Blogs
How big is it?
I got curious, so I asked how many lines of code are in the ToBeWise app as of today, not counting blank lines, comments, libraries, databases, indexes, content, etc. Just code: In the App Store, Apple shows that the app consumes 63MB of storage total,...
Software is never done, here’s why
I lost track of when I updated TestFlight with the latest version of ToBeWise™and definitely lost track of the individual changes that I made since then, so I asked my AI to update the TestFlight and list the changes since the last version, which was only TWO...
Apple Watch improvements
The new app icon looks a lot better on the Apple watch notifications, and that got me thinking about how I always wanted to have a watch app as a companion piece to the iPhone app.This is step one, which allows Favorite, and Share direct from the watch. Neat.This...
ToBeWise™ now aware of its own demise
A little feature I've wanted to add for some time is for the app to check if there is a newer version of itself available on the App Store, and if so, offer to download it now.It's surprising how many users are getting by with older versions, and it kinda pains me to...
ToBeWise™ now available as a Mac app
In another miracle of modern technology, our favorite app is now available to run on the Mac.The only caveat is that the Mac is Apple silicon, not Intel.Search for tobewise on the App Store on your Mac and click the dropdownMove the slider to the right,...
New 5 Star Review
Just can't ask for a better review.Wish I knew who "Surfer dude" is so I can thank them.
App Icon colors drive app store banner colors
Apple generates the color of the product page header based on the colors in the app iconThis is the new app icon and the product page header on the App Store.Below is the previous app icon and the product page header on the App Store.I think the improvement in the...
Rebranding now active
Version 80.1.14 is in the app store now for a couple of days.The new app name is ToBeWise Pro for Startups, and with a tagline of "For Your Startup, and Your Life" This is an experiment to see if there is any improvement to the "impressions"...
Simplifying Search: Combining Vector (Semantic) Search and Keyword Search
It was suggested by Griffin that I look into "Vector search" in which a user can simply ask a question instead of entering one or two key words. First off, I am not a fan to the word vector. It has too many different meanings depending on context. And it...
Oh, the joy of thinking/doing nothing (Silent Background Database Refresh)
Re: ToBeWise™ for Startups...This morning I added a dozen or so insights by Peter Thiel, and turned my attention to another matter briefly, then went back to the app. Holy cow, those insights were already there, in the database for everyone, and nobody...