Brief Summary
This video explores the impact of Apple's new features on the app market, specifically focusing on the author's experience with his currency conversion app. The author discusses how Apple's built-in features can potentially make his app obsolete, but also acknowledges that these features might actually educate users and lead to increased demand for more specialized apps. He shares his personal struggles with the fear of obsolescence and the uncertainty of his future as an indie app developer. The video concludes with a message of resilience and the importance of continuous creation as a way to overcome fear and anxiety.
- Apple's new features can potentially make existing apps obsolete, but they also educate users and create demand for more specialized apps.
- The author struggles with the fear of obsolescence and the uncertainty of his future as an indie app developer.
- The video emphasizes the importance of continuous creation as a way to overcome fear and anxiety.
Apple's New Features and the Fear of Obsolescence
The video begins with the author's concern about Apple's new calculator app, which includes currency conversion functionality. He acknowledges that this feature could potentially make his own currency conversion app obsolete. However, he also points out that this is not the first time Apple has released features that could potentially impact his apps. He uses the example of his body measurement tracker app, which saw a 50% increase in downloads after Apple introduced similar functionality in its Health app. He theorizes that these updates educate users about the capabilities of their iPhones, leading some to seek out more specialized apps on the App Store.
The Currency Conversion App Dilemma
The author delves deeper into the functionality of Apple's built-in currency conversion app, acknowledging its strengths, such as live calculations and integration with Yahoo Finance. However, he also highlights a potential drawback: the app's lack of flexibility. He explains that the currency conversion feature is integrated into the calculator app, making it difficult to switch between basic calculations and currency conversions. This leads him to believe that his own app, which offers a dedicated and streamlined currency conversion experience, might still have a place in the market.
The Fear of Obsolescence and the Importance of Creation
The author expresses his concerns about the future of his app development business, particularly the possibility of Apple continuously releasing features that could make his apps obsolete. He acknowledges that his apps lack a strong brand identity and rely heavily on their utility, making them vulnerable to competition. He describes his strategy of releasing multiple apps to mitigate the risk of one app becoming obsolete, but admits that this approach can be emotionally draining. The video concludes with the author's personal struggle with the fear of failure and the uncertainty of his future. He emphasizes the importance of continuous creation as a way to overcome these anxieties, highlighting the power of creating something new and positive as a counterbalance to fear and chaos.
