iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Ryan McLeod @warpling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

If you make iOS apps and aren't using @helm-app.bsky.social at this point what are you doing?? Uploading new screenshots? ASC: Ugly, slow, confusing, randomizes the order for fun Helm: Drop every screenshot all at once and it sorts and places them in the right sections like a coin sorterScree

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🚨NEW MUSIC APP ALERT! @polpielladev.bsky.social and I are working on a new concert-tracking app called Gigs. From the hype before the show, to the night itself, and the memories years later. Gigs helps you track the concerts & festivals that shaped your life. www.nowplaying.co/gigs

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Gigs: Concert Tracking

Never Forget a Show Again.

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Have you ever wanted to set a product’s price based on another product (from a different app even!) and struggled to do it in App Store Connect? You'll be interested in what we're building… 👀 The UI isn’t final, but expect more WIP feature sneak peeks from us this year

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Helm 2.1 will feature integrations with some of the most popular project management tools. This will allow you to convert TestFlight feedback and customer reviews into actionable items with just one click. Stay tuned! apps.apple.com/app/apple-st...

Helm will integrate with Things, Linear, Github and Tasks to let you quickly create new tasks or issues based on TestFlight feedback or Customer Reviews

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

✨Helm 2.0 is now available on the App Store! We have redesigned Helm to integrate seamlessly with iOS & macOS 26. With this release, we have refactored & improved performance on almost every page of our app. helm-app.com/changelog/he...

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

BIG milestone unlocked today ✨ While we push hard on the 26 release, we couldn’t let this pass without a HUGE thank you 10000 times ❤️ Celebration soon…back to work for now 🚀

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Such a lovely sight to see NowPlaying on here! Congrats on the hard work everyone! Wether you're featured or not, it's time to enjoy your achievement 🚀✨😊

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

After some fighting, we're pretty happy with the result of our tabbar accessory:

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Fun new onboarding for NowPlaying!

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I accidentally started building a new app this week 😅

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I’m starting to like this 😊 big redesign coming for NowPlaying!

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I'm really honoured that @strasser.bsky.social gave me one of his Apple Design Award winner pins to thank me for helping him with the Art of Fauna. So proud of him for winning it this year and can't wait to see what he'll come up with next. He's a true inspiration to me!

Photo of a golden ADA 25 pin which all winners of the Apple Design Award received this year

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Michael Freiwald @freiwald.dev · 08/06/2025

Just submitted the next version for @getskydeck.app 🤞 And all with @helm-app.bsky.social on iOS ☺️ #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #SkyDeck #Unfollows #Tracker

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🚢 Helm is now available on iOS! Manage your app updates and testers from anywhere—right from your phone. It also includes Helm Passport, a fun new way to collect new beta users and connect with fellow developers It's seamless, on-the-go, and fun! apps.apple.com/app/apple-st...

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Charlie Chapman @charliemchapman.com · 04/06/2025

1 week from today is Launched LIVE in Cupertino with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social & @polpielladev.bsky.social! 🚀Can't wait to hear the full story behind their crazy swag 😅 (and maybe give some away 👀) We're almost out of tickets so snag one before it's too late! lu.ma/htlbbu10

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Launched LIVE at WWDC 25 · Luma

Launched LIVE is coming to Cupertino for WWDC 25! Host Charlie Chapman will be joined by Hidde van der Ploeg & Pol Piella, creators of the excellent Mac app…

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Launched @launchedfm.com · 22/05/2025

The rumors are true! ‼️ Helm creators @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social and @polpielladev.bsky.social are joining the stage at Launched LIVE🔴 in Cupertino during #WWDC25 Tickets are STILL AVAILABLE but going fast, so get them while you can! 👇 lu.ma/htlbbu10

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

✨We have hit a new milestone! Over 7000 of you have been using Helm to ship app updates 😍 Thank you so much for all the love, and in return (as promised) feel free to join the (very early) beta of Helm for iOS right here: testflight.apple.com/join/saD3tcUu

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Very nice to see NowPlaying being featured again on the App Store across Europe 😍

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Deep Dish Swift 2027 • April 4th to 6th @deepdishswift.com · 28/04/2025

🍕 The forth indie talk of the day is starting! @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social is taking the stage with "The Roast of your App's Design"

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I'm on my way to @deepdishswift.com! Find me and I'll let you unlock a nice pizza-themed app icon in NowPlaying for free 😄

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Frank Solleveld @fsolleveld.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Starting out with helping @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social and @polpielladev.bsky.social building @helm-app.bsky.social next month 🫡 Damn those are long tags

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

See you at Apple Park on June 9th! 💌✨

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Here's a sneak preview of our next feature: In-App Events! Want to join the beta? Sign up here: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm We'll send out an invite tomorrow 😊

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Got some amazing Severance themed stickers by Nick Visser (nickvisr.nl)

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Happy record store day for those who celebrate!

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SwiftLeeds @swiftleeds.co.uk · 09/04/2025

🪐 SwiftLeeds Talkshow 🪐 We are so excited to confirm our lineup for the SwiftLeeds Talkshow. 💃🏼 Our host @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social will take the stage alongside @jasperhauser.bsky.social, Monika Mateska, @fosiadesign.bsky.social, and one more to be confirmed. Grab your ticket now👇🏼 swiftleeds.co.uk

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Got a WWDC rejection email? No worries, we still love you! That's why you can get €19 off with the discount code: WWDC_REJECTS (Only this week). Yearly: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm-yearl... Lifetime: hiddevdploeg91.gumroad.com/l/helm-lifet...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Does anyone know if I can make this SwiftUI view appear on top of the sidebar? (Yes, I've already changed the zIndex) Or do I really have to make it align on the left when the button is close to the sidebar 😅

Custom tooltip is being cut off by the sidebar

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Malin @malinsundberg.com · 25/03/2025

This was a fun one. Last week, we chatted with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social about his path into design, learning app development, and sponsoring soccer clubs(?) ⚽️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

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Pol Piella Abadia @polpielladev.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The chat I had with @avanderlee.com on his Going Indie Podcast is finally live ❤️. 💬 Watch as I ramble about my career so far, content creation and working on @helm-app.bsky.social and NowPlaying with @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Kf...

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The Power of Consistency: a Path to Indie Development - Pol Piella

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

COMPLETELY forgot to mention that all proceeds of NowPlaying this weekend will be donated to the global fund for women! Because the fight for gender equality is nowhere near finished 😩

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

To celebrate International Women's Day, we have an in-depth article about some of the most influential women in music... You can learn more about these pioneers inside our app. #IWD2025 apps.apple.com/nl/app/nowpl...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We didn’t stop there! We have also crushed over 12 annoying bugs and improved accessibility not only for screenreaders and larger text sizes but also by introducing a new OpenDyslexic for those who find large amounts of text challenging. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Five new achievements were added, and you can now quickly discover the value and rarity of each record. Albums display associated awards, and you can open albums with your preferred streaming service or share links effortlessly. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A new way to explore music in NowPlaying. It’s like a record store with endless album stacks. Swipe to hear brief previews that capture each album’s vibe. Save your favorites by dragging them down. For a pure album experience, hide titles and artist names.   apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

📆 Album of the Day Our Daily Album feature is now accessible to everyone at no cost. Experience it on your wrist with watchOS support, stay updated with new Daily Album widgets, and easily play the daily album straight from your lock screen or control center. apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...

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Hidde @hiddevdploeg.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

NowPlaying 2025.2 is out now. It’s one of our biggest releases in a while, and it’s all about Albums!  Download now:  apps.apple.com/us/app/nowpl...  Learn more: nowplaying.page/blog/album-d...

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Timirah James @timirahj.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I'm so excited to invite everyone to our upcoming International Women's Day event on March 27th! Join us either in-person at our Developer Center in Cupertino or online. Register here: developer.apple.com/events/view/... Hope to see you there! 😎💕💫 #Apple #Cupertino

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Helm for App Store Connect @helm-app.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

🚨Heads up! App Store Connect will be unavailable tomorrow for up to 8 hours! Please don't blame us for things not working 😄

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ARCtic Conference (Feb 10-12 2026) @arcticconference.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

ARCtic Conference is almost sold out! 🎟️🔥 A few tickets are still up for grabs—don’t miss your chance to join us in Oulu, Finland, from March 11-13. Secure your spot now! 👉 arcticonference.com

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Klemens 🦆 The Art of Fauna 🦆 @strasser.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Yesterday it took me 30min to submit an update to review from my phone because App Store Connect was *so* slow and kicked me out multiple times. Today it took me a minute. Thank you @helm-app.bsky.social

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