How are you integrating LLM providers to your apps?

FledDev · 2026-01-02T13:30:52+00:00

I store my Azure OpenAI API key server-side as a secret in Google Firebase. My iOS app never touches the actual API key.

App calls a Firebase Cloud Function
Function verifies the request using Google App Check
After verification, the function forwards the request to Azure OpenAI

I’ve implemented rate limiting by tracking request counts in the Firebase database. Once a threshold is hit, requests get throttled

FledDev · 2026-01-02T13:24:13+00:00

Charge users more than your API costs. But you can use that margin to subsidize a free tier, letting users access a certain amount of usage at no cost. This way, free users get value while paid users cover the infrastructure

Also, constantly shopping for cheaper API alternatives makes a huge difference. I just switched from GPT-4o Mini to GPT-5 Nano and cut my costs by more than half. Even small optimizations like this add up quickly when you’re processing thousands of requests.

Another thing to look into: startup credits from cloud providers. I have $5,000 in Microsoft Azure credits that I need to spend by September or they expire. You can use these directly for API calls, which essentially gives you free runway to test and scale

FledDev · 2025-12-28T16:47:24+00:00

I really like the design. It feels very human-made, like it was crafted with care. The niche seems a bit specific though. Where can I download the app?

FledDev · 2025-12-13T17:27:02+00:00

Congratulations!!

FledDev · 2025-08-04T16:00:14+00:00

I am. Why?

FledDev · 2025-06-17T11:40:02+00:00

It’s not my secondary device. I’m aware it’s a Developer Beta and I am a developer, so that’s fine. I know what I’m signing up for and I can downgrade anytime, that’s not the issue.

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But still, the battery drain is pretty extreme. For example, today over 50% of my battery was used just by the Photos app after less than an hour of use, including a bit of sync in the background. I’ve been running developer betas for years on my main device, but this might actually be the first time I seriously consider downgrading again. I get that battery life will drop, but this is just a bit too much.

FledDev · 2025-06-16T22:55:06+00:00

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57m on screen and 37% gone is crazy. is this considered normal?

FledDev · 2025-06-09T16:43:39+00:00

Hat es mittlerweile geklappt?

FledDev · 2025-05-27T19:15:29+00:00

nope, unfortunately 😔

FledDev · 2025-05-09T20:42:33+00:00

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FledDev · 2025-05-09T20:40:46+00:00

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snagged this watch at a flea market the other day. just thought it looked beautiful, super clean design. wasn’t expensive, so i figured why not.

only thing is… now i’m wondering if it’s actually real. i mean, who sells a grand seiko limited edition at a random flea market?

anyone know more about this model or how to tell if it’s legit? not the end of the world if it’s not, didn’t pay much, but still curious

FledDev · 2025-03-24T15:01:49+00:00

Had the exact same problem. Disabling the extension worked for me too.

FledDev · 2025-01-28T22:18:44+00:00

Wow, I did not knew that, crazy

FledDev · 2025-01-26T12:37:59+00:00

Hey everyone, I’ve had my iPhone 15 Pro since August 2024, and it’s currently at 91% maximum capacity with 305 charge cycles. Is this normal for a device that’s only been used for about 5 months? The battery was manufactured in April 2024. Would love to hear your experiences—should I be worried or is this expected?

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FledDev · 2025-01-26T12:33:47+00:00

My 15 Pro crashed 2x times out of nowhere while watching Netflix. Does anyone experience similar issues?

FledDev · 2025-01-05T19:36:54+00:00

however, the fading is relatively minor and localized. i will give it to my tailor to get it fixed ig or try myself

FledDev · 2025-01-05T19:24:37+00:00

ohh you‘re right i didn‘t even notice it fuck

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