My name is Philipp and you are reading Creativerly, the internet corner where I unpack my musings, curate and write about noteworthy apps and software, and explore the latest trends in design and tech.

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Well, this issue of Creativerly is dropping one day later than usual. The reason for that is that on Monday June 9, we had a public holiday in Austria. After a packed weekend, this Monday, this public holiday felt like the actual weekend. And that was the reason I completely logged off, lied down, and enjoyed a full day of recharging my batteries. As a result of that, I had no idea that yesterday was Monday, I had no idea that I still had to finish up the last bits of the newsletter, and I simply forgot to sit down, finish writing and ultimately schedule it. I even missed Apple's WWDC event, and I usually have those on my radar.

While I felt bugged by the situation to a certain level, the fact that I was able to recharge my batteries yesterday and pretty much phase out everything else, that is definitely the feeling that is superior. In the end, the delay of this newsletter is also a result of a bit of mis-planning, since I knew that the weekend will be packed, so I should have tackled the newsletter earlier past week, to make sure that there are just some small final touches left, or even schedule it upfront.

But, it is what it is. The newsletter goes out with a slight delay. Onto the next one, for me, but for you, I hope you enjoy reading this new issue of Creativerly.

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Fresh Updates & News

The Best Read-It-Later Apps for Curating Your Longreads →

After Mozilla announced that it will shut down Pocket on July 8, 2025, loads of users found themselves in the situation of going on the search for a new read-it-later app to curate their longreads. There are multiple apps available in that realm, which makes it hard to keep track of all the Pocket alternatives out there. I had a post in my drafts to shine some light on the vast read-it-later apps, however, I also just stumbled across a post from WIRED, which gathered a couple of apps. So, if you are looking for a replacement for Pocket or if you are searching for a new read-it-later app in general, head over to WIRED's post to get an overview of a couple of apps that are available out there.

This is just compact overview though, as the post only highlights the most popular or better said, well-known read-it-later apps out there. Whenever I write a list-style post, I try to go the extra mile and gather apps apart from the obvious alternatives. Therefore, I will make sure to finish up my post about Pocket alternatives soon, to deliver even more read-it-later app that could act as a replacement.

Xcode is now a vibe coding IDE →

There were a lot of things Apple introduced at yesterday's WWDC. Besides showcasing their newest design language iteration called Liquid Glass, and all the platform-related news and features, I wanted to pick one specific update as it has the finger on the pulse. With Xcode 26, Apple introduces a coding assistant that helps you write code, navigate unfamiliar codebases, find opportunities for new features, fix or refactor existing code, and generate documentation along the way. It comes with built-in support for ChatGPT, however, Apple lets you also add your own model providers, including Anthropic's Claude.

While this turns Xcode into a vibe coding IDE, Apple kept its language, not mentioning a single bit of AI or vibe coding (I am on the fence regarding that term, it just sounds so weird), and instead introduced this feature as "Intelligence in Xcode" and "Code with Intelligence". To get access to Xcode 26 you need to have an M1 Mac running macOS 26 Tahoe.

It will be interesting to see how this will affect popular vibe coding IDE's like Cursor or Windsurf, especially since Cursor rose to popularity as loads of people started using it simultaneously with Xcode to vibe code SwiftUI apps.

Mental Wealth

❯ The blissful zen of a good side project – “Yesterday, like just about every other evening, my wife and I put our kid to bed, and sat down on the couch together. But for the first time in months, I picked up my laptop instead of my Switch.”

❯ Impact, agency, and taste – “I’ve been thinking recently about what sets apart my coworkers who’ve done the best work. You might think that the main thing that makes people really effective at research or engineering is technical ability, and among the general population that’s true. Among my Anthropic coworkers, though, we’ve restricted the range by screening for extremely high-percentile technical ability, so the remaining differences, while they still matter, aren’t quite as critical. Instead, people’s biggest bottleneck eventually becomes their ability to get leverage—i.e., to find and execute work that has a big impact-per-hour multiplier.”

❯ Why is quality so rare? – “The modern world has made huge advances in knowledge, technology, and skill. We can build faster than ever. We know more than ever. Yet quality still feels so rare. So many things feel unfinished, broken, or forgettable – why?”

❯ Thoughts on thinking – “I have been stuck. Every time I sit down to write a blog post, code a feature, or start a project, I come to the same realization: in the context of AI, what I’m doing is a waste of time. It’s horrifying. The fun has been sucked out of the process of creation because nothing I make organically can compete with what AI already produces—or soon will. All of my original thoughts feel like early drafts of better, more complete thoughts that simply haven’t yet formed inside an LLM.”

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Appendix

❯ ICYMI

Discover the rise of decentralized social networks like Mastodon and Bluesky as traditional platforms increasingly face criticism. Learn about essential third-party tools enhancing these networks, from clients like Ivory and Ice Cubes to cross-posting apps like Croissant. In my post The tools for decentralized social networks I provide you with loads of apps and tools to interact with Mastodon and Bluesky.

❯ Quick Bits

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