617: The Incredibly Dangerous App
Accidental Tech Podcast
Deep Dive
Why is pairing socks so important to laundry tactics?
Pairing socks is important because it ensures that socks that have been worn and aged together are matched correctly. This prevents mixing up socks that may have different wear patterns or sizes, leading to a better laundry experience.
Why is the M4 Extreme chip unlikely to be developed by Apple?
Apple has allegedly canceled the high-performance M4 Extreme chip to free up engineers to work on an AI chip with Broadcom. The M4 Extreme was designed to be a quad-chip configuration, but Apple's priorities have shifted.
Why is John developing a disk space-saving app?
John is developing a disk space-saving app to consolidate duplicate files across different accounts on the same Mac, using APFS cloning to save space without losing files. He also wants to explore Mac development and improve on existing solutions.
Why is the Mac Virtual Display update in VisionOS 2.2 significant?
The Mac Virtual Display update in VisionOS 2.2 increases the standard display resolution to 5K and introduces wide and ultra wide modes, enhancing screen real estate and usability. However, latency and blurriness issues persist, making it more suitable for those already comfortable with the technology.
Why is John considering delaying the Callsheet launch for an App Store feature?
John is considering delaying the Callsheet launch to align with Apple's promotional opportunities, but he is weighing the benefits of this against the potential support burden and the self-imposed deadline of releasing before the end of the year.
Why is the Aura Frames digital photo frame receiving praise?
The Aura Frames digital photo frame is praised for its well-designed features, ease of setup, and high-quality display. It can automatically connect to Wi-Fi and download photos, making it a convenient and enjoyable way to display family photos.
Why is Casey skeptical about the Apple App Store's featurerequests?
Casey is skeptical about the Apple App Store's feature requests because they often require significant marketing coordination and promotional artwork, which can be costly and time-consuming for indie developers. The value of being featured has also diminished over time.
Why is Apple's self-service repair store not well-known?
Apple's self-service repair store is not well-known because it was launched quietly and the domain (selfservicerepair.com) does not have Apple's branding. Apple may not want to heavily promote it to avoid the perception of supporting third-party repairs.
Why is the SSD in John's M3 Max MacBook Pro not considered a serviceable part?
The SSD in John's M3 Max MacBook Pro is soldered into the logic board and is not considered a separately removable part. Replacing the SSD would require replacing the entire logic board, which is very expensive.
Why is having a cellular modem in MacBook Pros seen as a future improvement?
A cellular modem in MacBook Pros would make them truly portable by providing internet connectivity anywhere there's cellular service. This feature would enhance the usability of the Mac Virtual Display in VisionOS, allowing users to work efficiently in various locations without relying on Wi-Fi.
- Household chore division of labor
- Challenges of matching socks
- Laundry efficiency tips
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