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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 7d

Thanks to Patrick Wyatt (github.com/webcoyote) for this contribution!

Checkout the full release notes at github.com/joshuayoes/i...

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 7d

install_app tool: your agent can install .app or .ipa files into the simulator

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 7d

open_simulator tool: your agent can now boot up Simulator on your mac if it isn't already running on your computer

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 7d

launch_app tool: your agent can now launch different apps to switch gears or try newly installed apps

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 7d

🚀 iOS Simulator MCP v1.5.0 is here!

Now your agent has more iOS powers.

🛠️ New Tools:
open_simulator → Launch the Simulator app
install_app → Install .app / .ipa bundles
launch_app → Start apps by bundle ID

Release notes and demos in 🧵

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JP @justinpoliachik.com · 7d

🚀 Retrotype 1.0 is live!

A free iOS app that brings typewriter vibes to all your devices.
It feels great on iPhone, and really shines on iPad + keyboard.

Would love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think!

apps.apple.com/us/app/retro...

#buildinpublic #indiedev

‎Retrotype

‎Rediscover the joy of writing without distractions. Retrotype transforms your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful, tactile typewriter - complete with the sounds, rhythm, and charm of the classics. - Wri...

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · 26d

Hey 👋

I maintain a mildly popular MCP server and I have experimented with consuming them a lot for client work and personal projects. I would be happy to chat in DMs.

My server: github.com/joshuayoes/i...

GitHub - joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp: MCP server for interacting with the iOS simulator

MCP server for interacting with the iOS simulator. Contribute to joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · 26d

🖤❤️ RNR 343 ❤️🖤

This week: @chasjhin.bsky.social, Dir. of Engineering at @discord.com, joins our hosts to chat about their adoption of React Native!!

Chas opens up about Discord's RN journey, performance challenges, and the New Architecture.

Don't miss it 🎙️ infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 343 - Discord's Journey to React Native with Chas Jhin

Chas Jhin, Director of Engineering for Discord, joins our hosts to unpack Discord’s adoption of React Native. Chas opens up about Discord's experience adopting React Native, performance challenges, an...

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Sep 8

Our team put @expo.dev SDK 54 to the test. 🔥

The results:
→ iOS build time cut by 35%
→ Dependencies “just worked” with smarter autolinking

Full review from @frankcalise.dev 👇

shift.infinite.red/expo-sdk-54-...

Expo SDK 54: Better. Faster. Simpler.

See how Expo SDK 54 is making Infinite Red’s process better, faster, and simpler than ever before.

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Sep 5

🖤❤️ RNR 342 ❤️🖤

Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 dropped a few weeks ago, so we're bringing on fan favorite Mark Rickert to talk all about it!

Hear about all of Ignite's new features, patched bugs, and even the backstory of why we named it BISON!

Listen now:
infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 342 - Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 with Mark Rickert

Infinite Red's own Mark Rickert joins to unveil the Ignite 11

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Aug 12

React Native Web or React Strict DOM? 🤔

One could be the future of your next project in 2025.

Our own @coolsoftware.dev explains why React Strict DOM is worth a serious look.

Read more 👇
shift.infinite.red/react-strict...

React Strict DOM vs React Native for Web in 2025

The React Native Radio hosts spoke with Nicolas Gallagher (Meta), Evan Bacon (Expo), and James Ide (Expo) about React Native for Web vs…

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Aug 1

🖤❤️ RNR 339 ❤️🖤

Your ultimate guide to React Native Web vs React Strict DOM is here!

Meta’s Nicolas Gallagher joins us to kick off a new two‑part series!

PLUS @coolsoftware.dev makes his debut as co‑host!

Don’t miss it 👇
infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 339 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM (Pt 1) w/ Nicolas Gallagher

Nicolas Gallagher from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Tyler to kick off a two‑part series on React Native Web vs React Strict DOM.

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 25

🖤❤️ RNR 338 ❤️🖤

This week: Michał Pierzchała (@thymikee.bsky.social) joins @jamon.dev and @robinheinze.dev to discuss @callstack.com's new React Native CLI and framework, the React Native Enterprise Framework.

Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 338 - React Native Enterprise Framework w/ Michał Pierzchała

Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework and why big teams need it

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 22

You asked (a lot). And the answer is yes…

Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR

Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev

Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 17

📰 RNN 188 📰

Don't miss the latest issue of the React Native Newsletter!!

This issue is packed full of great topics like:

✅ Ignite 11
✅ React Native 0.80
✅ Expo SDK 53, Router v5
✅ And so much more!

Check it out 👇
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React Native Newsletter #188

In this issue: Ignite 11, React Native 0.80, Expo SDK 53, and more!

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Gant Laborde @gantlaborde.com · Jul 17

come up to the lab and see what's on the slab

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 11

🖤❤️ RNR 337 ❤️🖤

This week: React Native meets mixed reality 🥽

Meta’s Markus Leyendecker joins Jamon to talk React Native on Quest and...

Spoiler alert: Jamon bought a headset after recording! It’s that good.

Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 337 - Meta Quest for React Native w/ Markus Leyendecker

Markus Leyendecker from Meta joins Jamon to talk React Native on Meta Quest—what’s possible, what’s next, and why devs should care.

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JP @justinpoliachik.com · Jul 8

The bro who works at 48 startups

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · Jul 7

See the release notes at github.com/joshuayoes/i...

Release v1.4.0 - UI View Tool 🤖👀 · joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp

iOS Simulator MCP v1.4.0 Features UI View Tool: Added ui_view tool to capture and compress screenshots of the iOS simulator view. This tool automatically captures PNG screenshots and compresses th...

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · Jul 7

Works best with Claude! Under the hood, it also handles image compression on your device for the ideal image size so you can have maximum context without overloading your token usage.

Checkout their guidelines to learn more.
docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/buil...

Vision - Anthropic

The Claude 3 and 4 families of models comes with new vision capabilities that allow Claude to understand and analyze images, opening up exciting possibilities for multimodal interaction.

docs.anthropic.com

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Joshua Yoes @joshuayoes.com · Jul 7

Now Cursor can actually see what's going on in your iOS Simulator for you 👀🤖

The new `ui-view` tool in v1.4.0 inputs image data into your conversation context automatically so you don't need drag and drop images manually into your conversation.

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 2

🔥 ANNOUNCING: IGNITE 11 🔥

Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 is here!!

What's new in Ignite?
✅ New Architecture by default
✅ Android edge-to-edge support
✅ Bring Your Own State Management (BYOSM)
✅ So much more!

See what's new in Mark Rickert's full post 👇
shift.infinite.red/announcing-i...

Stylized painting of M. Bison, a muscular video game villain in a red military uniform and cap, striking a powerful pose with flames in the background.

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jul 1

BIG CHAIN REACT NEWS IS ON THE WAY 📣

Our team has something fun to share, and we think you'll love it.

Be the first to find out by signing up on our website 👇
chainreactconf.com

Chain React - A React Native Conference

Three days with some of the most influential speakers in React Native. Get inspired, level up your skills, and get a first-hand look at the latest in React Native development.

chainreactconf.com

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Infinite Red @infinite.red · Jun 20

🖤❤️ RNR 335 ❤️🖤

This week: We revisit State Management!

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit what works in 2025 and what still sparks debate.

Don't miss it 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...

React Native Radio - RNR 335 - State Management Revisited

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit state management! Our hosts discuss what has changed, what still causes debate, and how real-world experience shapes their choices.

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JP @justinpoliachik.com · Jun 17

🚨 just dropped a mac app 🚨

it’s a digital typewriter - made to feel like the real thing.
vibes, sounds & rhythm

totally free & super lightweight, just 906kb
if you like focused writing tools or just wanna try something fun & different:
apps.apple.com/us/app/monot...

how it went: 🧵

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