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Adam Swinden

@AdamSwinden

Senior iOS Developer and Head of Mobile for @othermedia. Creator of @RaceForrest. Movie lover. Formula 1 fanatic. Mastodon: https://xitter.gq/t.co/cr2fJuYhmL

 United Kingdom
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Joined February 2010
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🚀🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️ My latest project is finally available for the world to see. Thanks to @m_emmins for helping me create @RaceForrest. I’m really proud of what we’ve built. Check it out on the App Store and let me know what you think! apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
Forrest (@RaceForrest) profile pictureForrest@RaceForrest18 Oct 2020
🚀🎉🚀🎉🚀🎉🚀🎉🚀🎉🚀 We have launched! Forrest is now available for iOS from the App Store. apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529… Run. Ride. Race! #raceForrest
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Forrest@RaceForrest24 Dec 2023
Just in time for Xmas, a little present (update) under the Twitter tree for our Forrest family. Version 2.1 is now live with a few new features, some bug fixes and improvements and a couple of small quality of improvements for our growing global audience.
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“Security experts and tech writers alike have repeatedly explained…why it is technically impossible to create an E2EE messaging service that has a backdoor for security services, but have so far succeeded only in injuring their heads and damaging desks.” 9to5mac.com/2023/09/20/onlin…

Online Safety Bill passes in the UK w/o iMessage impact... for now

The British government’s hugely controversial Online Safety Bill has today passed in the second chamber of Parliament, and after six...

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Sketch@sketch18 Sep 2023
We caught up with @RaceForrest's designer and co-founder, @m_emmins, to find out how the app's two-person team got from v1 to v2 📱 From a redesign and fresh iconography to a new pricing model — here's how they brought it to life 👇 #MadeWithSketch skt.ch/Blog_Forrest
How Forrest put a twist on fitness tracking — then did it all over again · Sketch Blog

How Forrest put a twist on fitness tracking — then did it all over again · Sketch Blog

Designer Matt Emmins talks us through how the two-person team behind Forrest got to v2 — and how Sketch helped them along the way.

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Forrest@RaceForrest16 Sep 2023
Co-Founder @m_emmins sat down with @freddiewrites from @sketch to discuss our history, how Version 2 came about and how Sketch was instrumental in helping us to get designs delivered effectively. You can read the interview here: sketch.com/blog/forrest-v2/ 👀 #RaceForrest #Press
How Forrest put a twist on fitness tracking — then did it all over again · Sketch Blog

How Forrest put a twist on fitness tracking — then did it all over again · Sketch Blog

Designer Matt Emmins talks us through how the two-person team behind Forrest got to v2 — and how Sketch helped them along the way.

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I’m so honoured to have Forrest featured in the App Store. It’s a real career milestone moment for me.
Forrest (@RaceForrest) profile pictureForrest@RaceForrest8 Sep 2023
What a treat to have Apple have us as one of their best apps of the week. If you haven’t downloaded version 2.0 yet, what are you waiting for and join the fun! apps.apple.com/gb/story/id17… #Run #Ride #Race #Forrest #Press
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If Product Hunt is your thing, we’ve also launched Forrest 2.0 over there.
Forrest (@RaceForrest) profile pictureForrest@RaceForrest5 Sep 2023
Today we've launched Forrest 2.0. 🚀 We've also launched it over on @ProductHunt, so if you'd like to discover more and show your support, that would be amazing and mean the world. 👋 producthunt.com/posts/forres…
Forrest 2.0: Run, ride, and race against friends and virtual opponents | Product Hunt

Forrest 2.0: Run, ride, and race against friends and virtual opponents | Product Hunt

Transform runs and rides into thrilling races. Compete against virtual opponents, challenge friends worldwide, and race against your personal bests. Real-time insights, audio cues, and social...

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It’s launch day, and this is a big one! 🚀🚀🚀 So much new stuff to try out. I’d love for everyone to give it a go and let me know what you think.
Forrest (@RaceForrest) profile pictureForrest@RaceForrest5 Sep 2023
Forrest v2.0 is finally here and available now. Packed with new features, a complete app redesign, and now the chance to race your friends, Forrest is the perfect companion on your next run or Ride.🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏁 apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
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I’m launching @RaceForrest 2.0 tomorrow and while I’m really excited about it I’m also terrified. Apparently imposter syndrome is still very real even after doing this sort of thing for over a decade.
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Forrest@RaceForrest4 Sep 2023
1 Day till V2.0. 😬 apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
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Forrest@RaceForrest3 Sep 2023
2 Days till V2.0. 👀 apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
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Forrest@RaceForrest2 Sep 2023
3 Days till V2.0. 🚀 apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
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Forrest@RaceForrest1 Sep 2023
Create your perfect race with Forrest v2.0. We've completely overhauled the way you build out a race, including the ability to race friends for a more challenging and fun race! Available 5th September 2023. apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
An image of the Forrest race creation screen on the left, with the phrase "Race your way!" on the right hand side. The image is on a Blue background, with an angled black corner in the bottom right.

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Forrest 2.0 is finally finished and hitting the App Store 5th September. Can’t wait to see it released!
Forrest (@RaceForrest) profile pictureForrest@RaceForrest31 Aug 2023
Run, Ride and Race with Forrest V2.0. The team have worked really hard to build the next generation of Forrest, with a complete redesign, tonnes of new features including the opportunity to race your friends. Available 5th September 2023. apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
An image of the Forrest race screen on the left with the phrase "RUN, RIDE, RACE!" on the right hand side. The background is green with a black corner angle and the forrest Logo.

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Forrest@RaceForrest28 Aug 2023
It’s Official, Forrest 2.0 is coming… 👀 apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1529…
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Matt Emmins@m_emmins23 Aug 2023
Are you building a start up product? What does your team look like? Have you taken on investment? Interested to see how it compares to the set up we have @RaceForrest #buildinpublic #Startup
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Forrest@RaceForrest23 Aug 2023
🚀05th September 2023🚀 We’re really excited to announce the launch date of Forrest 2.0. The entire team has been working really hard behind the scenes, getting amazing feedback from our Beta testers and we can’t wait for you all to get your hands on it. #Run #Ride #RaceForrest
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The latest misheard lyrics by my 3 year old — Kaiser Chiefs’ “I Predict a Riot” is now “I am Peter Rabbit”
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Hijack was undeniably gripping and well executed, but it had more holes than a golf course!
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Forrest@RaceForrest22 Jul 2023
Want to be one of the the first to get your hands on Forrest 2.0? We’ve been busy, getting a huge update ready & we’re looking for runners & cyclists who would be interested in giving it a test DM us your email address and we’ll send over all the details #Run #Ride #RaceForrest
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Beta testers wanted! 📱 @RaceForrest v2 is nearing completion and I’m looking for people to help test it. So if you’re into running 🏃 or cycling 🚴 drop me a message.
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Retweets greatly appreciated! 🙏
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