Andrew Yates
@ay8s.com
👨💻 Staff iOS Engineer at @buffer.com
🇬🇧 Brit living in the Bay Area
☕️ Addicted to side projects, coffee & sunsets
🌅 Build @alpenglowapp.com for iOS & Android
🏎️ Also @f1calendar.com
🇬🇧 Brit living in the Bay Area
☕️ Addicted to side projects, coffee & sunsets
🌅 Build @alpenglowapp.com for iOS & Android
🏎️ Also @f1calendar.com
Big update from the Buffer team 🎉
You can now reply to comments directly within Buffer, for Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
No more switching between apps to engage with your audience. It’s live on web, iOS, and Android, and available on every plan (even free).
You can now reply to comments directly within Buffer, for Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
No more switching between apps to engage with your audience. It’s live on web, iOS, and Android, and available on every plan (even free).
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Big update from the Buffer team 🎉
You can now reply to comments directly within Buffer, for Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
No more switching between apps to engage with your audience. It’s live on web, iOS, and Android, and available on every plan (even free).
You can now reply to comments directly within Buffer, for Bluesky, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
No more switching between apps to engage with your audience. It’s live on web, iOS, and Android, and available on every plan (even free).
Just a post for testing something.
homer simpson says " nothing to see here " in a cartoon
ALT: homer simpson says " nothing to see here " in a cartoon
media.tenor.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Just a post for testing something.
Reposted by Andrew Yates
It's Andy (@ay8s.com), iOS Engineer here at Buffer!
We're continuing to refine the design for our upcoming Composer updates on iOS and Android. I've sneakily exported a couple of shots from @danielparas.bsky.social's explorations 🫣
We're continuing to refine the design for our upcoming Composer updates on iOS and Android. I've sneakily exported a couple of shots from @danielparas.bsky.social's explorations 🫣
October 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It's Andy (@ay8s.com), iOS Engineer here at Buffer!
We're continuing to refine the design for our upcoming Composer updates on iOS and Android. I've sneakily exported a couple of shots from @danielparas.bsky.social's explorations 🫣
We're continuing to refine the design for our upcoming Composer updates on iOS and Android. I've sneakily exported a couple of shots from @danielparas.bsky.social's explorations 🫣
Dual Knit Band is way more comfortable.
The Apple Store app suggested Medium when I ordered. Later scans said Large, but thankfully Medium fits perfectly.
Wore the it for a good number of hours while working today, definitely a worthwhile upgrade for the M2 Vision Pro.
The Apple Store app suggested Medium when I ordered. Later scans said Large, but thankfully Medium fits perfectly.
Wore the it for a good number of hours while working today, definitely a worthwhile upgrade for the M2 Vision Pro.
October 23, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Dual Knit Band is way more comfortable.
The Apple Store app suggested Medium when I ordered. Later scans said Large, but thankfully Medium fits perfectly.
Wore the it for a good number of hours while working today, definitely a worthwhile upgrade for the M2 Vision Pro.
The Apple Store app suggested Medium when I ordered. Later scans said Large, but thankfully Medium fits perfectly.
Wore the it for a good number of hours while working today, definitely a worthwhile upgrade for the M2 Vision Pro.
Been meaning to add support for buying @alpenglowapp.com Pro online for a while. Made good progress last night setting up @revenuecat.com's SDK.
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Been meaning to add support for buying @alpenglowapp.com Pro online for a while. Made good progress last night setting up @revenuecat.com's SDK.
Reposted by Andrew Yates
Hey, it’s Andy (@ay8s.com), iOS Engineer at Buffer 👋
This week, we're discussing the future structure of our Composer on iOS and Android.
The Composer is one of the most complex areas of Buffer, it supports every network we offer and has to work seamlessly on a screen that fits in your pocket.
This week, we're discussing the future structure of our Composer on iOS and Android.
The Composer is one of the most complex areas of Buffer, it supports every network we offer and has to work seamlessly on a screen that fits in your pocket.
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Hey, it’s Andy (@ay8s.com), iOS Engineer at Buffer 👋
This week, we're discussing the future structure of our Composer on iOS and Android.
The Composer is one of the most complex areas of Buffer, it supports every network we offer and has to work seamlessly on a screen that fits in your pocket.
This week, we're discussing the future structure of our Composer on iOS and Android.
The Composer is one of the most complex areas of Buffer, it supports every network we offer and has to work seamlessly on a screen that fits in your pocket.
🤞 for some F1 soon.
The Vision Pro is getting its first live ‘immersive’ sports
The Vision Pro is getting its first live ‘immersive’ sports
Catch a Lakers game in your Vision Pro starting next year.
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🤞 for some F1 soon.
Reposted by Andrew Yates
Andy here 👋 I’m in San Francisco for the GraphQL Summit. I’m excited to learn about the latest innovations from Apollo & hear from other companies that are using GraphQL.
GraphQL will be powering our upcoming Public API. Learn more here: buff.ly/aUxxZPi
I’ll be sharing more throughout the day.
GraphQL will be powering our upcoming Public API. Learn more here: buff.ly/aUxxZPi
I’ll be sharing more throughout the day.
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Andy here 👋 I’m in San Francisco for the GraphQL Summit. I’m excited to learn about the latest innovations from Apollo & hear from other companies that are using GraphQL.
GraphQL will be powering our upcoming Public API. Learn more here: buff.ly/aUxxZPi
I’ll be sharing more throughout the day.
GraphQL will be powering our upcoming Public API. Learn more here: buff.ly/aUxxZPi
I’ll be sharing more throughout the day.
I'm building out a new iOS Composer for @buffer.com with support for threaded posts and a bunch of other improvements.
Andy here 👋 This week, I started dusting off our iOS Composer Rewrite project. The very first task was bringing the interface up to date with Liquid Glass and our new Visual Refresh, so it feels right at home with the rest of the app.
September 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I'm building out a new iOS Composer for @buffer.com with support for threaded posts and a bunch of other improvements.
Reposted by Andrew Yates
Last week was a big one for our iOS app - we shipped the most significant update since I (Andy) released the very first version back in 2012. 🚀
September 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Last week was a big one for our iOS app - we shipped the most significant update since I (Andy) released the very first version back in 2012. 🚀
Thrilled to share the most significant update to Buffer for iOS since I started building it in 2011. v15.0 brings a full Liquid Glass refresh, a brand new look, and under the hood, I've transitioned the app from mostly Objective-C to Swift.
The best version of Buffer for iOS I've ever shipped. 🎉
The best version of Buffer for iOS I've ever shipped. 🎉
Buffer for iOS 26 is live; our biggest update yet! 🎉
Fresh design, new Ideas Shortcut, a full Apple Watch app, calendar day view, posting goals, & so much more.
12 yrs after our first iPhone app, we’re still building with the same teammates. 💙
🔗 More here:https://buffer.com/resources/ios-26/
Fresh design, new Ideas Shortcut, a full Apple Watch app, calendar day view, posting goals, & so much more.
12 yrs after our first iPhone app, we’re still building with the same teammates. 💙
🔗 More here:https://buffer.com/resources/ios-26/
September 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thrilled to share the most significant update to Buffer for iOS since I started building it in 2011. v15.0 brings a full Liquid Glass refresh, a brand new look, and under the hood, I've transitioned the app from mostly Objective-C to Swift.
The best version of Buffer for iOS I've ever shipped. 🎉
The best version of Buffer for iOS I've ever shipped. 🎉
Reposted by Andrew Yates
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September 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Alpenglow v11.0 is available now! Setting the stage for a big year for Alpenglow as it turns 10 years old in May and I have lots of things being cooked up.
Alpenglow v11.0 is here ✨
Now fully updated for the latest Apple platforms, with Liquid Glass throughout.
📱 Alarms on iPhone & iPad
💻 Weather Conditions on macOS + visionOS
🪐 All-new Spatial Widgets
…plus much more.
Download it here: alpenglowapp.com/download
Now fully updated for the latest Apple platforms, with Liquid Glass throughout.
📱 Alarms on iPhone & iPad
💻 Weather Conditions on macOS + visionOS
🪐 All-new Spatial Widgets
…plus much more.
Download it here: alpenglowapp.com/download
September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Alpenglow v11.0 is available now! Setting the stage for a big year for Alpenglow as it turns 10 years old in May and I have lots of things being cooked up.
That preorder flow was faster than previous years.
September 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
That preorder flow was faster than previous years.
Buffer v15.0 is all bundled up and submitted. Now to breathe and also cross fingers.
Need to tackle @alpenglowapp next. 🤪
Need to tackle @alpenglowapp next. 🤪
September 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Buffer v15.0 is all bundled up and submitted. Now to breathe and also cross fingers.
Need to tackle @alpenglowapp next. 🤪
Need to tackle @alpenglowapp next. 🤪
Curious if anyone else is seeing delayed alarms firing when using AlarmKit? Some seem to go off at the correct time and then others seem to trigger hours late. 🤔 #ios26
September 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Curious if anyone else is seeing delayed alarms firing when using AlarmKit? Some seem to go off at the correct time and then others seem to trigger hours late. 🤔 #ios26
I've been giving @buffer.com a little visual refresh this past week. Paired with iOS 26's Liquid Glass its feeling like a brand new app. #ios26 #ios
August 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I've been giving @buffer.com a little visual refresh this past week. Paired with iOS 26's Liquid Glass its feeling like a brand new app. #ios26 #ios
Want to help test our upcoming @buffer.com iOS 26 release? Join our TestFlight here: testflight.apple.com/join/DOpMcusn
After months of work, Liquid Glass adoption, Swift & SwiftUI modernisation, and our own GraphQL APIs, the first public build is here. I think it’s the smoothest it’s ever been.
After months of work, Liquid Glass adoption, Swift & SwiftUI modernisation, and our own GraphQL APIs, the first public build is here. I think it’s the smoothest it’s ever been.
Join the Buffer: Plan & Schedule Posts beta
Available on iOS
testflight.apple.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Want to help test our upcoming @buffer.com iOS 26 release? Join our TestFlight here: testflight.apple.com/join/DOpMcusn
After months of work, Liquid Glass adoption, Swift & SwiftUI modernisation, and our own GraphQL APIs, the first public build is here. I think it’s the smoothest it’s ever been.
After months of work, Liquid Glass adoption, Swift & SwiftUI modernisation, and our own GraphQL APIs, the first public build is here. I think it’s the smoothest it’s ever been.
Spent a little bit of today wrestling with SwiftData. Ended up jumping over to @mergesort.me’s Boutique library and it worked right away. github.com/mergesort/Bo...
GitHub - mergesort/Boutique: ✨ A magical persistence library (and so much more) for state-driven iOS and Mac apps ✨
✨ A magical persistence library (and so much more) for state-driven iOS and Mac apps ✨ - mergesort/Boutique
github.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Spent a little bit of today wrestling with SwiftData. Ended up jumping over to @mergesort.me’s Boutique library and it worked right away. github.com/mergesort/Bo...
Still a bit rough around the edges, but starting to sprinkle a little more fun into the @buffer.com iOS app ✨
July 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Still a bit rough around the edges, but starting to sprinkle a little more fun into the @buffer.com iOS app ✨
Am I right in thinking that the new Interactive Snippet Views don't allow for text input? Was hoping to mimic the New Reminder flow but seems like Reminders uses some private magic. #ios26
July 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Am I right in thinking that the new Interactive Snippet Views don't allow for text input? Was hoping to mimic the New Reminder flow but seems like Reminders uses some private magic. #ios26
A tie dye rendition of the Alpenglow app icon. 🌅
July 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A tie dye rendition of the Alpenglow app icon. 🌅
Doing some experimenting with glass and SwiftUI lists to see how performant they are now.
June 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Doing some experimenting with glass and SwiftUI lists to see how performant they are now.
