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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 1d

Our friends at AltStore are joining the Fediverse! Along with their alternative app store for iOS, this is one more way they’re supporting a more open web and app ecosystem - missions we believe in.

We’re grateful for their work and for their generous sponsorship of our timeline app […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 1d

:tot_app: Tot 2.1.1 now allows you to hide the formatting bar from the ... menu, to maximize screen real estate. It also fixes bugs with Compacting Dots and adds back support for Display as a Floating Window in the Menu bar on macOS.

Learn more & download […]

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Riley Testut :fatpikachu: @rileytestut.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 1d

While this solves our problems, we are far from the only Fediverse project that could use some funding and we want to support the growth of the entire ecosystem.

So to give back to the open social web, we’re also donating $500,000 total to these incredible Fediverse-related projects 🎉 […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 4d

:tapestry_app: Tapestry Tip: If you lose your timeline reading position when returning from a helper app in iOS 26, you can open the View Menu > Jump Back to return to where you previously left off.

The new Windowed mode on iPadOS 26 is wonderful but it’s […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 5d

:wallaroo_app: Get a spooky sneak peek at this year's halloween treats! 🎃

https://wallaroo.app/featured

#wallarooapp #halloween #wallpaper

Wallaroo • Wallpapers just for you!

The quickest, easiest way to bring fun and exciting wallpapers to a screen near you.

wallaroo.app

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 5d

:tot_app: Nice dev-centered post from @searls on how our tiny text companion, Tot, fits into his coding workflow. Thanks, Justin! 🖖

Tot is a great coding agent companion - https://justin.searls.co/links/2025-09-18-tot-is-a-great-coding-agent-companion/

#totrocks

Tot is a great coding agent companion

I bought The Iconfactory's Tot app years ago when it first released, but found I didn't really have a need for a semi-ephemeral, intentionally finite…

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 6d

:wallaroo_app: It ain’t easy being green, or a monster, but Frankie manages it. We're kicking off October with this week's FREE spooky wallpaper. 🎃

Grab it in Wallaroo offering hundreds of walls with new ones added each week […]

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An iPhone and iPad with a wallpaper of an adorable green monster face, Ala Frankenstein who's top of his head is the ground of a spooky forest and graveyard. Text reads - Headstone - patreon.com/iconfactory - Wallaroo.app

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 7d

Fat Cat Software recently asked for our help updating the PowerPhotos icon for Liquid Glass. We had a blast revisiting the charming little bot! Let us know if you need help with your app’s icon.

#icondesign #liquidglass #dev #mac

PowerPhotos app icon revision for Liquid Glass showing a cute bot holding a glassy Photos symbol. Two versions shown side by side: the full color default and the monotone clear version.

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 7d

The annual drawing event known as Inktober starts today and back in early September we posted our free templates for use with our iPad drawing app Linea Sketch. The templates are a fun way to keep organized each day.

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at drawing, Inktober is a great time […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 8d

Thanks Manton. We certainly learned a lot!
https://www.manton.org/2025/09/30/congrats-to-the-iconfactory-on.html

Congrats to the Iconfactory on releasing Tapestry 1.3. Nice to explore their take on adopting Liquid Glass. Most apps I use haven’t updated yet.

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 8d

:tapestry_app: Iconfactory Tapestry 1.3 arrives on iOS 26 with stunning support for Liquid Glass, timeline treats like displaying Mastodon quoted posts and nicer polls, the ability to adjust font size within Tapestry and a native macOS app.

Your personal timeline app just got a whole lot better […]

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public universal mutual @hannah.posts.rat.pictures.ap.brid.gy · 12d

From dumb idea to completed mittens in 13 days

The palm side with a nordic motif made of command signs and cursors

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 12d

:linea_app: Inktober is now less than a week away and we've been getting ready with warm up sketches. This little guy by @piraino was a fun #inktober primer!

Don't forget to follow Linea on YouTube and over on Instagram too! Be sure to tag your drawings with #lineasketch so we can see and share […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 13d

:wallaroo_app: Come and play in this week's wallpaper inspired by the popular Netflix kid’s show Danny's Dollhouse, coming soon to the big screen! 🏠

Grab it in Wallaroo offering hundreds of walls with new ones added each week […]

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An iPhone and iPad whose Lock Screen displays an illustration of Gabby's Dollhouse surrounded by playful iconography from the popular Netflix kid's show. Patreon.com/iconfactory • Wallaroo.app

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 14d

@mjg We have not had time to experiment and try them. I would think that would be part of the fun now in Wallaroo though! Many of them undoubtedly will look very very cool. 👍

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 14d

:wallaroo_app: The latest version of Wallaroo has hit the App Store and now includes a banner in the feature section so you’ll never have to wonder, "What do these wallpapers have in common?" 🤔

https://wallaroo.app/featured

Download Wallaroo for free - […]

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Screenshot from Wallaroo on the Mac showing the new Featured Tab on the iPad with a banner at the top that reads "What's on the telly?" and then a mosaic of TV related wallpapers beneath.

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 15d

The holidays are fast approaching! Retro pixel portraits make a great gift for friends, family and even pets. Orders will close by Black Friday, Nov 28 - order before then so Santa's elves can deliver yours in time! 🎁

Learn more - […]

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Banner graphic highlighting a retro-style pixel portrait for several people and one doggo with a pixel present icon on the left side. Text reads Holiday Orders Closing Soon! Iconfactory.com/pixelportraits

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 15d

:linea_app: Today's update to our iPad drawing app, Linea Sketch is greatly optimized so projects and sketches appear much faster on launch. Indicators also let you know the initial sync is in progress plus new app icons! Learn more […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 19d

:tapestry_app: A giant shout-out this morning to all of our wonderful new Tapestry sponsors. We're always proud to feature amazing apps and services from talented, passionate developers. 🤓

Be sure to check them out, and thanks for supporting Iconfactory Tapestry! […]

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 21d

:tot_app: Tot v2.1 didn’t just bring the shiny. We improved a bunch of other features like indenting and outdenting, added the ability to clear a custom theme without a Mac and fixed some annoying bugs too.

View the complete version history: https://tot.rocks/history

#totrocks #liquidglass

Version History
Tot 2.1

September 2025

• Added the classic "Tot 1.0" app icon
• Tab and Shift-Tab can now be used to indent or outdent selected text (on iOS this only works with
hardware keyboard attached)
• Fixed issues with typing attributes, like bold and italic, being set incorrectly
• A number followed by a period is no longer recognized as a bullet
• Clarified wording for premium features on purchase screens

iOS Improvements

• Added support for Liquid Glass
• Settings > Advanced Settings > Reset Theme will clear custom dot colors set on Mac
• Fixed issues with the iOS widgets when using colored/clear tints
• The Done button in Settings is now more visually prominent

macOS Improvements

• The Show Window keyboard shortcut control is accessible via VoiceOver
• Improved VoiceOver accessibility of various Settings screens
• Added support for incremental text search

watchOS Improvements

• Added support for Liquid Glass
• Tapping Clear All Text now syncs the dot's text changes correctly

The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 21d

:tot_app: We're pleased to announce Tot 2.1 with support for OS 26 is live on the App Store for iOS, macOS and watchOS.

Tot 2 shines with Liquid Glass and brings great new features to explore like text dividers, automatic indents and more.

Learn more at https://tot.rocks

#totrocks #liquidglass

Screenshot of Tot 2.1 running on iOS 26 on a pair of iPhones. One in dark mode, the other in light mode.

Screenshot of Tot running on the iPad in windowed mode split screen with Tot on the left and Safari on the right.

Various quotes and review snippets touting Tot.

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 23d

:wallaroo_app: We're celebrating the release of iOS 26 with a new FREE wallpaper suite - Lumera.

It looks stunning on Liquid Glass and is available now via Wallaroo. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wallaroo/id1630565980

Patreon subscribers also get an […]

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A glassy streak of light across the lock screens of several iPhones. Text reads Lumera - Free wallpaper suite - patreon.com/iconfactory - Wallaroo.app

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 23d

:wallaroo_app: :triode_app: We've been hard at work polishing the new Liquid Glass interfaces of our major apps two of which are available now in the App Store. Check out our internet radio app Triode as well as the liquid glass update to Wallaroo. Both […]

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Screenshots from Wallaroo & Triode running on the iPhone under iOS 26's Liquid Glass

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 26d

Have we mentioned we love fridays? Weekends are great but so is delivering the week’s completed retro-styled portraits to waiting customers. 🥰

Now’s a great time to pixelate that someone special. Order yours today! https://iconfactory.com/pixelportraits

#digitialart #commissions #pixelart

A mosaic of retro styled pixel portraits of various people some with glasses, some smiling, one with a Mac SE. Text reads pixel portraits iconfactory.com/pixelportraits - Order yours today.

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The Iconfactory @iconfactory.iconfactory.world.ap.brid.gy · 26d

There are still Tapestry sponsorship slots available to help tout your iOS 26 app update! They're simple, affordable and a great way to reach outside your social bubble.

Get in touch! - https://usetapestry.com/sponsors

Tapestry

Weaving your favorite blogs, social media, and more into a unified and chronological timeline.

usetapestry.com

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