Under the Radar
From development and design to marketing and support, Under the Radar is all about independent app development. It's rarely longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Marco Arment and David Smith.
Thu, April 10, 2025
Job Security
Whether "anyone" can make apps now with AI tools, and how that affects our apps, relevant skills, and careers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: ATP 663: Moonshoot Join ATP Membership to hear Overtime UTR 309: What's In Our Toolbox: Code Assistance Jevon's Paradox Cursor Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, March 28, 2025
Self-Sufficient Apps
Designing our apps to run without our constant involvement. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things : The award-winning to-do app. Ready for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Download a free trial for your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, March 18, 2025
Optimism vs. Pessimism
Identifying and distinguishing the difference between optimism, pessimism, and fear, and the paths we're choosing to take. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Choosing Optimism about iOS 19 ATP 630: Time to Spiral Fire and Motion Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 28, 2025
What's In Our Circles
The principles and goals we consider important in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, full-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code FACTORPODCAST for 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 13, 2025
Our Changing Relationship with Apple
How our values have diverged and our perceived relationship has changed with Apple, forcing our motivations for iOS development to evolve. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Expansion and Consolidation Post from 2014 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 30, 2025
The Long Term
Qualities and perspectives that help us stick with indie development over time. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Notion : Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 16, 2025
What's In Our Toolbox: Task Management
In the fourth of a multi-part series sharing the apps that we use to develop software, we discuss task management, collaboration, and a final assortment of miscellaneous apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Notion : Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Links and Show Notes: Tasks Management Reminders Github Issues Utility Microsoft Excel Slack Help Scout Transmit Cyberduck Apple Developer App Store Connect ImageOptim Tot FFmpeg SOX Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, January 06, 2025
What's In Our Toolbox: Code Assistance
In the third of a multi-part series sharing the apps that we use to develop software, we discuss documentation, code from the web, and LLM-powered code generation. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Xcode Documentation Stack Overflow Dash Xcode AI ChatGPT Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 19, 2024
What's In Our Toolbox: Simulators & Source Control
In the second of a multi-part series sharing the apps that we use to develop software, we discuss the tools we use to enhance the iOS Simulator, make the most of on-device testing, and manage our code in source control. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Listen Later : A read-it-later service for your ears. Get $2 in free credit and up to 25% extra credits. Links and Show Notes: Testing Sim Genie RocketSim Bezel iPhone Mirroring Source Tower Juxtacode Kaleidoscope Xcode Cloud Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 05, 2024
What's In Our Toolbox: Code & Design
In the first of a multi-part series sharing the apps that we use to develop software, we discuss the tools we use to write code and design visuals. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Coding: Xcode TextMate Base Soulver Design Sketch CustomSymbols Pastel PaintCode SF Symbols Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 20, 2024
Overcast "Wrapped"
Adding listening stats and a history feature to Overcast Premium. Links and Show Notes: Overcast in the App Store Announcement Post Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 07, 2024
Selling Apps
Different types of acquisitions, reasons why someone might want to buy our businesses, and reasons why we might want to sell — or not. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 24, 2024
Onboarding
Improving the first-run experiences in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Celtreos : The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 16, 2024
Raising Prices
Looking around the App Store, it's clear that we're not charging enough. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Listen Later : A read-it-later service for your ears. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 26, 2024
Artificial Walls
Holding the line for our own standards, while being open to the possibility that we've chosen the wrong lines. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the Relay community are coming together once again to support the life saving work of St Jude. Go to stjude.org/relay to donate or create your campaign today. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 12, 2024
Pending Apple Release
Submitting our iOS 18 updates, and considering what this OS means for our apps and our customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the Relay community are coming together once again to support the life saving work of St Jude. Go to stjude.org/relay to donate or create your campaign today. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, August 30, 2024
The Aftermath
Fixing issues with the Overcast rewrite, dealing with negative feedback, and resolving mistakes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Overcast Blog Post ATP Episode discussing the recent changes Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 01, 2024
Mid-Summer Update
As the summer races by at an alarming pace, we plan the rest of our time and consider the value of keeping some of our plans secret. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things : The award-winning to-do app. Download a free trial for your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Law of Large Numbers Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 19, 2024
The Storm
The first few days after the launch of the Overcast rewrite, and how to process the mountain of feedback. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: ATP Episode Marco's Introductory Blog Post Farmer's Carry Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 03, 2024
The Storm Before The Storm
Preparing for the launch of the big Overcast rewrite. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 20, 2024
Summer Plans
How we think about what to tackle each year between WWDC and the fall OS releases. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 13, 2024
WWDC 2024 Interview
In this special episode from Apple's podcast studio at WWDC 2024, we interview Serenity Caldwell, Design Evangelist at Apple, and Kristin Oro, Product Marketing for Developer Technology on visionOS. Links and Show Notes: Design great visionOS apps visionOS Pathway WWDC24 visionOS guide 2024 ADA Winners Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, June 06, 2024
WWDC Excitement
How we hope to spend next week at WWDC 2024. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Porkbun : Get your .app, .dev, or .foo domain for just $1 for the first year. Links and Show Notes: WWDC 2024 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 23, 2024
Butterflies in the Garden
The challenge of managing ourselves. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 09, 2024
You Can Always Come Back Later
It's sometimes fine to ship incomplete features, or technically non-ideal implementations, because you can improve them later if the need arises. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: David's Design Process for Offline Maps Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, April 30, 2024
An Inclusive Mindset
Designing our apps to be comfortably usable by as many people as possible. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: This episode is an extension of a YouTube video David recorded discussing the top of Inclusive Design. The video can be found here: An Inclusive Mindset This includes visual examples of the design elements we discuss. Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 10, 2024
Pillar III: Retention
We conclude a three-part series with the third pillar of a successful app: customer-retention methods and techniques. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Pillar 2: Monetization Pillar I: Acquisition Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, March 26, 2024
Vision Pro Numbers
How the Apple Vision Pro is fitting into our lives so far, the usage of our apps on visionOS, and considering how to allocate our attention and resources to the platform. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, March 14, 2024
Feelings & Opportunities
Thoughts on the new app-distribution options from the EU DMA and the implications for app developers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: "All was well, until one day they met a thunderstorm—more than a thunderstorm, a thunder-battle. You know how terrific a really big thunderstorm can be down in the land and in a river-valley; especially at times when two great thunderstorms meet and clash. More terrible still are thunder and lightning in the mountains at night, when storms come up from East and West and make war." ... "There they were sheltering under a hanging rock for the night, and he lay beneath a blanket and shook from head to toe. When he peeped out in the lightning-flashes, he saw that across the valley the stone-giants were out, and were hurling rocks at one another for a game, and catching them, and tossing them down into the darkness where they smashed among the trees far below, or splintered into little bits with a bang." ... "This won't do at all!" said Thorin. "If we don't get blown off, or drowned, or struck by lightning, we shall be picked up by some giant and kicked sky-high for a football!" The Hobbit, Over Hill and Under Hill Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 29, 2024
Pillar II: Monetization
In the second of a three-part series, we look at the second pillar of a successful app: choosing a monetization model that fits the app's target market. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Pillar #1, Acquisition The Tyranny of the Churn Equation Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 14, 2024
First Hire
Thoughts and motivations behind David's hiring of an employee and what it means to be an indie developer. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Independent as in Freedom, not Independent as in Alone Some Personal News Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 18, 2024
Recreational Computing
Final considerations for the imminent Apple Vision Pro launch, and our expectations for visionOS apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Dave's 8 Watch Apps Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, January 04, 2024
Pillar I: Acquisition
In the first of a three-part series, we look at the first pillar of a successful app: customer acquisition, including paid advertising, word-of-mouth marketing, and editorial promotion. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sentry : Mobile crash reporting and app monitoring. Get 6 months of the Team plan free with code radar. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Sat, December 09, 2023
Fifty Roles
The many roles we need to juggle as independent developers, and considering which roles we can take off our plates. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Development Programming Integration Accessibility Localization Backend development Research and Development Product Roadmap planning Feature planning Market analysis Profitability/Business Case analysis Design Product UI design User Experience Marketing Assets Customer Experience Market Research In-app copy and communication Quality Assurance Software Testing for new features Regression testing of old features Platform Testing with new updates Recreating of user issues Field Testing Operations Bookkeeping Payroll Tax compliance Local compliance State Compliance Federal Compliance Banking Cash Flow Facilities Human Resources Health Benefits Business Insurance Workers Comp or similar policies Training IT Email/storage/documents Hardware Testing device management Backend servers Marketing Paid Advertising Platform Relationships management Customer relationship management Social Media Partnership management Content Marketing Podcast/Video Screenshots and Descriptions Website design and management Customer Support Email Helpdesk Help video FAQs List as a Numbers Spreadsheet Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 30, 2023
Revert to Defaults
When to ignore or revert our custom-design instincts and follow the system defaults instead. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Preview of the Redesign 1 Preview of the Redesign 2 Typography HIG Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 09, 2023
The Weirdest Parties
What happens when you break 50 million home screens? This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Correction: Since recording this episode I've discovered that the bug actually only occurred on the iOS 17.2 Beta and not the 17.1 GM build as I had originally thought. A testing device I was using was actually on the Public Beta program when I thought it was only running the GM builds. Either way the panic was real and the urgency was still just as palpable. The bug was affecting every user on the Beta Program which isn't insignificant. That makes me feel a bit better about my process for catching bugs like this, since I didn't miss it in an entire beta cycle, just a few days since the beta 1 was released. Sidekick Notepad Widget archival failed due to image being too large [37] - (1,284, 1,284), totalArea: 1,648,656 > max[951,390.0000]. Cosmic Power of the Infinite Shred Machine 🤘🏻 Image I/O FB13335408, My request for the WidgetKit limits to be documented (Thank you!) Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 25, 2023
Upstream Decisions
Early decisions and implementation choices that have large impacts down the road — good and bad. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Upstream Decisions, companion blog post Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 11, 2023
Rest and Recovery
Taking time off when you realize — or don't yet — that you really need it. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: David's Post about Resting Ep 272: Feeling Behind Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 27, 2023
Unforeseeable Issues
Encountering bugs and feedback that our development and beta testing didn't or couldn't uncover. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things : Now updated for Apple’s new operating systems. Try it today. Links and Show Notes: The bug David filed for the Core Image bug discussed in this episode is FB13201736, should that be helpful to anyone listening to this ;) Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 13, 2023
Go Time
The rush to submit our iOS 17 apps for its general release, and the last window of opportunity to prepare our test devices for last year's OSes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 30, 2023
Preparing for iOS 17
Our final plans and preparation for iOS 17's launch, now that we can confidently predict its timing. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 16, 2023
What's New In This Version
How to communicate new features to new and existing customers — and which features are worth communicating. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Contact Form for App Store Editorial HTTP Live Streaming in Final Cut Pro Automatic Podcast Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, August 01, 2023
Does It Work, and How Does It Feel?
Splitting your time between iOS 17 and visionOS development, and tips for attending a visionOS lab. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Work with Apple Tips for Vision Pro Labs Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 19, 2023
Backpack-Driven Development
The value of exploration and experimentation. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Automated Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, July 07, 2023
Feeling Behind
Examining the constant anxiety of feeling like you're falling "behind" in your app's development. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, June 19, 2023
Developer Prospects for visionOS
Our expectations for the visionOS app market when Apple Vision Pro launches next year. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: A Developer's View of Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro: A Watershed Moment for Personal Computing Chris Lawley Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 09, 2023
WWDC 2023
An interview with Josh Shaffer and Chris Thielen about Swift macros, SwiftData, interactive widgets, and more, recorded at Apple Park during WWDC 2023. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: (Photo Credit: Apple) Full Text Transcript WWDC 2023 What's New Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, May 25, 2023
Preparing for WWDC 2023
Our annual pre-WWDC episode: practical advice for those attending the event, and how everyone — virtual or in-person — can make the most of the week. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Beyond WWDC Activities (Slack Groups) Labs Sessions Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 10, 2023
Fancy Work
Controlling the urge to over-invest in details that won't proportionally benefit our customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: David's Article about exploring Corners Automatic Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 26, 2023
Don't Run Servers
Modern Apple devices offer incredible power — use it! This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 12, 2023
The Middle Path
We talk ourselves into, and then back out of, hiring more people. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Thoroughly Considered Episode Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, March 28, 2023
Old App, New Subscription
Updating a decade-old app to a new subscription business model, and how the change has performed so far and been received by the existing users. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Pedometer++ Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 15, 2023
Scaling Support
Strategies for self-help channels in your app to minimize support email. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Widgetsmith += 100,000,000 Scaling Customer Support Core Intuition on Email Support Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 01, 2023
Pedometer++ 5.0
A huge update to Pedometer++ including a complete UI rewrite and significant new features. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Pedometer++ Version Five Overview Implementing Step Counting Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 16, 2023
Managing Change
Taking risks to move an old app forward. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Automated Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 01, 2023
A Vacation to the Basement
The benefits of a work-"vacation" and the discipline of shipping. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Corresponding Blog Post & Video xScope Greycation introduced on Cortex here Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 18, 2023
Subscription School
Understanding subscription metrics and the inherent limits they impose. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: The Tyranny of the Churn Equation My Tool Story behind the Tool's Icon 🏴☠️ Metrics _DavidSmith on Mastodon marcoarment on Mastodon Automated Keyword Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, January 09, 2023
Plans for the Season
Our plans for the first half of this year, which may include the launch of a new platform from Apple. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Issuu : Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Links and Show Notes: Blackbird Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 22, 2022
A Less-Cloudy Outlook
Abandoning the CloudKit plan for Overcast in light of new information. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pow, from Moving Parts : Beautiful Transitions for your iOS App. Get 10% off with code RADAR. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, December 09, 2022
Working in Public
How publishing our processes and open-sourcing our code help us build our skills, clarify our thoughts, and produce better outcomes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Setapp : Over 240+ apps. Get a month free trial with code UNDERRADAR Links and Show Notes: Blackbird Design Notes Diary #1 Design Notes Diary #2 Design Notes Diary #3 Design Notes Diary #4 Design Notes Diary #5 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, November 21, 2022
Optimizing Paywalls
Refining and improving the most boring and rudimentary experiences in our apps, and testing variations on Widgetsmith's paywall. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Setapp : Over 240+ apps. Get a month free trial with code UNDERRADAR Links and Show Notes: Images of the Paywall Progress Superwall Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 09, 2022
The Discontinuity Principle
Considerations for feature removals in the context of the Overcast website player. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Marco's Announcement Post Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 27, 2022
New and Different
Reflections on launching a new app that's extremely different from our usual work. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Volley Games : Apply now for the position of Lead iOS Developer. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, October 11, 2022
Motivation Slumps
Feeling unmotivated, inspiration vs. motivation, and techniques to get moving again. Be kind to yourself. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Scriptnotes Timestamp Link Scriptnotes Episode Page David's Watch Face Work #1 David's Watch Face Work #2 David's Watch Face Work #3 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 28, 2022
Apple Watch Ultra
David's experience taking the Apple Watch Ultra into its natural habitat. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Rogue Amoeba : Save 20% in celebration of the 20th anniversary. Links and Show Notes: Trip Report Video Trip Report Article Photos taken on the trip Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 15, 2022
Be Where Your Customers Are
How our iOS 16 launches went, and what we're focusing on next. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed : Start hiring right now with a free $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Links and Show Notes: Donate to St Jude David's First Attempt at TikTok Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 31, 2022
From Left Field to the Home Stretch
Last-minute preparations for the imminent launch of iOS 16 and the iPhone 14 series. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Performance Graph Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 17, 2022
The Nature of Advertising
Balancing the needs of your customers with your needs as a business. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Mark Gurman's Article Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 03, 2022
Limits of Indie Life
We don't have the capabilities of larger staffs, and we can't do everything, so we must keep our scope and expectations within the capacity of what one person can do. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, July 21, 2022
Different, But Not Worse
Are SwiftUI apps destined to be mediocre, or can we still make great apps? Introducing the famous App Development Pentagon. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Ben Packard's Tweet The App Development Pentagon: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 06, 2022
Hard Forks
Rewriting major parts of your app with aggressive new targets while keeping the old code around for compatibility. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Ship of Theseus Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, June 24, 2022
Slope of Enlightenment
With the dust settling from WWDC, we have more realistic expectations of the new APIs and can make achievable plans for the summer. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Gartner Hype Cycle Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 08, 2022
WWDC 2022 Special
In this special extended episode, we interview Serenity Caldwell and Andreas Wendker from Apple in the new Developer Center from WWDC 2022. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell and Andreas Wendker Links and Show Notes: What's New in WWDC 2022 WWDC 2022 Photograph of the recording setup Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 25, 2022
Workplace Christmas
Mentally preparing ourselves for WWDC 2022. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: WWDC Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 11, 2022
Setup Update
An update on our hardware and software setups for development, considering Apple's current lineup. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Roost Laptop Stand Frosted Window Film Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 29, 2022
Farewell, Feed Wrangler
The decision to shut down a service, and how to best take care of its customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: Feed Wrangler Feedbin Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 13, 2022
File Edit WWDC Window Help
A collection of mini-topics: the WWDC announcement, Phased Release for Automatic Updates, and the value of in-app Help documentation. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Links and Show Notes: WWDC Announcement WWDC Announcement History Phased Release Documentation Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, April 01, 2022
Overcast Redesign
Considerations that went into the Overcast redesign, and its initial reception. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview : Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Links and Show Notes: The Overcast Redesign: Part One Alternate SF Font Options Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 16, 2022
A/B Testing
The benefits and pitfalls of data-driven choices. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Supporter : Add a complete support section to your app in only 3 minutes. Get 20% off with code undertheradar. Links and Show Notes: Example A/B Test Calculator Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 02, 2022
The Spring Collection
A big update to Widgetsmith, and two developers giving fashion advice. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Widgetsmith 3.0 Overview Color Episode Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 18, 2022
Be A Little Annoying
Our perceived ideals of quality don't always win. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Ahrefs : Improve your website’s SEO performance and get more traffic from search. Free for website owners. Links and Show Notes: ATP 470 Dithering, January 21, 2022 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 02, 2022
Color-Picking
How we choose and manipulate colors as non-designers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Complementary Colors System Colors Louie Mantia's Tweet HSL Colors Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 19, 2022
Should You Do It?
So you have an idea to make an app. Is it available, is it worthwhile, and will you feel good about doing it? What happens if it works? This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Doppler : Sync environment variables at scale Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 05, 2022
The Road (Still) Ahead
How our expectations for 2021 panned out, and the kind of work we're planning to do in 2022. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: FC Model Ian's Awesome Counter Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, December 08, 2021
SF Symbols
Our icon-design journeys over time have led us to lean heavily into SF Symbols today. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Best-in-Class iOS App : Get 50% off early access to the book series. Links and Show Notes: Creating Custom SF Symbols, WWDC 2021 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, November 23, 2021
Support Expectations
Managing customer support, customer expectations, and frequently asked questions. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 10, 2021
Tackling the Redesign
Finally starting the Overcast redesign, and pragmatic considerations when tackling modernization of older codebases. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Best-in-Class iOS App : Get 50% off early access to the book series. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 27, 2021
Money, Time, and M1 Max Macs
A healthy balance for subscription-expiry grace periods, and how the new MacBook Pro helps our development workflows. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things : Things – the award-winning to-do app, now with Markdown support! Try it free. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 14, 2021
Ask For Money
Getting over shyness to ask your app's users for money in more prominent and direct ways. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Things : Things – the award-winning to-do app, now with Markdown support! Try it free. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 29, 2021
Adopting High-Profile iOS Features
How we decide whether, when, and to what degree we should adopt the headlining features of each iOS release. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Best-in-Class iOS App : Get 50% off early access to the book series. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 17, 2021
A Quiet Fall
We were given a reprieve with a lack of new developer-facing features in the iPhone 13 line and Apple Watch Series 7, but with the continuation of the Series 3, we all lose. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Tower : Tower - the powerful Git client for your Mac. Use code RADAR50 to get 50% off your first year. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 01, 2021
The Fragmented Future
The effects of legal settlements and regulations on independent iOS developers, and how we can ensure that we still have a place in the scary potential futures that may come. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Links and Show Notes: Details of the Settlement Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 18, 2021
Mr. Day One
Needing to offer different features and experiences to different parts of your userbase due to hardware limitations and OS differences. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Links and Show Notes: If you happen to work at Apple and can give some love to my Extra Large widget issue, it is FB9523978. Thanks! Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, August 04, 2021
Defaults
The power of default settings and choices, and the impact of changing your app's default behavior. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 21, 2021
Fingers in the Dam
When fixing a simple visual bug unexpectedly becomes a much larger problem. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Best-in-Class iOS App : Get 50% off early access to the book series. Links and Show Notes: Best in Class App Post Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership A Best-in-Class iOS App
Wed, July 07, 2021
Optional Fun
How we're spending our summers so far. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 23, 2021
The Danger Zone
Approaching a change with very, very high stakes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: If you'd like to help me beta test the new photo chooser, I'd very much appreciate it! Thank you. Testflight Link for Beta Testing I investigated the App Data container system I mentioned. It exists (it wasn't just a dream) but doesn't seem to work in practice in modern versions of Xcode. 😞 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 09, 2021
WWDC 2021
The second digital-only WWDC, how iOS 15 and watchOS 8 impact our apps, and what we'll be tackling first this summer. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 26, 2021
Making the Most of a Virtual WWDC
What to expect from WWDC, how to prepare for the virtual event, and how to follow the material. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: WWDC App Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 12, 2021
Feature Regrets
Dealing with features we wish we'd never added. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: RevenueCat : In-app subscriptions made easy. Get started now for free. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 29, 2021
Shark Battle
When big-company maneuvers hit the little fish like us. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: RevenueCat : In-app subscriptions made easy. Get started now for free. Links and Show Notes: Apple's Podcast Announcement App Tracking Transparency Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 14, 2021
Group Therapy Session
Forgiving ourselves for a year of greatly reduced productivity. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Spox : The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show. Links and Show Notes: _'s feelings recently Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 01, 2021
From Subscribe to Follow
WWDC 2021's announcement, and whether Overcast should adopt a terminology change along with Apple and Spotify. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Spox : The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show. Links and Show Notes: WWDC Announcement Subscribe to Follow Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 17, 2021
A Server Disaster
You should totally run your own servers. It'll be fine! Well, most of the time. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 03, 2021
A Watchsmith Adventure
A _DavidSmith Story Half-Hour on the surprising journey to build a simple photo complication for Apple Watch. How hard could it be? This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Watchsmith Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, February 18, 2021
Logging
Deforestation, timber production, and wood preparation. [taps earpiece] What?… Oh, sorry. Scratch that. Writing lines of text to files for diagnostic purposes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 03, 2021
Thinking Like A Business
Trying to remove emotion and assumptions from indie business decision-making. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Release Notes Joe's Tweet Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 20, 2021
Binary Stars
Copying someone else's work as a learning exercise, and the tricky balance between copying and inspiration. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hotjar : Website Heatmaps & Behavior Analytics Tools. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Marco's well established love of Solar Screenshot of Marco's copy Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 06, 2021
The Road Ahead
The kind of year we expect 2021 to be for Apple-platform developers, and an update on Overcast's SwiftUI progress. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Command Line Heroes : Epic true tales of people revolutionizing the technology landscape. Season 6 out now. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, December 22, 2020
Privacy Labels and Analytics
Apple's new privacy labels in the App Store, and how we've designed our custom analytics frameworks for minimal data collection. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Privacy Documentation Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, December 09, 2020
Pivoting Your App
The tricky balance of making big changes to your app to better serve your current market without upsetting your initial customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Mailroute : Protect your email today. Get 10% off the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 25, 2020
We Got a Raise
How the M1 Macs are game-changers for developers, and our thoughts on the lower fees from the App Store Small Business Program. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: App Store Small Business Program Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, November 09, 2020
Adopting SwiftUI
The continued challenges of modernizing Overcast with Swift and SwiftUI, and deciding whether to rewrite Objective-C components in Swift. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 28, 2020
Modernizing Overcast
Refactoring and rewriting the foundations of a 6-year-old Objective-C codebase using Swift and modern APIs. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 14, 2020
The Calm After The Storm
Settling into a baseline, leaving no room to be undercut, and where Widgetsmith goes from here. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Tower : The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows. Get 50% off with code RADAR50. Links and Show Notes: Scriptable The Talk Show Episode Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, September 29, 2020
Widgetsmith
Dave's app is number one in the App Store! We explore the mind-bending scale and perspective of such a defining moment in an indie developer's career. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Appfigures : Everything you need to monitor and optimize all of your mobile apps. Use radar3030 for 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Widgetsmith Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 16, 2020
Time Flies
What Apple's event and iOS 14's timing means for us. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Appfigures : Everything you need to monitor and optimize all of your mobile apps. Use radar3030 for 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 02, 2020
Spending Dan Riccio’s 2020 Battery Surplus
Our second-annual wishlist for how we hope this fall's Apple hardware spends the efficiency gains from another year of technological progress. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: RevenueCat : In-app subscriptions made easy. Get started now for free. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 20, 2020
Store Wars
How Epic vs. Apple might affect developers like us. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Appfigures : Everything you need to monitor and optimize all of your mobile apps. Use radar3030 for 30% off your first 3 months. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 06, 2020
iOS 14 Privacy Disclosures
The new App Store privacy disclosures and tracking-permission prompt in iOS 14. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: RevenueCat : In-app subscriptions made easy. Get started now for free. Links and Show Notes: Developer Overview of Changes Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, July 21, 2020
Not-So-Secret Plans
What we're working on so far this summer, and why we're not keeping it secret. Links and Show Notes: Check the Weather Launched on Oct 17, 2012 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 08, 2020
Apple's Grand Vision of the Future
Adapting to the continued consolidation of Apple's platforms and frameworks. Links and Show Notes: ATP 385: Temporal Smear Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 24, 2020
WWDC 2020
How the online-only format of WWDC 2020 is working out in practice, and how quickly we plan to adopt the new APIs. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 10, 2020
Unproductivity
Putting mental health above productivity during challenging times. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 27, 2020
Backporting
Using compatibility shims and abstractions to gain some of the newest APIs' benefits on previous OS versions. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 13, 2020
Self-Imposed Constraints
Imposing arbitrary limits on yourself to produce better projects. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Dithering App Stories Interview Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 29, 2020
Custom Fonts
The risks and rewards of using custom fonts, and how to implement them in a modern app. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Netflix Abstract Series Guardian's Font Concourse, Overcast's Font Decimal, Watchsmith's Font Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 15, 2020
Watchsmith
The launch of David's new app that pushes the boundaries of watchOS and finally makes our smartwatch faces actually smart. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Watchsmith (App Store) Introducing Watchsmith Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 02, 2020
watchOS Business Prospects
The business side of Apple Watch app development in 2020. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 18, 2020
Uncertain Times
Business decisions for app developers during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 04, 2020
Replacing WWDC
Considering how Apple could replace and expand the roles filled by WWDC if it's canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 19, 2020
Advanced Math
How we tackle the occasional need for more advanced math skills than what we actually have. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Superellipse Maths Hourglass Maths Audio Maths Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, February 05, 2020
The Past and Future of the iPad
Looking back at the launch of the iPad, and what its present and future hold, from an app-development and business perspective. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Original Instapaper for iPad Redesigned Instapaper for iPad Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 22, 2020
Compatibility Contrast
As Marco discovers the value of staying with the old, David plows headfirst into the new. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 08, 2020
Ambitions, Goals, and Themes
Making plans, setting goals, and setting guidelines for decision-making — and, taking a page from our friends at Cortex, our chosen themes for 2020. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : Cloud Hosting & Linux Servers. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Cortex #95: 2020 Yearly Themes Back to Work Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Tue, December 24, 2019
Supporting The Previous OS
Revisiting the decision to go iOS 13-only with Overcast, and the pros and cons of potentially re-adding support for iOS 12. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, December 11, 2019
Shortcuts & Harnesses
Time-saving tips and tricks, and the value of test-harness mini-apps during development. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 27, 2019
Silent Updates
If you ship a major update, but don't announce it anywhere, does it make a sound? This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Sleep++ Overcast Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 13, 2019
16-inch MacBook Pro
A huge update to the computer that most of you are probably using. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Marco's Blog Post ATP 352: No One Else Had Calipers Apple Page Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 30, 2019
Operating in a Hostile Environment
Energy logs, API-misuse terminations, and other unexpected ways our apps crash due to system policy enforcement. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: NSHipster on MetricKit Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, October 18, 2019
That's Great, Apple, But…
Gather around the campfire as Uncle Dave tells the tale of how the conditions formed for today's App Store subscription scams. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Use code radar2019. Links and Show Notes: Becky Hansmeyer - How to Flip an App for Profit Intentional Subscriptions Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 03, 2019
Moon++
David's new app, Moon++, and experiences working with SwiftUI and the standalone App Store on the Apple Watch. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Moon++ App Store Moon++ Backstory Parallactic angle Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 18, 2019
Always-On Apple Watch
New possibilities for users and developers opened up by the always-on screen of the Apple Watch Series 5. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes: Support St Jude #170: Spending Dan Riccio's Battery Surplus Rene Ritchie's Apple Watch Review Apple Watch Series 5 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 04, 2019
Summer Report Card
Our summers turned out very differently than we had planned. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Membership Learn more about Relay FM Membership Inevitable Sherlocking Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Mon, August 19, 2019
No News is Good News
We didn't think we had anything to talk about, but then we discovered unit testing and version control. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, August 08, 2019
Customers, Audience, and Critics
Recognizing three groups that only partially overlap, and how to prioritize the feedback we get from them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: AppLookout : Search and trademark alert services for apps and games. Get $20 off using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 24, 2019
Spending Dan Riccio's Battery Surplus
How we'd improve the Apple Watch by "spending" the power-efficiency gains likely to come in the next hardware update. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Apply Pixels : Get 30% off industry-standard app icon templates, UI kits, icon sets, video classes and more. Links and Show Notes: Whoop Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, July 10, 2019
The End of an App's Life
Facing the tough decisions when you know, in your heart, that it's time. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : The Most Comprehensive Feedback Platform for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 26, 2019
Working While Traveling
Our makeshift travel-work setups, and managing expectations about how much and what types of work you'll get done while traveling. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Luna Display Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard Razer Deathadder Mouse Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, June 12, 2019
The WWDC Hangover
As the dust settles on an overwhelming WWDC 2019, we figure out what we should tackle first. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Marco's Mac Thoughts David's Summary Post Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 29, 2019
API Wish List
What we hope to see at WWDC 2019 in Apple's APIs and developer tools. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 15, 2019
WWDC 2018 Year in Review
As WWDC 2019 approaches, we review the major changes announced in WWDC 2018 and how they've actually played out over the past year. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: What's New in tvOS What's New in macOS What's New in watchOS What's New in iOS Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, May 01, 2019
Meaningless Version Numbers
The advantages of switching from semantic versioning to a sequential calendar-based system with no semantic implications, and the different marketing mindset it brings. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Overcast Marco's Clip Sharing overview Curtis Herbert talking about Version numbers Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, April 17, 2019
CalZones
Launch day for David's new app, CalZones! This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: CalZones in the App Store Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, April 04, 2019
The Five Stages of Developing a New App
Using David's upcoming app as an example, we take a journey through curiosity, excitement, productivity, despair, polishing, and shipping. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Original Tweet Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 20, 2019
Gears, Knobs, and Buttons
The design challenge of a podcast app's now-playing screen, how Overcast's design has progressed over the years, and the unexpected usability failures along the way. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Overcast v1 Overcast v3 Overcast v4 Overcast v5 Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, March 06, 2019
Working Staycations
Taking vacations or staycations to get a lot of work done in a short time and take full advantage of being in the zone. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Cortex Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 22, 2019
New App
Creating a new app as a fun exercise, and making choices that minimize its ongoing maintenance needs. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, February 08, 2019
Bundled Data
Including large or small databases and other data files with your app. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes ATP where Marco discussed Instant Search FMDB UTR where we discussed implementing Search Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 23, 2019
Editorial Content
Producing and embedding content in your app that changes continuously, such as monthly challenges, directories, and user-generated content. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, January 09, 2019
The Nightmare After Christmas
Running servers is easy the vast majority of the time. But sometimes, something goes wrong at the worst possible time. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes Xdebug webgrind Linode NodeBalancers Cloudflare Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 27, 2018
Difficult Bugfixes
Tracking down hard-to-find, hard-to-reproduce bugs that don't show up in your own usage. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 20, 2018
Knowingly Shipping Bugs
When, why, and how it's OK to ship updates to your app with known bugs. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, December 13, 2018
Fear of Major Changes
Good and bad fears of embarking on major code changes to our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript UTR #143: Implementing Step-Counting Core Motion Bug Report: Radar #46606259 Pedometer++ Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, December 05, 2018
Removing the Bumpers
Exercising atrophied programming muscles by experimenting with languages, technologies, and environments that lack the safety and convenience of our usual work. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 28, 2018
Little Touches
Small design features, flourishes, and other indulgences to satisfy ourselves and make our apps feel more delightful. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Overcast Pedometer++ Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, November 21, 2018
Showing Up Every Week
Budgeting our time for ongoing commitments vs. exploratory and hobby projects, and an update on iOS device statistics. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript ATP Episode 300! Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 15, 2018
Algorithms
The challenge of writing complex algorithms, and the joy of finding a simpler way. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Always Visible Date Fast Inverse Square Root Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 08, 2018
Low-Work Mode
Accepting that our motivation and productivity are cyclical, with periods of very little work getting done. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Marco's Mac mini Review Build and Analyze #6, Cycles of Motivation Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, November 01, 2018
New MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iPad Pro
Developer-relevant analysis of this week's Apple releases and how we can use them in our work. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 24, 2018
Ethical Monetization
App Store subscription scams, and considering the ethics of how our apps make money. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Sneaky subscriptions are plaguing the App Store Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 17, 2018
Custom Apple Watch Faces
Why the Apple Watch needs third-party faces, tools to make them for yourself today, and overcoming the reasons why Apple may not want to offer them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Why it’s hard to read the time on Infograph Considering Low Contrast Complications SpriteKitWatchFace Exploring Custom watchOS Watch Faces Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, October 10, 2018
Concerns About the Future
Long-term career planning, predicting where Apple is going, betting on the right technologies, and wondering whether we'll still be doing this in ten years. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, October 04, 2018
Implementing Step-Counting
Answering the surprisingly difficult question of "How many steps did you take today?" This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Pedometer++ Time Zones on Wikipedia Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Wed, September 26, 2018
Passion Projects
The value of making apps only for yourself that you never release. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Thu, September 20, 2018
Implementing Search
Concepts and considerations for implementing full-text search in your app, with examples from Overcast 5. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Overcast Support Under the Radar with a Relay FM Membership
Fri, September 14, 2018
The Mad Rush
Finalizing our iOS 12 and watchOS 5 updates, and updating our apps for the new iPhones and Apple Watches before we can actually buy them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Overcast Pedometer++ Workouts++
Fri, September 07, 2018
Taking Breaks
Setting up your business for extended times away, and how to start working again when you get back. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Cortex on Roombas
Thu, June 28, 2018
watchOS 5
The huge gifts we were given in watchOS 5, and today's environment for building Apple Watch apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, June 21, 2018
iOS 12 and App Review Changes
How we're affected by the iOS 12 changes and revised App Store review guidelines. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: NSScreencast : Weekly bite-sized screencasts on iOS development. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Old School API Diffs App Review Guideline Changes
Thu, June 14, 2018
Freshly Cleared Decks
The first things we do after WWDC every year, and why this year might be different. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Piezo
Tue, June 05, 2018
On the Street at WWDC 2018
Live interviews at Social Policy in San Jose, with first impressions from Curtis Hurbert, Joe Cieplinski, and Kaya Thomas. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Guest Starring: Kaya Thomas , Joe Cieplinski , and Curtis Herbert Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Curtis Herbert Joe Cieplinski Kaya Thomas
Wed, May 30, 2018
WWDC Tips
Packing, preparation, and logistical tips for a happy, healthy, and productive WWDC. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Pedometer++ Stickers
Fri, May 25, 2018
Collective Bargaining
The challenge of trying to form a union or other collective action group for developers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript The Developer's Union
Wed, May 16, 2018
Accessibility
Considering accessibility as part of usability, and testing with the most common iOS accessibility APIs. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Global Accessibility Awareness Day Apple's Accessibility Developer Page Marco's Article about App Review and Accessibility
Thu, May 10, 2018
Dot-App and Microsoft's 95%
Whether you need one of the new .app domains, and the ramifications of Microsoft's lower app-store commissions. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Google's .app Registry Microsoft's Revenue Split Announcement
Thu, May 03, 2018
Lightning Round V
Lessons from Android's success, hot new things from past WWDCs that didn't pan out, and trying to improve or avoid social problems with our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Instabug : In-App Feedback and Bug Reporting for Mobile Apps Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, April 27, 2018
Lightning Round IV
Planning out our apps before writing any code, deciding which ideas NOT to pursue, a converged "Marzipan" world, and accessibility. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, April 19, 2018
Lightning Round III: Servers
In our third Q&A episode, we address the many questions we received about running servers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, April 13, 2018
Lightning Round II
Our second-ever Q&A episode, including questions on React Native, reusable code vs. duplication, learning beyond Hello World, and the art of packing lightly for travel. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Ask a Question
Thu, April 05, 2018
Retention
The fast drop-off of typical usage over time, and how to improve our customer-retention rates. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript iTunes Connect Analytics Guide
Thu, March 29, 2018
Privacy Policies and GDPR
Minimizing the collection and storage of your users' personal data, and high-level strategies to think about in the dawn of the EU's new GDPR law. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, March 23, 2018
Sleep++ and Permission Prompts
The development and release of Sleep++ 3.0, and best practices for prompting the user for permission to access iOS-protected data or features. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR2018 for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Sleep++ in the App Store Sleep++ 3.0 Launch Blog Post
Fri, March 16, 2018
WWDC 2018 Preview, Watch Stats
Whether to sign up for a WWDC 2018 ticket and what to do if you don't get one, and the ramifications of David's latest Apple Watch usage stats. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR2018 for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Tickets to ATP or Relay Live at WWDC Apple's WWDC Page Layers Conference
Thu, March 08, 2018
Ten Years of the iPhone SDK
Celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the first iPhone SDK release, imagining alternate timelines that could have been, and remembering what we were doing ten years ago. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Craig Hockenberry's Retrospective
Thu, March 01, 2018
Fear and Change
Considering the temptation and pitfalls of developing features out of fear of missing an opportunity. Also, how best to communicate changes to customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Apple Ski/Snowboarding Article Slopes in the App Store Slopes Diary
Fri, February 23, 2018
Productivity by Inefficiency
Adopting inefficient hacks to save developer time, since hardware is so fast that it's often a worthwhile tradeoff. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Marco's Color Library
Thu, February 15, 2018
Second Locations
Considerations for travel, coffeeshops, offices, vacations, and other secondary work setups. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Cortex Quitter
Fri, February 09, 2018
Original Research
Tackling complex math, data analysis, or other challenging problems to give your app a competitive advantage. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code RADAR at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Marco's Visualizer
Thu, February 01, 2018
The iMac Pro
Desktops vs. laptops, single vs. multiple monitors, and how we're enjoying our iMac Pros so far. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2018’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Casey's Checklist SizeUp
Thu, January 25, 2018
The Going Indie Spreadsheet, Part 2
A two-part crash course in starting an indie business. In part 2, we cover health insurance, retirement planning, professional services, and other common expenses. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, January 18, 2018
The Going Indie Spreadsheet, Part 1
A two-part crash course in starting an indie business. In part 1, we cover business entities, taxes, and income. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript ATP Intervention with Casey Analog(ue) Intervention with Casey Supertop Doom Clock Spreadsheet
Fri, January 12, 2018
Platform Wish List for 2018
What we're hoping to see from Apple's APIs and developer platforms in 2018. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code radar at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, January 05, 2018
Grading the App Store in 2017
How the App Store's 2017 changes have panned out so far, and our hopes for 2018. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, December 29, 2017
Ideal vs. Pragmatic
Being pressured by users or reality into features or choices we don't think we should need to do. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, December 21, 2017
Universal Mac Apps?
Considering the potential benefits and ramifications of the rumored unified app framework between macOS and iOS. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Episode YouTube Mirror Links: Under the Radar on YouTube Mark Gurman's Article Right versus Pragmatic
Thu, December 14, 2017
Workouts++ 2.0 Launch Diary
David keeps a diary of what the day was like while he launched Workouts++ 2.0. It didn't turn out exactly how he'd hoped. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript 59: Workous++ 1.0 Launch Diary 107: Free with Benefits
Fri, December 08, 2017
Search Ads in Practice
Our experiences and best practices we've found for App Store Search Ads after a year of use, and whether to use the new Search Ads Basic. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code RADAR for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Search Ads Basic
Thu, November 30, 2017
Punch-List Mode
Getting from when you think it's 99% complete to being actually releasable. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code RADAR to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Forecast: Podcast MP3 encoder with chapters
Wed, November 22, 2017
Free with Benefits
Possibilities for value when apps don't bring in money directly. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, November 16, 2017
Long Projects
Getting through long projects while maintaining motivation and perspective. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code RADAR for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, November 09, 2017
iPhone X Reality
Rethinking designs now that we have the iPhone X in-hand. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, November 02, 2017
Public Beta Testing with Slack
Lessons from Overcast's public beta, and using Slack as a feedback and bug-reporting channel. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING. Links and Show Notes Overcast Slack group Episode Transcript
Thu, October 26, 2017
Usability-First Design
Prioritizing usability over design trends — even Apple's. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : Pay one monthly fee and get access to the best Mac software around Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, October 19, 2017
Procrastiworking
Procrastinating by working on other productive tasks instead of the big one we really don't want to do. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, October 12, 2017
Anchoring vs. Simplicity
Real-world results of switching in-app purchases from multiple price tiers to a single option. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, October 05, 2017
Longevity
(Sent with Balloons) How to view and start projects that have a good chance of making it to episode 100. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript XKCD First Build & Analyze First Developing Perspective
Thu, September 28, 2017
Effecting Change
Trying to get Apple to change something, and knowing what you can and can’t change. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, September 20, 2017
The Accidental Episode
An "off-the-air" discussion working through the challenges of standalone Apple Watch podcast playback. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, September 15, 2017
iPhone X and LTE Watches
New design challenges to tackle for the iPhone X, and new potential unlocked by the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript David's Article about the new LTE Apple Watch
Fri, September 08, 2017
Risky Business
Building apps for popular third-party services, or in opportune but high-risk areas. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code RADAR for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, September 01, 2017
Privacy and Responsibility
The responsibilities we have to ensure that we're protecting and respecting our users' privacy when we embed third-party code in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, August 24, 2017
Release Notes
Effectively communicating changes and improvements to our apps via release notes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, August 18, 2017
New Screen Sizes
Supporting multiple screen sizes and device types, and strategies to make adoption of new sizes easier. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, August 11, 2017
Notifications to Increase Engagement
Using notifications to bring users back to your app without being spammy or annoying. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, August 03, 2017
Removing Features
Deciding to remove a feature, or having that decision made for you. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed Prime : Apply to 100 top tech companies with 1 application. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, July 26, 2017
Trademarks
What trademarks do, searching for conflicts before you name something, and whether indies should file for their own. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed Prime : Apply to 100 top tech companies with 1 application. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, July 19, 2017
Computers for the Self-Employed
Which Mac models are usable for software development, and the benefits and drawbacks of using desktops, laptops, or both. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, July 12, 2017
Working From Home
Options, benefits, and challenges of working at home. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed Prime : Apply to 100 top tech companies with 1 application. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, July 06, 2017
Old Code Vs. New APIs
Deciding whether to adopt the newest iOS styles and APIs in existing apps that may not have needed them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed Prime : Apply to 100 top tech companies with 1 application. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, June 29, 2017
iOS 11 App Store Pages
Adopting the new fields and changes in our apps' product pages in the redesigned iOS 11 App Store. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Apple's description of the new fields
Thu, June 22, 2017
iOS 11
What's new in iOS 11 and how it can benefit our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Dice.com : Don’t just look for a job – manage your tech career with Dice. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript What's New in iOS Made with ARKit David's Radar about wanting the old API Diffs back is #32648368 ;)
Thu, June 15, 2017
WWDC Wrap-Up, watchOS 4
How and when to efficiently watch WWDC session videos, and reviewing the new capabilities in watchOS 4. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR to get 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript WWDC Downloader Script WWDC Mac App WWDC App Searchable WWDC transcripts David's RADAR about a Now Playing Interface Controller is #32617088 ;)
Fri, June 09, 2017
Live at CocoaConf
Our initial impressions of WWDC 2017, recorded live at CocoaConf Next Door. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’
Thu, June 01, 2017
WWDC Wish List
Developer-related wishes and expectations for WWDC 2017 next week. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Dice.com : Don’t just look for a job – manage your tech career with Dice. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, May 25, 2017
Profiling
Optimizing performance using Instruments, Xcode, and the iOS Simulator — and when not to bother. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, May 18, 2017
Debugging
How we debug our apps, and avoiding common bugs in the first place. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR to get 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript TN 2151: Understanding Crash Logs
Thu, May 11, 2017
New Discovery Metrics
The new Sources and Metrics in iTunes Connect that show us more about where our customers come from within the App Store. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, May 04, 2017
Difficult Indulgences
Tackling hard problems to improve our skills, or simply as a form of intellectual indulgence. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘radar’. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, April 26, 2017
iTunes Connect, Part II
In the second of a two-part series, we discuss app creation in iTunes Connect, including screenshots, keywords, descriptions, and other metadata. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript QuickTime Recording Simulator Status Magic
Thu, April 20, 2017
iTunes Connect, Part I
In the first of a two-part series, we explore the non-app parts of iTunes Connect, including reporting, sales, and analytics. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR to get 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, April 13, 2017
Responding to Reviews
Deciding which App Store reviews to respond to, and the types of responses worth giving. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, April 06, 2017
Taxes & Accounting
Minimizing the mental burden and labor cost of accounting and taxes by optimizing for simplicity. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Free Agents Episode
Wed, March 29, 2017
WWDC Event Planning
Planning for WWDC attendance (or not), and the value of the other conferences and social events around WWDC 2017. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Dice.com : Don’t just look for a job – manage your tech career with Dice. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Relay Meetup Save-the-Date WWDC Main Page WWDC Auxiliary Events Page
Wed, March 22, 2017
Selling Apps
Building apps with acquisition in mind, calculating your app's valuation, and what to expect in a sale. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Blue Apron : A better way to cook. Get three meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, March 17, 2017
Apps as Annuities
Accumulating a portfolio of apps that provide long-term income with minimal maintenance. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, March 08, 2017
The Hacks We Ship
The difference between good and bad hacks, and some glorious hacks we've shipped in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Dice.com : Don’t just look for a job – manage your tech career with Dice. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Fast inverse square root
Thu, March 02, 2017
Features You Don't Want
Adding features to your app that you don't want or won't use in order to satisfy requests or reach new markets. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, February 22, 2017
Overcast 3
Some of the challenges and decisions that led to the newly released Overcast 3. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Dice.com : Don’t just look for a job – manage your tech career with Dice. Links and Show Notes Overcast Overcast 3: Design walkthrough Episode Transcript
Thu, February 16, 2017
Dealing with Old Code
Maintaining, testing, and modernizing old apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, February 10, 2017
State of Swift
Where we are on our gradual conversion to Swift programmers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR to get 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, February 02, 2017
Getting Sherlocked
Preparing for and reacting to Apple implementing your app's core functionality themselves. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, January 26, 2017
App Store Reviews, Redux
The potential impacts of the new "rate this app" API and our upcoming ability to respond to App Store reviews. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hired : On Hired companies apply to you! Get multiple job offers with upfront compensation ensuring you find the right fit. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, January 19, 2017
Missing Skills
Experiences and skills we lack by being indie developers, and whether our career path may ever include them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : Pay one monthly fee and get access to the best Mac software around Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, January 12, 2017
App Store Reviews
The significance of App Store star ratings and reviews, and how to tastefully ask people to review your app. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hired : Get access to 4,000+ innovative employers, including big brand names like Facebook and smaller emerging startups. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, January 05, 2017
Back to Work
How to get back into the zone after the holidays. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar2017’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, December 29, 2016
Transferable Skills
Unrelated abilities and techniques that prove surprisingly useful in indie app development. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Xojo : Create native cross-platform desktop, web, mobile & Raspberry Pi apps. Use code RADAR20 for 20% off any licence. Links and Show Notes Episode Notes
Thu, December 22, 2016
Launch Day Diary
David's audio diary recorded throughout the launch day of his newest app, Workouts++. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for a special 50% off. Links and Show Notes Workouts++ Workouts++ Blog Post/Videos Episode Transcript
Thu, December 15, 2016
Prerelease Testing
How we test our apps before release. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for a special 50% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Pinpoint
Thu, December 08, 2016
Secrecy
Deciding how much of your app to keep secret before release, and how to slowly reveal it. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, December 02, 2016
Surviving the Winter
Strategies for surviving the ups, downs, and increasing challenges of today's App Store and nearby businesses. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, November 25, 2016
Black Friday Sale
The effectiveness and side effects of sales and price changes. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, November 17, 2016
Parametric Design
Appearance managers, self-theming views, and rapid design iteration with code and variables. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, November 11, 2016
Seasonality
Planning for annual events and marketing opportunities, and accommodating variable cycles of productivity. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, November 03, 2016
Learning, Sometimes Willingly
The challenges of learning new languages, APIs, and tools, how we avoid facing these difficulties, and what drives us to overcome them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, October 27, 2016
Speaking at Conferences
Overcoming fears of speaking at conferences, how much work it really takes, and deciding whether it's worthwhile. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Marco at Çingleton David's next conferences: Ùll CocoaConf Yosemite
Fri, October 21, 2016
Checking the Weather for the Last Time
Responsibly shutting down a failed app. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript The Developing Perspective Series
Thu, October 13, 2016
App Store Search Ads
An overview of advertising terms, costs, and metrics, and getting started with App Store Search Ads for indie developers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Experimenting with App Store Search Ads
Thu, October 06, 2016
Late Bloomers
Adopting techniques, tools, and APIs long after they've been introduced, with specific examples from Overcast's development. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript KVOController
Thu, September 29, 2016
Data Persistence
Choosing a database or scheme for local data storage, including Core Data, SQLite, property lists, JSON, user defaults, and NSURLCache. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, September 23, 2016
Legacy Support
When to require new iOS versions, and the real-world need for test devices. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript David's old Compatibility Lab iOS Version Stats
Thu, September 15, 2016
Ads ★★☆☆☆
David's app income shifting to ads over time, and Overcast switching to ads. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Evolving App Store Business Models Overcast trying ads, dark theme now free
Thu, September 08, 2016
Fall Cleaning
Ramifications of pruning very old apps from the App Store and cracking down on title-keyword spam. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Towards a Better App Store
Thu, September 01, 2016
Pending An Apple Release
Preparations in the final week before a major iOS release, and handling Apple requests for promotional artwork. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, August 25, 2016
Getting Next Year's Customers
Lessons from Vesper's shutdown and strategies to navigate the difficult environment for paid apps today. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, August 17, 2016
Internationalization
Why and how to localize and internationalize your iOS apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: CocoaConf : Use code UnderTheRadar to get 20% off tickets. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, August 11, 2016
Rethinking Apple Watch Apps
Using lessons and analytics from watchOS 1 and 2 to rethink our Apple Watch apps for watchOS 3, using Overcast's app as a case study. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘radar20’ Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, August 04, 2016
Lightning Round 1
Quick takes on eight topics submitted by listeners. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, July 28, 2016
Psychological Tricks
Techniques often used by games to increase engagement, revenue, and addictiveness, and their potential ethical uses in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: MacStadium : Trial a Mac server for free for 24 hours Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, July 21, 2016
Code Reuse
Creating and managing shared code, using Git submodules effectively, and whether to open-source your libraries. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: CocoaConf : Use code UnderTheRadar to get 20% off tickets. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Git Tower FCUtilities
Thu, July 14, 2016
Should You Release Every App?
Pros and cons of releasing your personal utility apps, focusing mostly on Mac apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, July 07, 2016
Ideas
The value of app ideas, evaluating their feasibility, and considering the business you want to be in. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Developing Perspective #202
Thu, June 30, 2016
tvOS 10, macOS 10.12 and Swift 3
Concluding our WWDC 2016 coverage, we discuss what's new (or not?) for indie developers in tvOS, macOS, and Swift. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, June 24, 2016
iOS 10
Following on from last week's discussion of the newly announced changes to watchOS 3, this week we dive into iOS 10. We discuss what changes are especially relevant and how we think we might adopt them. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: CocoaConf : The developer conference for those who think different. Use code UnderTheRadar to get 20% off tickets. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript iOS 10 What's New iOS 10 Human Interface Guidelines iOS 10 API Diffs Platforms State of the Union
Fri, June 17, 2016
watchOS 3
Live from WWDC 2016, we discuss what's new for developers in watchOS 3. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Wed, June 08, 2016
Today’s App Store Announcements
The App Store's new subscription options and search ads that were announced today. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Apple: What's new in Subscriptions Apple: Search Ads Phil Schiller interviews: Daring Fireball The Verge The Loop The Telegraph
Thu, June 02, 2016
A Brief Visit to Android
David revisits Android development after four years away. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code FASTREVIEW to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Thu, May 26, 2016
Numbers and Analytics
Using data, market research, and analytics to improve your apps and better allocate your time. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, May 20, 2016
Wear Your Own T-Shirt
Becoming more comfortable with self-promotion in the right contexts. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use code RADAR for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript
Fri, May 13, 2016
Fast App Review
How iOS development will change if the recent app-review speedup becomes permanent. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript Average App Store Review Times MacStories on the recent speedup
Fri, May 06, 2016
Wading Slowly Into AppKit
Experimenting with Mac development and considering its future potential. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code WWDC to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Episode Transcript * Quitter * RescueTime
Thu, April 28, 2016
The Calm Before the Storm
What to do (and not do) in the few months before WWDC. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code Radar for 20% off.
Tue, April 19, 2016
Should You Register for a WWDC Ticket?
The value of a WWDC ticket — or going to San Francisco without one. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: David's "++" family of health apps: Pedometer++ : Track your daily steps right from your iPhone, even if you don't have an Apple Watch. Activity++ : A new way to visualize your Apple Watch Activity data. Sleep++ : Add full-blown sleep tracking to your Apple Watch. Overcast : Marco's podcast player, which is pretty good. Become a patron today for dark mode, file uploads, and positive feelings. Links and Show Notes WWDC 2016 Other conferences in San Francisco at the same time: Layers and AltConf
Thu, April 14, 2016
Launching Activity++
Handling the launch of David's newest app, and lessons to be learned from it. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code Radar for 20% off. Links and Show Notes Introducing Activity++ Activity++ in App Store HeartWatch
Fri, April 08, 2016
Version Control
The immense value of version control for very small teams — even teams of one. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Braintree : Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes Git Tower for Mac
Fri, April 01, 2016
App Store Rejection
Tips on avoiding rejections by Apple's app-review staff and what to do when your app get rejected. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code REVIEW to get 10% off your first purchase.
Thu, March 24, 2016
Improving the App Store, Part 2
In the second of a two-part series, we discuss some specific ideas on how the App Store could realistically be improved. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Rollbar : Full-stack error tracking for all apps in any language.
Sat, March 19, 2016
Improving the App Store, Part 1
In the first of a two-part series, we discuss whether the App Store needs improvement for our benefit, or whether it's working well enough for Apple and customers already. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Tapstream : A total app marketing toolkit. Links and Show Notes Towards a Better App Store Phil's 1st Tweet about the App Store Phil's 2nd Tweet about the App Store View what the 'new' apps look like
Fri, March 11, 2016
Choosing a Pricing Model
Considering paid-up-front, freemium, ad-supported, and completely free business models for David's newest app. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code COCOA to get 10% off your first purchase.
Thu, March 03, 2016
Work-Life Balance
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance for consultants and the self-employed. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Wed, February 24, 2016
Designing for Misuse
Accommodating unexpectedly heavy usage, basic web security, and avoiding user-generated spam. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: DevMate : License and protect your Mac apps, deliver updates to customers, collect crash reports and feedback, and much more. Create better apps easier.
Wed, February 17, 2016
Marketing at Launch
Marketing, promotion, and celebration of successful launches and major updates. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Tapstream : A total app marketing toolkit.
Fri, February 12, 2016
Linux Servers for App Developers
An introduction to running your own Linux servers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes Marco's tips from last year Percona Xtrabackup for MySQL
Fri, February 05, 2016
External Dependencies
Weighing the costs of external dependencies in the wake of the Parse shutdown announcement. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code PERSPECTIVE to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes Parse Announcement Parse Pricing
Thu, January 28, 2016
Apps With Personality
Apps with personality vs. neutral voices, and whether independent developers should project a corporate image. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: CocoaConf : The developer conference for those who think different. Use code UnderTheRadar to get 20% off tickets. Links and Show Notes Release Notes #140 ( Overcast link ) MetaTax Carrot Weather Pedometer++ Overcast The Ministry of Silliness
Fri, January 22, 2016
Ad-Funded Apps
Real-world experience with ad-funded apps, and what the iAd shutdown announcement may mean. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
Thu, January 14, 2016
Designed by a Programmer
Getting by without a designer, and programmatic drawing of image assets. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code SWIFT to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes PaintCode for drawing programmatic graphics and generating code Design books for programmers
Fri, January 08, 2016
State of the Apple Watch
Where Apple Watch development stands today, and what could improve it in the future. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like. Try Igloo for free. Links and Show Notes Sleep++ Pedometer++
Thu, December 24, 2015
Vacation
Avoiding burnout, minimizing self-imposed stress, and taking vacations. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Imgix : Real-time image-processing CDN. Resize, crop, and process on the fly.
Fri, December 18, 2015
Building New Features
How we design, build, and ship new features in our apps. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Imgix : Real-time image-processing CDN. Resize, crop, and process images on the fly. Links and Show Notes Sleep++ Overcast's original Voice Boost design
Fri, December 11, 2015
How to Become a Programmer
Our origin stories and tips for beginners to get started. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: NSScreencast : Weekly bite-sized screencasts on iOS development. Links and Show Notes Lightbot Learn to Program Book Hopscotch
Sat, December 05, 2015
Managing Feedback
Considering feedback and feature requests from beta testers and customers. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Imgix : Real-time image-processing CDN. Resize, crop, and process images on the fly.
Wed, November 25, 2015
Unexpected Complexity
Handling unexpected complexities, and deciding whether to tackle complex problems. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Need : A curated retailer and lifestyle publication for the modern gentleman. Use code RADAR for 20% off.
Wed, November 18, 2015
Ergonomics
Ensuring your work setup is as comfortable as possible for long-term use and reducing the risks of developing RSI. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: NSScreencast : Weekly bite-sized screencasts on iOS development. Links and Show Notes Six-pack makeshift standing desk Herman Miller Embody chair Split ergonomic keyboards: Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Matias Ergo Pro Keyboard angles Marco's favorite closed headphones for desk use Many more picks in Marco's mega-review Live Phish
Tue, November 10, 2015
Time for Swift
Why we haven't adopted Swift yet, when we might, and whether we should expand into additional platforms instead. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: NSScreencast : Weekly bite-sized screencasts on iOS development. Get 30% off your first month with this link.
Wed, November 04, 2015
Adapting to the Market
How independent iOS app developers can find ways to thrive in a highly competitive, commoditized App Store.
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