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The joke about dropping 660 euros on a Switch 2 just to play Zelda games for the first time... what's that all about?

Being happy makes me feel worse, like I’m borrowing joy I’ll have to pay back later. Sometimes, sadness feels safer.

Sanderson fans… Should Arcanum Unbounded be read gradually alongside the rest of the Cosmere books, or all at once? For example, after reading Elantris, is it recommended reading The Emperor’s Soul and The Hope of Elantris from Arcanum Unbounded before moving on to Mistborn?

I requested access to the CarPlay entitlements 20 days ago… How long does Apple take for this? Or have they denied it? Don’t they notify you if it’s a no?

The new app is starting to take shape… Habemus icon! 🎉

Has anyone managed to set up Revolut/N26 to receive Apple payments for in-app purchases? I could use some help!

I need a new case for my 13 Pro since this is my third one in three years. Any recommendations? I’d like something with a rubber or leather texture so it doesn’t slip out of my hands. I have the clear case, but it keeps slipping.

Analogue Pocket update! Let’s give it a try.

I’m struggling with SwiftData using MVVM through a Service. After half the afternoon, I managed to create mock data so I don’t have to keep launching the app in the terminal for every little thing.

Never saw any WWDC video from Developers’ app. I know… I’m a bad iOS dev but need help. Where should I start? Maybe 2019 or 2021? When swiftUI came to life?

DM’s available? 😱😱

I’m really tempted by the new MacBook Air, 32GB/1TB, as a portable complement to my Mac Mini M2 Pro for iOS and Android development.

Does anyone know how YouTube recommendations really work? Does it differ by device? When I'm on my Mac, I usually see more programming videos, while on the ATV I get more food, travel, and tech content... How can I improve the recommendations besides just hitting like/dislike?

I finally got motivated to take @stewartlynch.bsky.social 's course. It's my way of saying thanks for all the hours of free content he's provided on his YouTube channel.

It’s taking shape

It’s been a long time since I spent a rainy Sunday reading at home without a single worry.

My Kindle Oasis 10th gen battery is lasting less and less… nowhere near the 20–25 days they promised at first. Has anyone tried replacing the battery? Would it actually help? Part of me is thinking about switching to a Paperwhite with USB-C, but Oasis is better in all ways.

It’s only 20 days into 2025, and I’ve spent 5 of them stuck in bed with a fever… already looking forward to 2026.

Am I the only one whose Bluesky always opens without loading images? And the accents in Spanish look completely broken.

Do you know of any iOS app with its code “publicly” available on GitHub that follows Apple’s best practices? Something like the bird app Apple provides in its tutorials, but from third parties.

Let’s gooooo!

If I keep using this coffee blend… is it still Christmas?

I finally swapped my MX Master 3 for a Lift. The ridiculously stiff scroll wheel pushed me to make the change. Let’s see if the comfort improves too.

When creating an OAuth credential for Firebase in iOS, what would be the correct way to generate the Nonce? Should it be done randomly with an instance? Leaving it as is wouldn’t be correct, right?

I think, for the first time in my life, I’ve come up with an app that’s both funny and useful, at least for me. In my head, it looks amazing… let’s see how the MVP turns out and where it takes us!

Every time I start a new Xcode project, I say the same thing… I really need to sit down and create a template with the structure and base code I use in all my apps, so I don’t have to keep copying and pasting between multiple projects.

Developers, what are those books that make you a better person and feed your brain beyond programming books? I need to create my 2025 reading list.

I really needed this week to unplug from work and programming altogether. Recharging for 2025!

What would be the best way to launch a paid macOS app? App Store, you’ll gain greater visibility and protection against piracy, but it comes with a lower percentage of revenue. Website with payments through Stripe, for example, would mean higher earnings, but is it worth it? Where would you host it?

Why on earth does Apple Music keep skipping certain songs halfway through? It’s starting to get annoying not being able to listen to music peacefully.

What would be the best way to implement Login with Apple and Firebase for an app to minimize user friction? So far, I’ve come up with this approach: the first time, the user logs in with Apple, and I store the token in Firebase to future logins.

Has anyone been messing around with adapting their app to Swift 6? Is there any kind of guide or steps to follow (or things to avoid) besides the warnings Xcode shows? For now, I’m just fixing those warnings, most of them related to not providing exhaustive data.

Has anyone experimented with @frozen to improve the performance of enums ahead of Swift 6?

I usually have my desk at 30.7 inches (78 cm) when I’m sitting and 43.3 inches (110 cm) when I’m standing. What about you? What height do you usually have your desk at?

What podcast app do you guys use on CarPlay? I’m having sync issues when I play podcasts on my iPhone, Mac, or CarPlay using the native app. Episodes I’ve already listened to show up as if they have 10–5 seconds left.

Any website / app with curated playlists for Apple Music or Spotify?

It’s been a while since I’ve genuinely enjoyed any of the current TV shows. Does anyone else feel the same? Am I just burned out, or is it some kind of temporary mental thing?

No coding today. Abu Dhabi GP with lag.

That's enough for today, my brain can't take any more. Time to grab the Kindle and chill.

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I really miss Bluesky having an iPad app for those lazy days on the couch.

Spanish iOS devs in da house!

This year’s Black Friday splurge was @natpanferova.bsky.social ’s book.

It’s not Christmas until we get the Xmas coffee blend. Now it’s officially on!

Any Black Friday deals you'd recommend on books, courses, or iOS development tools? Feel free to drop any links so we can all check them out!

It seems BS is finally rocking for iOS devs

No coding today.

I don’t see the point in paying €20 for Claude Pro if, after 20 queries, it tells you to wait 6 hours or switch to the base model, which, after another 20 queries, says you’ve hit the limit again and need to wait.

This felt like paradise, but now bots and fake accounts are starting to creep in 🙃

I’m trying to get the month name to change only when all the visible days belong to the same month. But when there are days from two months (you know, right at the month switch), it’s like the calendar has a midlife crisis and completely loses it. #buildinpublic