Tools for iOS development

Xcode is the most popular toolset used to manage product development, design User interface components, edit and debug source code, analyze and improve application performance. It is also used for submitting your application to the app store as well as performing source control operations in iPhone development.

The first step to develop an iOS application is creation of an Xcode project. This project will manage all the information associated with your application. It also includes the source files, interface designs, and build settings needed to build your application.

The iPhone developers are going to work on this project through a workspace window. It provides a quick access to all the elements that make up your application. Here, if one needs some help regarding performing a task, Xcode also provides the contextual help, which you can access directly from the user interface element about which you need help.

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Happy iPhone programming!

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Tips on submitting your first iPhone application

Hurray! Here is one more article for the iPhone developmentbeginners!

 

>  Firstly, make sure that the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) is downloaded at your computer without any errors.

>  The App store currently supports some 7 different languages. So, localizing your app for these languages may increase your market.

>  Whenever possible, do compile your app using Version 2.0 too.

>  Always add a loading screen to your app. Name the image Default.png so that it becomes visually more appealing and effective.

>  When you receive email titled “Your application status is ready for sale”, go straight to your iTunes Connect and edit your applications’ date of availability for the app.

>  Carefully follow the instructions on iPhone Dev Center – Apple Developer Connection.

>  Be choosy in selecting the name of your application. It should never be trademarked.

>  Do not forget to acquire the certificates of the Foreign Status, if you are a non-US developer.

 

Happy iPhone App development!

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Apple Push Notification Service

Apple Push Notification Service

As the name suggests, the Apple Push Notification Service is created by Apple Inc. and it was introduced for the first time as a part of iOS 3.0. The APNS is the centerpiece of the push notifications feature. It is definitely highly effective service for propagating information to devices such as iPhone,iPad and iPod touch devices.

Technically, it uses push technology through a constantly-open IP connection to forward notifications from the servers of 3^rd party applications to the Apple devices. the notifications include badges, sounds as well as any custom text messages.

The service providers here originate the notifications in their server software. The provider connects with APNS through a secure channel while monitoring incoming data intended for their Client applications. Whenever some new data for the application arrives, the provider prepares and sends a notification through the channel to APNS, which pushes the notification to the target device. In addition to being a simple transport device, the APNS include a default quality-of-service component that provides store-and-forward capabilities.

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iPhone: Security Tips

Security has always been a major concern in all the forms of mobile applications development. According to a survey report from Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) for 2024 Information security professionals earlier this year, more than 50% of respondents say that risks related to mobile devices and remote workers are up significantly compared to the last year.

Here are some in-general tips that one should follow and potentially save ourselves of damage control:

1.       Enable the Auto-lock feature of iPhone

2.       Enable the Passcode lock

3.       Use Wi-fi safely on the iPhone

4.       Securely Access Corporate, Web Mail

5.       Browse the Web via Safari

6.       Set Device Usage Restrictions

So, overall this article is not particularly for the iPhone developers, it is for one and everyone who is using an iPhone and is worried about its security concerns. As far as coding is concerned, we have different rules, strategies and regulations to be followed at SPEC INDIA thus to ensure that the security of that application remains intact after it is live at App store, and is ready to download.

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Listing iPhone Apps on iStores

iPhone application development process typically consists of the following 3 steps in a sequence: development, testing and debugging and selling it or listing on the iPhone app store. Here, we will try to explain the process of how the custom iPhone apps are designed, then accepted and later on listed on the iPhone store. The listing process on Apple’s online iPhone app store is vital as it is the only way to mass-distribute the developed iPhoneapplication, in any category or business sector.

Registration of the iPhone developer at Apple’s iPhonedeveloper program is a must for developing and listing the apps on the store. The things to be conveyed to Apple at the time of listing are all the relevant details of the app that they require and after receiving the application profile, the iPhone developer will test and optimize your app on real iPhones’ (and not simulator) before it can be listed on app store.

The apps can be commercial or technological in nature, and they can range from the price band of $0.99 to $999.99. The price has to be decided by the developer only. Apple charges 30% of the sales revenue as retailing fees while you retain the rest 70% of the sales revenue generated in total.

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iPhone: System Monitor App Function

Guys, was just going through the exciting features of the iPhone and found one very interesting function. The System monitor with battery max, is the most flexible and all in one health check app. Of the App store. It frees memory, boost, enhances battery performance, checks the system memory and usage, Processor utilization as well disk-space utilization.

Key features include:

1. Double Tap Memory speedometer view to rotate to a 3D bar chart view.
2. Double tap battery or open it to see the battery capacity for your favorite apps.
3. Double tap the CPU speedometer view, to view a 3D CPU utilization.
4. Shows the used and free space.
5. Shows the IP address acquired, and hardware address of your device.

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Few Must Things To Start Developing iPhone Applications

We have been giving away many posts on our blog for the experienced iPhone developers. And now, it is the turn of the beginners. Was just wandering like if a developer or a programmer wants to start programming and developing iPhone applications, then what must be there with him/her in order to begin the proceedings. Here we go:

1.    Hardware requirements. Basically a computer with a Mac OSx. Here, any computer system like Mac mini, Mac book or Mac pro will do.

2.    The most important thing is the iPhone Software Development Kid (SDK). It is available free to download. So, one can build the application and test the same without any extra costs. And then if you want to publish the app to the app store or iTunes, then you must have the apple developer license with you to mark your credibility. If you are thinking to take the programming stuff at higher levels and become an ace iPhone developer, you must have the apple developer license as well. This will definitely have an edge if you want to list your developed apps on the iTunes store.

3.    Programming language for iPhone apps development is Objective C, and in a general sense it is very much similar to C/C++. So, a normal programmer can do the trick here and can learn the iPhone apps development coding. The designs will be as similar as in the case of the normal website designs.

4.    Testing. Again the important thing. There are various paid as well as free simulators available on internet to test the iPhone apps. But, again as the developer if you are looking forward to take this hobby on a higher scale, then it is recommended to purchase a live iPhone and test the apps on iPhone itself, rather than the simulator. This will give you the practical experience with the memory usage, image loading speed, etc. – considering the fact that the iPhone also must be having some files and other apps stored with itself.

At SPEC, our well trained team of iPhone developers can take care of any requirement with proper analysis of the app as well as testing part. We have well rated simulators as well as iPhones and iPads blessed with latest features and versions of Operating systems. Our QA department takes care of thorough testing of any iPhone app before it goes live with the Client.

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