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How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026

Wildlife creator Derrick Downey Jr. used AI tool Claude to vibe-code a hit app called DualShot Recorder. It hit #1 on the App Store paid apps chart within 12 hours. The app solves the problem of recording vertical and horizontal video simultaneously by using the iPhone's full sensor readout. Downey, known for his squirrel videos, shares his journey and mental health story.

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How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026
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  • Derrick Downey Jr. created DualShot Recorder using Claude AI through prompt engineering.
  • The app became #1 paid app on App Store within 12 hours of launch.
  • It records vertical and horizontal video simultaneously without resolution loss.
  • Downey's inspiration came from his viral squirrel content, and he openly discusses mental health.

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