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Michael Bond

@bondcodes.com

79 followers 268 following 166 posts

Autistic obsessive software developer and Pokémon enthusiast. Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/michaelbond

Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 16/09/2026

What’s interesting to me is that this app was approved, at least the iOS version. I had to reject it myself and replace it after removing one feature.

BondCasts app submission interface displays "iOS Submission" with a status of "In Review." The app version is 1.0, submitted on September 13, 2026, at 1:57 PM by Michael Bond. An accompanying screenshot shows an email from App Store Connect to Michael Bond, confirming the app's status change to "In Review." The email sent yesterday at 10:33 AM includes app details: Name "BondCasts," Version "1.0," SKU "com.bondcodes.BondCasts." The email advises changes can be made via "My Apps" in App Store Connect and provides a contact link for inquiries.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 14/09/2026

Looking pretty dicey as far as releasing today is concerned.

App Store Connect showing BondCasts with iOS and macOS apps, both version 1.0 waiting for review.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 10/09/2026

Time for app review at last. Is it normal to feel like you might throw up?

BondCasts App Review page showing submissions for iOS and macOS apps. Both apps, submitted by Michael Bond, are "Waiting for Review." iOS submitted at 2:53 PM with four items, macOS at 2:54 PM with one item.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 18/07/2026

Want to find or follow a podcast in BondCasts, but you’re on a Windows or Android device? Our web companion directory has you covered! Just log in with Apple - Apple authenticates you directly. BondCasts never receives your password or a copy of your private library.

The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with an option to login with iCloud.

The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with a search bar and podcast listings.

The Discover page on BondCasts (bondcasts.com/discover), with show details on the podcast “Comfort Zone”.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 12/07/2026

👀

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 13/06/2026

We had a little visitor today.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 11/06/2026

I've had a bit of a mixed bag with Siri AI, but when it works, it's really cool.

This image displays a screenshot of an iPhone. The iPhone screen shows a Siri interface with a summary of recent Eversource electric bills, including amounts due for July, June, and May of 2026. The background of the iPhone shows the standard iOS home screen with various app icons.
The interface includes raw XML tags visible in the text, such as <coreResponse> and <citation>, suggesting it might be a development or testing view of the Siri interface.

This image is a screenshot of an iPhone displaying a conversation with Siri. The user has asked, "How much is my electric bill," and Siri has responded with the latest Eversource electric bill details, including the amount due (redacted) and the due date of July 7, 2026. Below the answer, there is a summary of recent electric bills for April, May, and June 2026, along with email notifications from Eversource.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 09/06/2026

For the record, this bug has existed for at least the last two major OS revisions. I really thought we could beat it with Siri 2.0, but alas. FB23008734

This image shows a screenshot of a chat interface with Siri. The user has typed "In one minute close garage door," and Siri responds with "Automations must be set at least one minute out," along with a button to "Open the Home app." The user then replies, "You surely understand that 'in one minute' means the automation is at least one minute out, yes?" Siri repeats the previous response: "Automations must be set at least one minute out."

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 27/02/2026

Happy Pokémon Day! I’ve made a ton of progress on my way to feature parity with PKHeX. Most notably: legality checks and fixes!

A screenshot of PKMDS: Pokémon Save Editor for Web, in which a Gengar's moves can be seen. The first move is Megahorn, which is marked as an invalid move.

A screenshot of PKMDS: Pokémon Save Editor for Web, in which a Gengar's legality is shown as invalid, pointing out incorrect move info, with a button to auto-fix the issues.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 27/02/2026

So like… does Xcode 26.3 with agentic coding work for anyone?

Screenshot of a macOS 'Problem Report for Xcode' dialog stating 'Xcode quit unexpectedly.' The dialog includes a warning icon and a message that says to click Reopen to open the application again and that the report will be sent to Apple. In the Comments section, the text reads: 'The AI chat was doing some work for me when the crash happened.' Buttons at the bottom are labeled 'Show Details,' 'OK,' and a highlighted blue 'Reopen.'

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 06/08/2025

Notepad: micro.bondcodes.com/2025/08/06/note…

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 10/06/2025

I might be a masochist.

A screenshot of my Mac downloading the first beta of macOS 26.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 13/05/2025

Not sure if you’re a fan of Adventure Time, but this situation reminds me of something…

Simon Petrikov from Adventure Time Distant Lands: Obsidian, wearing a blue moo moo and a tiny crown, standing in front of an open freezer and yelling “What?! This is how I cope!”.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 30/04/2025

Getting ready for my new job! 👀

A shopping cart full of computer hardware; two monitors, a monitor stand, a mouse and a keyboard.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 24/12/2024

If you make a video game that requires a constant internet connection for single player mode just for DRM… eat me.

Steam Deck Compatibility: Valve's testing indicates that STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is Playable on Steam Deck.
&10;This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or
&10;configure.
&10;This game's launcher/setup tool may require the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or
&10;have difficult to read text
&10;All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
&10;This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
&10;In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
&10;This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
&10;This game's first-time setup requires an active Internet connection
&10;Singleplayer gameplay requires an active Internet connection
&10;This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may
&10;require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 22/12/2024

A picture of kid Goku from Dragon Ball looking all beat up

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 18/12/2024

Testing: micro.bondcodes.com/2024/12/18/test…

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 29/11/2024

So @atp.fm talked a bit about Siri in their recent episode, and I’d like to share this fun little frustration.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 28/11/2024

It’s true @liss.bsky.social, New Milford is lame 😅

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 28/11/2024

Listened to Connected today, and apparently @viticci.macstories.net is a real developer now, because there is nothing more “real dev” (or more satisfying) than deleting huge amounts of code.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 12/04/2024

Losing my damn mind

A junk text message from an unrecognized number

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 04/01/2024

I'll have worked at home for 4 years in a couple months. How does that make me feel?

Stanley from 'The Office': "I feel like I'm working in my own casket."

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 23/12/2023

The Pokémon Lickitung shows us its tongue.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 20/10/2023

Found this drawing by Arch Buzdar (www.archbudzar.com) which perfectly describes how I’ve always felt. Source: Twitter / X: x.com/archbudzar/s...

I CAN'T HELP BUT FEEL LIKE EVERYONE AROUND ME UNDERSTANDS SOMETHING ABOUT BEING A PERSON THAT I DON'T. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IT AT ALL.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 11/10/2023

Turns out I should use a case when I put my phone on a MagSafe charger 😒

The back of my iPhone 15 Pro Max, with a circular scratch on it.

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Michael Bond @bondcodes.com · 12/09/2023

“Tap a to-do's title to reveal it in Things.” Really wish the Reminders widgets worked like this. Tapping any part of the reminder just completes it instead.

Things 3
Version 3.19 (31900003)
What to Test
This update brings support for iOS 17, iPados 17, and watchOS 10, including interactive widgets and some other great improvements.
INTERACTIVE WIDGETS
Things' widgets are now interactive. This means that you can complete your to-dos right on the Home Screen, without having to open the app:
• Tap a to-do's checkbox to mark it complete.
• Tap a to-do's title to reveal it in Things.

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