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Grok Build v1 has arrived! 🚀 ~ / grok update

Grok Build v1 has arrived! 🚀 ~ / grok update

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What even is Liquid Glass

What even is Liquid Glass

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You can now 'inspect element' for any iOS app directly in Codex or the browser! ~ / npx serve-sim S/O Rounak Jain for the contribution 🚀

You can now 'inspect element' for any iOS app directly in Codex or the browser! ~ / npx serve-sim S/O Rounak Jain for the contribution 🚀

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In the next version of Expo Router use <Toolbar /> to create bottom-aligned controls and menus for commonly used actions.

In the next version of Expo Router use <Toolbar /> to create bottom-aligned controls and menus for commonly used actions.

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Expo Router v7 is now in beta! ◆ <Toolbar /> ◆ <Stack.Toolbar /> ◆ <Link.AppleZoom /> ◆ <Tabs.BottomAccessory /> Try the new UI components today: ~ / bunx create-expo -t default@55

Expo Router v7 is now in beta! ◆ <Toolbar /> ◆ <Stack.Toolbar /> ◆ <Link.AppleZoom /> ◆ <Tabs.BottomAccessory /> Try the new UI components today: ~ / bunx create-expo -t default@55

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ok Grok 4.5 is wild It just built me this rocket tracking app with live data and a 3D globe 🚀 I might need a new benchmark after this 😭

ok Grok 4.5 is wild It just built me this rocket tracking app with live data and a 3D globe 🚀 I might need a new benchmark after this 😭

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You can now build iOS camera apps directly in Codex! ~ / npx serve-sim Agents can even use video files to develop headlessly in the cloud, run e2e tests, and work in parallel. No more bottleneck on physical sensors!

You can now build iOS camera apps directly in Codex! ~ / npx serve-sim Agents can even use video files to develop headlessly in the cloud, run e2e tests, and work in parallel. No more bottleneck on physical sensors!

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New in serve-sim ⬦ Simulator buttons and controls ⬦ Unified devices panel ⬦ Fast device switching ⬦ Streaming controls Optimized for Cursor, Codex, and Claude Desktop 🚀 ~ / npx serve-sim

New in serve-sim ⬦ Simulator buttons and controls ⬦ Unified devices panel ⬦ Fast device switching ⬦ Streaming controls Optimized for Cursor, Codex, and Claude Desktop 🚀 ~ / npx serve-sim

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ok but now combine it with Apple vision models and Expo Agent

ok but now combine it with Apple vision models and Expo Agent

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React Compiler is insane 🤯 Just enabled it in my @Expo Router app and had my mind blown by how much could be optimized when toggling switching screens. Before / After

React Compiler is insane 🤯 Just enabled it in my @Expo Router app and had my mind blown by how much could be optimized when toggling switching screens. Before / After

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claude code devrel caught Theo - t3.gg’s team wearing OpenAI hoodies to MCP night

claude code devrel caught Theo - t3.gg’s team wearing OpenAI hoodies to MCP night

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In the next version of Expo Router, You can add interactive Apple zoom transitions to any <Link /> in your app ✨

In the next version of Expo Router, You can add interactive Apple zoom transitions to any <Link /> in your app ✨

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Asked grok bot to make an animated grok bot widget

Asked grok bot to make an animated grok bot widget

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just hacked Xcode support into v0 and used it to build a swift app from the web in ~7 mins

just hacked Xcode support into v0 and used it to build a swift app from the web in ~7 mins

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You can now connect your finances and ask Grok to build an interactive budget based on your spending habits 📈 ◆ Available on all platforms ◆ Connect calendar and mail for richer data ◆ Setup an automation for recurring updates

You can now connect your finances and ask Grok to build an interactive budget based on your spending habits 📈 ◆ Available on all platforms ◆ Connect calendar and mail for richer data ◆ Setup an automation for recurring updates

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In @Expo Router v4 you can easily turn routes into native bottom sheets. Works on both iOS, and Android.

In @Expo Router v4 you can easily turn routes into native bottom sheets. Works on both iOS, and Android.

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Expo Router v6 is here! The perfect blend of React APIs and Native views. ✦ Liquid glass tabs for all  Apple devices ✦ Native material tabs for Android ✦ link previews and context menus ✦ Server-side middleware for authorization ✦ Beautiful web modals

Expo Router v6 is here! The perfect blend of React APIs and Native views. ✦ Liquid glass tabs for all  Apple devices ✦ Native material tabs for Android ✦ link previews and context menus ✦ Server-side middleware for authorization ✦ Beautiful web modals

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I just one-shot my first  Apple watch app with Expo and sent it to TestFlight

I just one-shot my first  Apple watch app with Expo and sent it to TestFlight

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I made my mac 🎉🎉🎉 when React Native rebuilds

I made my mac 🎉🎉🎉 when React Native rebuilds

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Forcing a webpage to render in HDR to make liquid glass active states work on the web. Filmed on phone because the effect is flattened by screen capture 🤓 The effect is limited to Apple desktop displays. Try it

Forcing a webpage to render in HDR to make liquid glass active states work on the web. Filmed on phone because the effect is flattened by screen capture 🤓 The effect is limited to Apple desktop displays. Try it

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Asked Grok Bot to build itself an Apple Vision Pro app. I now have interactive bots that I can talk to and place around my apartment.
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Asked Grok Bot to build itself an Apple Vision Pro app. I now have interactive bots that I can talk to and place around my apartment.

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943,527 views • 6 days ago

I added Starships to Apple Maps so you can watch reusable rockets launch endlessly from Starbase, TX.
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I added Starships to Apple Maps so you can watch reusable rockets launch endlessly from Starbase, TX.

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419,649 views • 13 days ago

Building an iPhone app directly in Codex desktop with iOS simulator
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Building an iPhone app directly in Codex desktop with iOS simulator

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1,202,098 views • 6 months ago

Adding iOS simulator to your favorite editor: ✓ Codex ✓ Claude Code → and now Cursor
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Adding iOS simulator to your favorite editor: ✓ Codex ✓ Claude Code → and now Cursor

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191,645 views • 6 months ago

Introducing Expo Agent Build truly native iOS and Android apps from a prompt. Anything from React to SwiftUI to Jetpack Compose. Compile and deploy for Apple, Android, and the web right from the browser!
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Introducing Expo Agent Build truly native iOS and Android apps from a prompt. Anything from React to SwiftUI to Jetpack Compose. Compile and deploy for Apple, Android, and the web right from the browser!

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218,885 views • 7 months ago

MySpace 🤝 Claude Code
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MySpace 🤝 Claude Code

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14,973 views • 13 days ago

The new iOS 26 Liquid Glass UI works perfectly with 𝝠 Expo Router! Truly native to the platform 🚀
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The new iOS 26 Liquid Glass UI works perfectly with 𝝠 Expo Router! Truly native to the platform 🚀

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343,027 views • 1 year ago

I asked Grok to put itself in Super Mario. Grok Bot did not disappoint.
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I asked Grok to put itself in Super Mario. Grok Bot did not disappoint.

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17,144 views • 17 days ago

I gave the new Claude Code desktop app a built-in iOS simulator
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I gave the new Claude Code desktop app a built-in iOS simulator

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123,412 views • 6 months ago

Just realized you can develop native apps entirely from the Claude mobile app using your existing Claude Code subscription 🤯 Here it is removing .navigationBarTitleDisplayMode(.large) from my movies app.
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Just realized you can develop native apps entirely from the Claude mobile app using your existing Claude Code subscription 🤯 Here it is removing .navigationBarTitleDisplayMode(.large) from my movies app.

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177,679 views • 9 months ago

Was able to get Grok Grok Bot running inside Robotaxi and have it open a PR
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Was able to get Grok Grok Bot running inside Robotaxi and have it open a PR

Evan Bacon

16,081 views • 19 days ago

⚡️ What if you could incrementally adopt native views in React websites instead of starting from scratch? 🚀 Expo DOM Components make this possible! Watch: Migrating a shadcn template to Expo Router ↓
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⚡️ What if you could incrementally adopt native views in React websites instead of starting from scratch? 🚀 Expo DOM Components make this possible! Watch: Migrating a shadcn template to Expo Router ↓

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367,151 views • 2 years ago

Just open sourced a template for using the new Grok Voice Agents in Expo ⬦ Dynamic Rive animations from Vercel AI Elements ⬦ AI SDK v7 and Tailwind ⬦ Custom Grok voices and personalities Source below ↓
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Just open sourced a template for using the new Grok Voice Agents in Expo ⬦ Dynamic Rive animations from Vercel AI Elements ⬦ AI SDK v7 and Tailwind ⬦ Custom Grok voices and personalities Source below ↓

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64,520 views • 3 months ago

Just open-sourced a new template for building AI chatbot apps like Claude with Expo Router! ⬦ Runs on iOS, Android, and web ⬦ Stream any model with AI SDK ⬦ Tailwind styles for theming ⬦ Smooth keyboard handling ⬦ Liquid Glass and iOS 18 Link below ↓
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Just open-sourced a new template for building AI chatbot apps like Claude with Expo Router! ⬦ Runs on iOS, Android, and web ⬦ Stream any model with AI SDK ⬦ Tailwind styles for theming ⬦ Smooth keyboard handling ⬦ Liquid Glass and iOS 18 Link below ↓

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83,399 views • 5 months ago

taught Claude Code how to ssh into my Apple Health data and fill in metrics based on prompts about my day.
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taught Claude Code how to ssh into my Apple Health data and fill in metrics based on prompts about my day.

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133,201 views • 9 months ago

In the next version of serve-sim Simulate walking, biking, and driving for any Apple app Works with any browser or agent
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In the next version of serve-sim Simulate walking, biking, and driving for any Apple app Works with any browser or agent

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66,285 views • 5 months ago

I gave the Grok app an iOS simulator so I can build native apps from anywhere
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I gave the Grok app an iOS simulator so I can build native apps from anywhere

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38,825 views • 3 months ago

Just built Grok Flight Simulator with the @Grok app on my walk home. ✈️ Play it now and remix to your favorite city
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Just built Grok Flight Simulator with the @Grok app on my walk home. ✈️ Play it now and remix to your favorite city

Evan Bacon

25,293 views • 1 month ago

I built subway surfers for Meta Display so I can pay attention outside
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I built subway surfers for Meta Display so I can pay attention outside

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56,548 views • 5 months ago

Just built my first  App Clip in @Expo Router! ◆ Instantly launch on iOS w/o downloading ◆ Deep link to every screen automatically ◆ Convert users in-app w/o ever going to the App Store The best possible iOS web experience—notifications, Live Activities, haptics, gestures
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Just built my first  App Clip in @Expo Router! ◆ Instantly launch on iOS w/o downloading ◆ Deep link to every screen automatically ◆ Convert users in-app w/o ever going to the App Store The best possible iOS web experience—notifications, Live Activities, haptics, gestures

Evan Bacon 🥓

173,672 views • 1 year ago