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I’m excited to unveil Simpletext 5, a complete rebuild of the app, now available as a free update for iOS users. Stay tuned for the macOS version, coming later this year. Update (December 18, 2024): Simpletext 5 for macOS is now planned for release in Q1 2025. Thank you for your patience!
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If I were to start over again, what would I do differently? Every few years, I’d ask myself the same question. If I had known what I knew today, how would I have built Simpletext? What features would I exclude, and how would I structure the codebase?
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It was a big week for Apple. They showcased the latest technologies across their entire software lineup, and unveiled an all-new spatial computing platform with Vision Pro. With the latest enhancements in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, what does it all mean to Simpletext?
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The line spacing setting in Simpletext has evolved gradually over the years. Here’s a backstory.
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Imagine yourself in a quiet place away from the noise. Take a sip of freshly brewed coffee, settle into your chair and let your mind wander …
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This post is updated on October 26, 2022 following the release of macOS Ventura. It’s that time of the year again when Apple releases major updates to their software platforms. And every year, as I go through the WWDC sessions, I’d look for two things: (1) Are there any new system features that can make…
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Typography has always been an integral part of Simpletext. While it comes with what I consider to be amongst the finest fonts ever designed, I also realized that typography is subjective. You may have your own personal favourites.
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Think of Simpletext as a typewriter rather than a computer. Now, can you write a book with a typewriter?
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This post is applicable for Simpletext 4 on iPad and iPhone running iOS 15. I’ve received several queries recently regarding the search capabilities of Simpletext. Specifically, on whether you can just type in a word in the search bar and be presented with all the files that contain that word. The short answer is, yes,…
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After months of development behind the scene, I’m glad to finally be able to share what I’ve been working on. Here’s what’s new with the all-new Simpletext.
