New Apple Intelligence Features Are Available Today »
September 15
Apple has released their annual updates, highlighting Visual Intelligence and Intelligent Shortcuts (among other features).
Technique: Open URLs into Mac apps using Shell Scripting
September 5
In the update to my TV app shortcuts, I debuted a new technique for opening links into Mac apps using Run Shell Script – here’s all the details for my membership program.
Updated in the Shortcuts Library: TV app shortcuts
September 5
Enjoy my TV app shortcuts, designed with my updated Shortcuts-building process in mind – check out the new Watchlist shortcut!
Stream Deck 7 Adds Virtual Decks, Key Logic, Weather, and App Status
August 13
Elgato has added Virtual Stream Decks, key logic, weather, and app status in the latest Stream Deck for Mac update – use code ZZ-CASSINELLI for 5% off.
Members-Only Podcast #3: New actions in the iOS 26 beta
August 9
Quick test of a short-form format for member podcasts where I read out recent posts with added context – starting with new actions in the iOS betas.
Shortcuts gains actions for Apple Intelligence, Messages, and Notes checklists in iOS 26
July 24
In iOS 26, Shortcuts gains new Apple Intelligence actions that let you Use Model, tap into Writing Tools, and use Image Playground – plus more available in the Public Beta.
New in the Shortcuts Library: Emoji Game for Apple News+
July 18
Following Apple’s new release of the Emoji Game for Apple News+ subscribers, I’ve added a simple shortcut to open there to my Shortcuts Library.
Apple News+ introduces Emoji Game 🍎📰➕ 😀🧩
July 17
Apple has added Emoji Game to their suite of Apple News+ games – soon to be available in the new Games app.
Here are Apple’s WWDC25 Developer Sessions on the Foundation Models Framework
June 18
Discover WWDC25’s Machine Learning & AI sessions for developers—Foundation Models, MLX, Vision, and SpeechAnalyzer, all focused on private AI
Watch the WWDC2025 App Intents Developer Sessions In This Order
June 16
Watch Apple’s 2025 developer sessions in the best order to master Shortcuts, Spotlight, and interactive snippets.
Apple Supercharges Its Tools and Technologies for Developers to Foster Creativity, Innovation, and Design »
June 9
Apple Newsroom has shared developer updates out of WWDC, including support for Visual Intelligence in App Intents.
AI + iOS: The State of Apple Development Ahead of WWDC (feat. Rudrank Riyam)
May 27
This week, developer Rudrank Riyam, author of the AiOS Dispatch newsletter, joins me to talk about his experiences developing for Apple platforms using AI-assisted coding, and what we’re interested in ahead of Apple’s WWDC.
Apple Intelligence: Action Centered Design Framework (feat. Vidit Bhargava)
May 22
Designer and developer Vidit Bhargava joined me to talk about his framework for app development centered around designing actions first, particularly as it relates to Apple Intelligence.
Announcing My WWDC Meetup: Apple Intelligence Automators at CommunityKit
May 19
Join me post-WWDC at the Hyatt House near Apple Park to discuss Apple Intelligence, App Intents, and Shortcuts!
You Should Watch The Apple Intelligence Developer Sessions In This Order
May 18
If you want to build for Apple Intelligence but don’t know where to start, here’s a suggested viewing order for the developer sessions.
How Fast Should My Internet Be To Stream? »
May 16
Elgato have shared a guide for ensuring your network speeds are fast enough to livestream – my app Ecamm Live needs even more for High Quality mode.
6 Years Later: ‘Worth A Look. Something For Everyone.’
May 15
Reminiscing about the time Tim Cook quote tweeted my story about apps that work with Shortcuts and Siri.
Apple Releases “Hold That Thought” Shortcut for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 15
Each year, Apple adds Accessibility shortcuts during Global Accessibility Awareness Day – this year is “Hold That Thought.”
How To Archive Your Live Stream And Why To Do It »
May 15
Elgato has shared a quick guide for making sure you always have a copy of your livestreams.
The Stream Deck App Is More Mac-Like in Version 6.9
May 7
Elgato’s app for Stream Deck has gotten Mac improvements to make the app feel more native – plus cool Paste to Clipboard features.