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Under the Radar

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From development and design to marketing and support, Under the Radar was all about independent app development. It was rarely longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Marco Arment and David Smith.
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Episodes

91: 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

Aug 03, 201730 minEp. 91

90: 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

Jul 26, 201729 minEp. 90

89: 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

Jul 19, 201730 minEp. 89

88: 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

Jul 12, 201730 minEp. 88

87: 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

Jul 06, 201730 minEp. 87

86: 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...

Jun 29, 201730 minEp. 86

85: 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 ;)...

Jun 22, 201730 minEp. 85

84: 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 ;)...

Jun 15, 201730 minEp. 84

83: 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’

Jun 09, 201730 minEp. 83

82: 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

Jun 01, 201730 minEp. 82

81: 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...

May 25, 201730 minEp. 81

80: 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...

May 18, 201730 minEp. 80

79: 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...

May 11, 201730 minEp. 79

78: 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

May 04, 201729 minEp. 78

77: 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...

Apr 26, 201729 minEp. 77

76: 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

Apr 20, 201729 minEp. 76

75: 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...

Apr 13, 201730 minEp. 75

74: 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...

Apr 06, 201730 minEp. 74

73: 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...

Mar 29, 201730 minEp. 73

72: 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

Mar 22, 201730 minEp. 72

71: 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...

Mar 17, 201730 minEp. 71

70: 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...

Mar 08, 201730 minEp. 70

69: 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...

Mar 02, 201729 minEp. 69

68: 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...

Feb 22, 201730 minEp. 68

67: 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...

Feb 16, 201730 minEp. 67

66: 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

Feb 10, 201729 minEp. 66

65: 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...

Feb 02, 201728 minEp. 65

64: 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

Jan 26, 201729 minEp. 64

63: 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

Jan 19, 201729 minEp. 63

62: 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

Jan 12, 201729 minEp. 62
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