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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hey, I’m just asking questions. Ignorant questions, bigoted questions, questions that have been repeatedly answered for many years. Sorry, but I’m not listening to answers right now; I’m far too busy asking questions. It’s called being intellectually curious.

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How did this happen?! 😱 Xarra is a 2026 Gaady Award winner! I’m genuinely humbled and honoured. Thanks to the GAAD Foundation for championing accessibility, and to everyone who has helped shape Xarra! gaad.foundation/what-we-do/g...

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Gaady Award Winners | GAAD Foundation

The GAAD Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility as a core requirement. Our vision is for ...

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I keep being asked: what is Xarra? I made a short one-minute video to show what it looks like and how I use it. youtu.be/-fBbvx9dTus #Xarra

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What is Xarra?

YouTube video by iOS Accessibility: Up to 11!

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Chris Wu 🪐 @chriswu.com · 28/09/2026

I’ve had this topic on my mind for a while. Can’t wait to give this talk and experience @swiftsonicconf.bsky.social !

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Weekly Vibes 25/9/26 Don’t try to blow out the sun #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/5I0Ga8KMe…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Next up for me is next.app swiftCon where I’ll be teaching a workshop on how to test, evaluate, and stand out on the App Store with iOS accessibility nutrition labels. See you in Berlin 7th - 9th October! www.nextappcon.com/swiftcon?utm...

Speaker card for Rob Whitaker's workshop at Swift Con "Accessibility Nutrition Labels: How to Test, Evaluate, and Stand Out on the App Store"

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just setting off for next week’s @iosdevuk.bsky.social. Say hello if you see me there.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Weekly Vibes 4/9/26 That’s the law around here, you got to wear your sunglasses. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/4JBDWu8z3…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Weekly Vibes 28/8/26 I know I’m not dumb and I know I’m not blonde. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/40hZKEqxq…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Weekly Vibes 21/8/26 I'm never gonna dance again #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/49D...

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Weekly Vibes 21/8/26

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What!? Gruber not understanding a subject and writing a poor bad faith take about it? Shocked!

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 14/08/2026

Meta is so unbelievably evil. They make a technology primarily designed to enable abuse, harassment and privacy violations, but also embed real disability aids. The tactic now is to use an entire community as human shields to defend against criticisms www.engadget.com/2236054/meta...

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Weekly Vibes 14/8/26 I don’t wanna be a bus driver all my life #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/0b4...

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Weekly Vibes 14/8/26

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I don't understand how gambling has become the acceptable face of addiction. Sports and celebrities lap it up like it's just another product, when the reality is it's more poisonous than any drug.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Weekly Vibes 7/8/26 This is not my beautiful house. This is not my beautiful wife. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/0ffU64Ytb…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Weekly Vibes 31/7/26 Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Shakira, Shakira #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ij...

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Weekly Vibes 31/7/26

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Thinking of picking up the second edition of Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps? Here's 20% off just for you! Use code APAUT at link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps

Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps shows how to build accessible iOS and Android apps with modern tools and guidance to support diverse user needs.

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Adrian Eves @swifteves.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Holy smokes this is GREAT news! I've had the first version for a while, so I cannot wait to explore it again!

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thanks Adrian! I’m really pleased with the new one, I’m sure you’ll love it.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Some big personal news The second edition of my book, Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps, is now available! It’s been completely updated with SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, WCAG 2.2, new features, the EEA, and the latest research into building accessible mobile apps. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

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Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps

Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps shows how to build accessible iOS and Android apps with modern tools and guidance to support diverse user needs.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Weekly Vibes 17/7/26 A higher proportion of down-tuned guitars than is typical. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/5F8LZ9rIT…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I Built this for me. Some days I need reminding there's a farm in Somerset that for one week a year is the most special place on earth, and that's what helps me through. #GlastonburyFestival

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Each day gives you a new photo, quote and a link if you want to read or watch more - all intended to make you feel like you're on the farm. Widgets on your Home Screen show today's content without even opening the app. There's an archive of every day, and a space to add your own memories.

A screenshot of a quote about Glastonbury. The quote is full screen with minimal distractions. The title says "One memory, every single morning"
Glastonbury is special to me because it takes me way out of my comfort zone.
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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Ribbon Tower is a real spot in The Park at Glastonbury. A tower wrapped in ribbons that blow in the wind. You can climb it for a view over the whole festival. It felt like the right name for something that's meant to give you a little lift every day. #RibbonTower

The ribbon tower silhouetted against a sunset. The colours in the ribbons are just about visible against the orange sky and are blowing gently in the breeze. The steps inside the tower are visible through the ribbons.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I built a new app called Ribbon Tower. Every day it gives you a photo, a quote, or a memory from Glastonbury. It's the place that makes me happiest, and some days I need reminding of that. Think daily affirmations, but it's just Glastonbury Free on iOS: apps.apple.com/gb/app/ribbo... #Glastonbury

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Ribbon Tower App - App Store

Download Ribbon Tower by Rob Whitaker on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips and more games like Ribbon Tower.

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Majid Jabrayilov @mecid.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I’m still on the lookout for non-English native speakers to review CardioBot localization. If you’re interested, please join the TestFlight channel and share your honest thoughts! testflight.apple.com/join/H82FVVt6

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Weekly Vibes 10/7/26 Brain, eyes, and other structures develop. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/6IH6Fm8ni…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

New post: 10 tips for building iOS apps that handle Dynamic Type well. Supporting Dynamic Type isn't just making text bigger. These tips cover the layout, imagery, and edge cases your app needs to handle so text scaling actually works. mobilea11y.com/blog/good-dy... #a11y #accessibility #swiftui

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10 Tips for Building iOS Apps That Handle Dynamic Type Well

Supporting Dynamic Type isn’t just about making text bigger. These 10 tips cover the layout, imagery, and edge cases your app needs to handle so text scaling actually works well in practice.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Any good eggs around these parts that I should be following?

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Weekly Vibes 3/7/26 Just because a bunch of wankers pretend to like it doesn’t mean it’s shit. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/5FX6d7a7L…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Weekly Vibes 26/6/26 Special edition your AI couldn’t copy #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/6fFbvhW11…

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Look! I'll be speaking at @iosdevuk.bsky.social this year! Can't wait. Easily one of the most affordable conferences out there: £420 gets you workshops, the conference, and accommodation, VAT included. Early bird pricing ends this month. Have you seen the line-up?! www.iosdevuk.com/speakers

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Weekly Vibes 19/6/26 I spent £40 on takeaway to try and take the pain away yet somehow I still feel shit. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/64SVgBHN9…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Weekly Vibes 12/6/26 What happens next is private. It’s also very rude. #WeeklyVibes open.spotify.com/playlist/686t7Nhgi…

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I just remembered- I had to wait for the model to finish downloading before this would work. So yes, it must be on device.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

As far as I understand, this is a local model that runs on any Apple Intelligence compatible device. I haven’t yet understood the private cloud stuff - but I’m certainly not specifying a remote model.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

New from Mobile A11y: Generating image description alt text with Foundation Models on iOS 27 iOS 27 adds the ability to generate image descriptions on-device using Foundation Models. Here’s how to use it as a fallback when alt text is missing. mobilea11y.com/blog/ai-alt-... #accessibility #wwdc

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Generating image description alt text with Foundation Models on iOS 27

iOS 27 adds the ability to generate image descriptions on-device using Foundation Models. Here’s how to use it as a fallback when alt text is missing.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Myself and @dadederk.bsky.social are speaking at the free A11y Together event in London on 8th July. Reserve your place now 👉 www.a11ytogether.com/etn/accessib...

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Accessibility in Mobile and App Experiences – A11y Together

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Swift For Swifts @swiftforswifts.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We did it again! We hit our target. Thanks so much for your support. But there is still time to push us even further- donations are open for all of #wwdc week. www.justgiving.com/page/swiftfo...

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Swift for Swifts

Help Rob Whitaker raise money to support BirdLife International

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

New MobileA11y Post: Should I add a dyslexia-friendly font to my app? Many high-quality indie apps support dyslexia-friendly fonts as a customisation. Should you follow their lead? Well… probably not. mobilea11y.com/blog/dyslexi...

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Should I add a dyslexia-friendly font to my app?

Many high-quality indie apps support dyslexia-friendly fonts as a customisation. Should you follow their lead? Well… probably not.

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Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I was there, it was so much fun!

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Swift For Swifts @swiftforswifts.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It’s #WWDC week. It’s World #Swift Day. So it’s the perfect moment to launch Swift for Swifts 2026 Help protect the birds that gave our favourite language its name. Every donation supports conservation efforts for swifts. Donations are open for one week only: www.justgiving.com/page/swiftfo...

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Swift for Swifts

Help Rob Whitaker raise money to support BirdLife International

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