60: Melton & Ganatra episode III: Shipping software
Debug is a casual, conversational interview show featuring the best developers in the business about the amazing apps they make and why and how they make them. On this episode Don Melton, former Director of Internet Technologies at Apple, and Nitin Ganatra, former Director of iOS Apps at Apple, talk about managing deadlines, development cycles, and shipping software.
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Show notes
- Debug 48: Melton & Ganatra episode II: Understanding Apple
- Debug 47: Melton & Ganatra episode I: Demoing software to Steve Jobs
- Debug 41: Nitin Ganatra episode III: iPhone to iPad
- Debug 40: Nitin Ganatra episode II: OS X to iOS
- Debug 39: Nitin Ganatra episode I: System 7 to Carbon
- Debug 11: Don Melton and Safari
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Twitter’s Bing-powered translations are back
Twitter’s great for connecting its users to people from around the world, but what about when they don’t speak the same language? After testing out a solution in fits and starts, Twitter has officially introduced Bing-powered translations right in the feed. Of course, if you’ve ever relied on machine-translation (and if you’ve worked the late shift on a tech site, you definitely have) you know the results can vary in quality, but it’s usually enough to get the gist of what’s being said. It’s definitely easier than copying characters back and forth, so until you actually crack open that copy of Rosetta Stone, just look for the globe icon and “translate this” button. (If it’s not there, make sure “Show Tweet translations” box is checked in your account settings).
We’re introducing Tweet translation with @Bing Translator so you can read Tweets in multiple languages: https://t.co/RuraBeYa5S
– Twitter (@twitter) January 22, 2015
Filed under: Internet, Microsoft
Source: Twitter Support
Google will sell wireless service through Sprint’s network
Just yesterday rumors started swirling about Google finally getting the mobile network market by partnering with either Sprint or T-Mobile. Less than 24 hours later, it looks like Google has closed a deal with Sprint and will soon begin offering a wireless service to compete with the other major carriers.
According to an insider, Masayoshi Son, president of Sprint’s parent company Softbank, was the key player in getting talks going between the two companies. The deal will function like most other MNVO deals, with Google paying Sprint for capacity, then Google will sell the service to customers.
There’s no word on whether or not Google will finalize something with T-Mobile, but earlier reports made it seem like a deal with both carriers was very likely.
Are you excited about a Sprint powered, Google managed MNVO?
source: Business Week
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Sponge on the Run: Nickelodeon releases game on Play Store ahead of Spongebob movie
Between my love for the USA channel’s Psych and Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, it could be said that I like pineapples. That being said, our porous friend is starring in a new game released onto the Play Store today that can get you your kiddos hyped for the upcoming movie set to hit theatres on February 6th.
SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run will let you take Mr. SquarePants on a race with Plankton to find the missing Krabby Patty formula. There are three zones you can race through (Bikini Bottom, Apocalyptic Bikini Bottom, and the human beach) and you can even transform into Super SpongeBob should the waters get too choppy. Oh, and there’s a Mermaid Man costume you can put SpongeBob in, which is awesome!
The game itself costs $3.99 USD and will let you compare your race times and distances against your brothers your friends… Fine, I admit it, I’m 30 years old and I will probably be playing this SpongeBob game.
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Daily Roundup: Apple Watch battery life, Russian combat bots and more!
One of the biggest complaints about smartwatches is their mediocre battery life. It sounds like the Apple Watch will be no different. In other news, internet activist Barrett Brown was sent to prison for five years and Russia showed off some “combat robots” that still have a lot to prove, fortunately. Catch up on today’s top stories after the break.
Apple apparently hasn’t solved the smartwatch battery life problem
We still don’t know much about the Apple Watch, but the latest rumors suggest that the Cupertino company’s new wrist accessory will be severely lacking in one department: battery life.
Internet activist Barrett Brown sentenced to five years in prison
Internet activist and Anonymous spokesperson Barrett Brown was sentenced to five years in prison for acting as an accessory after the fact to an unauthorized access to a protected computer.
Russia’s new combat robot shoots guns and drives ATVs… slowly
Russia demonstrated a new “combat robot” capable of autonomously driving an ATV and firing a handgun. However, judging by Vladimir Putin’s reaction, there’s no need to prepare for the robot uprising just yet.
Drones: the tech-savvy trafficker’s new drug mule
Innovative drug traffickers are turning to drones to deliver their product. An unmanned hexacopter crashed into a southern California grocery store, loaded with six pounds of meth. Authorities are still searching for those responsible and investigating where the drone was headed.
Forget detention: Illinois students might have to forfeit their Facebook passwords
If you go to school in Illinois, it’s probably a good idea to be on your best behavior. A law that went into effect at the beginning of this year lets school districts demand social media passwords for students that break rules or are suspected of cyberbullying.
BlackBerry’s CEO doesn’t understand what net neutrality is
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has some interesting thoughts on what net neutrality means. He wrote a letter to the US Senate saying that OS-makers should be required to furnish key apps to all of their competitors.
Amazon will stream ‘Transparent’ for free this Saturday
Don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription and missed out on watching the award-winning show Transparent? The company is giving you a free chance to see what all the fuss is about this weekend.
Filed under: Misc
HTC One M9 Shows Up in Clear Newly-Leaked Images
The HTC One M9 has caught some attention as of late, and today the boys over at Phandroid have gotten some newly-leaked images showing us a clear view of the new flagship. As you can see from the images, not much will be changed with M9, but I guess we shouldn’t be surprised about that. […]
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Apple Pay your way to the SuperBowl: Eleven amazing apps for travel and parties
Apple Pay — or Pay if you’re fancy — makes it both easier and safer to pay for things in everyday life and online. That can come in particularly handy when traveling or when getting ready to party. Whether it’s for the SuperBowl this weekend or for a great group of friends any day of the week, as long as you have Apple Pay, you’re ready for fun.
Reminder: If you’re staying home, NBC will be streaming the SuperBowl for free!
TicketMaster
Ticketmaster lets you browse, buy, or transfer over tickets to concerts, games, theatrical presentations, art shows, and more. Find what interests you, book it, and enjoy!
Airbnb
If you show or game is out of town you’ll need a place to stay. For larger groups, or simply for offbeat accommodations, Airbnb gives you access to over 600,000 places in 34,000 cities. And it also gives you the option to earn some extra money from your place while you’re away!
Stayful
If boutique hotels are more your scene, Stayful helps you find the best places and negotiate the best rates. You need to be booking for the next 30 days, but Stayful can match your preferences and make sure you find a great place!
Hotel Tonight
If you want a hotel proper, and you’re booking within 7 days of your trip, Hotel Tonight is for you. You can find a great room for a great rate, even at the last minute.
Spot Hero
If you’re driving to where you’re going, you’re going to need to find a place to park. Spot Hero helps you do just that. Browse, book, and save up to 50%.
Uber
Tap a button, get a ride. It can be simpler and faster than public transport and cheaper than driving yourself and paying for parking. With ApplePay, you don’t even need an account.
Lyft
Getting into town isn’t the same as getting around town. Lyft lets you arrange convenient community rides to get you from where you’re staying to where you’re going.
OpenTable
Got time before or after the big game or show? With OpenTable you can book an amazing meal at a convenient restaurant so the party can start early… or feel like it’s never going to end.
Target
If you’re not traveling but watching to game or show and hosting the party at your place, you can use Target’s app to order everything you need.
Instacart
If you’re hosting the party and planning on feeding your guests in style but don’t have time to go shopping, Instacart can bring the groceries to you. Whole Foods, Costco and more, all delivered in one hour!
Postmates
If you don’t even have time to cook, or to pick that something important you forgot, Postmates will bring it right to your door. The best food from the best restaurants, drinks, even electronics. It’s just that easy.
Merchbar
Part of the fun of a show or game is the memorabilia you get to bring back with you. If you’re staying home to watch, Merchbar lets you order that memorabilia to your home, so nobody has to miss out.
Your favorite Apple Pay travel and fun apps?
We’ll be organizing our own SuperBowl, UFC, and other parties, and we want the be easy, but we also want them to be great. So, if you’ve got Apple Pay, and you’ve got apps you love to use with it, let us know!
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Sprint has reportedly struck a deal with Google for their upcoming mobile service offerings
The other day the web was a flutter with talks of Google talking with T-Mobile and Sprint to start offering up their own cell service. Google can’t just go out and build a million towers, buy a bunch of spectrum and have their own coverage after all. What they would need to do is piggy […]
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Photos of 12-Inch MacBook Air Display Show Black Glass Cover, Polished Apple Logo
Just days after a report claiming Apple supplier Quanta Computer has begun ramping up production of the upcoming 12-inch MacBook Air, Chinese site iFanr shares some photos [Google Translate] of what it says is the display assembly for the machine (via SlashGear).
The photos depict the claimed display and metal shell from the upcoming 12-inch machine alongside both a 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 9.7-inch iPad, with its sizing appearing to measure up to previously reported dimensions. The display does, however, have two noticeable differences from current MacBook Air. First, instead of a backlit Apple logo on the back of the display assembly as is typically seen on Apple’s notebooks, there is a polished metal logo more like those seen on iPads, with iFanr speculating the change could be tied to the device’s thinness.
Additionally, the display lacks the grey bezels current MacBook Air models have, instead opting for an apparently all-glass edge-to-edge cover for the display as seen on Retina MacBook Pro models. Paired with black bezels underneath, it is difficult to see where the display ends and the bezels begin unless the screen is turned on. Earlier renderings of the 12-inch MacBook Air based on information from within Apple had shown gray bezels similar to those seen on the current MacBook Air.
Claimed 12-inch MacBook Air display assembly with 13″ MacBook Pro
The 12-inch MacBook Air will reportedly have roughly the same footprint as the 11-inch MacBook Air, relying on smaller bezels to compensate for a larger display size. The comparison photos shown by iFanr demonstrate the significantly smaller footprint for the 12-inch machine compared to a 13-inch MacBook Pro
Claimed 12-inch MacBook Air display assembly with 9.7-inch iPad
The next-generation MacBook Air is expected to feature a high-resolution display (perhaps classified as Retina) and new Broadwell Core M processors that will enable a thin, fanless design. Other reports have claimed the 12-inch MacBook Air will do away with nearly all the ports typically found on Apple’s line of MacBooks, offering only a headphone jack, a pair of microphones, and a USB Type-C port that may handle both charging and external connectivity.
Nexus Player coming to a store near you on January 25th
The Google hockey puck looks to be sliding into your local brick-and-mortar store soon!
In a recent article by Gigaom, the website discussed various locations where the writing appears to be on the wall that January 25th will be the release date for the Nexus Player. This device, showcased by Google last year in October, will be bringing you Android TV straight to your television screen.
The wildfire started when intrepid internet shoppers noticed that online computer/parts/gadgets retailer Newegg had a listing for the Nexus Player. Newegg will allow you to pre-order the device for $99.99 USD, the same price offered on Google’s Play Store, with a release date of January 25th.
You can also pick up the Nexus Player gamepad from Newegg for the same price as Google’s Play Store listing ($39.99 USD). Both gadgets are manufactured by ASUS for Google.
Check the links below for the Newegg listings.
Newegg’s Nexus Player Gamepad listing
Google Play Store > Nexus Player
Source: Gigaom
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