Category: Apple

Beginners iOS App Programming Book

Just a note to anyone that’s interested, I am currently consuming a new book, by Wei-Meng Lee, on iOS programming that I am enjoying.

This book assumes that you are already familiar with Objective C specifically and object programming in general. It provides an Appendix to help with getting up to speed with Objective C.

The book is nicely formatted and in full color, covering all of the most common technologies that you might want to take advantage of in your iOS App.

From Amazon:

The ideal starting point for creating apps using iOS 4Written by an experienced Apple developer and trainer, this full-color reference serves as an ideal jumping point for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4 that runs on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. In addition to in-depth coverage of the iOS SDK, the book walks you through the various core aspects of iPhone and iPad development. You’ll learn how to take advantage of the tools provided by XCode and you’ll benefit from a solid introduction to Objective-C, which allows you to have a smooth transition to iPhone development from another platform.

  • Offers a solid foundation for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4
  • Covers all the new features of iOS 4 and provides a new applications template for developing iPad and iPhone apps
  • Addresses the new PopoverView for iPad apps
  • Shows how to develop background applications, which is one of the new features in iOS 4

Beginning iOS 4 Application Development is your ultimate resource for creating applications for Apple’s iOS 4.

You can buy it from Amazon by clicking the link below:

Beginning iOS 4 Application Development (in Full Color)

Apple Releases iPhone OS 4 SDK Beta 3

Within the last hour, Apple has released the Beta 3 of iPhone OS 4 SDK to developers via their developer portal.

Get A Sneak Peek Into The Future Of iPhone OS.

On April 8, Apple unveiled plans for the biggest and most exciting iPhone software update yet. iPhone OS 4 will include over 100 new user features for iPhone and iPod touch owners to enjoy. And for developers, a new software development kit (SDK) offers over 1500 new APIs to create apps that are even more powerful, innovative, and amazing.

iPhone OS 4 will ship this summer for iPhone and iPod touch, and for iPad in the fall. A developer beta is available now.

Gizmodo reports 4G iPhone In The Wild

Gizmodo is reporting on an iPhone 4G that was “found” in a bar near the Apple campus. This thing looks real.

Apple has pretty tight security. In my humble opinion, this device was not “accidentally” left for someone to find. What a way to build up hype without spending any Ad dollars. Just goes to prove the prowess of the Apple Marketing department. 🙂

Click the link below to view the story at Gizmodo’s site.

Gizmodo Story