Core Intuition
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 228 ratingsA podcast about indie software development for the Mac, iOS and other Apple technologies.
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Episode 606: A Billion-Dollar Flop
July 13, 2024 15:52 - 34 MBDaniel and Manton check in about the Apple Vision Pro. Is it on the precipice of failure? Is there a killer app for it? How would the Apple Vision Pro have done if a smaller company came out with it? They talk about playing the long game vs. the short game, and how much harder it is to play the long game as a struggling indie. Focusing on finessing little things in a product or adding new features, and working on the features of an app or service that a customer expects the app or service to...
Episode 605: Manufactured Problems
June 28, 2024 23:09 - 29.6 MBDaniel and Manton discuss the latest news with Apple and the European Union, including that Apple is withholding features such as Apple Intelligence. Will they go so far as to stop selling iPhones in the EU rather than face a large fine? Apple has become accustomed to their power in the mobile market, but have they met their match with the EU? Then, Meta’s Threads API and the difficulty of getting an app approved for Micro.blog. The post Episode 605: Manufactured Problems appeared first on ...
Episode 604: Unethical Stealing Theft Criminal Liars
June 21, 2024 22:27Daniel and Manton talk a bit more about AI, peoples' skepticism about its value, and their opinion that it obviously has some utility. They discuss the Perplexity AI controversy around HTTP user agents, and whether it's an ethical requirement that all services should always reveal their identity. Daniel talks about his recent adventures with Swift Concurrency, and they weigh the challenge of tackling a major architectural change, versus the payoff from Swift’s compile-time data safety. The ...
Episode 603: Hallucinizations
June 15, 2024 19:04 - 33 MBManton and Daniel compare notes after WWDC, reflecting on the thrill of catching up with old friends, albeit on turbo mode. Daniel takes a bow for guessing the Apple Intelligence name, and the two discuss the advantages to Apple of adopting it. They examine the “long runway” Apple has to perfect their AI offerings thanks to the cohesive structure of Apple Intelligence and their inclusion of outside services in the whole package. They compare the relative advantages that on-device, specializ...
Episode 602: I Think I Know Hot
June 07, 2024 15:37 - 50.3 MBIt’s time for WWDC! Manton’s on the road as a heat wave hits the southwest and California. Will Apple’s AI announcements meet expectations? Will we finally get code completion? What other novel uses of AI could Apple surprise us with? Daniel and Manton talk all about WWDC, AI, the OpenAI partnership, and even what might happen with visionOS. The post Episode 602: I Think I Know Hot appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 601: Here Comes Apple
May 31, 2024 15:05 - 30.6 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Micro.blog’s audio features and the uniqueness of “audio narration” for blog posts. They discuss the value of human narration as a counterforce to AI, and how we can use overt feature differences to attract attention. Then, Daniel shares what’s new in the MarsEdit 5.2 update. Daniel describes his workflow for informing customers about updates they requested, a way to make both them and yourself feel good. Finally, Manton is about to start a road trip to WWDC, and...
Episode 600: Two Robots Talking to Each Other
May 25, 2024 19:28 - 69.3 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Manton's recent blog posts about allegations that OpenAI stole Scarlett Johansson's voice. They talk about the difficulty of arguing on facts when emotions run high, and how people on the internet might jump into any debate if it puts an “enemy” in a less horrible light. They talk specifically about whether Scarlett Johansson has a legal case against OpenAI, and about the importance of using facts when debating issues you care about and not resorting to exaggerat...
Episode 599: Settling All Business
May 17, 2024 14:40 - 31.3 MBMicro Camp 2024 is today! Daniel and Manton talk about Micro.blog’s online event, Jean MacDonald leaving the company, and expensive top-level domain names. Then they review the announcements this week from OpenAI and Google, and what all the AI news may mean for Apple, Siri, and WWDC 2024. The post Episode 599: Settling All Business appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 598: Maybe They Just Hate Pianos
May 09, 2024 22:05 - 31.7 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Apple's latest event and the release of new iPads, Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard. They wonder whether iPad will ever be able to run Mac apps? They react to Apple's new "Crush!" ad, and wonder whether they will pull it and/or apologize (spoiler: they did!). Finally, they talk about Mastodon's new US non-profit, and Jack Dorsey leaving the board of Bluesky. The post Episode 598: Maybe They Just Hate Pianos appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 597: More Polarized
May 03, 2024 20:41 - 32.7 MBDaniel and Manton react to Apple’s further tweaks to the Core Technology Fee for the App Store in the EU. They discuss Micro.blog’s new photo features that use generative AI, giving users the option to disable AI features, and more extremist anti-AI beliefs. The post Episode 597: More Polarized appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 596: The Potential for Propaganda
April 26, 2024 19:33 - 37.6 MBManton discusses Micro.blog downtime and issues with his database servers. How attentive to phone calls should you be in the middle of the night if you run a server? Daniel and Manton talk about learning from mistakes and instituting changes to prevent repeats of the same problem. Then, they debate whether it’s warranted for the United States to require ByteDance to sell TikTok. Finally, can you systematically prevent corruption of social or regular media? The post Episode 596: The Potentia...
Episode 595: The River of Nerds
April 19, 2024 20:25 - 28.3 MBManton and Daniel check in again about their WWDC plans, and appreciate the value of meeting up with people in person. They talk about the newly announced "One More Thing" conferenced slated to take place near Apple during WWDC week. Finally they talk about the debut of the AltStore as a turning point for the openness of the App Store, and revisit the potential risks of adopting Apple’s “updated business model.” The post Episode 595: The River of Nerds appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 594: Dreams and Hopes
April 04, 2024 22:38 - 29 MBManton gets his first Apple Silicon Mac. They talk about the longevity of Apple devices and the particular performance attributes of Apple Silicon. They look forward to WWDC, anticipating the possibility of attending the in-person event. They are excited about the hinted big breakthrough in AI, and imagine how Apple might employ device-local AI for a variety of useful features. The post Episode 594: Dreams and Hopes appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 593: California’s Pretty Nice
March 30, 2024 13:06 - 29.5 MBWWDC 2024 has been announced. Are we planning to go even if we don’t get a ticket, just like the old days? Daniel and Manton discuss our waning love for Apple, while still appreciating so much that Apple does. Manton speculates about whether we are at “peak Apple” or not. Is Apple ripe to be surprised by an upset competitor? The post Episode 593: California’s Pretty Nice appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 592: One Of Our Crazy Trials
March 23, 2024 21:18 - 49 MBApple is sued by the United States. Do companies like Apple get a heads-up from suing parties like the Department of Justice, and how would we react if we were the targets of lawsuits like these, or the changes from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act? Daniel and Manton discuss the lawsuit. Then in the second half of the show, rumors about Apple licensing AI from a company like Google. What are the benefits to Apple of treating large-scale AI as a commodity service that they don’t need ...
Episode 591: A Little More Wild West
March 16, 2024 18:50 - 22.7 MBManton and Daniel talk a teensy bit more about the EU’s Digital Market’s Act, and Apple’s recent decision to offer web-based sideloading to certain developers. They talk about whether Manton would open an EU subsidiary if given the chance, and whether simply plunging in and doing something is the best way to find out what it’s worth. The post Episode 591: A Little More Wild West appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 590: A Small Sliver of Truth
March 08, 2024 21:29Daniel and Manton talk about Apple reinstating Epic's developer account for the EU, and then banning it again. They compare it with Apple’s recent public reaction to Spotify and the EU's $2B fine against the company. They wonder if Apple has become fixated on this as a fight of passion, to their detriment. Finally, a wish for Apple to put somebody new in charge of the App Store to help to fulfill its mission. The post Episode 590: A Small Sliver of Truth appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 589: Breaking New Ground
March 02, 2024 23:37 - 39.3 MBApple cancels their electric car project. Daniel and Manton discuss whether Apple should focus on what they do best: personal consumer electronics. Then they analyze Tim Cook’s claim that Apple will “break new ground” on generative AI this year, and how Apple’s emphasis on controlling the user experience and protecting their public image might affect what AI projects they work on. The post Episode 589: Breaking New Ground appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 588: It’s Better Than Last Year
February 23, 2024 21:29 - 32.4 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Micro.blog new notes feature the companion iOS app Strata. They talk about sweetening the deal of Micro.blog with new features. Then they wrap up with how Daniel’s Black Ink release for iOS is going, and his choice to charge $99 for a lifetime unlock. The post Episode 588: It’s Better Than Last Year appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 587: It’s a Lot of Money
February 16, 2024 21:14 - 31.6 MBManton and Daniel talk about Daniel's looming deadline for deciding whether or not to return his Apple Vision Pro. They speculate about whether a lot of people are returning them, and if so, is that worrying to Apple? What will the resale value of an Apple Vision Pro be in a year's time? Finally, Daniel talks about showing the device to his kids, and shares his frustrations with the device's lack of multi-user features. The post Episode 587: It’s a Lot of Money appeared first on Core Intuit...
Episode 586: A Little Bit of the Future
February 10, 2024 00:20 - 46.6 MBDaniel and Manton talk about their experiences so far with the Apple Vision Pro. They question whether it's safe to wear "all day" and whether it might damage your eyes. They talk about the various means of justifying the purchase, while Daniel argues that "experiencing a taste of the future" is worth more than money. Finally, they contemplate the future of Apple Vision and whether Apple will release updates annually or less frequently. The post Episode 586: A Little Bit of the Future appea...
Episode 585: Manton Doesn’t Like It
February 02, 2024 23:38 - 39.2 MBDaniel and Manton follow up on Core Technology Fee and who it affects marketplaces and small developers. Then, they celebrate Black Ink for iOS finally shipping, weighing the benefits of 7-day vs. 30-day trials. Finally, they discuss their purchase plans for the Vision Pro and Rabbit R1 devices, and what they expect from the cutting edge hardware. Is it okay to hide technology purchases from your kids? The post Episode 585: Manton Doesn’t Like It appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 584: Only In The EU
January 25, 2024 22:57 - 29.1 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Apple’s announced App Store changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. They discuss who can take advantage of the new rules, how they impact users and developers, and the limitations of new features both geographically and in terms of the financial status of a developer’s company. The post Episode 584: Only In The EU appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 583: Nobody But Apple
January 20, 2024 03:56Manton and Daniel talk about Apple's latest workaround for lawsuits demanding they support "outside sales" on the iPhone. They talk about what Apple's balance of priorities with money-making vs. world-changing should be, and whether they are on the right track. Finally, they ask whether Apple is destined to gradually lose its soul over time, and they issue a challenge to current Apple employees to turn things around. The post Episode 583: Nobody But Apple appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 582: Leaving Things Behind
January 13, 2024 00:30Daniel and Manton talk about two hardware AI-focused products: Rabbit and Humane's Ai Pin. They compare the features, the prices, and question whether the premise from each company is true: do people really hate their phones? Daniel argues that Apple Watch is the form factor that these devices should be pursuing, and they both reflect on how the phenomenal growth of AI in the tech industry is expanding out of software and into AI. The post Episode 582: Leaving Things Behind appeared first o...
Episode 581: Too Damned Nice
January 06, 2024 14:05 - 22.6 MBFor our first show of 2024, we talk about new year ambitions and achievements. Manton’s Indie Microblogging book is almost done. Daniel reads the book Atomic Habits and thinks about the scaffolding for changing a lifestyle. The post Episode 581: Too Damned Nice appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 580: Adobe Can Buy Us Now
December 24, 2023 18:17 - 26.2 MBFor the last episode of the year, Daniel and Manton discuss the latest tech news including Apple stopping sales of new Apple Watch over a potential patent violation, and Adobe and Figma calling off the acquisition. Then Daniel and Manton look toward 2024 and what they might be working on. The post Episode 580: Adobe Can Buy Us Now appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 579: A Fool’s Errand
December 09, 2023 22:17 - 38 MBManton and Daniel react to AI announcements from Google and Apple, and speculate that AI could be the technological weakness empowering other companies to challenge Apple's dominance. They talk about a new service from Beeper that allows Android users to connect directly to the iMessage network, and how likely they are to be stopped by Apple. Finally, they discuss the ethical implications of a company like Beeper "hitching a ride" on another company's infrastructure without their permission....
Episode 578: Snarfing Up The Data
December 02, 2023 19:09 - 30.5 MBDaniel and Manton talk about the MarsEdit 5.1 release and some things that affected it, such as the range of Mastodon instances and forks with different behaviors. They talk about the increasing sentiment towards locking down access to data on the web, in Mastodon specifically and more generally the public’s reaction to AI bots. How will AI empower data collectors to “imitate” styles of other expressions, and how does using copyrighted visual art to train AI differ from using copyrighted bin...
Episode 577: Just A Quick Recap
November 22, 2023 23:53 - 24.8 MBAll about the last week of OpenAI news: Sam Altman’s firing, board upheaval, Microsoft’s influence on the future of the company, and Sam Altman returning as CEO. Daniel and Manton then talk about the merits of OpenAI fulfilling their original nonprofit goals vs. pursuing commercial goals, and where all the activity around AI leaves Apple. The post Episode 577: Just A Quick Recap appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 576: Double Checkmarks
November 17, 2023 22:21Daniel talks to Manton about his road trip, how he got Covid, and had to rush home. They react to the leak of an internal Tumblr memo, and Matt Mullenweg's subsequent public statements about it, evaluate Tumblr's current status and prognosis for the future, and why the heck Tumblr posts don't have dates. The post Episode 576: Double Checkmarks appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 575: A Unique Evening Event
November 02, 2023 22:38 - 30.9 MBManton and Daniel react to Apple's M3 Mac announcement. They have different feelings about the quality of the presentation, but agree on the substance of what was presented. They talk about resisting the urge to upgrade when Macs are increasingly holding their utility for many years. Manton observes that Apple actually talked about "AI" by name, and they both talk about Apple's relative obliviousness when it comes to AI. Finally, they hint at Manton’s forthcoming road trip, combining work an...
Episode 574: Curating All The Answers
October 27, 2023 21:32 - 29.9 MBDaniel and Manton talk about The Verge article on POSSE, which mentions Micro.blog and includes quotes from Manton. They discuss the value of speaking to press to get your message out, and the increasing appeal of cross-posting to multiple social networks. Then they wrap up with testing SupportAgent.ai and the trend of personal automation tools — using computer assistance to create products that are more humane than they might have been otherwise. The post Episode 574: Curating All The Answ...
Episode 573: One Dollar! One Dollar!
October 20, 2023 18:50 - 22.2 MBManton and Daniel talk more about the on-by-default Video Reactions feature, now that it's been deployed to the masses. They acknowledge the risks of injecting emotional language and imagery into arbitrary digital contexts, and think about how Apple might have introduced the feature differently. Finally, they consider Twitter/X's new $1/year subscription approach, which might not be the craziest idea they've ever heard. The post Episode 573: One Dollar! One Dollar! appeared first on Core In...
Episode 572: This Is My Web House
October 14, 2023 21:42 - 29.6 MBDaniel and Manton talk about WordPress.com introducing ActivityPub integration, how it effects Micro.blog, and the ability of Automattic to leverage work of plugin developers on WordPress.com, but not for Tumblr. Then they wrap up with an AI discussion of Humane’s Ai Pin and how it might be related to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s investment in the company. The post Episode 572: This Is My Web House appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 571: An Old Dog With Old Tricks
October 06, 2023 19:47 - 20.9 MBDaniel and Manton discuss Apple’s latest round of in-person and online “Apple Experts” events, the Apple Vision Pro sessions and whether the NDAs allude to anything exciting, and Daniel’s shoulder injury and worrying about getting older and being stuck in our ways as the technological world changes. The post Episode 571: An Old Dog With Old Tricks appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 570: Going Deep Into NSView
September 23, 2023 20:42 - 23.3 MBDaniel and Manton Follow-up on whether they ordered any new phones or watches. They talk about resisting the temptation to buy things because they are “shiny and new”. Entropy and the incentive companies do or don’t have to make financial arrangements “simple”. Finally they talk about the risks and rewards of upgrading to macOS Sonoma and Xcode 15. The post Episode 570: Going Deep Into NSView appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 569: We Have Enough White Cables
September 14, 2023 23:12 - 22.7 MBManton and Daniel respond to Apple's latest special event. They celebrate Tim Cook's relatively good acting, and perhaps being … funny for the first time? The march of USB-C progress, and how iPhone 15 brings us one step closer to the elimination of Lightning ports. Finally they reflect on the forthcoming release of macOS 14 "Sonoma" and the funny way a new feature injected itself into Daniel's life. The post Episode 569: We Have Enough White Cables appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 568: Just Ship The Damn Thing!
August 28, 2023 20:48 - 24.4 MBDaniel finally ships a MarsEdit beta for Mastodon, and Manton and Daniel discuss the value of the beta feedback loop, with Daniel keeping focus on shipping the final 5.1 release. They reflect on the various ways that blogging and microblogging services treat photos. Finally, they talk about how shipping a new version often means cutting what you think are vital features. Ship often to increase your odds of success. The post Episode 568: Just Ship The Damn Thing! appeared first on Core Intui...
Episode 567: Homemade Granola
August 10, 2023 17:18We start with Manton’s frustration with Apple platform development. Manton has been shifting away from macOS and iOS development, begrudging Apple’s outsized influence. Daniel and Manton talk about the broader issues of whether to accept closed platform restrictions after tasting the freedom of self-publishing. Then they wrap up with the Apple Vision Pro’s approach to privacy and whether a locked-down device can ever really replace the Mac. The post Episode 567: Homemade Granola appeared fi...
Episode 566: You Could Be One Of Those People
July 27, 2023 20:17The end of Twitter is finally nigh, so Daniel and Manton talk about the continuing foolishness of Elon Musk. They celebrate the rebranding to “X” as a relief for people who ever loved anything about Twitter, and talk about Threads as a viable alternative to Twitter. Daniel shares that he has applied for a Vision Pro prototype to develop a VR version of Black Ink. Finally, they take a deeper consideration of the value of pushing yourself into areas you’re not comfortable with or feel unqualif...
Episode 565: I’m Not There Yet
July 21, 2023 19:40 - 30.3 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Apple’s threat to withhold FaceTime and Message from the UK. How much leverage should tech companies have over countries? They segue to a discussion of where to draw the line in general on public surveillance. Finally, they struggle to conclude whether or not companies should exert power over governments, and consider Apple's unlikely goodness for being a huge company. The post Episode 565: I’m Not There Yet appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 564: ActivityPub Is Weird
July 16, 2023 16:41 - 26.1 MBDaniel returns home from vacation and he and Manton talk about Meta’s Threads launch. They discuss how misunderstandings about what ActivityPub provides could impact expected user-facing features. Finally they revisit whether Tumblr will still support ActivityPub, and which platform gets there first: Tumblr or Threads? The post Episode 564: ActivityPub Is Weird appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 563: Pretty Good at Tetris
July 06, 2023 18:58Daniel and Manton start with a discussion of the possible Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk cage match, the value of Nintendo Switch’s subscription service, and whether Elon Musk is getting better at not making empty promises. Then Daniel gives a first-look at the macOS Sonoma beta and specifically the feature to save Safari web apps to the Dock. The post Episode 563: Pretty Good at Tetris appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 562: AppKit Is Dying
June 24, 2023 19:07 - 37 MBManton and Daniel talk about Apple's new visionOS SDK, and debate the virtue of steering clear from "new shiny" technologies, vs. getting acquainted with them as soon as possible. How do we prioritize native platform development while maximizing the ability to deploy to all of Apple's platforms? They talk about investing time into new platforms and frameworks when the investment will pay off, vs. when the work will be wasted on short-term workaround. When does it makes sense for a company to...
Episode 561: Autocorrect Is Great
June 16, 2023 19:13 - 38.1 MBDaniel and Manton follow up on other news from WWDC. They consider Apple’s autocomplete advances, and question whether this kind of "AI" can fill the gap between Apple's state-of-the-art and technologies like ChatGPT. They lament the lack of announcements about improvements to Siri, and wonder whether they should "tear it down and start over." They talk about the new Swift Macros technology, and whether the utility of such a feature outweighs the added complexity. Finally, they gauge the ove...
Episode 560: Something Wrong About This Product
June 07, 2023 21:26 - 27.6 MBWWDC 2023 recap, with an emphasize on the Apple Vision Pro. Manton’s road trip to Colorado instead of Cupertino. Daniel and Manton discuss whether Apple missed the AI bandwagon, and they try to predict the technical future of the headset. The post Episode 560: Something Wrong About This Product appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 559: I’m A Little Jealous
May 24, 2023 20:41 - 19.7 MBManton and Daniel recap Micro Camp 2023 and look forward to WWDC, including events from John Gruber and Try Swift. Then they wrap up with how Daniel’s 50%-off sale for MarsEdit went. The post Episode 559: I’m A Little Jealous appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 558: We Will Be Paying Attention
May 18, 2023 20:53 - 29.4 MBManton and Daniel talk more about Micro Camp, which will feature a conversation with Om Malik. They talk more about WWDC, Apple headset rumors, and our assumption that they won’t be interesting to us. Finally, they appreciate that it’s been 10 years since Google Glass debuted, and lament how little things have evolved. The post Episode 558: We Will Be Paying Attention appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 557: So Easy to Predict
May 12, 2023 21:04Daniel and Manton talk about the Micro.camp conference happening next week. They summarize some of the planned talks, and weight the pros and cons of deciding to have it be an all-online event. They react to the iPad Pro versions of Logic and Final Cut, and imagine what the news might mean for WWDC announcements. The post Episode 557: So Easy to Predict appeared first on Core Intuition.