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• Post #2303240

  It is here! I can trace my first lines of code to at least 2018 😅, when I wanted to build a cool game for the Apple Watch. It seems I needed a little push to put it out there. Hope you like it! Available on the App Store! Free to play for 6 games a day. And you can get unlimited plays for just 0.99 with the code ARCTICCONF. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625

• Post #1793908

  It's been such a big week for RetroRapid!! 🎉 Best week for downloads so far: 363, with 70 just yesterday! Second best week for revenue too, with 3 more Unlimited Play purchases. Some exciting updates coming soon. Stay tuned! 👀 https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625

• Post #1793907

  My app Xarra has been featured as the Indie App of the Week in @createwithswift newsletter issue 101, and it makes me sooo happy! 😊 A lot of care has gone into developing this over the last few months, and I hope lots of you find it useful, and that it helps you go through your reading in a delightful way. If you're curious, check out the link in the comments to learn more! https://www.createwithswift.com/weekly-newsletter-issue-101/ #IndieApp #IndieDev

• Post #1793906

  Going to @iosdevuk has been on my bucket list for aaages. This year, I won't just be going, I'll be speaking! And it looks like it's going to be an incredible conference. 🎉 See you there?! https://www.iosdevuk.com/speakers #iOSDevUK #iOSDev #Swift

• Post #1793905

  When building RetroRapid, I had three things in mind: simplicity, accessibility, and fun. Mission accomplished? I'll let these reviews speak for themselves 😊 Please, keep them coming! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625 #indieGame #accessibleGame #iOSGame

• Post #1793904

  You asked, we listened! The number 1 request since launch has been more control over voices, so we got to work. Xarra 1.1 introduces Voice Management, a new setting that lets you choose your preferred voice for each language, not just the default. We've also made it clearer how to download Premium or Enhanced voices in iOS Settings for a much more natural sound. Thank you for the feedback! Keep it coming! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xarra/id6759402266 #indieApp #iOSDev

• Post #1793903

  Massive FOMO last week for Deep Dish Swift AND try! Swift Tokyo! Caught up on some talks... and @klemensstrasser you are so awesome! It felt amazing to see that me and RetroRapid were part of it in a small way. Thank you so much! 🙏 The Art of Caring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAZUW62t5c

• Post #1793902

  Working on something special for #Xarra to celebrate World Book Day! Integrated with the Gutenberg Library. Download classics like Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, or Alice in Wonderland, then read them, listen to them, or both! Want a sneak peek? TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/ysbKq74Z

• Post #1793901

  Looking to build accessible mobile apps? You should! Abra has compiled some genuinely useful resources. Worth bookmarking. https://abra.ai/blog/key-mobile-app-accessibility-resources #A11y #MobileAccessibility

• Post #1793897

  Working on something cool! Hello, Mac! 🖥️ Since day one of building Xarra, I've wanted a seamless multi-platform experience. Import content on your Mac, sync it to your iPhone with iCloud, and continue listening on the go. That vision is becoming real, soon. Want a sneak peek? The beta is on TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/ysbKq74Z

• Post #1470388

  How do you talk about SwiftUI frustrations and start on the right foot? Singing! Go @dvrzan! @ARCticConference

• Post #1470387

  Are you SwiftUI or UIKit team? Better together! The one and only @johnsundell on stage at @ARCticConference!

• Post #1470386

  And so it begins!!! Go @ARCticConference!!!

• Post #1470371

  This photo is very representative of how much fun I had at @ARCticConference! This is from @hidde & @flarup's Design Roast. What a talented duo! 📷 Vera Tuuli Maria Just a year ago, I was sitting in exactly the same spot with @klemensstrasser and @RobW recording a @swiftovercoffee episode with co-hosts @mikaelacaron & @twostraws. If you ask me, it's a pretty good one 😉: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s4e7-progress-over-perfection/id1435076502?i=100070...

• Post #1153688

  Super cool to be able to experience the live recording of a @Launched episode! With @charliemchapman and @frederik! @ARCticConference

• Post #1153687

  Next, @frederik! Scaling indie apps, making positive impact and… polar bears?! We want to hear that story! Only at @ARCticConference!

• Post #1092387

  Yesterday was the best day for downloads by far with 108! And just like that, it marks RetroRapid’s first 1k downloads! 😱 Pretty amazing! Thanks everyone! 😊 https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625 #RetroRapid #IndieGame

• Post #713952

  Xarra is my newest app! And you can hit the Get button now! The app will become available on the 26th of March. What is Xarra, I heard you ask? More about it in the thread 🧵 https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/xarra/id6759402266

• Post #690890

  I've just published a first version of an Agent Skill for iOS Accessibility. I first learned about Agent Skills from @swiftlee's video "Refactoring a Real App with Agent Skills in Cursor". And he suggested that someone should do one for accessibility. So I did. I haven't been the first one to do it though! I'll link to them in the thread together with some thoughts on what I think this skill is, and what it isn't. https://github.com/...

• Post #690889

  RE: https://iosdev.space/@dadederk/115182420260319083 Exciting update for Xarra beta testers! If you were on the original TestFlight, I had to move the app to a new account. Really appreciate your support! Here's the updated link to keep testing: https://testflight.apple.com/join/ysbKq74Z Xarra is now at Release Candidate stage! With iCloud support to sync audio documents across devices. Pre-orders and release date coming as early as next week. And a gorgeous new icon by the tale...

• Post #690888

  RetroRapid for macOS, anyone?! Another update coming soon in v1.3. For now, download it from the App Store and start practicing on iOS and watchOS. 🏎️

• Post #690887

  RetroRapid! is one month old today! 🎉 I'm super pleased and surprised that it has had downloads every day since release! Almost 300 downloads (295)! And 70 people bought Unlimited Play! That's almost $60 in proceeds. A (10%) $6 donation for AMMEC (we'll do 20% this first month, hopefully much more in the future), and you bought me about 15 coffees! Although I decided to spend the proceeds on stickers... Was it a wise choice? 😁 #RetroRapid

• Post #690886

  I've been building an app, and I'm really excited about this one! Xarra is a read-aloud app for iPhone and iPad. Paste text, import a doc, or share a webpage, and listen with word and line highlighting, chapters, and playback controls. Pre-order now: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/xarra/id6759402266 It started as scratching my own itch. I struggle to stay focused reading long pieces of text. But when I listen and read at the same time, especially with highlighting, I stay enga...

• Post #690885

  What a night! @NSLondonMeetup at Apple's in Battersea Power Station was super fun! Incredible organisation, as always! Had the chance to see new and old Macs, and it was also awesome to start handing out #RetroRapid stickers! 🏎️

• Post #690883

  RE: https://iosdev.space/@iosdevweekly/116223435420625825 What an awesome surprise to see my post "Learning to develop more accessible iOS games" featured in @iosdevweekly this week! And what a lovely comment to introduce it, @daveverwer thank you!!! 😊 It really made me super happy!

• Post #690882

  Step 1. Your app icon in Helm's app wall. ✅ Step 2. Your app icon in Apple's WWDC keynote app wall... 🤞 That's how it works, right? Right? #RetroRapid

• Post #690853

  300 downloads! 🎉 Thanks everyone!!! Can we do 300 more?! 😉 https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625 #RetroRapid

• Post #538409

  RetroRapid will support Dynamic Type in the next release. On a retro arcade game? Why not?! I'm having so much fun finding ways to make this as accessible as possible.

• Post #538408

  New blog post! How I've been learning to develop more accessible iOS games while building RetroRapid! Things like: controlling a racing game with musical notes, why level names matter, and more. Feedback welcome! https://accessibilityupto11.com/post/2026-02-22-01/ You may also notice that I've quietly revamped the site using @twostraws's Ignite framework. Have a look around and let me know what you think! #accessibility #indieGame

• Post #503318

  When I first thought about RetroRapid!, my goal was to make a good game for the Apple Watch and learn about game accessibility. This update has both of those. Now you can play on the Apple Watch, and audio cues are available to help make the game accessible with VoiceOver! Let me know what you think! https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/retrorapid/id6758641625