The Man Behind Autocorrect - Part One
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This is a podcast episode titled, The Man Behind Autocorrect - Part One. The summary for this episode is: <p>In part one of this two-part conversation, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jerry Cuomo</a> talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkocienda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ken Kocienda</a>, former Apple software engineer and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Selection-Ken-Kocienda-audiobook/dp/B07D435DFQ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Trqj4733FCtfV92zR7arHJaipJ5p5q2tM5HK7lJwn0s.SltCfAIIE03QiV3LXkjk9JfFUHZ6aAhrdEDqNBf7iKw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580635708213&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1021278&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13433657586552458733&hvtargid=kwd-518362553423&hydadcr=22595_13493276&keywords=creative+selection+by+ken+kocienda&qid=1733865437&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs</a>. Ken shares the backstory of creating the iPhone’s autocorrect feature and working closely with Steve Jobs. He reflects on the significance of blending design and technology to shape user experiences, offering insights into Apple’s innovation culture that still resonates in today’s tech landscape.</p><p><em>Key Takeaways:</em></p><ol><li>Creating iPhone autocorrect required blending design with tech for seamless typing.</li><li>Apple’s innovation culture emphasized decisive, user-focused development.</li><li>Working with Steve Jobs meant delivering fast, clear, and impactful solutions.</li></ol><pre class="ql-syntax" spellcheck="false">* Coverart was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2 by OpenAI.
** Podcast Music created by Mind The Gap Band - Cox, Cuomo, Haberkorn, Martin, Mosakowski, and Rodriguez
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In part one of this two-part conversation, host Jerry Cuomo talks with Ken Kocienda, former Apple software engineer and author of Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs. Ken shares the backstory of creating the iPhone’s autocorrect feature and working closely with Steve Jobs. He reflects on the significance of blending design and technology to shape user experiences, offering insights into Apple’s innovation culture that still resonates in today’s tech landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Creating iPhone autocorrect required blending design with tech for seamless typing.
- Apple’s innovation culture emphasized decisive, user-focused development.
- Working with Steve Jobs meant delivering fast, clear, and impactful solutions.
* Coverart was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2 by OpenAI. ** Podcast Music created by Mind The Gap Band - Cox, Cuomo, Haberkorn, Martin, Mosakowski, and Rodriguez
Today's Host
Jerry Cuomo
|IBM Fellow | Teacher - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-cuomo/
Today's Guests
Ken Kocienda
|CEO Infactory | Inventor of iPhone Autocorrect
Ken Kocienda is a renowned software engineer, product designer, and author best known for inventing the iPhone’s autocorrect feature. During his 15-year tenure at Apple, he played a key role in developing the Safari web browser and shaping the touchscreen keyboard for the first iPhone. His book Creative Selection offers an insider’s look at Apple’s culture of innovation. Post-Apple, Ken has worked with tech leaders like Postmates, Airbnb, and Humane. He is currently co-founder of Factory, where he focuses on building AI-powered tools designed for accuracy and transparency. Ken’s career reflects a deep passion for creating impactful, user-centered technology.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkocienda/ 
