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On The MarkSurprising Government Programs for Home Buying Revealed with Tom RavertOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 32In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tom Ravert, Author of The Rudiments of Real Estate series, Financial Planner Specializing in Real Estate and Finance, Managing Director at Pathway Capital Corp and Co-Founder at American Standard Capital, LLC.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Surprising government programs that can help you buy a home with little or no money down even if your credit isn’t perfect * How owning a home can become your most powerful to...
2025-12-2646 min
On The MarkNew Opportunities for Construction Contractors with Wissam AkraOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 31In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Wissam Akra, CEO & Founder of Tough Leaf, a mission-driven platform to connect general contractors and developers with qualified Small Business Enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, and other disadvantaged groups.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How technology is transforming the traditionally slow-to-adapt construction industry, and the role Tough Leaf plays in this change * The biggest challenges contractors face when trying to meet minority and women-owned business participation requirements
2025-12-1943 min
On The MarkRevitalizing Properties in NYC with VRF Technology with Howard SchlesingerOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 30In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Howard Schlesinger of VRF Solutions, LLC. Howard is a registered architect and real estate developer in NYC with extensive experience in property development and renovation. His expertise includes state-of-the-art renovations, building upgrades, and the redevelopment of underutilized properties for both commercial and residential use.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * VRF — what it is and how it functions * The capabilities of VRF systems in enhancing building management systems, optimizing ener...
2025-12-0945 min
On The MarkNavigating the Waves of Change Inside the Commercial Lending Industry with Bob GrbicOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 29In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Bob Grbic, Founder and CEO of Bearbrook Corporate Advisors LLC.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The roles emerging technologies and pandemic-induced changes are playing in the commercial lending industry * The significance of our physical presence at work in fostering innovation, collaboration, and company culture * The importance of clear roles and the strategic implementation of leverage recaps to resolve conflicts and ensure smooth transitions within family-led entities
2025-10-0343 min
On The MarkThe Luxurious History, Marketing, & Impact of Louis XIII Cognac with Alan WayOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 28In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Alan Way, Executive Director of LOUIS XIII Private Clients, Americas, a cognac brand of Rémy Cointreau. Alan is also an esteemed member of The Luxury Council Advisory Board.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Insights into the creation process of the prestigious Louis XIII brand, part of the renowned Rémy Martin house * Understanding the market for cognac drinks and how it affects the pricing * The hi...
2025-09-1945 min
On The MarkGrow Your impact, Influence, & Income Through Purposeful Publishing with Melanie HerschornOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 27In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Melanie Herschorn, an independent publisher, book marketer, and bestselling author. Melanie works with attorneys, wealth experts, and business owners, helping them with book marketing and promotion.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Melanie’s philosophy on books — they are not just about sharing stories, but about building authority and visibility * Where Melanie draws the line with who she will and will not work with, and the importance of maintaining neut...
2025-09-1241 min
On The MarkFrom Bankruptcy to Business Turnaround with Cliff KatzOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 26In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Cliff Katz, an equity partner and chair of the bankruptcy and insolvency practice at Goetz Platzer, LLP.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The key differences between Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies * How executory contracts and leases impact a company's ability to restructure during bankruptcy * The main players involved in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and how their services are typically paid for * What debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing is a...
2025-08-1247 min
On The MarkThe Evolution & Impact of Virtual Services with Jennifer SchmittlerOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 25In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jennifer Schmittler, CEO of Customer Service Experts and One Voice Solutions. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How virtual receptionist and service businesses evolved to meet the needs of companies during and after the COVID era * The ways One Voice Solutions tailors its offerings to different industries, such as healthcare, law, and small businesses * How training, quality assurance, and technology, especially AI, are used to ensure high stan...
2025-08-0443 min
On The MarkCreating Jewish Love Stories with Rachel BrownOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 24In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Rachel Brown, founder of Jewish Matchmaking NY.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The main goals and mission behind Rachel Brown's Jewish matchmaking service, particularly in terms of reducing assimilation and increasing the Jewish population * How Rachel’s service differentiates itself from online dating platforms like JDate * The specific roles and responsibilities Rachel believes men should take in a relationship, according to traditional and spiritual perspectives...
2025-07-2844 min
On The MarkBanking on Relationships: A Conversation with Jehan ‘Gigi’ ShehabOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 23In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jehan Shehab, Director of Commercial Banking and Senior Vice President at 42 North Private Bank.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The challenges and opportunities of introducing a Boston-based private bank to the New York market * The differences between a private bank and a commercial bank, and how 42 North Private Bank provides personalized service that sets it apart from larger institutions] * Strategies Jehan uses for business development and...
2025-07-2140 min
On The MarkSimplifying Bathroom Renovations with Amy Wasserman & Aaron Popowsky of The Unoriginal Bathroom CompanyOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 22In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Amy Wasserman & Aaron Popowsky, co-founders of The Unoriginal Bathroom Company.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How The Unoriginal Bathroom Company simplifies bathroom renovations by providing designer-curated design packages with materials delivered directly to the customer * The Unoriginal Bathroom Company’s business model, explaining the focus on functionality and convenience, and their alignment with both consumers and contractors to streamline the renovation process * Amy and Aaron’s abil...
2025-07-1446 min
On The MarkNavigating the Dynamic Landscape of Insurance Brokerage with Jeff RubinOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 21In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jeff Rubin, Executive Vice President for Hub International, the fifth largest broker in North America. Hub International is a full-service insurance and risk management company that handles everything from commercial and personal insurance to wealth management and surety. Rubin’s specific role involves managing certain operations and advising clients in the commercial sector, a job he finds fulfilling due to the diverse experiences it offers across various businesses.Tune in to the episode to hear ab...
2025-07-0740 min
On The MarkRaising Millions: Successful Charity Events with Bruce EagelOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 20In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Bruce Eagel, founder and CEO of Eagel Promotions. Founded in 1986 and family-operated, Eagel Promotions is a trusted leader in sports-driven fundraising for nonprofit organizations across the USA.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The impact of the pandemic and artificial intelligence on fundraising for charities * Bruce’s journey from the candy business to fundraising through sporting events, highlighting a memorable celebrity softball game he organized * The challenges an...
2025-06-2744 min
On The MarkBreaking Barriers: Racism and Reform with NBA legend Tom HooverOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 19In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tom Hoover, NBA legend and leader within the Retired NBA Players Association.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Tom’s career and experiences with racism in sports from being drafted by the Syracuse Nationals to facing the racial quotas and discriminatory pay disparities in the NBA * The role of Oscar Robertson in forming the players' union and the financial struggles faced by retired NBA players * The moral obliga...
2025-06-1946 min
On The MarkThe Evolution of Banking & Choosing the Right Banker with Ed SirlinOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 18In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Edwin Sirlin, managing group director at Customers Bank.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Ed Sirlin’s unconventional journey into banking * The significant industry shifts that have occurred in banking from traditional branch banking to technology-driven services * The differences between large money center banks and regional banks, emphasizing the importance of personalized service and strong relationships with bankers * The impact of technology on banking, noting th...
2025-06-1341 min
On The MarkRabbi Steven Weil on American Jews and Israeli PoliticsOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 17In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Rabbi Steven Weil. Steve Weil was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces in 2020. He began his career as a pulpit Rabbi, first serving at the Young Israel of Oak Park in Detroit, Michigan, and then at Congregation Beth Jacob in Beverly Hills, California. In 2009, he assumed the position of Senior Managing Director of the Orthodox Union, leading their institutional advancement and community engagement efforts.Tune in to the episode...
2025-06-0949 min
On The MarkImmigration Policies & the Intersection of Politics & Law with Michael WildesOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 16In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Mayor Michael Wildes, Mayor of Englewood, NJ & law partner at Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Wildes’ background, his firm's work on visas and citizenship, and his roles as a mayor and professor * The importance of fair immigration laws * The historical and contemporary use of the Alien Enemy Act * The challenges of comprehensive immigration reform and the impact on immigrant communities ...
2025-05-2945 min
On The MarkManaging Global Real Estate with Moritz Koppe & Jeff LittellOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 15In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Moritz Koppe (CEO & Managing Director of PROBIS) & Jeff Littell (Head of US Sales for PROBIS). PROBIS, a German software company expanding into the United States, which prides itself as being the Financial Command Center for Real Estate.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- PROBIS' software aims to optimize real estate management by integrating with systems like Yardi, offering enhanced data analysis and decision-making capabilities through AI- Global...
2025-05-2344 min
On The MarkExploring the World of Sports Collectibles with Al CrisafulliOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 14In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Al Crisafulli, Owner of Love of the Game Auctions.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How Al transitioned from running an advertising agency to pursuing his passion for sports collectibles, ultimately establishing Love of the Game Auctions * The impact of COVID-19 on the collectibles industry * The investment potential of collectibles * The importance of professional grading and authentication * The value of historical tickets and...
2025-05-1943 min
On The MarkAdapting for Success: Law, Politics & Business with Adam H. KoblenzOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 13In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Adam H. Koblenz, an Equity Partner at Goetz Platzer.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- Goetz Platzer’s growth and the new energy and future vision Adam H. Koblenz brings- Adam’s career journey from a different law firm to joining Goetz Platzer, emphasizing the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit and developing client relationships- The impact of politics and tariffs on business...
2025-05-0943 min
On The MarkChanges in Taxes, Accounting & Real Estate with Jed DallekOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 12In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jed Dallek, partner at Citrin Cooperman, a leading CPA and consulting firm.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The consolidation trend within accounting firms, driven by the need for resources, retiring partners, and private equity investments, impacting the overall industry * The changing real estate market, particularly the high interest rates and the historical context regarding depreciation and passive loss rules, with highlights on real estate's wealth-generating potential * The...
2025-05-0142 min
On The MarkManaging Real Estate Risk: Investing in A Changing Market with Johannes SchmidtOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 11In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Johannes Schmidt, president of Alphaporting. Alphaporting specializes in Credit Risk as a Service (CRaaS) and strategic advisory for real estate investments and startups.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- How Alphaporting assesses risk, focusing on evaluating tenant creditworthiness and potential impacts from market changes like the COVID-19 pandemic- The various aspects of real estate risk, including geographical factors, differences between the US and European markets, and how...
2025-04-2442 min
On The MarkSecuring Your Investments In Today’s Volatile Market with Clifford MichaelsOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 10In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Clifford Michaels, President of Institutional Investment Advisors Corp. Clifford is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and an Investment Advisor Representative.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Strategies for managing and growing money in a volatile financial world, with a focus on risk tolerance and investment time horizons. * Various investment options, including stocks, bonds, alternative investments like master limited partnerships and preferred stock * The importance of dollar cos...
2025-04-1843 min
On The MarkRiding the Wave of Matrimonial Changes in a Digital World with Michael StutmanOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 9In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Michael Stutman, matrimonial attorney, past president of AAML & partner at Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- The nuances of prenuptial agreements, protecting business assets, and handling delicate situations involving opposing counsel and marital property- Legal separations, annulments, the evolution of fault versus no-fault divorce, and the challenges of marital disputes involving domestic violence or asset disclosure- The roles of...
2025-04-1144 min
On The MarkThe Secrets Behind an Effective Speech with Bruce TurkelOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 8In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with motivational speaker and branding expert, Bruce Turkel.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- How Bruce’s approach to motivational speaking involves extensive audience research and adapting speeches to diverse audiences while maintaining authenticity- The importance of being entertaining, educational, and enlightening in keynote speeches to provide value and transformation, regardless of the audience’s varied backgrounds or expectations- How music plays a vital role in B...
2025-04-0743 min
On The MarkMarlon Brando, The Godfather & Mob Secrets with actor & author Gianni RussoOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 7In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Gianni Russo, an actor, singer and author. Gianni is best known for his role as Carlo in "The Godfather."Tune in to the episode to hear about:- Gianni’s philanthropy, diverse career, and contributions to entertainment industry- Fascinating stories about Gianni’s connections with notable figures like Frank Costello, Marlon Brando, and Frank Sinatra, and how these relationships influenced his life and career- The dramatic circumstances arou...
2025-03-2846 min
On The MarkEfficient Conflict Resolution: Arbitration & Mediation with Jacqueline Vega CintronOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 6In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jacqueline Vega Cintron, vice president of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the largest private global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services in the world.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- An explanation of arbitration and mediation as effective alternatives to traditional legal processes- The AAA's experience, handling over 8.5 million cases since 1926, explaining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of arbitration compared to court proceedings- The...
2025-03-2141 min
On The MarkDigital Marketing Strategies for Law Firms with Jay BerkowitzOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 5In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Jay Berkowitz, a legal marketing expert and the Founder and CEO of www.TenGoldenRules.com, an Internet marketing agency for law firms based in Boca Raton, Florida.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- The importance of digital marketing strategies for law firms, emphasizing the role of Google reviews, SEO, and content creation- The significance of leveraging emerging AI technologies and video content to improve a firm's online...
2025-03-1442 min
On The MarkFuture Trends & Predictions for NYC Real Estate with Paul MasseyOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 4In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Paul Massey, CEO of B6 Real Estate Advisors, short for “Building By Building, Block By Block,” an investment sales and capital advisory firm specializing in middle-market ($1-$200 million). B6 provides commercial real estate owners and stakeholders with a next-generation experience to optimize their investments.Tune in to the episode to hear about:- The real estate industry's current trends and challenges- Paul Massey’s new venture, B6, focusing on investment sales...
2025-03-0744 min
On The MarkFrom COVID to Conflict: Navigating New Workplace Norms with Arsenio RodriguezOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 3In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Arsenio Rodriguez, Of Counsel at Goetz Platzer. He has extensive experience and focuses his practice in the areas of Labor & Employment, Commercial Litigation, and Creditor’s Rights. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Workplace issues including the evolving landscape of employment law, interviewing practices, and dealing with sensitive matters such as harassment and workplace relationships * The complexities surrounding protected classes, employer documentation requirements, and how to effectively manage employee confl...
2025-02-2843 min
On The MarkPerseverance, Adaptation, & Innovation—Navigating Entrepreneurship with Tomo DelaneyOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 2In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tomo Delaney, Founder of Noshi, providing delicious organic condiments in fun packaging that kids can use themselves.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The importance of perseverance and the ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances in being an entrepreneur * The inspiration behind Tomo founding Noshi, starting with his children who were picky eaters * The financial and production challenges Tomo faced with his first food product despite initial suc...
2025-02-2040 min
On The MarkInsights Behind the Goetz Platzer Merger with Its FoundersOn The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 1In this inaugural episode of On The Mark, host Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Howard Jaslow, an equity partner at the newly formed Goetz Platzer, LLP. Mr. Jaslow was a prominent partner at the former Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP, which recently merged with Mr. Rubin’s former firm, Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The strategic vision behind the merger between Goetz Fitzpatrick and Platzer Swergold, forming the new firm, Goetz Platzer, a robust, forward-looking entity designed to ser...
2025-02-1142 min
Lessons from Nature PodcastPractical Dreaming: You have permission to dreamObservation: Mark Rubin, a Dreamweaver, has developed a framework for turning dreams into reality, based on observations since 1973. His method involves using widgets and a world-building engine, known as the Long Game Framework. This approach enables individuals to systematically organize and execute their dreams, transforming them from mere nighttime stories into tangible realities.The Lesson: Dreaming, when systematically approached with tools and frameworks, can be a powerful method for creating real-world achievements.For more 'Practical Dreaming', visit markianrubin.life/practical-dreaming
2023-12-1201 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceWWDC San Jose Travel Advice, Best of MTJCWe chatted about WWDC San Jose back in 2018. Here's a replay of Greg's experience at WWDC 2017. Mark gives some advice about traveling to San Jose. This year Mark is an attending WWDC 2023. Come say "Hi", take a selfie with Mark and maybe get some MTJC swag. (Unofficially, Greg might be lurking around as well)Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Dionne Warwick - Do You Know the Way to San Jose - YouTubesjMacIndie -THE 15 BEST Things to Do in San Jose - 2023 (with Photos...
2023-04-2311 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 359: WWDC 2023 LotteryThis week Jaime, Mark and Tim discuss the WWDC 2023 Lottery and what we expect to see at the June 5 WWDC 23 Keynote. The Bitcoin Whitepaper Is Hidden in Every Modern Copy of macOS. Should you enable Apple's Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. Apple Pay is now available in South Korea. Apple introduces Apple Pay Later. Apple Passwords Deserve An App. Ability to change iCloud password with only user’s PIN code. Our WWDC 2023 predictions and wish list. iOS 17 Rumored to Drop Support for iPhone X, First-Generation iPad Pro, and More. Picks: 30th Anniversary Mac icons, Awesome newsletters for iOS and Sw...
2023-04-081h 44
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 358: Mark Moeykens - Core Data Mastery in SwiftUIThis week Tim sits down with Mark Moeykens of Big Mountain Studios. We discuss his unique visual guides to mastering SwiftUI, using ChatGPT and AI to read Apple's documentation, and Mark's upcoming book Core Data Mastery in SwiftUIThanks to our Patrons:Greg HeoPaul WilkinsonBevan AndersonGive us some feedback or ask questions with #askmtjc on Twitter.Join our slack channel.Special Guest: Mark Moeykens.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Visually learn...
2023-03-121h 29
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 343: iPhone... It's A Good ThingWe're back for 2022, to follow up on buying a MacBook Pro, and Apple suing NSO Group. Tim and Mark discuss migrating a Core Data app from Objective-C to SwiftUI. We discuss the 15th anniversary of the iPhone announcement, Uber parks its Watch app, and 9 to 5 writes about Watch app abandonment. Introducing Swift for Visual Studio Code. How do Verifiable Vaccination Records with SMART Health Cards Work? Wordle copycat creator apologizes for ripping off the popular free word game. Picks: Swift Playgrounds 4.0, Headfirst SwiftUI, Apple Design Resources (updated), Springboard: the secret history of the first real smartphone.Support...
2022-01-151h 21
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 324: Core Data with CloudKit in SwiftUIWe dig in with iOS 14.4 patching vulnerabilities. M1-Based Macs Have New Startup Modes. Mark gives us his M1Mini first impressions. Apple increases the DTK credit. MagSafe for iPhone is reviewed. Sorry, small-phone lovers: The iPhone 12 mini was Apple’s 2020 sales flop. Core Data with CloudKit in SwiftUI. Apple Card and Apple Cash Trademarks Approved in Canada. MTJC and Spockcast are now on Amazon Music. Unlocking iPhones While Wearing a Face Mask. What’s new in Swift 5.4? How 7 iOS Apps Could Save You 500MB of Storage. The Diminishing Utility of MFMailComposeViewController. Picks: SwiftUI keyboard avoidance, iOS Dev Happy Hour...
2021-02-131h 05
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 315: For the Good of the UserWe follow up on iOS 14 privacy and Facebook leads the resistance. Also the floppy of the future. Apple shares a look inside its first ever ‘floating’ store. Yubico’s new USB-C security key with NFC could be the one key to unlock them all. Apple’s next event is on September 15 and it's special Easter egg. Rambo's Turning the ChibiStudio canvas into an App Clip for iOS 14. Picks: Xcode scheme tip. The Invisible Dock. NSSpain 2020: Remote Edition. Quick Look Gallery - Augmented Reality.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLin...
2020-09-121h 16
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 314: More BangWe fact check Apple's stock if it had never split. FoS Joe Cabrera offers the inside view of FedEx driver tracking. Apple is preparing 75 million iPhone 12 for release. App Store appeals process is now live. Get ready for subscription offer codes. Apple is still trying to erase mac.com email addresses. Game IQ is a taxonomy to help publishers understand mobile game categories. Apple approves notorious malware to run on Macs. Picks: How to test deep links with UI Testing. How to manually add workout data to the Health app on your iPhone. World-first circuit board with Swift. Use...
2020-09-061h 04
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 313: The Art of CompromiseWe fact check on SwiftUI's Core Data template, Dr Thereasa Tam, and how Tim triggered Siri. In askMTJC Georg Tuparev opines on Operations and we discuss Attic App's developer account cancellation. The the follow up we cover Setapp for iOS, Lightroom iOS App Update Deleted User Photos, and Apple discounted the fee to connect to Amazon Prime on Apple TV. An AirPower prototype teardown and iPhone 12 rumor roundup is covered. SwiftUI betas - what changed before 1.0. SourMint: malicious code, ad fraud, and data leak in iOS. How We’re Preparing Businesses for the Impact of iOS 14. Picks: Bezier curves, WW...
2020-08-291h 31
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 312: Epic Blast RadiusWe fact check phone exchanges, Hell Chromacom, and Russell Kirsch. In the follow up App Attestation API, Apple Removes Fortnite From App Store, Testing Scribble on iPad with Apple Pencil in iPadOS 14, Secret Service Bought Phone Location Data, Core Data is back, and top-secret iPod. Apple to Launch Bundled Subscription Services Called 'Apple One'. You've only added two lines - why did that take two days! Picks: 360iDev 2020, SwiftTO Conference 2020, The Best Password Managers to Secure Your Digital Life, Amazon making online machine learning courses available for free, Aerial Mac Screensaver, 24 Hour Wallpaper.Support More Than Just...
2020-08-221h 35
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 311: A Big Long WireWe missed the 6th anniversary of the show! This week we fact check early phone exchanges. In the follow up Apple rolls out Big Sur Public Beta. Third party Mac Pro wheels. Apple's watchOS Public Beta. Google reintroduces Maps on Apple Watch. Verify your app’s integrity with the new App Attest API. Decoding Apple’s Statement to Business Insider Regarding Xbox Game Pass. iOS Interview Questions and Answers for Senior Developers Part 4 - Concurrency. Picks: New beta book - Apple Game Frameworks and Technologies: Build 2D Games with SpriteKit & Swift, Scribble on iPadOS, Plurals Localized in iOS.Su...
2020-08-161h 00
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 310: So It Must Be TrueWe fact check on 548 and the height of the iPhone 5. In the follow up Apple confirms that new iPhones models won't arrive in September. Apple has a record breaking third quarter on Mac and iPad sales. Apple introduces "Everything Apple" gift card. iPhone 12 prices leaked and iOS 14 beta reveals a 5.4 inch iPhone 12. 1Password roles out on Linux. Tim reviews the MacCatalyst Tutorial. Canada's Covid Alert app is out on Android and iOS. In the main show we cover Grouping Array Elements With Dictionary. Apple introduces a new Intel iMac 27 inch. Setting up a Core Data store for unit tests...
2020-08-091h 34
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 309: Man Bites DogWe fact check Spamassassin and the end of iPhone 6 support in iOS. The the follow up Apple will give employees paid leave to vote in the Federal Election. Exposure Notification - Apple Developer. iPhone 11 Now Being Manufactured at Foxconn Plant in India. Disabled Lives Matter. Apple targeted by multi-state probe led by Texas AG alleging deceptive trade practices. Epic CEO calls out Apple, Google app store practices ahead of antitrust hearing. Generating automatic placeholders for SwiftUI views. Hands on 2020 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard first impressions. Can’t read HFS, HFS+ CDs & CDRs on Catalina. Picks: Mac Catalyst Tutorials, La...
2020-08-011h 16
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 308: Big Sur: The Answer Is YesWe fact check on Babylon 5's Crusade, Apple's Hollyhill factory in Cork, and Sosumi. In follow up we discuss "break a leg", Apple's updates to coding terminology and Memoji head coverings. Apple over-ear headphones may use gesture controls with ‘rotation detection’. Big Sur is both 10.16 and 11.0 – it’s official. Apple Security Research Device Program. Introducing Swift Service Lifecycle. WWDC20: What’s New in Unit Testing. Picks: iPhone Specs Matrix 1.1 with iOS 14 compatibility, From master to main, git help tutorial, URLSessionWebSocketTaskSupport More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Updates...
2020-07-251h 21
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 307: The Most MTJC Bug EverFriend of the show Dan sports an MTJC face mask and friend of the show Dee asks about CloudKit use. Canadians can now opt out of Clearview AI facial recognition, with a catch. We discuss Big Sur - Working / Not Working Apps. Apple updates coding programs and resources for educators and students. SoftBank mulls sale of Arm Holdings, could Apple be a potential buyer? Apple wins appeal against EU’s $14.9 billion tax bill. Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6, macOS 10.15.6, and watchOS 6.2.8. Apple files ‘Path to Apple Card’ patent application in Canada. Apple reportedly plans to release 13-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch...
2020-07-191h 24
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 306: Transition Accomplished?We fact check on "Getting Sherlocked", Apple's three transitions, 2020 Apple Design Awards and Shapr3D. In the askMTJC Shawn and Greg also contribute to the transitions and Apple's Transition Accomplish web page is still up. In the follow up Apple launches online web portal for Apple Card management. How the US steamrolled Chinese tech giant out of Five Eyes. US considering banning TikTok and other Chinese apps. The OLED screened iPhone 12 will include no charger, no ear buds. Ireland's COVID-19 app is out. 10 Code Snippets from WWDC20.Apple clashes with ad industry. Reddit to stop accessing user's clipboard after...
2020-07-111h 26
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 305: WWDC 2020: The Missing ManualWe fact check on Sherlock, Apple's 3 major transitions which we got two thirds correct, Scribble, WWDC demo apps, and port keys. In the follow up: First benchmarks surface for Apple's ARM-based Developer Transition Kit. Apple races to push ahead with 5G iPhone mass production. Apple to re-close 30 more stores due to coronavirus outbreaks. Basecamp’s protest of Apple’s policies is already benefiting other developers. In the main: WWDC20: Wrap up and recommended talks. Getting started with WidgetKit. Integrating Core Data with SwiftUI. Building Grids in SwiftUI 2.0 for iOS 14. Picks: Fuita Building a Feature Rich app with SwiftUI, Spapr3D. I...
2020-07-041h 46
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 304: WWDC 2020 Goes to Eleven!We follow up on iPad Pro shooting location, James Bond and centrifugal force, and macOS BS? A team of Shopify volunteers release Canada's COVID case-tracking app. ARM-based Japanese supercomputer is now the fastest in the world. We recap the WWDC 2020 Keynote, Platform State of the Union and a few WWDC sessions. Picks: Up Here in Canada, What’s new in SwiftUI for iOS 14, Apple documentation for SwiftUI with SpriteKit, SceneKit, AVKit and MapKit.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:An Apple keyboard for $400? Craig Federighi pr...
2020-06-271h 52
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 303: Introducing macOS CoronaWe fact check on Geofence tools and warrants and how to avoid tracking. We have a Friends of the Show channel on our Slack. Tim's poll results on the next name of macOS are revealed. Jaime recants his WWDC Sob Story. Apple offers interest-free financing on more of its products. What Will macOS 10.16 Be Called: Mammoth, Monterey, Skyline, or Something New? Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review: 2 Months Later. Apple, ARM, and Intel. Paul Hudson's WWDC Community: Learning and sharing together. iOS 14: What to expect. Apple updates Developer app to add Mac support ahead of online-only WWDC. Picks: Heroes...
2020-06-211h 40
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 302: Geofence WarrantsWe fact check on Spotlight. We discuss some of the challenges of working with files on iPadOS vs the Mac. Apple Card will let clients buy Apple hardware with interest free payments. IBM will no longer offer, develop, or research facial recognition technology. Amazon bans police from using its facial recognition technology for the next year. Here’s What You Need to Know about Battery Health Management in Catalina. Geofence warrants: How police can use protesters' phones against them. New Resources Available for Password Manager Apps. Which UI design tool should I use in 2020? Apple plans to announce ARM tr...
2020-06-131h 22
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 301: Fortran 2020We discuss sunk cost in askMTJC. The 2020 Stack Overflow Developer Survey is covered in the follow up along with more than half Apple Stores reopening. Introducing Swift AWS Lambda Runtime. Apple MacOS 10.15.5 Release: MacBook’s Powerful Surprise. The Real Cause of the Sign In with Apple Zero-Day. Picks: dyld_shared_cache_extract_dylibs fail fix, My productivity app is a single .txt file, Modern Fortan Basics.BLM Register to vote.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:peeking down the rabbit hole on Twitter: "#askMTJC @to...
2020-06-061h 21
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 300: I'm That GuyWe celebrate our 300th recorded episode. We fact check SwiftTO 2020 online conference and the Dino Project. Tim expresses his instant love of the Safari's Track Bar tab scrubber which speeds up navigation. Introducing .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI) multi-platform. Our voice over guy posts to Facebook about his recent COVID-19 infection. We discuss Xcode build times and short cut to display the build time. Apple iOS app updates were being re-issued for unknown reasons. Why NetNewsWire is Fast. Faster Dark Mode on macOS courtesy of Gene Goykhman. Tim discusses his experience with the 2020 MacBook Pro 13, comparing it to previous...
2020-05-301h 36
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 299: WWDC 2020 WishlistWe fact check Leo Dion, 3D printing with PLA and ABS. AskMTJC takes us down the rabbit hole from Hype Cycles to ML modeling. Who knew? There are 27 US states are partially north of Canada's southern point. We recap Microsoft Build 2020: Project Reunion will unify desktop and mobile, Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids, and bringing Linux GUI apps to Windows 10. What’s new in Swift 5.3? — take two. Becky Hansmeyer's WWDC 2020 Wishlist. Big Tech says, Work From Home For Rest Of Year. Apple details its approach to safety in retail stores, and plans to reopen more than 25 US l...
2020-05-231h 35
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 298: Double Waffle Double Patty Bacon Jam Cognac Maple SyrupWe discuss the rumored storage on the iPhone 12 Pros. We follow up on the 142 year traditional Canadian National Exhibition is cancelling in 2020. Apple discusses some staff returning to work on site ahead of competition. We delve into how Apple has reinvented the cursor. You may want to charge your MacBook Pro 16 on the right side. We also follow up on Speed Doubler which improved the performance of the 68K emulator on Power PC. "AirPods Studio" may the name of Apple's new over ear headphones. We discuss building an adaptive button. A programming error at FaceBook knocks out Spotify, Venmo...
2020-05-161h 25
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 297: Butterflies In My Stomach - MacBook Pro 13We fact check on Get a Mac: PC vs Mac, Apple's emulators: 68K, Yellow Box & Blue Box, Star Trek: the Animated Series and Steve Fisher. Follow up covers Apple Card payment deferments, Apple's flat quarter results, Microsoft Build is free to attend, Android 11 Public Beta, coverage of the Supporting Accessibility mini conference, WWDC date set at June 22 and Inkscapes 1.0 debuts. Apple releases a 2020 MacBook Pro 13 with Magic Keyboard and more. Rene Ritchie compares MacBook Pro 13 versions and compares the MacBook Pro with the MacBook Air. Copy and paste the world with your phone using augmented reality. Apple and Google...
2020-05-091h 01
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 296: A Stab in the DarkWe fact check on Mac Iivx, Apple to stop accepting UIWebView apps, Nirvana’s Nevermind on vinyl, and Swift Paris meetup. AskMTJC takes us in the The Trough of Disillusionment, iPad drag and drop programming, and USB adapters for iPad. In the follow up: Apple Aims to Sell Macs With Its Own Chips Starting in 2021. Apple Support app for iPhone and iPad revamped with new interface, Dark Mode, more. Apple Confirms Serious Problem Affecting Mac, iPad, iPhone Users. NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan. In the main: How not to write shitty code: Intentional Condition. Apple’s latest iOS beta...
2020-05-021h 10
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 295: Deep Purple RainWe fact check on Bluetooth, the NHS, Denise Crosby and Jodi Whittaker. We dig into the Hype Cycle in the follow up. The iPhone 12 Pro has be leaked in a 3D rendering. Picking apart iPadOS 14 reveals that Xcode may be coming to the iPad this summer. We follow up on Apple's road apples, including the Home Pod. John Gruber doesn't initially like the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro but comes around. Rene Ritche does a deep tech dive into the new iPhone SE. Apple had invited select developers to an accessibility webinar. In the main we look at...
2020-04-251h 59
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 294: Contact Tracing & iPhone SEWe follow up on Deadpool and Lee Krasner. From the Twitter we follow up on Objective-C vs the hype cycle, Greg Heo used Fortran back in the day, Tim discusses the 360 panorama Cycloramic app from the flat sided iPhone 5 era. We also follow up on Jeff Warkin's posts on UIButton. Swift Paris Online took place. Apple launches Today at Apple (at Home). Why NASA Needs a Programmer Fluent In 60-Year-Old Languages. Rumor has it that Apple is working on a flat-sided iPhone and smaller Home Pod. The latest Home Pod13.4 update is based on tvOS. GitHub is now free...
2020-04-181h 28
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 293: Personal Protection EditionWe fact check on the Academy Awards and respond to Paul Wilkinson on reduced Home Pod pricing. Apple will produce 1M face shields per week for medical workers. Canada roles out a COVID-19 app. Apple Support Doc: Assemble and adjust your Face Shield. Wanted urgently: People who know a half century-old computer language so states can process unemployment claims. Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues. Zoom quickly fixes ‘malware-like’ macOS installer with new update. Apple’s new iPad Pro cuts off the microphone when its case is closed to prevent snooping . Find and copy Xcode...
2020-04-111h 32
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 292: Lopez 2024We follow up on the Apple Store, the deadline for App updates, Apple's COVID-19 app, Warren's open sourced tools, Zoom updates their app, the MacBook Pro 16, Amazon Prime Video adds InApp purchasing and the Apple Card extends the payment deferral. We chat about Supporting Pointer Interactions on iPadOS. Apple Acquires Weather App Dark Sky. Apple’s iOS 14 may turn iCloud Keychain into a true 1Password and LastPass competitor. Picks: 8D Audio, LIVE who’s hiring or freezing, WeWorkRemotely, Spot the Swifty, more Keyboard Tricks, iOS Conf SG 2020 videos and Apple docs Diffs.Special Guest: Mike Vinakmens.Su...
2020-04-041h 16
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 291: Social Distance EditionWe follow up on the Alouettes and our own social distancing. Tim Cook takes to Twitter and announces 10 million masks from Apple. Google IO is completely cancelled. Daring Fireball shares the iPad 2020 AR experience from Apple. Bill Gates called the next pandemic five years ago. Craig Federighi explains how and we deep dive on the new iPad Trackpad support. Apple updates the Safari anti-tracking technology. The App Store expands to 20 new countries. iOS and iPadOS 13.4 are out with mouse and trackpad support. We also look at the extra features included. We look at ARKit 3.5. Swift 5.2 Released! Picks: LeadDev Live...
2020-03-281h 13
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 290: Hurry Up Apple!We look at the amazing animations about social distancing on the Washington Post site. We follow up on noisy butterfly switch keyboards. Apple allowing Apple Card customers to skip March payment without interest due to coronavirus. Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format. iOS 14 code says Apple will add time-of-flight sensing to iPhone 12 Pro to create 3D models. GitHub for mobile. AltConf 2020… We review the new MacBook Air with scissor-switch keyboard, the new iPad with LiDAR, new Magic Keyboard for iPad, and the updated Mac Mini. We also look at the new iPad as comp...
2020-03-211h 29
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 289: Flattening the CurveWe follow up on home delivery of Apple products, music scoring apps, and Byte Conf online conference. In reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic Apple tells employees to work from home, tells consumers that they can disinfect their iPhones, Microsoft launches and online conference, and we discuss how cancelling events and self-quarantines save lives, by flattening the curve.Apple will fix third-generation iPad Air screens that permanently go black. Apple Watches may soon detect blood oxygen levels. Apple Watch Series 6 and watchOS 7 to include 'Infograph Pro' with tachymeter, Schooltime and kids mode, sleep tracking and more. Apple has updated App...
2020-03-141h 44
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 288: The Apocalypse Will Not Be TelevisedWe fact check wooden hockey Sticks and 20M+ registered iOS developers. Google and Amazon limit employees’ travel because of coronavirus fears. Apple highlight's the history of MacBooks in anime. Jaime's search for Maple Syrup leads us to Sugarbush Farms VT. We discuss the obscure init(whatever:) - GrafPort. Apple has blocked Clearview AI’s iPhone app for violating its rules. Canada’s RCMP admits to using Facial AI after denying it in Jan. The MacBook Pro 14 is predicated by Ming-Chi Kuo. What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? Project LightSpeed: Rewriting Messenger to be faster, smaller, and simpler. New si...
2020-03-081h 15
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 287: What's New in NeumorphismFriend of the show Shawn Marston visits Tim Hortons in the UK. Google launches the Android 11 Developer Preview. Canadian Privacy Commissioners to Investigate Creepy Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI. Apple drops a bomb on long-life HTTPS certificates: Safari to snub new security certs valid for more than 13 months. RIP Larry Tesler creator of Cut, Copy & Paste. Apple is considering letting users change default email, browser, music apps in iOS. Google is cracking down on Android apps that track your location in the background. The iOS Developer Community Survey. New MacBook Pro Leak Reveals Powerful Update. Check It Out, Sans...
2020-02-291h 34
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 286: iOS Performance TipsWe follow up on Leah Culver, Blacbkerry Server BBS, drag and drop PNS, unlocking with the watch, Apple joins FIDO, Apple Card OFX, and StaffPad music notation app. Wait!? Folding phones show wear and tear after one week. How to choose an open source license. "Is it time for a Digital Bill of Rights?" asks Beyond the Valley author Ramesh Srinivasan. Apple Warns That It Will Miss Q2 Earnings. iPhone 12 may use custom 5G antenna with Qualcomm modems. Apple Design Resources Updated. Standard Library Preview Package. Picks: iOS Performance Tips. GitHub CLI is now in beta. RAVPower 90W GaN...
2020-02-2358 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 285: Convenience vs SecurityWe follow up on Breaker and the difference between CryptoKit and Swift Crypto. ‘They know us better than we know ourselves’: how Amazon tracked my last two years of reading. Jaime's adventures in cloning to a new Mac. Apple Pay on pace to account for 10% of global card transactions. Watch apps are getting iAP in watchOS 6.2. Open Banking. Why the iPhone Killed BlackBerry. Open Source Licenses in 2020: Trends and Predictions. The Shapes of Code. Picks: The Apple Color Commentary by Steve Wozniak, Thinking in SwiftUI, Swift Playgrounds on the Mac App Store, Control RoomSpecial Guest: Mike Vinakm...
2020-02-151h 16
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 284: The Accidental Security PodcastWe follow up on the Xserve height, W-8BEN, and the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. YouTube Music/Premium has 20 million paying subscribers. Microsoft Teams goes down after Microsoft forgot to renew a certificate. Beyond the Valley book. Apple updates iCloud.com with a proper mobile website for iOS and Android. (Hypothetical) Multitasking fix for iPadOS 14. Apple wants to standardize the format of SMS OTPs (one-time passcodes). Swift.org - Introducing Swift Crypto. Dashlane's Super Bowl Ad Proves Password Managers Have Arrived. Apple adds ability for developers to sell Mac and iOS apps as a single purchase. Picks: Never...
2020-02-091h 23
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 283: Limited EditionWe follow up on rack mounting the Mac Pro, the Macintosh Office and HyperCard. We follow up on providing tech support for apps and services. After a decade of drama, Apple is ready to kill Flash in Safari once and for all. There’s an Apple Car for sale — but it's not the one you think. Apple’s first iPad was revealed 10 years ago today. Everything we know about the iPhone SE 2. Apple hits 1.5 billion active devices with ~80% of recent iPhones and iPads running iOS 13. Sheets don’t inherit the environment. On the road to Swift 6. Software Maker for Apple De...
2020-02-021h 23
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 281: The Best of SwiftUI so far...Starting with our initial reactions at WWDC to our latest trials, we re-visit SwiftUI. Apple Swift UI Tutorials. Incorporating SwiftUI's Principles in All Your Code. 3 Steps to Prepare Your Apps for SwiftUI, Combine, iPadOS, Project Catalyst, and Any Other Leaps in the iOS Industry. Understanding @State in SwiftUI. [Fracking] SwiftUI - Everything you need to know to adopt SwiftUI. SwiftUI Essentials: Creating and Combining Views. The Swift Behind SwiftUI. SwiftUI Changes. Advanced SwiftUI Transitions. Swift Playgrounds for iPad now supports swift 5.1, iOS 23 SDK, SwiftUI & Combine. PenBook built with SwiftUI, PencilKit and iPadOS. A SwiftUI Kickstart . SwiftUI Cheat Sheet. SwiftUI L...
2020-01-211h 23
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 272: Apple's BackThis time we discuss the look of the new AirPods Pro and installing Catalina on an APFS partition. We also follow up on website accessibility, and illustrated guide to OAuth and OpenID as well as in plain English. The confusion around iOS 13 share sheets continues, and we are front and centre in a group photo from iOS Dev UK. Mark reports on Apple's record breaking earnings. GameHub revives old iOS games. Apple warns iPhone 5 owners to update. Apple reveals new AirPods Pro. Apple also releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2. They also pull and update to 13.2.1 after some Home Pods get...
2019-11-021h 31
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 269: Best of MTJC: Devs On the Street — LIVE from WWDC 2019Recorded LIVE during WWDC 2019: In this special episode Tim interviewed several iOS developers on-site at WWDC thought the conference. Joining us this week are Tom Harington, Jeff Rames, Ish Shabazz, Kilo Loco, Mark Struzinzki, Adam Armstrong, Dru Freeman, Ray Fix, Megan Winter, Anthony Laurence, Ricky de Laveaga, Kendal Gelner, and literally on the street Joe Cieplinski. We discuss the WWDC Keynote, PSotU, SwiftUI, Project Catalyst, Dark Mode, stand alone Watch Apps, Xcode 11, Voice Control, iPadOS, Swift Package Manager, the 2019 Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR, The Talk Show, Micro.blog, Embrace.io, AltConf, Swift Playgrounds 3, Xcode 11, and the Release Notes...
2019-10-1254 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 262: The Evil Geniuses PodcastWe follow up on Woodstock's 50th anniversary, power line networking, semantic developers, and Domnio's appeal to the Supreme Court. Apple TV+ will launch in November with a free trial. Apple's Arcade gaming system will also debut with a free trial. The Apple Card has launched for all users in the US. New ceramic and titanium watches revealed in watchOS 6 beta. We discuss the cost of DropBox's use of common code for iOS and Android. We dig into Git version 2.23 highlights and Bitbucket sunsets Mercurial support. Picks: Duckie, 22 short tests of Combine – Part 1: Protocols, SwiftTO videos & photos.Support Mo...
2019-08-251h 11
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 249: The WWDC Over UnderIt's no surprise that WWDC is the main subject of the episode. We follow up on Mark Pavlidis' talk on subscriptions. We follow on another post about troubles dealing with App Store Connect. The App Store has also published their Principles and Practices. We discuss Swift 5.1's Ordered Collection Diffing. We retell our WWDC ticketing experiences around Jaime's 'My WWDC Sob Story'. Apple Pay debuts on NYC's MTA. Flipboard adds yet another password breach. Worldwide Costco Tour 2019. Announcing GitHub Sponsors. Candid Advice For Those Joining The Startup World. Gender bias supported by female voiced assistants. Canada's PM Trudeau warns...
2019-06-011h 44
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 247: The Rental EconomyIn 2011, Steve Jobs presented Apple Park plans. App Store Pricing. Apple Launches TV App with iOS 12.2. Adobe opens Photoshop for iPad beta signups. WhatsApp discovers 'targeted' surveillance attack. The US Supreme Court allows iPhone users to sue over AppStore monopoly. New Pride faces added to Apple Watch. US/China Trade War may affect Apple Chargers and Cases. Mac Pro iffy renderings leaked. Picks: Today At Apple adds podcasting class, Adobe warns using older versions of their apps may open users to lawsuits, and Nomad base station wireless hub, Mark Pavlidis - App Store Subscriptions – Condensed Edition.Special Gu...
2019-05-1854 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceWWDC San Jose Travel Advice, Best of MTJCWe chatted about WWDC San Jose back in 2018. Here's a replay of Greg's experience at WWDC 2017. Mark gives some advice about traveling to San Jose. This year Tim is a attending WWDC. Come say "Hi" and get an MTJC pin.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-1711 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 214: Don't Panic Jaime!Our #askMTJC yielded a lot of feed back. SplitView mode on the Plus size iPhones. Paul Wilkinson illuminates Wifi Assist, Enterprise wifi routers can force devices to re-associate, and AP roaming & traffic priorities. Best Buy matches Freedom Mobiles $0 iPhone XS deals. iOS 12 improves iPhone app emulation with iPhone 6 resolutions and also fixes glitches with 2FA with multiple Apple ID users. AppleCare for iPhone X's. Amazon reveals 14 new devices. Headphone dongle missing. NSNorth 2019. What’s new in Swift 5.0. Supports opening documents in place. iPhones to be banned in South Korea? Picks: Supporting iPhone XS Max and XR, Using Command-Line Arguments to...
2018-09-291h 43
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 213: The Three TennersWe follow up on Mark's visit to petrified forests. We discuss the new screen size & shape of the Apple Watch Series 4, and type case format of the new iPhone XS and iPhone XR, as well as the unfortunate/confusing name iPhone XS Max. We follow up on the new iPhones; screen sizes, resolutions, pricing plans, and the discontinuation of the iPhone X, iPhone 6 and iPhone SE. We follow up as Microsoft acquires Lobe.ai and the leaked images on Google Home Hub. A new iPad Pro is coming this fall. NSHipster covers some lesser known iOS 12 features. Remote working...
2018-09-221h 20
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 210: Best of Choice CutsIn this best of episode we've picked some interesting clips. Starting with a discussion on refactoring recorded live at Indie Devstock 2017. Next we replay a discussion of the Apple command key symbol, which was debated at 360iDev's Stump last week. The much maligned Notch makes it's appearance on Android phones. We also discussed the 10 anniversary of the iPhone SDK, so we revisited our early iOS development. The Touch Bar is banned when taking the Bar exam and we chat about 32-bit app developer shaming. The Canadian's, Aaron, Greg & Tim, take over the show and argue about the weather, latin...
2018-09-021h 11
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 199: Your WWDC 2018 E-TicketWe follow up with Mark about his experiences at WWDC 2018 and we discuss some of our favorite sessions. Mark gives shout outs to Victoria Heric, Ed Arenberg, David Sinclair and Dann Beauregard. We follow up on Apple banning apps that sell user's contact info. Audrey Tam has published a tutorial on Create ML. Apple is also banning apps that do cryptocurrency mining. We discuss a Swift for Android solution. Tim installs macOS Mojave to tryout Dark Mode. We discuss a video on 50 + macOS Mohave changes. We look at Marzipan in Mojave. Mark regales us with week at WWDC 2018. We...
2018-06-161h 26
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and advicePreview: WWDC Travel adviceA quick preview of the MTJC after show, where Greg and Mark discuss San Jose, travel, weather, events around WWDC. Cell service, what to pack.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-06-0111 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 187: WWDC Sorting HatWe discuss our annual T-shirt ideas and upcoming anniversary. We're now in the iOS Dev Directory. Apple may be developing MicroLED displays. Uber and Facebook behaving badly again. Apple's True Depth technology is two years ahead of the competition. Apple and IBM give developers access to Watson. Picks: Yoink, I’m Lazy So I Write Tests, Wanle Gamers Console for iPhone, Sqlite BrowserSponsored By:Ray WenderlichSupport More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:David Sinclair on Twitter: "I notice several podcasts are missing, in...
2018-03-241h 26
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 176: Best of MTJC: WWDC Detox - 2017 EditionIn this best of episode we chat about WWDC 2017 with Tammy Coron and Greg Heo. We answer #askMTJC's from Shawn Marston, Vic Hudson and Mike Pollard. We follow up on no longer being able to prompt for reviews, making $80,000 per month on the AppStore, Apple Park in open and we look at or rather laugh at WWDC 1997. Greg and Mark regale of tales from the McEnery Convention Center, home of WWDC 2017 and neighbor to AltConf 2017. We all chat about WWDC sessions; Core ML, Xcode 9, Swift 4, frameworks and lunch sessions. Picks: MLCamera – Vision & Core ML with AVCaptureSession Inceptionv3 model, New ru...
2017-12-301h 50
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 166: Geez. I Don't KnowThis week Mark and Tim give #askMTJC advice on updating Xcode 9 and it's benefits. They also discuss the FreeDOS project. Tim discusses Mike Ash's suggestion of wiping the iPhone 6 Plus and reinstalling iOS 11. iPhone X devices start to ship out in advance of new orders. KRAK is a new WPA2 exploit that affects all users and is being patched. Senator Al Franken queries Apple about Face ID and privacy. Picks: Xcode Main Thread Checker, Three Finger Drag, iTune 12.6.3Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Matthew...
2017-10-221h 05
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 148: WWDC Detox - 2017 EditionThis week we chat about WWDC 2017 with Tammy Coron and Greg Heo. We answer #askMTJC's from Shawn Marston, Vic Hudson and Mike Pollard. We follow up on no longer being able to prompt for reviews, making $80,000 per month on the AppStore, Apple Park in open and we look at or rather laugh at WWDC 1997. Greg and Mark regale of tales from the McEnery Convention Center, home of WWDC 2017 and neighbor to AltConf 2017. We all chat about WWDC sessions; Core ML, Vision, Xcode 9, Swift 4, frameworks and lunch sessions. Picks: MLCamera – Vision & Core ML with AVCaptureSession Inceptionv3 model, New rules following WW...
2017-06-171h 50
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 138: Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly ExaggeratedThis week Tammy Coron joins Mark & Tim, as we discuss iOS 10.3 issues from #askMTJC. We follow up on Swift access control, RWDevcon 2017 and the pending Mac Pro refresh. We also talk about the effects of Apple's upcoming GPU and its impact on suppliers and Metal's future. Picks: TED Talk - "Please, please, people. Let's put the 'awe' back in 'awesome'", MultiTimer and "RXSwift - Reactive Programming in Swift" book.Mark Twain actually said, "I can understand perfectly how the report of my illness got about, I have even heard on good authority that I was dead. [A...
2017-04-081h 02
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 131: Driving In Cars At Home - Recorded LIVE Feb 15, 2017This week we recorded LIVE from Mark's car and we travelled from San Francisco to Cupertino. Responding to listener feedback we follow up on Linea app and listening to podcasts while mowing lawns or walking dogs. We discuss Apple's stock price reaching and all-time high as well as Apple's position on Augmented Reality. We discuss our recent trip to the Realm World Tour in San Francisco. Picks: Locating the source of a memory leak and Bowmor Bowling in Cupertino.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:...
2017-02-1924 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 122: What is Internet?This week we answer #askMTJC about how we use the pragma mark in our apps. We also follow up as we test drive Setapp's beta program. We discuss the @available attribute in Swift that allows you to use new iOS features while maintaining backward compatibility. We the new Bluetooth 5 announcement and discuss some contradictory articles on the wearables market. Aaron gives a status report on CarPlay in his new car. Picks: Pre-Apple return Steve Jobs TV interview, Wang 1980's TV commercial and Inside the secret meeting where Apple revealed the state of its AI research.Sponsored by: Bud...
2016-12-101h 16
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 118: The Fun-Key EditionOr is it Funcy Edition? Maybe Funcie Edition? Discuss. We end this maddening week with a discussion of the rumoured ceramic Jet White iPhone. We also follow up on Apple's price drop on USB-C dongles and LG Ultrafine 5K display. Mark follows up on MacBook Pro sales and Apple Pay on the web. More on JSON parsing in Swift. We follow up on the title "Engineer". Apple release of iOS 10.1.1 iTunes vs OTA updates as well as Sierra 10.12.1 build versions. We discuss counterfeit apps appearing on the App Store. The Mac App Store, a new MAS model is discussed, as...
2016-11-121h 37More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 101: Has a Shiny Apple Logo On ItWe start the show with a discussion of 2 Factor Authentication on Apple IDs. We discuss the Best Burritos in the US. We answer Allan Edmonds #askMTJC question about our first computers and our predictions for the next 5 years. We follow up on Mark's iPhone swollen battery. We discuss whether to buy AppleCare, the discuss the delay in Apple Mac hardware, SoftBank's purchase of Arm, the rumored iPhone 7 Pro and iOS Beta Periods. We also discuss iOS 9.3.3 security update. Picks: Scrivener for iOS Effective Objective-C 2.0Episode 101 Show Notes: Apple Two Factor Authentication 1Password America's Best Burrito Ferr...
2016-07-241h 25
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 95: Batman and RubinThis week we follow up on Apple Pay. Our #askMTJC spawns questions about getting a start in freelance, bootcamps for Android, expectations of Xcode 8 and does host Mark Rubin have a personal Twitter account. We dive in and discuss Apple's newly announced App Subscriptions, Shortened Review Times and Paid App Search Ads. Jaime introduced WWDC Friends. We also discuss our WWDC wish list. Picks: Motion Stills by Google, Android iPhone Case, Oslo Coding, Creating and Distributing iOS FrameworksOsmo Coding iPad Pro 12.9 vineEpisode 95 Show Notes: Farley's Apple Pay Tweet Yoko MittleFehldt's Freelancing Tweet Big...
2016-06-111h 46More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 84: MTJC SEThis week Greg Heo and Tammy Coron take over the show along with special guests Aaron Vegh and Mark Rubin. They follow up on Apple's cloud services. They review the latest keynote from Apple discussing security, the environment, CareKit, Watch bands, the 9.7 inch iPad Pro and iPhone SE. Picks Selections: Patreon, Conquering Your Fear of Adopting Swift, Contributing to Open Source Swift.Episode 84 Show Notes: Report: Apple developing at least 6 cloud infrastructure projects incl. servers to prevent snooping Dropbox takes the reins, moves off AWS and onto its own infrastructure Jonathan Ździarski FBI says it may hav...
2016-03-261h 12More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 83: Whispering Sweet NothingsWe start off talking about innovations in integrated circuitry. Also discussed is the latest betas for iOS, OS X and Xcode as well as Apple's iCloud distribution among online services. Aaron posts Rene Richie's piece on App Store vs indie devs. Job opportunities and employment recruiters are discussed. We're getting ready with a WWDC Wishlist as well as the Apple Special Event. A Swift method naming convention change proposal is accepted. Picks: 123D Circuits, Miracle Timer, Cobalt & Factor SamuraiEpisode 83 Show Notes: Apple releases OS X 10.11.4 beta 7 with Messages & Notes improvements, more Google Inks Cloud Computing Ser...
2016-03-201h 28More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 47: Psst! Wanna Buy an App?We continue the discussion on the value of apps, how apps are priced and the cost of building apps in terms of time and effort. We look at examples of relatively successful indie apps. We discuss some of our own experiences with marketing, pricing, sales, discoverability, and whether ads are beneficial in apps.Episode 47 Show Notes: The Art of Price and Value NSCoding Tutorial for iOS: How To Save Your App Data My Delivery TruckSustainable Indie Apps The first year of Mahjong Cards Hockey App Mark Thistle MS Band SDK MS Garage Toss Up Becoming Stev...
2015-07-121h 12More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 28: #28 - Sour Cream Glazed Arduino KitsIn this week's episode we discuss the launch of Pebble Time on Kickstarter. Jaime introduces Origami 2.0 to the group. We follow up on Apple's Pay Once & Pay and a recent CBC story on Tim Horton's Rollup the Rim. We also touch on the recent nerdlearn panel discussion on the Apple Watch. Our Picks this week are Reflector, Alto's Adventure and LittleBits Arduino Coding Kit. We also discuss Tim's recently acquired Hand Turkey.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Tim Hortons Roll...
2015-02-271h 23
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 7: #7 - Wait! What? How Much?In the September 17th show, we discuss John Gruber’s hypothetical Apple Watch pricing, upgrading to iOS 8 and caution over updating to iCloudDrive, experiences around pre-ordering iPhone 6 and which models we each chose and why, and Mark Rubin surprises us with his knowledge of integrated circuit manufacture.Support More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:Daring Fireball: Apple Watch: Initial Thoughts and ObservationsIntel: Apple's 'A8′ Chip Exposes Shortcomings, Says Semi Advisors - Barron'sOnly Stephen Fry can make a keyboard sound profoundly life-changing - The VergeBuy high-quality used smar...
2014-09-181h 15
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 2: #2 - First World ProblemsWelcome to the show. It is August 12th and this is our 2nd show. Today will be a discussion between Aaron Vegh, Jaime Lopez Jr., Mark Rubins and Tim Mitra about the recent buzz on indie iOS developers.In the second episode we discuss: Breaking Apps up into smaller task based apps (e.g. Faceook & Foursquare.) Gruber vs the iWatch watchers. Jared Sinclair's day job and what it means to be Indie. let tim:String = self.askAbout("var") Push a button. Get a pizza!Episode 2 Show Notes: Daring Fireball - Verge: This is how yo...
2014-08-1341 min
More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceEpisode 1: #1 - Pilot - the MTJC podcastBetter Audio - Welcome to the show. It is August 6th and this is our 1st show. Today will be a discussion between Aaron Vegh, Jaime Lopez Jr., Mark Rubins and Tim Mitra about the recent buzz on indie iOS developers.Sponsor us on PatreonSupport More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and adviceLinks:A Candid Look At Unread's First Yearinessential: Who at the Table is an Indie iOS Developer?More Than Just Code podcast - iOS and Swift development, news and advice by Tim Mitra...
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