145: Custom Apple Watch Faces

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145: Custom Apple Watch Faces

FromUnder the Radar

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Oct 17, 2018

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Why the Apple Watch needs third-party faces, tools to make them for yourself today, and overcoming the reasons why Apple may not want to offer them.

Released:

Oct 17, 2018

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From development and design to marketing and support, Under the Radar is all about independent app development. It's never longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Marco Arment and David Smith.

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