Ultra Pro Max Castos https://ultrapromax.fm App development and the Apple ecosystem. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:14:10 +0000 en © 2023 https://episodes.castos.com/630fba6c2f62d2-26922879/images/ultra-pro-max.png Ultra Pro Max https://ultrapromax.fm App development and the Apple ecosystem. Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis episodic App development and the Apple ecosystem. Saadia Carbis saadia@carb.is false https://feeds.castos.com/5ok80 yes yes <![CDATA[The answer is 148]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:14:10 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1687236 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/the-answer-is-148 Finding a new Passport in Taiwan, mocking the Mini, desk setup, search setup, and – just like every other podcast on the planet right now – even more AI discussion.

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]]> full 24 false Finding a new Passport in Taiwan, mocking the Mini, desk setup, search setup, and – just like every other podcast on the planet right now – even more AI discussion.

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]]> 00:37:25 <![CDATA[In defense of Things]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:49:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1679501 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/in-defense-of-things Have you ever done one of those Myers-Briggs tests? Are some people list makers, while others tend to make it up as they go?

In this episode we talk about getting work done, and the tools we rely on to make it happen. Also – AI video generation and the future of digital assistants.

Links

]]> full 23 false Have you ever done one of those Myers-Briggs tests? Are some people list makers, while others tend to make it up as they go?

In this episode we talk about getting work done, and the tools we rely on to make it happen. Also – AI video generation and the future of digital assistants.

Links

]]> 00:39:25 <![CDATA[Rule number one]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:39:37 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1673408 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/rule-number-one Seems we're on a role with VR Tech – Saadia recalls his experience with light fields, and Joshua compares that to the immersive experiences on Apple Vision Pro. We put on our app designer hats to discuss notification spam, and our favourite ways to Delight & Surprise™.

Links

]]> full 22 false Seems we're on a role with VR Tech – Saadia recalls his experience with light fields, and Joshua compares that to the immersive experiences on Apple Vision Pro. We put on our app designer hats to discuss notification spam, and our favourite ways to Delight & Surprise™.

Links

]]> 00:29:50 <![CDATA[Some people have six fingers]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:05:14 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1669218 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/some-people-have-six-fingers Our guy Zuck hazed the Vision Pro, and we're here for it. Joshua's recounts his experiences with Apple Vision Pro (it's all a blur), and Saadia dives into the details behind Meta's BCI project. Also – new tech from OpenAI!

Links:

]]> 21 false Our guy Zuck hazed the Vision Pro, and we're here for it. Joshua's recounts his experiences with Apple Vision Pro (it's all a blur), and Saadia dives into the details behind Meta's BCI project. Also – new tech from OpenAI!

Links:

]]> 00:30:22 <![CDATA[No substitute for testing on device]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:17:09 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1660209 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/no-substitute-for-testing-on-device From viewing orders to password importers! This week on Ultra Pro Max:

You tell me who you down with, see,
Cuz all I know is that I'm down with AVP
You down with IPD?
You down with POC?
You down with MP3?
Everybody!

Links:

]]> full 20 false From viewing orders to password importers! This week on Ultra Pro Max:

You tell me who you down with, see,
Cuz all I know is that I'm down with AVP
You down with IPD?
You down with POC?
You down with MP3?
Everybody!

Links:

]]> 00:39:32 <![CDATA[A little cyber astronaut]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:55:09 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1655677 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/a-little-cyber-astronaut We get Joshua's face-on impressions with Apple Vision Pro, and let Saadia rant just a little more about Apple's App Store "completely reasonable" commission rates.

Links:

Apple Vision Pro First Impressions

I am a creative

 

To email the show: email@ultrapromax.fm

]]> full 19 false We get Joshua's face-on impressions with Apple Vision Pro, and let Saadia rant just a little more about Apple's App Store "completely reasonable" commission rates.

Links:

Apple Vision Pro First Impressions

I am a creative

 

To email the show: email@ultrapromax.fm

]]> 00:33:14 <![CDATA[The right to be wrong]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:24:40 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1650417 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/the-right-to-be-wrong This week we talk about:

  • Apple Calendar failed Joshua
  • DMA – Digital Markets Act in the European Union
  • Vision Pro with multiple accounts
  • Rogue Amoeba easier!
  • Is everyone blogging now? 
  • Should Slack be on our phones?

Links:

]]> full 18 false This week we talk about:

  • Apple Calendar failed Joshua
  • DMA – Digital Markets Act in the European Union
  • Vision Pro with multiple accounts
  • Rogue Amoeba easier!
  • Is everyone blogging now? 
  • Should Slack be on our phones?

Links:

]]> 00:38:39 <![CDATA[Saadia was right?]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1640492 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/saadia-was-right Another week, lots more to discuss!

  • Followup: Joshua and Saadia shared updates on their argument last week about anti-steering
  • Slack is trying to be like Tinder
  • Disney has a new VR floor
  • Saadia likes Stage Manager now
  • Joshua lost a bet with Artifact
  • Substack and freedom of speech

Links we referenced:

]]> full 17 false Another week, lots more to discuss!

  • Followup: Joshua and Saadia shared updates on their argument last week about anti-steering
  • Slack is trying to be like Tinder
  • Disney has a new VR floor
  • Saadia likes Stage Manager now
  • Joshua lost a bet with Artifact
  • Substack and freedom of speech

Links we referenced:

]]> 00:48:51 <![CDATA[Steering from a vision]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 23:59:04 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1638191 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/steering-from-a-vision Saadia has a couple LITTLE announcements, plus Joshua might be getting an early Christmas.

The guys talk calender and journal apps. Are they worth it?

 

Shownotes:

- Zmanim Pro

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/zmanim-pro/id6476107960

- The Lost Voice (Taikia Waititi x Apple ad) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra9I0HScTDw

- Daring Fireball: Tim Swseney on the SCOTUS Ruling

https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/01/16/sweeney 

]]> full 16 false Saadia has a couple LITTLE announcements, plus Joshua might be getting an early Christmas.

The guys talk calender and journal apps. Are they worth it?

 

Shownotes:

- Zmanim Pro

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/zmanim-pro/id6476107960

- The Lost Voice (Taikia Waititi x Apple ad) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra9I0HScTDw

- Daring Fireball: Tim Swseney on the SCOTUS Ruling

https://daringfireball.net/linked/2024/01/16/sweeney 

]]> 00:43:07 <![CDATA[Sneaking past the gatekeeper]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:16:46 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1629430 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/sneaking-past-the-gatekeeper What will happen to App Store review if the EU forces Apples hand, and we get Sideloading on iOS? We cover text editors, building new apps, Twilight Imperium, and doing nothing at all.

]]> full 15 false What will happen to App Store review if the EU forces Apples hand, and we get Sideloading on iOS? We cover text editors, building new apps, Twilight Imperium, and doing nothing at all.

]]> 00:25:21 <![CDATA[None of the digital computer stuff]]> Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:08:49 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1622137 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/none-of-the-digital-computer-stuff Luke still doesn't have his new Mac, OR any intro music for the podcast. With Joshua away we talk music and photography.


Links:

https://luketakesphotos.wordpress.com

]]> full 14 false Luke still doesn't have his new Mac, OR any intro music for the podcast. With Joshua away we talk music and photography.


Links:

https://luketakesphotos.wordpress.com

]]> 00:15:20 <![CDATA[RIP Adobe]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:42:55 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1618926 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/rip-adobe In this episode we talked about Saadia working on a project to integrate RevenueCat and a three day bug he ran into with Apple Dev tools. Joshua shared his experience talking to a junior designer new to the field, and we shared our elation to the Adobe and Figma news. We also talked about Apple halting Watch sales in the US and the holy grail of Apple Watch sensors.

]]> full 13 false In this episode we talked about Saadia working on a project to integrate RevenueCat and a three day bug he ran into with Apple Dev tools. Joshua shared his experience talking to a junior designer new to the field, and we shared our elation to the Adobe and Figma news. We also talked about Apple halting Watch sales in the US and the holy grail of Apple Watch sensors.

]]> 00:24:18 <![CDATA[Cat got my laptop]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:02:22 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1614344 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/cat-got-my-laptop In our pre-show Saadia shared some tethering drama he's been facing and Joshua shared about his family's car search.

For the show we bugged Luke about creating a musical intro, then dove into our main topic of building an audience.

Finally Joshua shared a product he loves, which had some unintentional innuendo.

 

The links we referenced:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YB9Q468?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfGtw2C95Ms

 

Produced and edited by Joshua Wold.

]]> full 12 false In our pre-show Saadia shared some tethering drama he's been facing and Joshua shared about his family's car search.

For the show we bugged Luke about creating a musical intro, then dove into our main topic of building an audience.

Finally Joshua shared a product he loves, which had some unintentional innuendo.

 

The links we referenced:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YB9Q468?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfGtw2C95Ms

 

Produced and edited by Joshua Wold.

]]> 00:29:50 <![CDATA[Luke will be unfiltered until feedback improves]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:40:27 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1608647 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/luke-will-be-unfiltered-until-feedback-improves Send us an email to email@ultrapromax.fm and Luke will commit to reading it on the show next week!

  • Today we did a followup on Chat GPT, with Saadia's personal setup for a second brain
  • We then had a quick check-in on Luke's new laptop, which he pinkie swears he'll buy soon.
  • Joshua shared about an exciting new Apple hardware product he bought.
  • We ended with a followup on Joshua's biggest frustrations with the Apple Watch Ultra.

Here's some of the links we talked about:

Edited and produced by Joshua Wold, so you can't blame Luke for any sound problems on this episode. 

]]> full 11 false Send us an email to email@ultrapromax.fm and Luke will commit to reading it on the show next week!

  • Today we did a followup on Chat GPT, with Saadia's personal setup for a second brain
  • We then had a quick check-in on Luke's new laptop, which he pinkie swears he'll buy soon.
  • Joshua shared about an exciting new Apple hardware product he bought.
  • We ended with a followup on Joshua's biggest frustrations with the Apple Watch Ultra.

Here's some of the links we talked about:

Edited and produced by Joshua Wold, so you can't blame Luke for any sound problems on this episode. 

]]> 00:37:30 <![CDATA[Are you getting it? Inductive vs deductive reasoning]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:17:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1604892 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/are-you-getting-it-inductive-vs-deductive-reasoning In our pre-show we shared about our favorite games, how each of us has a miniscule claim to fame in a specific area, and the trick to winning at Connect 4. 

For the show we discussed Apple One as a service, using Descript as part of our workflows for writing and transcribing, journeys into custom GPTs and where AI fits into our future, and finally dove into a discussion on inductive versus deductive reasoning. 

For the after show Joshua gave an analysis of each of our personas. 

We also referenced Mastering Communication at Work

Show edited by Joshua Wold

]]> full 10 false In our pre-show we shared about our favorite games, how each of us has a miniscule claim to fame in a specific area, and the trick to winning at Connect 4. 

For the show we discussed Apple One as a service, using Descript as part of our workflows for writing and transcribing, journeys into custom GPTs and where AI fits into our future, and finally dove into a discussion on inductive versus deductive reasoning. 

For the after show Joshua gave an analysis of each of our personas. 

We also referenced Mastering Communication at Work

Show edited by Joshua Wold

]]> 00:42:33 <![CDATA[App inspiration and geodesic domes]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1601206 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/app-inspiration-and-geodesic-domes With Luke out this episode Saadia and Joshua dove into a few topics. We chatted about Saadia's new studio project, using iPads as a second display, once.com and buying software, Slack's new design, where we find inspiration, and a new app idea Saadia's been exploring.

Links:

]]> 9 false With Luke out this episode Saadia and Joshua dove into a few topics. We chatted about Saadia's new studio project, using iPads as a second display, once.com and buying software, Slack's new design, where we find inspiration, and a new app idea Saadia's been exploring.

Links:

]]> 00:32:27 <![CDATA[Saying no with love]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1596305 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/saying-no-with-love Join Luke, Saadia, and Joshua as we get personal this episode. We talked about the challenge of finding time for side projects, an update to Linea Sketch that Joshua was excited for, Luke's new laptop decision, and how we handle the logistics of contracts.

]]> full 8 false Join Luke, Saadia, and Joshua as we get personal this episode. We talked about the challenge of finding time for side projects, an update to Linea Sketch that Joshua was excited for, Luke's new laptop decision, and how we handle the logistics of contracts.

]]> 00:47:11 <![CDATA[App defaults, goodbye Google Calendar]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1590868 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/app-defaults-goodbye-google-calendar Today we did a deep dive into Joshua's screen on the Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Saadia and Luke shared the things they liked and what they'd change. We also talked about what finished software looks like.

https://joshuawold.com/app-defaults/
Joshua’s Mac desktop: https://d.pr/i/tnhMh6
Joshua’s Mac with dock open: https://d.pr/i/EvteEt
Joshua’s Mac with menu bar open: https://d.pr/i/EleQUb 

Saadia’s iPhone: https://d.pr/i/MfmYyF
Joshua’s iPhone: https://d.pr/i/pux1kV
Joshua’s Watch: https://d.pr/i/YDqAmU 

https://josem.co/the-beauty-of-finished-software/?mibextid=2JQ9oc

]]> full 7 false Today we did a deep dive into Joshua's screen on the Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Saadia and Luke shared the things they liked and what they'd change. We also talked about what finished software looks like.

https://joshuawold.com/app-defaults/
Joshua’s Mac desktop: https://d.pr/i/tnhMh6
Joshua’s Mac with dock open: https://d.pr/i/EvteEt
Joshua’s Mac with menu bar open: https://d.pr/i/EleQUb 

Saadia’s iPhone: https://d.pr/i/MfmYyF
Joshua’s iPhone: https://d.pr/i/pux1kV
Joshua’s Watch: https://d.pr/i/YDqAmU 

https://josem.co/the-beauty-of-finished-software/?mibextid=2JQ9oc

]]> 00:29:54 <![CDATA[Pour one out for the Touch Bar]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:30:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1587596 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/pour-one-out-for-the-touch-bar Today we dived into the Scary Fast Apple event. We also talked about our love and frustrations with the touch bar, who this event was really for, and some of the differences between our the co-host's home countries.

A few non-Apple hardware items we referenced in the call

]]> full 6 false Today we dived into the Scary Fast Apple event. We also talked about our love and frustrations with the touch bar, who this event was really for, and some of the differences between our the co-host's home countries.

A few non-Apple hardware items we referenced in the call

]]> 00:29:47 <![CDATA[The only ship that doesn’t sail]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:08:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1583337 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/the-only-ship-that-doesnt-sail-is-a-partnership Today we chatted about whether to go it alone as an indie developer, or work with a partner. We had different takes on that. We then talked about Apple rumors, and our wishlist for Apple hardware. Note that this was recorded on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Links we referenced:

]]> full 5 false Today we chatted about whether to go it alone as an indie developer, or work with a partner. We had different takes on that. We then talked about Apple rumors, and our wishlist for Apple hardware. Note that this was recorded on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Links we referenced:

]]> 00:38:21 <![CDATA[Saadia’s Apocalypse Caravan]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:13:02 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1580157 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/saadias-apocalypse-caravan We were all over the place in this short episode. We started off asking which host could best survive a Zombie apocalypse, talked about what it takes to start a podcast, then had a debate about whether young people need to learn to use a computer. 

]]> full 4 false We were all over the place in this short episode. We started off asking which host could best survive a Zombie apocalypse, talked about what it takes to start a podcast, then had a debate about whether young people need to learn to use a computer. 

]]> 00:23:51 <![CDATA[This strap is too touchy]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:49:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1574348 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/this-strap-is-too-touchy We chatted about the Arc Browser, Luke's obsession with a game, how we handle notifications, password management, the one login we can't live without, and Joshua's new hardware.

]]> full 3 false We chatted about the Arc Browser, Luke's obsession with a game, how we handle notifications, password management, the one login we can't live without, and Joshua's new hardware.

]]> 00:39:08 <![CDATA[Where do ideas come from?]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:47:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1574344 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/where-do-ideas-come-from We talked about where we get our ideas for apps, how we save those ideas, and the value of an idea. We also had a followup on Notion and our likes/dislikes for it, discussed Mastodon as a platform and Saadia shared his annoyance with Apple Maps.

]]> full 2 false We talked about where we get our ideas for apps, how we save those ideas, and the value of an idea. We also had a followup on Notion and our likes/dislikes for it, discussed Mastodon as a platform and Saadia shared his annoyance with Apple Maps.

]]> 00:30:02 <![CDATA[The old man Joshua hat]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:35:00 +0000 Joshua Wold, Luke Irvine, Saadia Carbis https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56362/episode/1572069 https://ultrapromax.fm/episodes/the-old-man-joshua-hat Welcome to Ultra Pro Max. Ultra Max Pro? Pro Ultra iMax Plus!

Show Notes:

]]> full 1 false Welcome to Ultra Pro Max. Ultra Max Pro? Pro Ultra iMax Plus!

Show Notes:

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