Christian van der Loo

Senior Software Engineer


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Xcode is on iPad! Kinda. 6/8/2021
Apple's WWDC kicked off yesterday with an epic keynote outlining all of their upcoming software updates and APIs for developers, with all of these major releases coming in the fall. One thing that I [[The Future of iPadOS|have been hoping for]] on the iPad is inclusion of pro-level software, including creative software like Logic Pro or development tools li
Apple's Spring Loaded Event Recap 5/31/2021
My thoughts on Apple's announcements.
The Future of iPadOS 4/28/2021
The new iPad Pro was introduced at Apple's "Spring Loaded" event, and it packs more power than ever before. While it maintained generally the same thin chassis as previous models, Apple was able to add new features like the Liquid Retina XDR display sporting some ridiculous specs like 1000nits of brightness or 5G connectivity. But interestingly, Apple added
iPad Pro (2021) Impressions 4/26/2021
My impressions of the new M1-powered iPad.
iMac 24" (2021) Impressions 4/20/2021
The latest in the Apple Silicon consumer lineup.
Maturity of Apple Watch 1/31/2021
The "maturity" of a product line is not often talked about, but it's a very good metric to get a birds-eye on where a class of product is and where it needs to go. Apple has been in the business long enough to introduce and remove multiple lines of products. The first generations of those products are often not great, and the later generations stagnate in g
What's Next for Apple Silicon 1/10/2021
What to expect for the next Apple Silicon Macs.