391: ‘Error -37’, With John Siracusa

This podcast episode covers a variety of topics, including the Apple Watch injunction, the ongoing dispute between Apple and Masimo, the ethical implications of patents, the legality of third-party iMessage clients, the interoperability of iMessage, security concerns with opening up the iMessage network, the overlooked nature of iMessage, device security, the evolution of journaling apps, Squarespace, new tech products, the evolution of personal computers, the changing Mac Pro, Apple's decision to scale back efforts in competing with high-end PCs, the current state of Mac gaming, and the challenges Apple faces in developing a successful gaming platform. Takeaways • Apple has been hit with an injunction preventing it from selling the Apple Watch in the US due to a patent dispute with Masimo. • There are ongoing ethical debates surrounding patents and their impact on innovation. • The legality of third-party iMessage clients is being challenged, with implications for messaging interoperability. • Apple faces security concerns in opening the iMessage network to third-party clients. • Journaling apps are evolving, with Apple's Journal app offering a unique social networking approach. • PC hardware continues to evolve, with trends toward compact and versatile designs. • Apple has scaled back its efforts in competing with high-end PCs, citing limited market size and the sufficiency of current offerings. • Mac gaming faces challenges due to the need for Apple to hire experts, collaborate within the company, and overcome institutional barriers. • Consistency in podcasting is crucial for building a loyal audience and achieving success.