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Oliver Binns

@oliverbinns.co.uk

he|him|his 💼: Lead Mobile Developer @ Deloitte Digital 🏆: Finalist for Engineer of the Year @ UK IT Industry Awards 2024 🗣️: Conference Speaker 🎙️: SwiftLounge Podcast Host 🧑‍🎓: MEng @UoY_CS Alumnus WWDC15&16 Scholar

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 4w ago

On my way, Clacton.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2mo ago

Sometimes dub dub is just great because you finally get official confirmation that the thing driving you nuts isn't a you problem 😂 #WWDC developer.apple.com/forums/th...

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2mo ago

Ahh it's the blog post I wanted to write last year– this is awesome! 🤩

Rob w@rob-w.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2mo ago

Ooft– now this is pretty tough! 🤕⌚️ mastodon.social/@mattevanstec...

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2mo ago

At @swiftcraft.bsky.social this year, I made two predictions for Foundation Models: access to Private Cloud Compute models and Image inputs. It looks like both of these are now possible – along with quite a bit more! #WWDC

Composing dynamic sessions with instructions and profiles | Apple Developer Documentation

Adapt sessions dynamically at runtime by loading instructions and tools based on the state of your app.

developer.apple.com

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2mo ago

Really enjoyed hosting Londroid at our office last night! 🤖 My colleague Alex gave a great talk on encrypting data on Android – a super important topic to many of our clients! 🔐 youtu.be/-GdizpNVMSo

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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Euston, we have a problem.

HS2 will cost more than Nasa's Artemis Moon mission

UK's stripped back high-speed link set to become the most expensive rail line in the world., with further delays and higher costs expected when new timetable is announced today

»New cost estimates for beleaguered 140-mile rail line likely to reach around £100bn - more than Nasa's £79bn projected cost for its Artemis mission to land astronauts on the Moon

» Transport Secretary expected to announce cost-saving measures such as slower speeds, and the completion date will likely be pushed back, with trains running to Birmingham by 2035

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

"Engaged or enslaved?" - Driving User Engagement in Your App by @janinakutyn.bsky.social. I love this talk – the head fake has such impact.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Intimate little gig for the release of Florescence by Maisie Peters at the Union Chapel tonight 🎶 🌸 Incredible venue, love the new album and can't wait to stream it all on Friday!!

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Graduation day for the tomatoes and courgettes – they grow up so fast these days!! 🍅🌱

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Hey look ma, I made it (into Dani's marketing materials) 😄

Dani Devesa@dadederk.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Friends aren’t just names on a list anymore: their cars carry Game Center markers so you know exactly who you’re hunting down the straight.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

I'm talking about Apple's Foundation Models framework at @swiftcraft.bsky.social next week. What are your favourite examples of this in apps you use?

Shaun @sconner.net · 3mo ago

Yay! I'm hiring two Senior Accessibility Specialists to join my team on GOV.UK One Login. You'll be working with great people, solving complex problems for tens of millions of users. Salary of £70,834 - £74,317 (London) / £63,240 - £66,610 (National). Please share!

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

I spend a lot of times at meet-ups and conferences and meet-ups, posting about the events. Since leaving Twitter, it's been a pain, but cross-posting/reply on Indigo is what I've been waiting for for the longest time!! Thank you @soapboxsoftware.bsky.social, @benricem.bsky.social & @vegh.ca!! 💕

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Great to be back at @nslondon.com. This time we're at JustPark– looking forward to some great talks!

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Looking forward to getting back on stage next week! 🎤 last time I gave this talk was the week after Dub dub, this time it's two weeks before, let's see how well it ages 😅 hachyderm.io/@swiftcraft/1165...

Eurovision Drinking Game @eurovisiondrinking.com · 3mo ago

Look, Eurovision handing out swords is no basis for a system of government.

Ricky Mondello @rmondello.com · 3mo ago

> You would think AI could create secure, random, and strong passwords… Why would one think that the autocomplete machine, designed to give likely responses to a given input, would return something unique, with high entropy? I am glad that this piece advocates for using a proper password manager.

I Asked AI to Generate Passwords. They're So Bad, It's Scary

You would think AI could create secure, random, and strong passwords, but that's not actually true. In many cases, AI-generated passwords are surprisingly predictable, making them easy targets for hackers. Here's what to do instead.

pcmag.com

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 3mo ago

Does anyone know if App Clips work with unlisted apps? I seem to get this ASDErrorDomain error 507 🤔 I was planning for this (QR) to be the main way people discover the app …

App Clip Card with graphic saying 19th September 2026, Catherine and Oliver, then an error: The operation couldn’t be completed: ASDErrorDomain error 507

Robin Kanatzar @robinkanatzar.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The iOSDevUK Accessibility Competition starts on May 7th! 🥳 Wondering how you can make their conference app more accessible? Check out Apple's guidelines on accessibility to get some ideas: developer.apple.com/design/human... Competition details and signup here: www.iosdevuk.com/competition

Accessibility | Apple Developer Documentation

Accessible user interfaces empower everyone to have a great experience with your app or game.

developer.apple.com

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 5mo ago

Herald of spring. Nothing quite like a splash of colour to lift the spirits after winter ☺️🌸

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Dani Devesa @dadederk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

RetroRapid will support Dynamic Type in the next release. On a retro arcade game? Why not?! I'm having so much fun finding ways to make this as accessible as possible.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 5mo ago

Really enjoyed seeing Rachel Joyce & Passenger’s new musical, “The Unexpected Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” last night! The storytelling, music, and atmosphere were incredible. If you’re in London, make sure to catch it before it wraps up in April. You won’t regret it!

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 6mo ago

Better get racing — we can't allow @strasser.bsky.social to win any more things!! 😆

Klemens 🦆 The Art of Fauna 🦆@strasser.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Having so much fun with RetroRapid! Get it on the AppStore and try beating my score 🏎️ apps.apple.com/at/app/retro...

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 6mo ago

I didn't get around to live-posting @arcticconference.bsky.social yesterday, but @bennokress.de & I collaborated on notes from the talks! github.com/Oliver-Binns.... I particularly loved Automating Accessibility by @khanlou.bsky.social, I will be checking out Accessibility Snapshot when I get home!