My updated App Store thoughts

Do I wish Apple invited me to WWDC?

How much does it irk me that after all these years, Apple doesn't invite me to WWDC or do anything with me at all? Most episodes are available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer] as well.

Let's talk about RCS

* Is the war on RCS actually an argument that texting Android users *should* suck? [https://birchtree.me/blog/the-war-on-green-bubbles-rages-on/] * + The Vision Pro's uphill battle [https://birchtree.me/blog/the-vision-pros-uphill-battle/] Most episodes are available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer] as well.

The historically sad state of console pricing

It's an ASM episode as I had to be a little quiet when recording this one, but today we get into the sad state of gaming console prices. Like…historically sad! Most episodes are available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer] as well.

Tim Cook wasn't another Ballmer

Tim Cook was not Apple's Steve Ballmer. No, he wasn't a "product guy" at the helm, but many of Apple's most beloved products not only thrived under Cook, but many of them were originally created under his leadership. Most episodes are available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer] as well.

My updated App Store thoughts

My thoughts on App Store payment rules has changed a bit since getting seriously into app development last year. I still don't love the current state, and there are things I want changed, but I appreciate it a bit more now. * Google blog about updating their fees [https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/a-new-era-for-choice-and-openness.html] Most episodes are available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ABetterComputer] as well.