Empower Apps

In this episode, Leo is joined by Adam Shaw, developer at Bonobo Labs and Moleskine Studio. We talk about iPadOS 15 and developing apps for the iPad in 2021: Supporting multiple sizes, Apple Pencil, Pointer and Keyboards; as well as differences with the Mac and iPhone and issues with the iPad app market.

Show Notes

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Developing for iPad

  • Why develop an iPad app?
  • iPad vs iPhone
  • iPad vs Mac
  • Building Pro Apps on the iPad
  • Limits of iPadOS
  • Using Custom Controls

Designing for the iPad (specifically)

  • Migrating from iPhone to iPad
  • Designing for Different Sizes
  • Whether to support multiple windows
  • Supporting SplitView
  • Supporting Pointers and Keyboard Shortcuts

Pro Apps for the iPad

  • Problems with Pro Apps on the iPad 
  • Missing Pro Apps on the iPad
  • Swift Playground on the iPad

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Creators & Guests

Host
Leo Dion
Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids
Guest
Adam Shaw
Making awesome apps @Bonobo and @MoleskineStudio. Developing Spotless and Dressed on the side. The oldest co-host of @wlgpodcast.
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Guest
Adam Shaw
Making awesome apps @Bonobo and @MoleskineStudio. Developing Spotless and Dressed on the side. The oldest co-host of @wlgpodcast.

What is Empower Apps?

An exploration of Apple business news and technology. We talk about how businesses can use new technology to empower their business and employees, from Leo Dion, founder of BrightDigit.