Deciding overlay text legibility at ingest time instead of on device — four metrics measured side by side
Moving the question of whether text stays readable over a wallpaper out of the device and into the content pipeline. Four candidate metrics measured across 240 images, including what downscaled judging actually computes.
Adding Read-Aloud to a Rork Max App: AVSpeechSynthesizer Voice Selection and Live Word Highlighting
An implementation memo on adding read-aloud to a native Swift app generated by Rork Max — covering AVSpeechSynthesizer voice selection, highlighting the word being spoken, audio session design, and the pitfalls that bite specifically with Japanese text.
What Your App Should Do When Someone Turns On Reduce Motion — A Motion-Respecting Layer in Expo
When a user enables iOS Reduce Motion or Android Remove Animations, how should your app respond? Combine AccessibilityInfo with Reanimated's ReduceMotion to replace heavy motion with a calmer alternative instead of simply switching it off.
Build a Toast System in Your Rork App That Survives Overlaps, Screen Readers, and Notches
When you add toast notifications to a React Native app generated by Rork, the naive version breaks in three places: two toasts overlap, screen readers stay silent, and the text hides under the notch or home indicator. This walks through a root-level queue, animations decoupled from your app tree, AccessibilityInfo announcements, and safe-area placement — all in working code.
Production-Quality VoiceOver and Dynamic Type for Rork Apps
An indie developer's implementation notes for adding production-quality VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support to React Native apps generated by Rork — covering label design, focus management, and regression testing.