Hey Reader, This week is exciting. GPT-5.3-Codex launched today, so I put together a short video covering the five key updates (and a demo of what it can do). I didn't want to go back to GPT-5.2, after I got early access to GPT-5.3-Codex last week. The 5.3 model is faster and smarter. I can do more in less time. Watch here: GPT-5.3-Codex Launches Today — 5 Things You Need to Know The new Codex App + Plan mode + GPT-5.3-Codex helped make this video possible. Try it out and let me know what you...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I had early access to Codex app this past week. The OpenAI team is moving insanely fast with Codex CLI, and watching this new app unfold was incredible. Take a look, and see for yourself. Download link in the video. Codex app feels like the missing IDE layer for the Codex CLI.One-click to open Xcode, run iOS/macOS apps, review diffs, and manage agents. I have mine configured using Makefiles (More on my setup in another email). Talk soon, Paul SoltPaul@SuperEasyApps.com P.S. Codex...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, AI agents struggle with iOS development for a simple reason: they can’t actually run Xcode. In this video, I have an impromptu conversation with Cameron Cooke from the UK about XcodeBuildMCP, a tool that finally lets AI build and run iOS apps in the Simulator. We talk through the backstory, the real problems it solves, and why this changes how AI agents work with iOS and macOS apps. If AI + Xcode is Broken for you, then you might need this tool. Watch here: AI Couldn’t Run My iOS...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, New Codex models are incredibly good for Swift code for iOS/macOS apps. You can easily install codex via here Just open Terminal/Ghostty and type: npm i -g @openai/codex Using codex, you can use simple language to talk to your agent. See the first video if you want a breakdown on the tools I am using, and some of the rules in my agents.md rule file. Spider Warning: if you're afraid of spiders, you won't want to watch these videos. I am making a dangerous spider identification app,...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, New video on my workflow for building iOS and macOS apps. GPT 5.2 is insane. It fixed so many problems the first time. Less back and forth from any other model to date. You can fly way faster from idea to prototype in minutes. It's beyond crazy. In a day I can have a working app that solves a key problem.I could never code this fast without AI. It let's you try ideas that you would never consider before due to time constraints.Codex + Xcode: 3 Workflows You Need for iOS/macOS...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader,Codex surprised me last night. Last night I filmed my unedited workflow with OpenAI's newest model: GPT 5.1 Codex Max. Codex just changed my entire Swift workflow. Codex just fixed a swift bug I couldn't solve (after 12 failed attempts) I literally just talked to it (no complex Plan.md or PRD.md) It explained and executed everything quickly My app is a mix of SwiftUI, AppKit, and Swift. I'm targeting macOS 15+ and Swift 6.2 using AVFoundation and Core ML. The new OpenAI coding...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader,What a week for AI coding! I have been diving deep into AI coding assistants and this week was incredible! Gemini 3 Pro launched Grok 4.1 is in beta (API somewhere?) ChatGPT 5.1 Pro dropped (The best intelligence) GPT 5.1 Codex Max launched It'll take some time, but I have some early thoughts in the video below . . .Want to see my workflow? Watch my live demo with each of these new tools. It's unedited, so you'll see exactly how I work, and all the failure points. (Spider warning...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, It's been a while since I sent an email. We had our second baby girl!It has been crazy here with a newborn. Our new daughter is 14 weeks old and we have a three year old toddler . . . So things have been crazy, and I haven't had time to write. But I do have some updates. I've been spending a lot of late nights and early mornings with AI, specifically Claude Code and now codex. I want to share the journey. I haven't had time to write or make videos because I have been knee-deep in...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you’re having a fantastic morning. I’m out on my deck enjoying the sunrise and a cup of coffee. This month has been busy because we’re expecting a baby alien in the next week or two. I haven’t had time to write to you, but I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been working on. Before the baby arrives, I decided to refocus on shipping my app, Brew Coffee. I have been working on some experimental UI changes and alternative recipes. Here's an experimental view of James...
8 months ago • 1 min read