Show Notes
In this episode: we discuss Apple's incredible new accessibility features, ask how you can keep learning and growing in your career, and share your wish lists for WWDC23.
iOS Dev Happy Hour links: https://links.iosdevhappyhour.com
Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/
Arnold's Pump Club podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/arnolds-pump-club/id1680075779
Deep Dish Swift: https://deepdishswift.com
Deep dish pizza: https://twitter.com/twostraws/status/1653069375828553730
Soroush Khanlou, MVVM is Not Very Good: https://khanlou.com/2015/12/mvvm-is-not-very-good
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