MacVoices #12118: Matt Neuburg Discusses Programming in General and for iOS in Particular

Matt Neuburg, the author of Programming iOS 5: Fundamentals of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Development, talks about the opportunities involved programming in iOS 5 in particular, and programming in general. The popularity of Apple’s iDevices has brought many new programmers to the platform; Matt examines the motivations and challenges involved, the difficulties Apple faces in supporting the exploding level of interest, how iOS has developed, and much more. Along the way, Matt touches on 21st century publishing, why iOS isn’t perfect, and the future of Apple’s operating systems as they seem to come closer together.

 

MacNotables #1223: Tonya Engst On Web Site Upgrades, eBook Publishing and Her New Hardware

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Tonya Engst provides an update on some of the projects that are going on at TidBITS and Take Control Books, including the challenges and necessities of a web site upgrade. Tonya compares and contrasts the goals of a web design with those of eBook design, the current state of the eBook publishing process and the many different versions they produce, and then introduces us to her new hardware set-up, and why she made her choices. Along the way, Tonya shows off her solution to an iPhone fashion dilemma.

This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFpen for iPad.

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The video version of this episode is available on MacVoicesTV.

MacVoices #12117: Dan Berube and Michael Horton on the Amsterdam SuperMeet and Video Production Passion

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Dan Berube, Michael HortonDan Berube  and  Michael Horton  are back for a discussion that starts with the upcoming  SuperMeet  in Amsterdam, the event for digital video professionals that features presentations, a show floor and tons of networking opportunities. Dan and Mike tell us about some of the speakers and topics, what  to expect, and  yow to get a discounted admission with the code “MacVoicesVIP.” Video production and the opportunities it offers are something of a passion for these two, and they share their enthusiasm for the craft, what it takes to get involved, and why you need to get out of the house and “just do it.”

MacNotables #1222: Ted Landau Gives Up His MacBook Air, Doesn’t Trade His TV, and Looks at Safari and RSS

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Ted Landau recently decided to part ways with his MacBook Air. Why? Ted tells us his thinking on the subject, then turns his attention to our buying and upgrading pattens as they apply to cars, computers and televisions. Why? Because those patterns may figure in to Apple’s success if they launch an Apple television. Ted also talks about Apple’s apparent misstep in removing RSS support from the newest edition of Safari.

This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFpen for iPad.

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MacNotables #1221: Bryan Chaffin Discusses Samsung’s Crimes & Punishment, Patents, Microsoft and More

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Bryan Chaffin provides some perspective on the issues of copyrights, patents in general and the Apple-Samsung legal fight in particular, then debates what might constitute appropriate sanctions with host Chuck Joiner. From the issues surrounding big pharma to Apple’s acquisition of ideas from Xeros PARC, the discussion takes unexpected turns, and includes Bryan’s thoughts on the Microsoft Surface, and an update on the progress of his novels.

This edition of MacNotables is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the new PDFpen for iPad.

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