Mastodawn

After months of holding off, I think I finally have to update to os 26 😢

I wonder if it's now time to dust off yet-another-side-project of "writing the mapping app i wish Apple had actually made (and that I tried to push for when I worked on Maps)"

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/24/apple-maps-ads-announced/

Apple Announces Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps

As expected, Apple has officially announced that ads are coming to the Apple Maps app on the iPhone and iPad in the U.S. and Canada starting...

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Dave DeLong 6d ago

The terrible itch to start a new side project before finishing the ones i have in-progress right now…

Dave DeLong Mar 20

Nick Heer Mar 20

Do I trust this computer?, my iPhone asks me for what has to be the thousandth time using the same computer logged into the same Apple ID. Enter your passcode, it demands once again, reflecting the hardware, software, and services working together in a way only Apple can deliver.

Dave DeLong Mar 20

Dimitri Bouniol Mar 19

RE: https://mastodon.social/@davedelong/116252403838743252

Go follow @spencercurtis and try out PodCenter!

Dave DeLong Mar 18

A local friend of mine has been working on a new macOS app to help you manage your iPod: https://podcenter.app

No more Finder, no more iTunes…

PodCenter - Your iPod Command Center

PodCenter is the modern command center for classic iPods and Finder-based devices. Sync, convert, and organize your music library with complete transparency.

Dave DeLong Mar 5

I’ve considered switching my personal timekeeping over to the Julian calendar, but its days are numbered.

Dave DeLong Mar 3

tomate 🍅Mar 3

When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.

Dave DeLong Feb 20

Erik Bosman Feb 20

The most important output of a junior engineer is a senior engineer.

Dave DeLong Feb 13

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The Seven Voyages Of Steve Feb 13

Being a renter of things is a power dynamic that is massively skewed in favour of the landlord. Why would renting the ability to write software be any different? Giving up your ability to create, and renting it back from a company that absolutely doesn't care about you and will absolutely screw you over in a heartbeat if it suits them is a death sentence for independence