Apple at WWDC on accessibility, inclusion – music devs, tune in

Inclusion and accessibility are the answer. They’re why we’re here—and they’re a way for developers to support themselves by reaching new audiences. Let’s tune in to Apple’s latest WWDC sessions on the topic, as there are notes here both within Apple’s ecosystem and for reflection across platforms.

IINA, open-source Swift media player, is what macOS has been missing

Built in Swift, now extensible with JavaScript plug-ins, IINA is the free media player that macOS needed. Hey, everybody: play with a fresh, minimalist player that handles local files, music, and streaming with aplomb. (Hey, old people: it’s like QuickTime Pro is back!)

Peter Kirn - April 18, 2025

Metal on macOS excels at live visuals; try a free Gaussian splat tool

Developer Anton Marini, aka vade, is bringing back the legacy of Quartz Composer and proving Apple’s visual APIs are ready for real-time. Have a look—and watch what you can do with 3D Gaussian splats (if you know you know).

Peter Kirn - August 23, 2024

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