iPhone Application Developer - iPhone Developer Labs - iPhone Application Development » news http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com iPhone application developer resource - application development, updates & news for iphone developers Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:48:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 iPhone Developers earning more money than they expected http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/09/30/iphone-developers-earning-more-money-than-they-expected/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/09/30/iphone-developers-earning-more-money-than-they-expected/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:04:20 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/09/30/iphone-developers-earning-more-money-than-they-expected/ A recent report by open-first suggests that iPhone Developers are making more money from the App development industry than they actually expected initially. The survey was conducted between August 30th and September 10th and the takeaways proved to be very interesting. In the survey 48 percent of iPhone application developers said that the amount of cash they make from the Apple App Store has exceeded their expectations.
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The survey consisted of a detailed questionnaire and a follow up via a phone call. 110 iPhone developers participated in the contest and about 28% of them were not happy with the monetary returns. However 99% of them confirmed that they will continue publishing apps to the app store. This is another proof that iPhone app industry is blooming and it will continue to churn out money for developers.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/09/30/iphone-developers-earning-more-money-than-they-expected/feed/ 0 FaceBook Developers Blog : 100 million monthly FaceBook for iPhone users http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/23/facebook-developers-blog-100-million-monthly-facebook-for-iphone-users/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/23/facebook-developers-blog-100-million-monthly-facebook-for-iphone-users/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:05 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/23/facebook-developers-blog-100-million-monthly-facebook-for-iphone-users/ Here we have another report which might encourage iPhone developers make their next application useful for social media users. FaceBook the worlds most famous social networking site has crossed 100 Million iPhone monthly users. This is phenomenal and very clearly agrees with the last Morgan Stanley Mobile report that more and more internet users will be accessing their favorite social networking sites from the comfort of a mobile device.
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The other reason the app has got so many downloads is the fact that the application is quick to load and also free to download from the app store. The huge success of facebook for iPhone gives clear message to iPhone developers to start making social media mobile apps which help people aggregate, organize and filter content.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/23/facebook-developers-blog-100-million-monthly-facebook-for-iphone-users/feed/ 2 Yahoo Mail for iPad now available http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/19/yahoo-mail-for-ipad-now-available/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/19/yahoo-mail-for-ipad-now-available/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:05:33 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/19/yahoo-mail-for-ipad-now-available/ iPad application developers and HTML5 enthusiasts would be more than happy to know that the web giant Yahoo has given a solid example of  how effectively HTML 5 can be used for developing iPad applications.  This can be regarded as a powerful vote for HTML5 and a serious vote against flash as Steve Jobs has always said.
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Among the new features are local caching for offline access, improvements to searching and organization, enhanced attachment handling, and a dual pane view similar to that employed by the native iPad email application. Earlier in May Gmail launched a similar interface to fit in to the iPad. And after trying both of then I must say Yahoo mail on the iPad is better both user experience wise and feature wise.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/19/yahoo-mail-for-ipad-now-available/feed/ 0 iPhone Application Developers Happy with the new iAds http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/16/iphone-application-developers-happy-with-the-new-iads/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/16/iphone-application-developers-happy-with-the-new-iads/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:18:46 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/16/iphone-application-developers-happy-with-the-new-iads/ A recent opinion take by Los Angeles Times on iAds has revealed that many iPhone and iPad developers are very happy with the iAds Advertising network. iPhone Developers are more than just happy with the new iAds as the program offers premium Ad placement which allows increased application revenue.
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Not only developers but even Advertisers showed their happiness with the new iAds policy. Advertisers are pleased with iAd’s performance  noting the level of engagement for users and their willingness to revisit ads multiple times. This is a good news for both iPhone and iPad application developers as even though Apple left out third party developers out of the race its continued commitment to give something to iDevice developers is paying them off.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/16/iphone-application-developers-happy-with-the-new-iads/feed/ 1 iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone/iPod touch, iOS 3.2.2 updates available now http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/11/ios-4-0-2-for-iphoneipod-touch-ios-3-2-2-updates-available-now/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/11/ios-4-0-2-for-iphoneipod-touch-ios-3-2-2-updates-available-now/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:10:51 +0000 Saptarshi Roy Chaudhury http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/?p=653 There has been lot of talk about the failure of compatibility of iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod 2nd and 3rd generations with iOS 4. Apple has launched an update iOS 4.0.2 which is considered to be Apple’s patch to compatibility problems faced by lower versions of the OS.

Also the update is supposed to fix security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files. The other possible fix is the iproximity sensor glitch which many users were waiting for. Now even developers can be confident that iOS 4 apps can be developed keeping iPod and and iPhone 3G in mind and users who already upgraded to the iPhone need not regret in any way.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/11/ios-4-0-2-for-iphoneipod-touch-ios-3-2-2-updates-available-now/feed/ 0 Tawkon app shows increased Radiation levels during Death Grip http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/10/tawkon-app-shows-increased-radiation-levels-during-death-grip/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/10/tawkon-app-shows-increased-radiation-levels-during-death-grip/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:59:47 +0000 Saptarshi Roy Chaudhury http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/10/tawkon-app-shows-increased-radiation-levels-during-death-grip/ Everyone right now might be dissing the iPhone and all those big SmartPhone companies because of the loss in reception due to the death grip. But not many except the experts at Tawkon have looked at the issue from the radiation point of view. Tawkon developers of world’s first Cellphone radiation measurement application has noted that the cellphone radiations have increased in large way when the SmartPhone was held a bit tightly.

Tawkon released a video in their blog demonstrating how radiation levels push hard when the grip of death comes in to play. The video shows how all the major smartphones increase their radiation levels when the phone is subjected to pressure.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/10/tawkon-app-shows-increased-radiation-levels-during-death-grip/feed/ 0 iOS 4.1 Beta 3 now available for iPhone Developers http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/04/iphone-developers-ios-4-beta3/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/04/iphone-developers-ios-4-beta3/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:54:10 +0000 Saptarshi Roy Chaudhury http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/?p=628 Apple is releasing its new iOS updates very frequently one after the other. Not many days ago did we here about the beta update of the iOS and now iOS Beta 4.1 Beta 3 is made available to iPhone developers. Coming along with the update is a Game Center support, parental control for FaceTime and also proximity sensor fix.

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This update is definitely has a good bunch of fixes and the OS looks almost complete for iPhone developers to do a bunch of try outs.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/04/iphone-developers-ios-4-beta3/feed/ 0 iPhone 4 jailbreak enables FaceTime video calling over 3G http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/03/iphone-4-jailbreak-enables-facetime-video-calling-over-3g/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/03/iphone-4-jailbreak-enables-facetime-video-calling-over-3g/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:49:46 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/?p=624 The Jail break app was an aHa moment to me and I am sure many iPhone 4 handsets are ready for some further experimentation. One of the most appealing feature in the new iPhone is the FaceTime feature which typically runs on Wi-Fi. But the FaceTime application can now on 3G connection too. This is possible by virtue of Cydia app called My3G a unique application which is built to make Wi-Fi apps run on 3G. So if you Jailbreak your iPhone 4 and install your app then you need not wander around for those feeble Wi-Fi signals. However the video quality again depends upon strength of 3G connection and the video quality sometimes may not be as much you expect it to be.

Check the video below to see the app in action.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/03/iphone-4-jailbreak-enables-facetime-video-calling-over-3g/feed/ 3 11 free Resources for iPhone Developers http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/02/free-resources-iphone-apllication-developers/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/02/free-resources-iphone-apllication-developers/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:32:57 +0000 arun http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/?p=617 We have got lot of emails from few of our developer friends requesting us to point out to few free resources which would benefit iPhone application developers. As a site which gives updates and news on iPhone application development we felt we should help developers with this. So enjoy the list and drop in a comment there after — iphone-developers

Free resources for iPhone Developers

  1. cocos2D-iPhone : A framework to develop 2D games for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
  2. iPhone application Development course by Stanford university
  3. iPhone Application Development – A blog which covers tips, reviews and news which would iPhone developers would die to know.
  4. iPhone Flow -A good developer place to get the best links and tutorials in the iPhone app development industry.
  5. iPhone Developers SDK forum – Join the busiest forum and be part of the iPhone community.
  6. iPhone Development blog – A blog maintained by Jeff LaMarche a senior programmer and iPhone developer. You shouldn’t miss this.
  7. How to make apps – Another nice site for iPhone and iPad developers.
  8. iPhone Developer Tips – Another resourceful place developers shouldn’t miss checking out.
  9. iPhone SDK Articles – A useful series of iPhone SDK Tutorials.
  10. Macrumors forums – The famous MacRumors site has a section which would keep the developers glued.
  11. Official iPhone Dev Center Page – If you are a newbie then this is a place to start.

I know I need not mention about iPhone developer labs because I have always delivered what developers needed.

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]]> http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/08/02/free-resources-iphone-apllication-developers/feed/ 0 iOS 4.0.1 SDK Now Available for iPhone Developers http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/07/30/ios-4-0-1-sdk-now-available-for-iphone-developers/ http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/2010/07/30/ios-4-0-1-sdk-now-available-for-iphone-developers/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:10:57 +0000 Saptarshi Roy Chaudhury http://www.iphonedeveloperlabs.com/?p=600 A few days back Apple released the new version of SDK for iOS 4.0.1. The SDK is now available for the iPhone developers to be downloaded freely. The new SDK 4.0.1 has been upgraded with some features to support new firmware version and other enhancements and tweaks as well.

A full change log for the new SDK has been published by Softpedia which shows the details of the improvements:

  • Support for iOS SDK 4.0.1 to target iPhone / iPod touch devices updated to iOS 4.0.1
  • Auto-provisioning of new devices – click “Use for Development” to add device to portal
  • Xcode will automatically send your device ID to the Provisioning Portal
  • A global provisioning profile including this device will be downloaded to Xcode
  • All team members can develop with the new device once Xcode refreshes
  • Use “Export Developer Profile” to backup developer certificates and profiles
  • Menu item: “Upgrade Current Target for iPad…” to convert to Universal app
  • Base SDK is set to iPhone SDK 4.0
  • iPhone OS Deployment Target is set to iPhone OS 3.2 or earlier
  • Targeted Device Family is set to iPhone/iPad
  • For iPhone-only, use iPhone SDK 4.0 and target iPhone OS 4.0 or earlier
  • For iPad-only development, use iPhone SDK 3.2 and target iPhone OS 3.2
  • The LLVM compiler and LLVM GCC now support building with iOS SDK 4.0

One of Apple’s spokesperson addressed a tightly packed press conference in Cupertino, California to explain several issues with iPhone and iOS 4.0.1. Apple claimed that iPhone 4 does not have as many issues as believed, but it’s not “perfect” either. However, experts are hopeful that iPhone developers will get it easier to fix the issues with iOS 4.0.1 SDK.

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