I’ve been quiet for the last little while, but I can finally announce that I am joining App Social as Director of Development. Our main product, currently in private BETA, is Tingle. Tingle is a mobile dating application that helps users find local singles. We are heads down building an awesome product supported by a [...]
People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware. – Alan Kay Apple Steve Jobs quoted Alan Kay when the original iPhone was introduced. (Forward to the 6:00 mark) This is why Apple acquired PA Semiconductor. This is why Apple owns a chunk of Imagination Technologies. Apple gets it. Oracle Larry Ellison [...]
I install and try a lot of iPhone Apps. That means I have to Sign In or create a new account for a new service quite often. I create a unique password for each web service for extra security. I’ve also implemented Sign Up screens many times. Here are a few things to considering when [...]
There has been a shift in development landscape over at Apple. John Siracusa of Ars Technica recently published an article about Apple’s language and API future. I believe Apple is preparing to transition to Ruby as their next default language. Today Today, the Apple development stack sits on top of the GCC compiler. GCC compiles [...]
I will be speaking at the next DemoCamp Vancouver in March. DemoCamp is usually an event where speakers show off a product that they have been working on. I have been consulting with a few companies over the last year or so about how to integrate Geo Location and Location Based Services into their existing [...]
Last week I was interviewed by the Georgia Straight. I also went down to the Georgia Straight offices and had my picture taken. The article has been republished on the Georgia Straight site. The article focuses on iPhone Development here in Vancouver and the opportunities for education and training. A big part of the article is about [...]
I will be on Strutta Live tomorrow at 4PM. I’ll be sitting down with Jordan Behan and Dustin Sacks. We’ll be talking about games, game development, iPhone development, and how to make all of this stuff as an independent studio. Me on a couch with a beer in hand. Watch it! I guarantee I will say something [...]
The April iPhone Developers Meetup takes place this Thursday at Workspace. April iPhone Developers Meetup Workspace - http://www.abetterplacetowork.com/ 400 – 21 Water Street Vancouver, B.C. Thursday April 16, 2009 6:30PM – 8:30PM I’m not scheduled to speak this time around. There is two hours scheduled so I may jump in with some information if there is [...]
The February iPhone Developers Meetup takes place this Wednesday at The Network Hub. February iPhone Developers Meetup The Network Hub 3rd floor – 422 Richards Street Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7PM – 8:30PM I will be doing a demo presentation on Optimizing Performance on the iPhone. Memory optimization is key on the iPhone [...]
Steve Wart has organized another meetup for iPhone Developers in Vancouver. More information can be had at the Vancouver iPhone Developers Group page. There is also an event up on the crazy, magical Facebook. Here are the details: BCIT ROOM 353 – 555 Seymour Street Vancouver BC Thursday November 20 : 6:30PM – 8:00PM Topics [...]