278: ‘Dot Net Party’ With Federico Viticci
The Talk Show With John Gruber
02/29/20
•131m
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First-time guest Federico Viticci joins the show. Topics include how the coronavirus outbreak might affect WWDC, speculation on a possible March Apple event, the state of iPad keyboard (and trackpad) support, and iPadOS multitasking.
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Links:
- The Information: “Apple Planning iPad Keyboard with Trackpad”.
- Jason Snell: “Nine Questions About the Rumored iPad Smart Keyboard With Trackpad”.
- Brydge Pro+ — upcoming iPad Pro keyboard with integrated trackpad.
- MacStories-commissioned “iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video” back in 2016.
- Ryan Christoffel’s contextual-menu-based proposal for iPad multitasking.
- Tommy Walton’s deceptively simple concept for a direct manipulation-based iPad multitasking UI.
- iPad apps with excellent keyboard navigation: Agenda, Things, and Unread 2.
This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.
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277: ‘Polish Stink Eye’ With John Moltz
February 24, 2020
•163m
Special guest John Moltz returns to the show. Topics include Larry Tesler and his “no modes” mantra for UI design, the state of malware on the Mac, third-party default apps on iOS, Apple and the coronavirus outbreak, and a record number of tips and tricks.
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Links:
- Larry Tesler:
- Malwarebytes’s “State of Mac Malware in 2020” report:
- Mark Gurman claims Apple is considering third-party default apps for iOS 14.
- How to enable the startup chime on new Mac hardware.
- On Apple’s attempts to stiff retail employees for time spent waiting in bag-check lines.
- The Keychron K2 mechanical Bluetooth keyboard Jason Snell convinced me to buy. (I got brown switches.)
This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.
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279: ‘Chain of Precision’ With Jason Snell
March 17, 2020
•139m
Jason Snell returns to the show. Life during the COVID-19 pandemic, WWDC going online-only, Apple's in-person on-campus workplace culture, speculation on upcoming Apple product releases, and more.
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Links:
- Don Schaffner’s thread on the safety of takeout.
- From the DF archive back in 2004: “Dashboard vs. Konfabulator”.
- Google pays Apple a fortune to remain the default search engine in Safari.
- MacRumors: Some Apple Employees Say Company’s Culture of Secrecy Makes Working From Home Challenging.
- “Be fast, have no regrets” — pandemic response advice from Dr. Michael J Ryan.
- Panic’s Audion Story
- Panic Podcast: “Audion and On”
- The Incomparable’s Star Wars listen-along commentary special
This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.
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