Come to LexOnTech.org for cool indie developer spotlights and thoughts on Nathan Fielder and insightful opinions on Apple hardware and endless explanations that X is for assholes, even if some non-awful people broadcast there.
I can’t believe we’re still arguing over whether X is for jerks: https://lexontech.org/i-cant-believe-were-still-arguing-over-whether-x-is-for-jerks
Kind of surprising that Apple didn’t announce this donation on X, the fun place.
Apple donated $25M to Trump’s ballroom fund: https://lexontech.org/apple-donated-25m-to-trumps-ballroom-fund
A few more thoughts on why embracing X is wrong: https://lexontech.org/a-few-more-thoughts-on-why-embracing-x-is-wrong
X is bad, though: https://lexontech.org/x-is-bad-though
A few recent posts I’m proud of:
My conversation with Riley Testut about AltStore: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-riley-testut
My piece on how I build apps: https://lexontech.org/claude-writes-code-i-author-the-apps
My story announcing The Universe, Controlled:
https://lexontech.org/the-universe-controlled-is-my-love-letter-to-flight-control
Self-promotion is fun and I love doing it.
Indie developer spotlight: AltStore’s Riley Testut can feel Cupertino thawing: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-riley-testut
I think the upgrade perk where you can — in addition to unlocking themes, ships, obstacles, and soundtracks — add your name to the about screen … is really funny.
The Universe, Controlled is my love letter to Flight Control: https://lexontech.org/the-universe-controlled-is-my-love-letter-to-flight-control
Vibe-coded apps: The vibes are good for people with specific needs: https://lexontech.org/vibe-coded-apps-the-vibes-are-good-for-people-with-specific-needs
I am working on a piece about vibe-coded apps for personal use.
Do you have an app you made just for yourself to solve a problem on your own? Hit me up here or with the contact form at https://LexOnTech.org/contact
Indie developer spotlight: James Thomson: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-james-thomson
The App Store review process needs fixing: https://lexontech.org/the-app-store-review-process-needs-fixing
Fifteen years later, the Apple Cards origin story: https://lexontech.org/fifteen-years-later-the-apple-cards-origin-story
9/15: Wtf happened to my favorite game y0… give me back the classic graphics. This is horrible…
(I reply.)
9/16: So I took your new version for a spin. Not bad, nice job. A few things I really like about your new version.
After I got it pushed into ultra hard mode and full map and the default hex look it functioned a lot better for my play style.
(I reply.)
9/17: Yup saw that, sent a tip in thanks 😬
( reply.)
9/20: Hey Alex, just wanted to say thanks for all of your work on Strategery! Appreciate it! I’m now playing your updated version more than the classic mode.
😎
The Philadelphia Eagles remain undefeated, and my confidence never wavered.
Happy September 19th, everyone!
Fun fact: Other than the musical ones, all the sounds in Strategy are actually noises I made with my mouth. True story.
Grab Strategery 4.6 from the App Store for a revamped main menu that tries to simplify things a bit. Now it's a little easier to see all the fine-tuning you can do to create the gameplay you want.
https://strategerygame.com/app
I'm really, really grateful for any 5-star reviews you're inclined to leave.
