would probably pick the Starlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:00


    Back from a hiatus Jonathan and Mark give their first impressions of Apple's California Streaming event. They unveiled a modern iPad mini, iPhone 13 & 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7 and more. Did the series 7 live up to expectations? Is this years iPhone a worthy upgrade? Mark and Jonathan talk about what they're excited for and what they would probably order.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd  @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple Watch Series 7  iPad Mini  iPhone 13  iPhone 13 Pro Relay FM for St.Jude 

    103: On the inside with an Apple Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 49:56


    In this episode Jonathan is joined by Apple Insider's Stephen Robles. Stephen talks about starting his career covering Apple. From the early days writing instructional how to articles to joining Apple insider and creating multiple podcasts. Then Stephen talks about the gear and workflows he uses to get his work done. Finally they chat about the Apple Watch, Movies and TV they're watching and more.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @stephenrobles    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Stephen Robles Bio Stephen's Apple Insider page Apple Insider Podcast Movies on the Side  Audio Technical ATR 2100x Microphone  Marco Arment's microphone reviews  What we do in the Shadows

    102: Harpoon forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 54:03


    Jonathan has one of his apps on a shirt thanks to Josh Holtz's Indie Dev Monday shirt designs. Mark and Jonathan follow up on Panic's super successful Playdate launch. Then a worrying story comes up as Apple employee Ashley Gjóvik is put on administrative leave after speaking about sexism & discrimination in the workplace. Finally they chat about Apple's new keyboards and peripherals that are now on sale.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: 101: Long time listener first time caller BasicAppleGuy.com Basic Apple Guy Merch  Basic Apple Guy Instagram  Apple redesigns its online store Lockne featured in IndieDevMonday merch Apple engineering manager put on administrative leave after speaking about sexism at work  First party Apple monitor rumors  Apple redesigns its online store  New Magic Keyboard  Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon  New Magic Trackpad New Magic Mouse

    101: Long time listener first time caller

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 60:49


    Jonathan is joined by Basic Apple Guy. Guy talks about how his online persona came to be. Shares some insight into how he creates content like wallpapers, concept art, and merch. Then they chat about gear and what might Apple release in the fall. Finally they share in their excitement for Panic's playdate pre-order and more.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @basicappleguy       Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: BasicAppleGuy.com  Basic Apple Guy Merch  Basic Apple Guy Instagram  CGP Grey  Jonathan Morrison TLD   Rene Ritchie  Accidental Tech Podcast The Talk Show with John Gruber  Connected  Playdate  Panic Podcast  Food tamagotchi with Christa Mrgan

    100: ASDF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 60:16


    This week Mark and Jonathan share in the excitement of hitting 100 episodes. Warby Parker has a new iOS update to let you update your prescription with just an iPhone. Then they chat about what might come for Apple as right to repair is about to take effect sooner rather than later. Finally they talk about the new iPad mini rumors and how it will be getting its biggest update ever.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Bricklink We Bare Bears Warby Parker can now renew prescriptions with new app update  FTC unanimously adopts right to repair policy that will affect Apple and others MKBHD's right to repair video New iPad mini rumors  Canoopsy portable iMac setup Jonathan imagines an iMac G4 like iPad docking station

    99: 3 Flavors of Safari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 58:23


    This week Apple releases beta 3 of its new operating systems. Mark and Jonathan talk through the changes Apple has made to Safari. Then they talk about Apple's new MagSafe battery pack that will probably work with future iPhones. Finally they chat about Apple's new in depth tutorials teaching people UIKit and SwiftUI.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple officially releases the MacSafe Battery Pack for iPhone  Anker's PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless battery Apple publishes new App Dev Tutorials teaching UIKit & SwiftUI Beta 3 iOS changes to Safari macOS Monterey beta 3 Safari changes  Kilo Loco's Youtube channel

    98: Nobody had Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 65:45


    This week Jonathan and Mark talk about a cool Apple themed calendar Stephen Hackett has put together. A weird leaked never released WWDC intro video that features Larry David as the head of App Review. Then they chat about the back and forth stories about Apple and its office and remote work plans. Finally they wonder what will come of new rumors for the highly anticipated 14 & 16-inch Macbook Pros.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Stephen Hackett launches his Kickstarter for a 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar The Price is Right with Stephen Hackett In a weird scraped WWDC video Larry David is the head of App Review Apple's Deirdre O'Brien reaffirms past memo stating Apple employees must return back to work in the office Gurman's Power On Newsletter July 4, 2021 Rene Ritchie explains Private Relay  DigiTimes report says new 14 & 16 -inch MacBook Pros in September

    97: One less layer of bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 90:35


    This week Mark and Jonathan talk about beta life and what they're running on their devices. The new design changes in Safari and what its been like living with them for a few weeks. Then they talk about Apple's excellent WWDC session videos on inclusive design. Mark shares some of his experiences helping his job to be more inclusive to those who are colorblind like he is. Apple publishes their App Store protections PDF about how side loading apps is bad for the platform. Finally Jonathan talks about the new NetNewsWire 6 update, leading into an after show where Mark talks about getting 2 PS5's.     Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: WWDC 2021 two part special MPU 593 with Paul Kafasis Text Sniper Apple's Inclusive design WWDC session videos Apple again tries to make a case for the App Store control Gurman launches his own newsletter: Power On  Taiwanese research firm TrendForce reports that iPhone 12 mini production ended early NetNewsWire 6 is out with iCloud Syncing and interesting Twitter & Reddit integrations NetNewsWire Playdate

    96: WWDC 2021 Special (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 19:21


    As WWDC 2021 has ended Jonathan got to hear from some members of the Apple community and find out their thoughts on the event. In part 2 of the WWDC special we hear from:  Zack Becker, KayDaCode, Ish Shabazz, Christian Selig, and Jeff Rames. So what were some of the things they were most excited for? What API's and announcements didn't we get this time around that they really wanted? These topics and more hopefully give good feedback to how the community thought this years WWDC went.     Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @devmisterio @kaydacode  @ishabazz  @christianselig @jefframes   Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: kaydacode  Capsicum Apollo Jeff Rames raywenderlich page

    95: WWDC 2021 Special (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 17:24


    As WWDC 2021 draws to a close Jonathan got to hear from some members of the Apple community and find out their thoughts on the event. In part 1 we got to hear from: Becky Hansmeyer, Frank Foster, Mark Aupont, and James Thomson. So what were some of the things they were most excited for? What API's and announcements didn't we get this time around that they really wanted? These topics and more hopefully give good feedback to how the community thought this years WWDC went.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @bhansmeyer @frankefoster @digimarktech @jamesthomson   Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech     Links: Becky Hansmeyer  Yarnbuddy Snapthread Frank Foster iOSDevHappyHour Lickability  PCalc  Dice by PCalc

    94: If you are like you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 58:05


    Its finally WWDC week! Jonathan and Mark discuss all the biggest announcements. Share what things they are excited about most. Did Apple solve the iPads multitasking problems? Will we all be using FaceTime in the future instead of Zoom? Only time will tell. Finally they talk about Panic's update on their handheld games console Playdate.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: WWDC 2021 on Youtube  MacStories Shortcuts collections  Matthew Cassinelli  Playdate  Playdate Update  Playdate promo video  75: Food tamagotchi with Christa Mrgan 

    93: It implies that I littered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 75:41


    Jonathan is back from his honeymoon after getting married. He talks about his trip to Big Sur and using the Sony A7C.  Then Jonathan talks about his experience after caving and getting the new Apple TV. Finally Mark and Jonathan dive into their hopes and wishes for next weeks WWDC event.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Jonathan's Wedding   WWDC 2021  Apple photo book  EP 92 The Price is Right with Stephen Hackett  Sony A7C WWDC comunity impressions  HomePods working with other TV imputs  Happy Scale  ATP featuring Casey Liss's HomeKit experiments  Apple 2021 supply chain report

    92: The Price Is Right with Stephen Hackett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 58:15


    On this episode Jonathan is joined by podcaster, blogger, and Relay FM’s co-founder Stephen Hackett. Stephen shares some of his podcasting wisdom. And how people wanting to enter the space should approach starting a show. Then they talk about some cool vintage Macs and Stephen gives his suggestions on how to start your own Mac collection. Finally they look towards WWDC and what they hope to see from Apple in the near future.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @ismh   @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: 512pixels.net  MacBreak Weekly  Car Talk  Ungeniused  Connected  Download  Mac Power Users  Liftoff  Titanium Powerbook G4  Macintosh SE  PowerBook 2400c  iMac G4  Macintosh TV  Relay FM & St. Jude  Relay FM St. Jude Podcastathon 2020  Relay FM St. Jude Podcastathon 2019  Relay FM's Membership

    91: Clearly a Pug

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 66:46


    Mark and Jonathan follow up on the Basecamp fallout. Jonathan has bought something. The true intention behind what the AirTags were designed for is revealed. Finally they chat about Disney’s new lightsaber and much more.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: How Basecamp blew up by Casey Newton  Jason Fried's update  HIFIMAN Sundara  AirTags true purpose  Stephen Hackett's bio on his site 512 Pixels  Disney’s “real" lightsaber 

    90: Super vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 63:44


    This week Mark and Jonathan follow up on some event announcements from last week. New changes to Apple Care+ gives users coverage for much longer. iOS 14.5 is released with a huge number of features and one Mark unfortunately can’t use. Then they talk about whats happened at Basecamp. Finally they try to end the show on a lighter note.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple extends Apple Care+  iOS and iPadOS 14.5 The Macstories overview  iOS 14.5 Joanna Stern interviews Craig Federigi  Casey Newton on Basecamp's political speech policy controversy  David's blog post response to Casey's Article  David promoting Hey where your not the product while he was probably mocking you 

    89: The M is for anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 86:22


    Mark and Jonathan dive into the news from Apple’s spring loaded event. AirTags finally exist, a new amazing iMac is shown off, and there is finally a new Siri remote! Not to mention tons of other small announcements. What devices will they get and what are they most excited about?    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple's podcasting anouncements  Misson to Zyxx  Wine and Crime  AirTag  AirTags emoji limitations BMW car wash keychain Saab keychain iMac 24"  iPad Pro 2021  Apple TV 4K 2021  New Siri remote 

    88: Check all of my boxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 70:19


    Jonathan goes to the Apple Store to see the AirPods Max. Apple opens up its Find My network to 3rd party hardware makers with AirTags no where to be found. Gurman has new rumors of an interesting Apple TV that we hope is real. Finally Apple announces its April event and Mark and Jonathan try to guess what will be announced.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: V Moda M-100  AirPods Max Apple makes its Find My network available to 3rd party acessory makers  Vanmoof S3 E-Bike ($2,000) shipping 2 - 5 months based on the model  Belkin SoundForm True Wireless Earbuds Chipolo one spot item tracker Apple working on new Apple TV box with an integrated speaker Apple announces its Spring Loaded Apple Event AirBuddy V2 by Guilherme Rambo 

    87: The Mac is broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 53:32


    Mark and Jonathan talk about Kara Swisher’s great interview with Tim Cook. How Apple still needs to address developer’s problems with the App Store especially ahead of WWDC. Russia has a new law where government apps must be pre installed in smart devices, Apple’s strategy to comply with this is interesting. Finally they talk about new Apple TV rumors and some new games and changes to Apple Arcade.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Kara Swisher interviews Tim Cook on her podcast Sway Apple complies with Russian law now recommends certain apps when setting up your phone 14.5 references new Apple TV with 120hz support Apple Arcade adds new classic games and more

    86: It’s not even today anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 57:26


    This week Mark and Jonathan ponder what a rugged Apple Watch would be like based on some new rumors. Anker’s new MagSafe battery pack gets good reviews. Apple officially announces WWDC 2021. Can they walk the fine line of addressing developers concerns with the App Store and debut new frameworks and tools to get developers excited? Finally AltConf 2021 has also been announced and is being carried out as an online event just like WWDC.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Gurman - Apple considers a "rugged" Apple Watch model Bradley Chambers gives Anker's iPhone MagSafe battery pack a great review  Apple offically announces WWDC 2021 begins June 7th and is online like last year  Rob Elkin announces AltConf 2021 EP 33: Behind AltConf with Rob Elkin 

    85: 6-inches further to the right than it should be

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 78:14


    Mark and Jonathan reflect on the death of the HomePod. And share what they want Apple to do in the smart home space. Kosta Eleftheriou sues Apple in what is a very important but unfortunate story shedding a light on Apple that is sad to see. Finally they chat about keyboards, moving, and more.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: 83: An exploration of the unfinished ideas in my childhood 84: Not everyone uses technology the same way  Gurman, HomePod mini has hidden sensor  Kosta Eleftheriou sues Apple after he exposed multiple scam apps on the App Store  Jonathan's TV  Mark's TV  Satechi X1 bluetooth backlit keyboard Moonlander keyboard 

    84: Not everyone uses technology the same way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 63:06


    In this episode Jonathan is joined by tech journalist and podcaster Steven Aquino. Stevens made a career for himself writing about Apple and technology with a focus on accessibility. He shares how he went from being a teacher to becoming a tech journalist. Why accessibility needs to be addressed especially at the early stages of product design and much more.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @steven_aquino  @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: StevenAquino.co  Accessible podcast  Steven's Clubhouse piece on Forbes  Steven's piece on the HomePod being discontinued  Steven's piece on Voice control & other accesibility feature anouncements 

    83: An exploration of the unfinished ideas in my childhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 47:26


    This time Jonathan is joined by the amazing artist Pinot. He uses vintage Macs and PC’s to create amazing videos and pixel art. Pinot shares how he got into art from his dad teaching him animation. To seeing his Uncle’s Macintosh and how it changed his life forever.     Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @pinot  @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Pinot's Instagram  Pinot's recreation of Childish Gambino's This is America  Floppy EMU Disk Emulator  Cult of Mac's article on Pinot  

    82: The don’t let me hit that wall sensor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 38:50


    Mark and Jonathan talk about the recent passing of the iMac Pro going off to join the cube and other iconic Macs. Kuo’s newest rumors on a VR headset. Finally they talk about what they would want to see from an Apple March event.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @pinot  @steven_aquino  @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple quietly discontinues the iMac Pro Kuo update on Apples VR headset  Pinot's Instagram  Seven Aquino's website

    81: An “original”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 59:10


    This week Mark and Jonathan talk about NFT’s and try to figure out what they are. Mars has a new iMac on its surface kinda. iPhone 13 rumors are here in full force. And Arizona advances a new law that has the potential to reshape in app purchase payment system requirements for developers.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Kuo iPhone 13 rumors Mars Perseverance rover powered by an iMac G3 processor Arizona advances bill that could make Apple offer alternative payments to Apple's in app purchases  The Verge explainer of NFT's  https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22308075/grimes-nft-6-million-sales-nifty-gateway-warnymph  NFT's potential to give artists a portion of the resale market  Devendra Banhard NFT Moonflower 1 of 1 sold for $25,905.00  Devendra Banhart interviewed about his first NFT  Enviornmental energy cost of the blockchain and cryptoart  Cryptocurencies and proof of work  Kings of Leon first band to release an Album as an NFT 

    80: I prefer the stem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 53:57


    Mark and Jonathan continue their discussion on ClubHouse. Apple makes some small changes to payment views in iOS 14.5. AirPods 3 photos emerge that make it seem a lot like the AirPods Pro. Mac SSD’s may be getting some extra wear and tear. Finally we say goodbye to a favorite electronics store Frys goes out of business.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple updates subscription payment sheet in iOS 14.5   AirPods 3 leak Moment MagSafe accessories in action Anker Magsafe Battery pack Moft MagSafe wallet  Excessive reads and writes on Mac SSD's Frys says goodbye closing all its stores

    79: I can feel the intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 37:49


    Jonathan and Mark are intrigued by Clubhouse and wonder if it is going to be the next big social media platform. Mark gets a HomePod mini for his new place. Then they both rediscover digital touch.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: 78: A creative mind with Danijela Vrzan  Clubhouse 

    78: A creative mind with Danijela Vrzan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 47:56


    On this episode Jonathan is joined by iOS developer Danijela Vrzan. She talks about getting into iOS development and learning to code. Working with Swift UI as opposed to UIKit. And completing Ray Wenderlich’s iOS bootcamp and becoming an iOS article author.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @dvrzan  @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Danijelavrzan.com  Github.com/dvrzan  Alarme  Firebase analytics getting started

    77: I just want to buy some shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 37:58


    Apple has reversed course on the DTK because of bad press and given developers a better deal. While spilling the beans early it seems like Hyundai isn’t working on the Apple Car anymore. Mark and Jonathan chat about App Store scams that have come to light from developer Kosta Eleftheriou reporting on them. Finally they cover the story of a security researcher who hacked into Apple, Tesla, Microsoft and others in an unconventional way.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @dvrzan  @refactoredd @swiftymf      Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links:  Apple changes DTK trade in terms    Apple's car talks with Hyundai & Kia have stopped   Kosta Eleftheriou exposes scammy apps on The App Store   Flick Type - Watch Keyboard    appfigures 

    76: Apple Car Upgrade Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 63:09


    This week Mark and Jonathan talk about the possibility of Apple making a car. What would it look like how much would it cost there are a ton of possibilities and questions for such a product. And in more recent news Apple seems to be sending out requests for its Developer transition kit to return home. Leaving some developers upset with a $200 refund.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: 75: Food tamagotchi with Christa Mrgan  Nova Apple asking for the DTK back

    75: Food tamagotchi with Christa Mrgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 53:24


    This episode Jonathan interviews Christa Mrgan the amazing producer of the Panic podcast. Christa talks about her career in design and technology. They chat about augmented reality and what Apple’s AR glasses might be like. She tells the story of how the Panic podcast came to be and what it was like producing the show. Plus a few other fun topics.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @antichrista  @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Descript 99% invisible Rogue Amoeba Audio HighJackCivil PanicPanic Podcast Playdate Nova Transmit Untitled Goose Game

    74: Watermelon cut in half

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 59:25


    Jonathan bought something and Mark Gurman has dropped a crazy amount of Mac rumors. Giving details for almost every Mac Apple hasn’t updated with Apple silicon including: iMac, MacBook Pro’s, and the Mac Pro.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Gurman rumors on new MacBook Pro’s New iMac, Mac Pro, & Display The Power Mac G4 Cube  73: Happy Hour with Allen Whearry Panic Podcast Apple hits the Redo button for the Mac 

    73: Happy Hour with Allen Whearry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 58:04


    Mark and Jonathan chat with iOS Happy Hour event organizer & iOS developer Allen Whearry. Allen talks about his journey from having a career in sales and moving on to becoming an iOS developer at Yelp. How he grew his online following while learning Swift and building his first iOS apps. Finally Allen talks about his iOS Happy Hour events and how they have become really important to the iOS community.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @codeine_coding @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Allen Whearry's Eventbrite page iOSDevHappyHour.com  

    72: We can’t let the platforms be used for this

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 65:33


    Mark and Jonathan are back for the first show of the new year. They chat about how the tech world is forced to act in the wake of the U.S. insurrection. Social medias role in content moderation and how it’s affecting our society. Finally they chat about what they want Apple to release in 2021.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: iOS Happy Hour AirPods Max case

    71: These headphones ate an Apple Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 15:00


    Gurman is out this week with a new report on the future of Apple’s M-series chips. The future of the Mac is filled with powerful P cores and integrated GPU’s. AirPods Max were Tuesdays surprise and fill a hole in Apple’s AirPods line up being their first over ear headphones with the AirPods name. With a new format Mark and Jonathan try to take on the Dithering structure of a great podcast served up in 15 minutes on the dot. Did they succeed ? Be sure to send feedback!   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: AirPods Max Gurman on new M series processors

    70: Having grace with myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 58:30


    This week Jonathan and Mark talk with indie iOS developer Russ Shanahan. Russ shares how he started his iOS career and how his app Happy Scale helped him and many others loose weight. Some other topics they touched on were: intermittent fasting, keeping a perspective on how challenging 2020 has been, and finally Russ’s impressions of the new M1 MacBook Air.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @russshanahan @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Happy Scale HappyScale.com  Withings Scales Delay, Don't Deny by Gin Stephens Fast.Feast.Repeat by Gin Stephens

    69: Not the typical case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 37:13


    Jonathan and Mark talk about looking for a first time iOS developer job. What it’s like getting started and some experiences of how the process is. A little different of an episode but one that is hopefully relatable.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: iOS Dev Jobs iOS Dev weekly

    68: It’s real

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 80:48


    Mark shares his experience with his new iPhone 12 Mini. Apple surprises developers by introducing the App Store Small Business program giving more developers a 15% rate vs the standard 30%. And finally Mark and Jonathan have their minds blown by the M1’s real world performance and benchmarks. These are not your parents Macs anymore.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: ANF organization helping Nicaragua  Apple launches App Store Small Business Program John Gruber reviews the M1 MacBook Pro  MKBHD M1 Mac Review Dave 2D M1 MacBook Review + Mac Mini  The Verge M1 MacBook Pro & Air review Luke Miani M1 MacBook Air impressions Max Yuryev M1 MacBook Air running Final Cut Jason Snell M1 Macs review Paul Hudson M1 Xcode unzip Home brew compatibility 

    67: M-1Million possibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 104:49


    Mark and Jonathan dive into this weeks Apple event. Apple has finally announced and will start shipping its Apple silicon based Macs. The first chip is the M1 and it makes its debut in a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. A new era for the Mac is here and its off to an exciting start.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Apple's M1 chip The new Macbook Air The new 13-inch Macbook Pro The new Mac mini iPhone 12 Pro Max review The Verge iPhone 12 mini review The Verge iPhone 12 Pro Max review MKBHD iPhone 12 mini review MKBHD

    66: A second renaissance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 109:23


    Mark and Jonathan talk about the very stressful American election that is still ongoing while they are recording. It’s a tough time for America and it seems like the world won’t know the victor for a few days. Later they talk about Apple’s Mac event next week and what they hope to see.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: New York Times 2020 election coverage TestFlight on the Mac Gurman’s rumors for upcoming Apple Silicon Macs Lockne  Apple One

    65: A ghost in Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 102:06


    Jonathan gives his first impressions of the iPhone 12 as well as buying recommendations. Gurman is out with a report about next generation AirPods and the long rumored AirPods studio headphones. Finally Mark and Jonathan talk about the new A14X & A14T processor rumors and the Apple Silicon Macs that will soon be announced.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf      Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Home again Jonathan's iPhone 12 impressions New AirPods rumors Apple Silicon chips rumors Tyler Stalman iPhone 12 review Jonathan’s headphones

    64: I ordered that one

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 92:43


    Jonathan has placed an order for a new iPhone. The review embargo is up on the iPhone 12 and 12 pro ahead of their release this Friday. Mark and Jonathan imagine what a portless iPhone would be like. Then Mark and Jonathan share their iOS 14 home screens and talk about what kind of setups they have.   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: John Gruber's iPhone 12/12 Pro review MKBHD iPhone 12/12 Pro impressions Phoenix 2

    63: Build and watch with Matthew Bischoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 53:14


    Jonathan is joined by Mac/iOS developer, conference speaker, and Lickability cofounder Matthew Bischoff. They talk about their journey into the tech world and getting to work on the mobile team at the New York Times. Starting Lickability and how they’ve been able to build an impressive app portfolio working with amazing people. And finally they talk about their newest app Buildwatch, a great companion app to keep track of those compile times when working on your Mac or iOS apps.      Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @mb @lickability @buildwatchapp @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf      Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: matthewbischoff.com Lickability Buildwatch Theme System Journal Buy a Theme System Journal Day One

    62: I’m not a very glossy person

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 98:13


    Mark and Jonathan dive into all the news and announcements for Apple’s iPhone event. They both are very interested in the iPhone 12 mini finally a new small modern iPhone. The iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro all get taller this year and Apple finally announces a magic 8 ball I mean a HomePod mini.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf      Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: HomePod mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro Sony A7c

    61: iPhone 12 mini pro max +

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 93:22


    Jonathan downloads Tik Tok and is intrigued by it. Apple finally announces the long anticipated iPhone event for Tuesday October 13th. So Mark and Jonathan talk about the rumored iPhones for the year and which ones they are looking to upgrade too. Finally the two wonder if ARM Macs will make an appearance at this event or if it’ll be pushed to a separate announcement.     Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links:  High Speed Apple Event 60: Behind Nudget with Sawyer Blatz Nudget on the App Store NudgetApp.com

    60: Behind Nudget with Sawyer Blatz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 74:14


    Mark and Jonathan are joined by special guest Sawyer Blatz. Sawyer is the developer behind the excellent iOS finance app Nudget. He shares his experience getting into the tech industry working at Mozilla, the story of how Nudget came to be, and more.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf  @SawyerBlatz @BudgetInNudget       Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Nudget on the App Store NudgetApp.com FoodNoms.com Dark Noise Apollo for Reddit Jonathan's mechanical keyboard reccomendation FKA Twigs

    59: Widget Widget Widgets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 61:04


    This week Jonathan is looking at analogue watches. Mark has finished the Bike Map widgets. The iOS world has been conquered by widgets and our home screens will never be the same.  Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf  @SawyerBlatz     Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Relay FM & St.Jude Merci LMM-01 Timex Navi XL Diakka Chronograph Baltic Aquascaphe NudgetApp.com Widgetsmith

    58: Interview with Hasan Kassem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 41:44


    Jonathan interviews iOS and Android developer Hasan Kassem. Hasan shares his journey into programing and how he built his many apps. He also talks about his newest app Mockup a really fun and easy way to sketch ideas for UI using custom wireframes of devices. Finally Hasan shares his take on some of the recent announcements of Apple’s latest September keynote.     Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf  @hasankassem_     Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: HasanKassem.com Mockup Motivate: Motivational Quotes Qibla Compass | بوصلة القبلة Hasan's iOS Apps Hasan's Android Apps

    57: Surprise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 83:12


    Jonathan and Mark talk about Apples Time Flies keynote and the surprise release schedule for iOS 14. Apple has announced the Series 6 Apple Watch, a new iPad Air, Apple one and more. Time sure does fly for developers.        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf      Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links:   Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch SE Apple Fitness + iPad Air iPad 8th generation Apple One

    56: It’s in the computer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 87:22


    Mark and Jonathan talk about the latest updates on the fight between Apple and Epic. Apple announces an event for Sept 15th so the two try to guess what’s gonna be announced. Finally a weird Reddit AMA from a proposed Apple engineer gets some attention but is it real?        Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf  @hasankassem_     Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: RelayFM & St.Jude fundraiser Mockup app Apple September 15th Time Flies event Italy opens anti trust investigation for Apple Australia anti trust investigation for Apple Apple shutting down Sign in with Apple for Epic games accounts Supposed Apple Engineer does a Reddit AMA

    55: My chair is ripping…

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 99:33


    Mark and Jonathan talk about the new Gurman rumors for this years iPhones. Jonathan has an idea for what the Apple Watch could become. Apple adds promo codes to subscription apps in iOS 14. Finally Jonathan shares his experience with a new tech purchase.    Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links:  Gurman iPhone 12 rumors App Store subscription developer offer codes Guardian VPN Developer sucessfully challenged App Store Rules

    54: iPad mini phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 68:04


    The saga of Apple vs Epic continues as initial court rulings come in. Mark and Jonathan wonder when this years iPhone even will be and what it will be like. Finally Mark realizes his dream iPhone already exists…   Email: mail@everydayrobots.tech   Twitter: @_ everydayrobots @refactoredd @swiftymf    Our Site: Everyday Robots.tech   Links: Epic court ruling Apple appologizes to Wordpress developer Jon Prosser iPhone 12 pro motion leak Indie Dev Monday

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