654: Athletically Engaged

Key takeaways

Both Casey and Marco express feelings of frustration with navigating family situations while trying to maintain productivity in their development work.
The challenges of redesigning for iOS 26 highlight the limitations of SwiftUI and its impact on app usability.
The hosts question how AI will influence Apple's energy consumption in light of their carbon neutrality goals, recognizing that AI's demand for resources is a concern.
Excitement builds around the Apple event on September 9th, with speculation about new features and accessories for the iPhone 17.
The discussion reveals frustrations with the Finder's performance on MacOS, showcasing a preference for command line tools for file management.
The importance of community support and user feedback is emphasized, with a call to action for users to leave positive reviews.

Summary

Feeling Under the Weather

The hosts express their feelings of sadness and frustration as they deal with personal matters. Both Casey and Marco mention the impact of their children's illnesses on their productivity and mood. They discuss the challenges of focusing on their development work, particularly with the upcoming iOS 26 launch, while managing their respective family situations.

Introspective UI Design Challenges

Marco and Casey share their struggles with redesigning their apps for iOS 26, specifically regarding SwiftUI and its limitations for creating a seamless universal search interface. Marco expresses disappointment as he comes to terms with the idea that his intended design may not be achievable, leading him toward alternative strategies, such as a tab bar-driven approach.

AI, Energy Consumption, and Carbon Neutrality

The discussion transitions to the implications of AI on Apple's 2030 goal for carbon neutrality. The hosts question how the intensifying computational power demands of AI will influence energy use and Apple's existing commitments, acknowledging that the efficiency of Apple Silicon is advantageous but wary of the challenges presented by AI and data center operations.

Anticipating Upcoming Apple Events

Excitement builds around the upcoming Apple event, rumored on September 9th, where new product announcements are expected. The hosts speculate on potential changes with the iPhone 17 and new accessories, including diverse case designs and their implications for user experience. They highlight the importance of consumer feedback in shaping product features and design.

Managing MacOS and Finder Frustrations

The hosts vent about new issues arising with Finder and batch operations on MacOS, emphasizing the sluggishness and inefficiency when handling large file deletions and transfers. They reflect on their preference for using the command line to bypass Finder's slow performance, and share mutual frustrations regarding the inconsistencies in MacOS functionality.

Community and Developer Support

Concluding the episode, the hosts discuss the broader implications of community support and the importance of user feedback for developers navigating the sometimes tumultuous terrain of application updates and changes in MacOS. They call for gentleness from users towards developers, encouraging users to leave positive reviews for apps they enjoy.

Show notes

Pre-Show: Casey and Marco are sad
- Ben Rice McCarthy
- Under the Radar
Follow-up:
- 🗣️ It’s St. Jude time again! 🗣️
  - The Marco Offset
- Anonymous crushes the dreams of Marco and Casey about cellular MacBooks
- Another Anonymous shares a bit too much information about accidental Siri activations 😆
- 🤬 John’s AppleCare One update 🤬
- Help with Trackpad dragging
  - System Settings → Accessibility → Pointer Control → Trackpad Options… → Dragging Style → Three Finger Drag
    - Screenshot
  - …or Drag Lock
- Masimo comes for [more] blood
- UK drops utterly bananas backdoor legislation
- Studio Display with A19
  - Daniel Luz points out makes a funny comparison to Macs
  - Fabian Häusler theorizes it’s about binning
- Apple’s Hide my Email feature
  - An unexpected wrinkle Timothy Martin points out
  - Anecdote from David Beck
Apple Event: 9 September 1PM OTTZ
- Interactive logo
  - Still image for posterity
- Reverse-engineering by sam henri gold
“TechWoven” and “Liquid Silicone” cases leaked
- Maijin Bu on TechWoven
- …and on Liquid Silicone (and again)
Apple will simplify the Camera Control button
Ask ATP:
- What’s the ∆ between snapshots and backups? (via Phil Hirst)
  - Hyperspace
- Why is Finder slow to delete files? (via Dan)
- How will Apple reconcile AI and carbon neutrality? (via Sam Hunt)
Post-show: Some venting about politics and 𝓍26.
Members-only ATP Overtime: Rumored Apple roadmap
- Apple readies first upgrade to its struggling Vision Pro headset