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Tim Sweeney@TimSweeneyEpic

The “small developer trade organization” con job that Apple funds to work against the interests of small developers is hosting an event. Get this — they have named it “AppCon”. A kernel of truth in a sea of lies!

454 likes30 repliesPosted May 5, 2025

View the original on X Written by Tim Sweeney. Captured Sep 4, 2026.

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Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: energetic
Written for: Hiring managers and founders

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