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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 1d

I was in the middle of writing a heartfelt message about how we worked toward our talks together 😂 Rudeeeeee

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 1d

@robinkanatzar.bsky.social did you go straight there from Swift Connection?? 👀

Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday, I made my debut as a speaker at @swiftconnection.bsky.social in Paris, and I’m so excited I got to talk about accessibility on iOS! With so many other great talks, and a lovely audience, the entire experience was a delight. I mightttt just have to keep speaking 😊

Ben, standing at a podium in a Duo shirt, giving a talk

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Courtney 🐙 Lovecraftian 🐙 Actually @hexadecibelle.fyi · 4d

failed an email phishing test at work. just been informed i have to redo the phishing training, via an email they sent asking to click on a link.

im not falling for that one again haha.

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 3d

Incredible talks at Swift Connection so far on day 1! I want to name names, but everyone is crushing it

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 6d

Somehow it’s happening already, and I’m flying out tonight for @swiftconnection.bsky.social next week! Say hi if you’re in the area or hit me with any food recommendations 😄

Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · 29d

“Nightmare @mattheaney23.bsky.social can’t hurt you”
Chris: “Hold my beer”

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Aug 24

If you need another reason to make sure your app’s permission usage descriptions are informative, remember that all of your permission prompts will be shown immediately if someone adds your app to Assistive Access – all without having the context of the running app

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Aug 19

Accidentally wrote an entire blog post about going to @deepdishswift.com and meeting awesome people and realizing I wanted to speak at conferences.

So I needed a blog to post it on! Check it out if you want :)
benfreiband.me/2025/08/18/o...

Oops. I started a blog.

Why would I do a silly thing like that? Why does anyone do anything? Connection? A desire to share knowledge? Boredom? I’ve started attending conferences. I didn’t wake up one morning a…

benfreiband.me

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Aug 5

Unless you’re missing it to see @chriswu.com present at Swift Leeds. That is acceptable.

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Aug 5

So, there are some really awesome people speaking at @swiftconnection.bsky.social in October… and I’ll be making my international speaking debut there too! Don’t miss it 😄🇫🇷

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communitykit.bsky.social @communitykit.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join #CommunityKitAppJam THIS WEEKEND!
If you’ve wanted to participate in @revenuecat.com Shipaton, and don’t know where to start, now you’ve found it!
Join us throughout the week in Discord and get started shipping 🚢
lu.ma/oyvtw770?tk=...

CommunityKit AppJam · Luma

Join us and the development community for CommunityKit's inaugural AppJam! In coordination with the beginning of RevenueCat's Shipaton, spend a weekend…

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jul 6

If both AirPods were consistently detected, I wonder if we’d have world peace

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jul 2

So excited to join the team! Make sure to swing by AppJam for a good time and to ship the idea you’ve been considering 😄

communitykit.bsky.social @communitykit.bsky.social · Jul 2

Well, the cat's out of the bag, huh?

Join us the weekend of August 1st to get the Shipaton started at our very own AppJam!

lu.ma/oyvtw770

Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 29

Nice quality-of-life improvement in Xcode 26 if you use SwiftUI previews - the preview panel now preserves the size you made it even if you leave and return to a file with a preview. Previously, it was returning to default width every time

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 22

Hi sorry whose number is this?

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 22

This year’s WWDC was even more incredible than last year’s. But now that I’ve recharged my social battery, I can’t wait to get back to working on new projects :)

A photo collage of Ben with a variety of people in various photos taken at WWDC

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 14

Love that you included one with me Where’s Waldo-ing 😆 It was so much fun hanging out!

Chris Wu 🪐 @chriswu.com · Jun 14

WWDC25 has been my absolute favorite without question.

Loved seeing CommunityKit and iOSDevHappyHour flourish.

This community never ceases to amaze me.

I’ve had a tough couple months and being this happy again almost made me tear up more than once.

Time to start diving into the new additions.

A collage of nine photos of me with some of my friends around WWDC.

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 13

Thanks everyone who showed up to Code Crawl @ WWDC! It was an awesome crowd and a great time. We can’t wait to see folks next year! Thanks to Adrian and Matt for being amazing co-conspirators

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Tamia James @therealmamamia.bsky.social · Jun 12

Haha yess! The camera loves him💙 @revenuecat.com @communitykit.bsky.social @joshdholtz.com
@benfreiband.bsky.social

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communitykit.bsky.social @communitykit.bsky.social · Jun 12

The glass is totally full: CommunityKit will return in 2026.

a glassy icon featuring a stack of squares with three people sitting on top

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 12

I’m fabulous

Lena @gans.lena.fancygoose.dev · Jun 12

We’re doing “RevenueCats Next Top Model” here @communitykit.bsky.social !
@benfreiband.bsky.social @revenuecat.com @joshdholtz.com

Ben clothed in a red RevenueCat cloth, its draped like a bridal train.

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 11

Indie Fair has begun at CommunityKit! Don’t forget to come check out the amazing booths here (I swear I’m not being bribed to post so much, it’s just so fun)

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 11

The energy at CommunityKit was incredible today. This community is amazing. I love it.

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Ben Freiband @benfreiband.bsky.social · Jun 10

WWDC Day 1 was incredible. The keynote and SotU in person absolutely have a different energy. The labs were invaluable as always for asking questions and learning the new tech.

Make sure to send your feedback items! Apple really does read them