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Re:A village where little girls turn into boys aged twelve (2015) on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @01:19PM (#15296121)
By the time they grow up in vitro gametogenesis will probably be viable and affordable.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/16/h...

Re:Introducing Initialized Capital on Monday October 24, 2016 @08:45PM (#12784267)
I feel very lucky to have had an opportunity to work with Garry and Initialized. They are incredibly helpful investors and I expect big things to come from the new fund.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2015) on Thursday January 01, 2015 @02:25PM (#8823929)
Apportable (YC W11) - San Francisco (SOMA), CA - VISA, INTERN, FULL-TIME

The Apportable platform compiles iOS source code to machine code that runs directly an the Android device's processor, allowing developers to efficiently convert their applications to support Android without extensive changes to the original codebase. We're hiring Objective-C and OpenGLES experts.

More details at http://www.apportable.com/jobs?gh_jid=34849

Re:Founder Depression on Friday June 13, 2014 @07:32PM (#7891373)
Beware of trolls, though. Secret isn't immune from the Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory
Re:The new X-Men movie explained in Git on Thursday June 05, 2014 @01:00PM (#7852842)
Why did Wolverine regain his memory in the future?
Re:Sam Altman for President on Friday February 21, 2014 @06:24PM (#7280137)
Congrats Sam! I've learned a lot from you.
I tried this service and was surprised with how well it turned out. The artist even hand-delivered it to me, although I don't think they do that for everyone.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2014) on Saturday February 01, 2014 @01:51PM (#7162805)
Apportable (YC W11) - http://www.apportable.com/ - San Francisco, CA

We are bringing Objective-C to Android devices! Apportable is 53 people (primarily engineers), and we are expanding quickly. Here are some of the roles available:

* Platform engineer - Implement and improve the Objective-C libraries that power our platform

* Release engineer - Ship bestselling apps using our platform

* Developer tools engineering - Extend and improve open source engines including SpriteBuilder (http://www.spritebuilder.com) and cocos2d (http://www.cocos2d-iphone.org/)

* Developer relations - Spread the word about our technology and show how it's works

* Marketing/design/web development - Take control of our brand and web presence

Apply by email ([email protected]) or at https://www.apportable.com/jobs

Yes, the CocosBuilder project has been renamed SpriteBuilder. The creator of CocosBuilder now works at Apportable.
Thanks for your suggestions! SpriteKit support is under consideration for a future release.
You can use any Objective-C compiler with SpriteBuilder. We happen to make a really good one, but it's not the only option for compiling Objective-C on Android.
Re:Silicon Valley 40 under 40: Garry Tan on Friday December 13, 2013 @11:52PM (#6904681)
I think Garry may be the nicest guy I have ever met. He is incredibly helpful. I have nothing but good things to say about him.
Re:Talking with YC Alum and ZeroCater Founder Arram Sabeti on Friday November 08, 2013 @05:49PM (#6699649)
We use ZeroCater at Apportable as well. It's so much better than ordering it ourselves.
Re:Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2013) on Sunday September 01, 2013 @10:56AM (#6310593)
Apportable - San Francisco, CA. Experienced folks, new grads, and interns all welcome.

Ever try to port a native iOS app to Android? What if Xcode compiled your Objective-C source code to run on Android automatically, with no changes required? Our platform makes this a reality for thousands of mobile developers. And we’re growing fast.

In just one week since its launch, over 1 million users installed Dots on Android. Dots was developed on iOS using the Objective-C cocos2d-iphone game engine. Without writing single line of Java, Betaworks used Apportable to compile it for Android, where it become the #5 most popular app. We deal primarily with developers like these -- top iOS game developers -- by giving them technology they want.

We're growing quickly (team of 40, mostly engineers) and are looking to hire another software engineer to join our platform team. We're based in San Francisco and are backed by YC, Google Ventures, and other prominent investors. Experience with Objective-C, OpenGL ES, and other compiled languages will be helpful.

If this sounds interesting and you're ready to change the way that mobile apps are developed, email us at [email protected]. Learn more at http://www.apportable.com/

Re:Ask HN: Freelancer? Seeking freelancer? (September 2013) on Sunday September 01, 2013 @10:49AM (#6310572)
SEEKING FREELANCER

The Apportable SDK cross-compiles iOS apps to Android, without changing the original Objective-C or C++ code. Games powered by Apportable have risen to the top of the charts and delighted millions of users through the Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, and the Humble Android Bundle. Recently Bjork used Apportable to bring her Biophilia music album to Android: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6059844

Here at Apportable, we have an opportunity to port a game for very successful iOS developer who wants to use our SDK to take their app to Android. This is a local only position - you'll be located with our team here in San Francisco.

This would be approximately a six week contract, starting ASAP, and can be renewed.

No Android experience required (you'll be using the Apportable SDK). iOS or C++ game development experience will be helpful. Familiarity with OpenGL will help as well.

Interested? Send along your resume to [email protected]

Can you implement iOS faster than Apple did? Join Apportable (YC W11)

San Francisco - H1B, FULL-TIME, CONTRACT and INTERNS all welcome.### About ApportableThe Apportable SDK cross-compiles Objective-C applications, allowing iOS developers to reuse their existing code on Android devices as well. Pop icon Björk recently joined our community of thousands of Apportable developers and launched her Biophilia app on Android:...

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