Waiting For Review

On this week's show, Daniel shares a cautionary tale from his week of development. Dave has some adventures with WebRTC and the prototype of his super-secret-project ("Magnum"!). We round up the show discussing how we're using Swift's new Async / Await features in our respective projects. Enjoy the show, Daniel 🚀 and David ✨ Links: David Gary Wood on Twitter davidgarywood.com Daniel Jilg on Twit...

The rebooted Waiting For Review has arrived with Season 3! 💥 The show is a fortnightly catch up between David Gary Wood, and new co-host, Daniel Jilg! David is the longtime host of the show, an iOS development coach based in Wellington, New Zealand. His side project applications include GoVJ , and he is currently working on several small projects and a top-secret video orientated one. Daniel is a...

A returning guest of the show, the one and only Daryl Baxter joins me on the show. Daryl is a tech writer, specialising in apps, apple and retro gaming. Daryl joins me on the show to talk about what makes for a good approach for indie developers when reaching out to the press, M1 Macbook Pros, and his new book: The Making Of Tomb Raider. Enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: The Making Of Tomb Raider Da...

This is a take-over! The lovely smooth talking Daniel Jilg of TelemetryDeck turns the tables, hosts Waiting For Review, and interviews me! Daniel talks to me about my entry into iOS development. We cover indie development, moving to New Zealand, how I develop and test apps and what I’m shipping next. Join us for an hour where I reveal all about my own iOS developer journey. Enjoy the show, David...

I’m joined by Austin Blake, a prolific indie developer from Salt Lake City in the US. He creates beautiful apps in the productivity niche. His note taking app Mitynote has just hit it's 3.0. release. We talked about his development, marketing, and release process, and how that's honed over time and the years. Austin has a grounded view of making his apps accessible for everyone, whilst monetizing...

I’m joined by Daniel Jilg, developer of TelemetryDeck; lightweight analytics that’s not evil. We talked at the start of Season 2 of this podcast, and I thought I’d catch up with him again about his product TelemetryDeck. Join us for an hour's conversation about app development, bikes, cats, WWDC, and life in general! David ✨ Links: Daniel Jilg on Twitter David Gary Wood on Twitter Lisa Figas Mimi...

I’m joined by David Niemeijer, founder and CEO of AssistiveWare. AssistiveWare make Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps, that help many people communicate better in their lives. AssistiveWare have a long history of Apple applications and iOS, and so I thought I’d get him on the show to talk more about how they started and what they do. We talk product development, market fit, and...

I’m joined by Malin Sundberg, and Kai Dombrowski, creators of Orbit. Orbit is a time tracking and invoicing app for people who want to get paid. Orbit features a beautiful design, supports Mac, iPad and iPhone, and was launched just under a year ago in June 2020. We discuss their travels around the world, SwiftUI, and how they have approached developing the app and building their product as a team...

I'm joined on this episode by Chris Hefferman. Chris is the iOS developer behind LoTR Quiz, and MyAdsense. Since launching his apps in the App Store, he's made the leap into iOS development full time, changing his career in the process. Chris talks to me about this, his background in development, joining the Fireside Swift crew on their podcast and being an active member of the iOS development com...

I'm joined on this episode by Josh Holtz. Josh is a man of many talents. He's the lead maintainer of Fastlane tools. He co-founded a software consulting company called RokkinCat. He's the father of a brilliant boy, Hudson. He's made an Otter themed RSS app. AN OTTER THEMED APP. 🦦 I invited Josh on the show to tell us all about how he became the superstar he is today. We dig into his progression f...

I'm joined in this episode by Bobby Bobak Bobby is the developer of Filtru, a brilliant coffee timer that helps people create their perfect brew. He's a self taught developer, with an extremely sharp design eye and background. His apps are joyful to use and pop when they're on screen. I discuss Bobby's developer backstory with him, developing and launching Filtru, and much more along the way. In t...

I'm joined in this episode by Victor Marks. Victor is a product designer, blogger, and tech industry heavy weight. You may have read some of his many articles over at AppleInsider, Knapsack.news or even Wrist Watch Reviews. He has many years in the industry, and a ton of experience in product development, marketing, launching, and app reviews. I thought it would be good for my audience to hear fro...

I'm joined in this episode by Gary Ismay. Gary is a seasoned software developer and veteran of tech, who's had indie applications for iOS since the early days of the App Store. We talk about Gary's journey into iOS development, and his latest Application, Meandr. Meandr is a beautiful application for mapping your walks, and was recently featured on iMore! 🚀 Enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: Gary Is...

I'm joined in this episode by James Thomson. James is an iOS indie developer who almost needs no introduction. He has developed applications for Apple platforms since 1992, with his company TLA Systems. He’s best known for being the developer of PCalc, the scientific calculator that you should be using for iOS and Mac. I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: James Thomson on Twitter David Gary...

I'm joined in this episode by Ben Guerrette. Ben is the Creative Director of Pixite, at Pixite, a small company that’s been flying high in the App Store for many years. Pixite have many apps in the store, ranging from creative journalling, graphic design, through to their colourful drawing and relaxation app, Pigment. Pixite have gone from strength to strength, with app revenue bootstrapping the b...

I'm joined in this episode by Michael Tigas. Michael is the creator of Focused Work, the iOS app that lets you stay productive. Michael has also journaled each day whilst developing Focused Work, and is blogging about his app development process. Focused work was created during Australia's initial COVID lockdown, and has gone from strength to strength since launching 🚀 I hope you enjoy the show,...

Season 2 of Waiting for Review lands with a blast! 🚀 The show is now fortnightly, as I, David Gary Wood, interview developers from the iOS indie community. I'm joined in this episode by Daniel Jilg. Daniel has a history in privacy orientated development, and developed of one of the first 100 apps in the App Store. Daniel is currently working on a brand new analytics service for iOS applications:...

Dave Nott has departed for pastures new, and I bid him farewell and a heartfelt thanks for all of the episodes we've recorded in what is now Season 1 of this podcast. In the coming weeks, Waiting For Review shall return. I'll be interviewing iOS developers from the indie development community, to find out what makes them and their apps tick. If you'd like to guest on the show, or to be invited to...

After some accidental headphone discussion, we catch up with how Dave Wood has been getting on with his SwiftUI journey. We wrap with the news that we're taking a break, and will be putting the podcast on pause for the next few weeks. In the mean time, we hope that you all stay well and keep safe. Dave Nott Dave Wood Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

We failed not to talk about Epic and Apple, the App Store, and many other things. Meanwhile, Dave Wood started a twitter thread for iOS indie apps and their developers 🚀 Dave Wood Dave Nott Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

Dave Wood is recovering well from his concussion, and making steady progress with the SwiftUI rebuild of his video mixing app. Meanwhile, Dave Nott is home alone, and considering leaving iOS for the world of video streaming, and online gaming. Dave Nott Dave Wood Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

This week, we think about PC vs Mac pricing, and how Apple remain relevant and appealing in the face of such incredible value from the PC market. We also discuss how the move to Apple Silicon will play out for Apple, and the industry at large. And finally, Dave Nott built an app... ! Dave Wood Dave Nott Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

Dave Nott can't enough of Big Sur (despite having installed it in the wrong way), and Dave Wood sets out on a big update to his app using SwiftUI Dave Nott Dave Wood Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

An eclectic episode this week as we discuss making an iCloud Drive based music player (and why it might not be a great idea!). This makes us wonder, when does a hobby become a business, and a business become a hobby? - it's a blurry line. Dave Wood Dave Nott Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3

This week we discuss platforms. What makes one catch on, and what causes others to fail. We also touch upon the issues certain apps have had with a certain SDK, and Dave Wood catches up with his SwiftUI app architecture. Dave Nott Dave Wood Waiting For Review Music by Broke For Free License, CC Attribution 3